Musk’s Twitter play sparks concerns about distraction, stock sales at Tesla
By Hyunjoo Jin and Chavi Mehta (Reuters) – Elon Musk’s offer to buy Twitter sparked concerns among Tesla investors and analysts that the electric carmaker …
Concerns
U.S. lawmakers say they have ‘serious concerns’ about face-scan contractor
WASHINGTON – Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have opened an investigation into the identity verification contractor ID.me, saying that they have “serious concerns” …
China labels U.S. concerns over COVID regulations ‘groundless accusations’
SHANGHAI – China’s foreign ministry expressed “strong dissatisfaction” with the United States late on Saturday after it raised concerns over China’s coronavirus control measures. The …
Howell Police Accused of Shutting Down Jewish Event, Police Say Safety Concerns Prompted Call
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A post-Purim event held in the parking lot at a Howell Township shopping plaza just north of Lakewood prompted a police …
Long lines for fuel across Cuba sparking concerns over supply, rationing
By Dave Sherwood HAVANA – Hours-long lines formed at gas stations in Cuba´s capital Havana on Monday after local media reported rationing of fuel in …
China to address market concerns about offshore listing rules – regulator quoted
By Selena Li and Samuel Shen HONG KONG – Chinese authorities will address the concerns of international investors when finalising new rules for offshore listings, …
Asian bonds receive foreign inflows in Feb despite soaring geopolitical concerns
By Gaurav Dogra – Emerging Asian bonds excluding China continued to see foreign inflows for a 21st straight month in February, but analysts are turning …
Commodities market volatility sparks spillover concerns
By John McCrank NEW YORK – Wild swings in the prices of oil, metals and other raw materials generated more margin calls at trading firms …
Palladium set for biggest weekly gain in 2 years as Russia supply concerns mount
By Arpan Varghese – Palladium extended gains on Friday, breaking above $2,800 an ounce mark en route to its biggest weekly gains in two years …
Analysis-TD’s $13 billion M&A swoop extends U.S. footprint but raises cost, integration concerns
By Nichola Saminather TORONTO – TD Bank’s planned $13.4 billion purchase of First Horizon Corp would give it access to one of the fastest growing …
Palladium set for best week in 2 years as Russia supply concerns mount
By Arpan Varghese – Palladium extended gains on Friday, breaking above $2,800 an ounce mark en route to its best week in two years as …
Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo suspends operations in Ukraine plant, citing safety concerns
MEXICO CITY – Mexican breadmaker Grupo Bimbo said on Sunday it has temporarily suspended operations in its Dnipro plant to ensure the safety of its …
China says it respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and Russia’s security concerns
WASHINGTON – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told senior European officials on Friday that China respects countries’ sovereignty, including Ukraine’s, but that Russia’s concerns about …
Gold ETFs see big inflows on rising geopolitical concerns
By Patturaja Murugaboopathy and Swati Verma – Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest in gold and other precious metals have seen massive inflows as investors rush …
‘National School Counseling Week 2022’ Shows How Educators Use Concerns About Children’s Wellbeing To Implement ‘Activist Agendas’
National organizations, equity consultants and public school districts are using mental health initiatives to push what critics decry as the tenets of Critical Race Theory …
Credit Suisse downgrades global equities on key macro concerns
– Credit Suisse on Friday downgraded global equities to “benchmark” rating from “overweight”, citing the need for the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates …
Tyson Foods’ beef profits expected to amplify concerns about high meat prices
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO – Tyson Foods Inc is expected to post strong results for its beef business in a quarterly earnings report on Monday, …
U.S. FAA sees ‘minimal disruptions’ to air travel from 5G amid safety concerns
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON -The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is confident that aviation safety concerns about 5G C-Band deployment will be addressed “safely with minimal …
Biden Reportedly Plans To Regulate Crypto Over National Security Concerns
President Joe Biden is set to announce guidelines for regulating cryptocurrencies in the coming weeks, Barron’s reported. The initiative will involve the State Department, Treasury …
After releasing 40% of state prison inmates over COVID concerns, Testa fears Phil Murphy is not done yet
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Michael Testa warned that a new round of prisoner releases and pandemic mandates by the Murphy administration will make New Jersey …
Retail Sales Plummet As Inflation, COVID-19 Concerns Rise
U.S. retail sales decreased by 1.9% in December 2021 as inflation and Omicron coronavirus variant cases soared, marking a sharp end to the holiday shopping …
Climate Activists Oppose Major Solar Projects Over Deforestation Concerns
A group of environmentalists voiced opposition to potential Massachusetts solar projects that could generate at least 250 kilowatts of electricity. The majority of those who …
NYC Students Stage Walkout Calling For Remote Learning Options Over COVID Concerns
New York, NY – New York City students walked out of school Tuesday as part of a protest calling for a temporary halt in in-person …
Tesla Recalls 475,000 Cars Over Safety Concerns
Tesla issued recalls for nearly half a million Model S and Model 3 vehicles over potential safety concerns resulting from malfunctioning trunk technology, Barron’s reported. …
‘Mild Symptoms’: Stocks, Oil Surge To Highs As Investors Shake Off Omicron Concerns
The stock and oil markets surged Monday as investors brushed aside concerns that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 would slow economic growth in the near …
FedEx Predicts Record Holiday Delivery Season Amid Continuing Labor And Supply Chain Concerns
FedEx predicted that Monday will be a record day for deliveries for the 2021 holiday season, company executives told CNBC. “We’ve seen a lot of …
Women’s Tennis Association Announces ‘Immediate Suspension’ Of All Tournaments In China Amid Concerns Over Female Tennis Star
The World Tennis Association (WTA) announced it would suspend all tournaments in China on Wednesday in support of tennis star Peng Shuai. “Unfortunately, the leadership …
Survey says shoppers cutting back amid economic concerns during holiday shopping
A new Oracle Retail survey shows that consumers have barely made a dent in their holiday shopping. While a September survey showed that 52% of Americans …
Facebook Whistleblower’s Push For Stricter Social Media Regulation Is Raising Free Speech Concerns
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified in front of a Senate Commerce subcommittee on Tuesday, urging lawmakers to pass legislation regulating Facebook and pushing for more …
Amid Concerns About Declining Birth Rates, China Announces Plan To Reduce Abortions
China’s government plans to reduce the number of abortions taking place in the country, Chinese health authorities announced Monday. The plan to decrease “nonmedical abortions” …