French stocks take beating, risk premium rises under specter of possible far-right victory
The country’s blue-chip index is heading for its worst week in more than two years.
French stocks take beating, risk premium rises under specter of possible far-right victory
The country’s blue-chip index is heading for its worst week in more than two years.
Stock splits are back in fashion. Here’s why, and which companies could be next
Some companies appear to be more interested in appealing to retail investors.
Russia’s Putin sets out conditions for peace talks with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin set out the requirements for Moscow to start peace talks with Ukraine, more than two years after its full-fledged invasion.
Europe stocks close lower to cap off losing week; France’s CAC 40 down 2.7%
European stocks closed lower Friday, rounding off a choppy week that has delivered a host of new information for investors.
China new bank loans rise in May, but well below forecasts
Chinese banks extended 950 billion yuan ($130.93 billion) in new yuan loans in May, rising from April but missing analysts’ expectations.
In pictures: India records ‘longest’ heatwave, Delhi faces water crisis
India’s capital Delhi is facing a severe water crisis as the country undergoes its “longest spell” of recorded heatwave.
Chinese automakers overtake U.S. rivals in sales for the first time, report shows
Chinese carmakers, like BYD, have expanded globally as an electric-vehicle price war at home has pushed down prices and weighed on profit margins.
CNBC Daily Open: Mega money Musk, Kitty’s stake grows
Tesla shareholders voted to ratify CEO Elon Musk’s 2018 pay plan at the annual meeting, despite a Delaware judge ordering its rescission five months earlier.
China needs bond market reforms to rein in soaring debt, S&P Global says
Despite government efforts, debt levels continue to surge even as nominal GDP growth has slowed down, the rating agency said in a report on Thursday.
