Affirm’s stock quintupled this year, beating all tech peers, on buy now, pay later boom
In 2023, Affirm outperformed all U.S. tech companies valued at $5 billion or more.
China’s Xiaomi unveils its first EV as it looks to compete with Porsche, Tesla
Pronounced “Sue Qi” in Mandarin, the Xiaomi SU7 beats Porsche’s Taycan and Tesla’s Model S on acceleration and other metrics, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said.
Treasury yields rise as investors consider economic outlook
U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Thursday, with the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy moves front of mind for investors as 2024 approaches.
European markets close lower as global stocks search for new highs
European stocks closed slightly lower on Thursday as global markets searched for new record highs to close out the year.
Want to avoid crowds while traveling? Here’s the ‘not hot’ list for 2024
Intrepid Travel’s annual “Not Hot” list includes five destinations to visit in 2024 that are alternatives to more tourist-saturated places.
China leads gains in Asia markets with Aussie shares holding near 2-year highs; Japan falls
Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Thursday, with Australia stocks hovering near two-year highs and China markets extending gains to the second straight day.
India wants to host the Olympic Games in 2036. Is the country ready?
In October, Prime Minister Nahendra Modi said that India will bid for the 2036 Olympic games. But what will it take?
Strategist says bonds are ‘more attractive’ than stocks right now — but shares his picks for both
An investor’s portfolio mix is not as material as being “as defensively positioned as possible,” says Robert Almeida of MFS Investment Management.
China ‘remains unloved’ among Asia’s fund managers — here’s where they’re looking instead, BofA says
The bank released its latest Asia fund manager survey, revealing the most and least favored markets in the region for 2024 — and named one sector “at the helm.”
S&P 500 closes little changed Thursday, struggles to reach record: Live updates
The S&P 500 rose slightly Thursday as the benchmark closed in on a new all-time high.
