China markets rise as upbeat holiday travel data boosts tourism stocks; Hong Kong shares fall – CNBC
1 hour ago Chinese travel stocks rise as holiday tourist numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels The China Travel Stock Index rose 2.1% in early trading on Monday, its highest level since January 30. Shanghai-listed Air China rose 1.2%, China Southern Airlines rose 1.7% and Hong Kong-listed Chinese online tourism services group Dongcheng Travel rose 1.5%. Toledo […]
Zelensky: Senate Ukraine package boosts ‘confidence and motivation’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised the Senate for passing an emergency defense spending bill on Tuesday that could provide $60 billion in funding for the fight against Russia. “The U.S. Senate’s decision to continue support for our nation and our warriors was expected not only by our country but also by many other countries, especially […]
Deutsche Bank smashes profit estimates and boosts shareholder returns – CNBC
The German lender also announced plans to increase share buybacks and dividends by 50%, returning a total of 1.6 billion euros to shareholders. Deutsche said it plans an additional 675 million euros in share buybacks, which it aims to complete in the first half of this year. This follows his €450 million share buyback in […]
Walmart boosts compensation for superstore managers
Walter Todd, president and chief investment officer of Greenwood Capital, also joined Morning with Maria to discuss the state of the U.S. economy and mortgage rates as housing inflation continues to rise. The Wall Street Journal reports that Walmart is increasing compensation for its superstore managers with increased bonuses and stock grants, bringing total compensation […]
Berkshire Hathaway Scoops Up More Occidental Stock, Boosts Stake to 34% – Barron's
Occidental Petroleum's stock price has been under pressure recently, and Berkshire Hathaway maintains a large holding in the energy company, according to a filing late Wednesday. Berkshire Hathaway's stock position remains unchanged at 27.7% of Occidental. Occidental stock closed 1.2% lower at $56.80 on Wednesday, its lowest closing price. Occidental Petroleum's stock price has been […]
Atlantic City boosts security following New Year’s Day stabbings
One man was stabbed to death in Atlantic City on New Year's Day, and another man was found bleeding to death near the boardwalk. The city is addressing security concerns by implementing a $5 million state-funded program to install additional security cameras. The recent death toll follows the trend of an increase in serious crimes […]
South Korea Boosts Childbirth Bonuses and Housing Subsidies to Battle Baby Bust
South Korea on Sunday increased childcare subsidies to “parents' monthly wages,” increased already hefty maternity benefits, and increased paid family leave and mortgage subsidies, among other measures, in a bid to avert the world's worst population crisis. , announced more aggressive measures. Parents of a newborn child. The proposed 2024 subsidy increase announced by the […]