Prince Harry was phone-hacking victim, London court rules
The prince became the first senior British royal for 130 years to give evidence in court when he appeared as the star witness at a trial in June against Mirror Group Newspapers.
Fake TikTok accounts spread disinformation on Russia-Ukraine war to millions
Fake TikTok accounts have been spreading disinformation on Russia’s war in Ukraine to millions of people, new data from the Chinese social media giant shows.
European markets close slightly higher after central bank bonanza; Maersk shares up 8%
The Stoxx 600 gained 0.91% on the week in its fifth consecutive week of gains.
Treasury Secretary Yellen outlines plan to improve U.S.-China ties
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen underscored her priorities aimed at stabilizing frigid ties between the United States and China late Thursday.
CNBC Daily Open: Big Tech lags stock rally
U.S. markets extended their rally spurred by a dovish Fed. Bu the pace slowed because Big Tech saw losses.
The 3 best European countries to buy a vacation home
There are three European countries that are “perennial favorites” for people to buy a vacation home, said Kate Everett-Allen at real estate firm Knight Frank.
EU leaders fail to agree on a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine and on renegotiation of EU budget
The financial package could not be endorsed by all 27 leaders, who earlier Thursday agreed to open membership negotiations with Ukraine.
China reports fastest industrial expansion in nearly 2 years; retail sales growth misses estimates
Economists are approaching this month’s China activity data with some caution, given a low base effect.
Looking for Christmas markets? A new cruise sails to 20 of France’s markets this winter
European Waterways’ new “Christmas Markets Cruise” sails across France’s Alsace-Lorraine region, with 20 Christmas markets in its seven-day itinerary.
Solar stocks had a tough year. But a fund manager loves one long-term play
It’s difficult to be bullish on them in the short term unless rates fall quickly, “which is not our current view,” Steven Glass says, naming a longer-term play.
