Proposed 7-Eleven buyout deal will likely face antitrust scrutiny, retail analyst says
Alimentation Couche-Tard’s proposal to buyout 7-Eleven owner Seven & i Holdings Co., would likely attract antitrust scrutiny, says retail analyst.
CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street extends winning run
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose for the eighth straight session, up 0.97% and 1.39%, respectively, marking their longest winning streak of the year.
American who moved to Lithuania shares a key lesson he’s learned: Enjoy life while you can
Bernard Meyer moved to Lithuania and found that people had a much better attitude to work compared to the hustle and burnout culture of the U.S.
Singapore introduces measures to cool the public housing market
The loan-to-value limit for Housing Development Board loans has been lowered from 80% to 75%, the government said.
‘Travel is too expensive right now’: Americans are spending less or skipping trips altogether
After two years of strong gains, demand for leisure trips is starting to dip as travelers pull back on travel spending.
Australia and Indonesia seal treaty-level defense pact
Australia and Indonesia share the world’s longest maritime boundary and collaborate several issues, including security, people-trafficking and drug smuggling.
Global commodities’ biggest winners and losers this year — and where they’re headed
The global commodities market has had a volatile year thus far, with prices remaining largely elevated.
CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street extends winning run
S&P 500 and Nasdaq extend winning streak. AMD’s $4.9 billion acquisition. GM to cut 1,000 jobs.
China leaves key lending benchmarks unchanged, as expected
China left benchmark lending rates unchanged at a monthly fixing on Tuesday, in line with market expectations.
New Zealand promises banking shake-up after watchdog finds the sector lacks competition
New Zealand vows to revamp consumer banking after a watchdog found weak competition, suggesting steps like boosting state-owned Kiwibank’s capital.
