‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2′ video game breaks PlayStation Studios’ 24-hour sales record
Customers bought more than 2.5 million copies of “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2” in its first 24 hours.
Argentine assets under pressure as Economy Minister Massa beats far-right Milei in first-round vote
Uncertainty ahead of the run-off presidential vote next month “will likely keep Argentine assets under pressure,” strategists at ING said.
Bill Ackman covers bet against Treasurys, says ‘too much risk in the world’ to bet against bonds
The billionaire hedge fund manager first disclosed his bearish position on 30-year Treasurys in August.
Tsingtao responds to viral video showing a Chinese beer worker urinating into a tank
Tsingtao Brewery said Monday that an investigation was currently underway after a viral video surfaced showing a staff member urinating into one of its tanks.
How Micron is building the biggest chip fab in U.S. history despite a China ban and smartphone slump
Micron is the only company making memory in the U.S. That’s made it a target in the chip war with China, but it’s still building the country’s biggest chip fab.
‘The bond vigilante is coming back,’ UBS strategist says
The “bond vigilantes are coming back” as investors continue to sell amid the prospect of a growing fiscal deficit, according to UBS Asset Management’s Kevin Zhao.
Chevron to buy Hess Corp for $53 billion in second oil mega-merger in weeks
Chevron said on Monday it will buy smaller rival Hess in a $53 billion all-stock deal, as the oil major looks to increase its footprint in oil-rich Guyana.
Japan probes Google for alleged antitrust violations in search practices
The Japan Fair Trade Commission said it is examining if Google arranged with Android smartphone makers to prioritize its own apps and services.
Philips raises full-year outlook as third-quarter profit jumps
Dutch health technology company Philips on Monday raised its full-year outlook, as it beat analysts’ expectations for the third quarter.
Argentina’s Peronists soar in election to seal run-off with radical Milei
Argentina’s ruling Peronist coalition smashed expectations to lead the country’s general election on Sunday.
