European stocks close lower as market uncertainty lingers; Sweden’s Riksbank cuts rates
European stocks closed lower Tuesday afternoon as market uncertainty over the economic outlook lingers.
Morgan Stanley International chair among 6 missing after luxury yacht sinks in Sicily
The 56-meter (184 feet) sailing boat, called “The Bayesian,” was hit by a violent storm around 4 a.m. local time Monday with 10 crew and 12 passengers on board.
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.
