The S&P 500 index is off just 0.5% year to date. Still, it’s understandable that some investors are feeling jittery. Among the sources of concern are a weak labor market and the conflict in Iran, which is stoking unusual volatility in the oil market. Should crude prices remain elevated for an extended period, that could
Does the March 13, 2026 (#1006) edition of NYT Connections have you stumped? Here are some clues and hints to help you save your streak. Connections by The New York Times is a word game whose objective is to create groups of four from a given assortment of 16 different words. Each group features a
Mar 12, 2026, 12:03 PM ET Chelsea winger Pedro Neto was charged by UEFA on Thursday for pushing a ball boy during the Champions League loss at Paris Saint-Germain. Neto faces a one-game ban for the charge UEFA said was “unsporting behavior,” with a disciplinary decision to follow “in due course.” Chelsea trails the defending
Hong Kong customs officers have arrested two men in a crackdown on a syndicate accused of laundering HK$4.7 billion (US$600.54 million) in criminal proceeds over four years and running a drug business. Investigators from customs’ financial investigation bureau said on Thursday the group operated through two companies, receiving large sums of unexplained funds and channelling
India has asked China to allow the sale of some urea cargoes as the war in the Middle East curtails the nation’s gas supplies, threatening fertilizer production in the agricultural powerhouse. India’s request comes just as it eased investment rules for bordering countries to support local manufacturing, a step largely aimed at China that signals
Home » ASIA » United States Joins Russia, South Korea, Australia, China, India, Canada, United Kingdom in Boosting Vietnam’s Tourism with Over 4.6 Million Foreign Visitors and Total Tourism Revenue Estimated at $7.1 Billion in the First Two Months of 2026 – New Update You Need to Know Published on March 12, 2026 Image generated
Rebecca Ferguson, Cillian Murphy, and Barry Keoghan stepped out for the New York premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man held at the Director’s Guild Theater this week. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Netflix Dark Minimalism Returns Rebecca Ferguson returned to familiar moody territory for the New York premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, wearing
NEED TO KNOW On Tuesday, March 10, Rene J. Perez was arrested in Miami in connection to the 2024 murder of Linda Campitelli, his alleged lover Authorities say Perez and Campitelli were allegedly in a two-year extramarital affair and planned to meet the night she died Perez, who was arrested on charges of first-degree murder
Mastercard began rolling out a suite of solutions designed to help banks support the cross-border payment needs of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the Asia-Pacific region. The new Mastercard Global Commerce Suite for Small Businesses offers multicurrency support, real-time visibility and seamless integration, the company said in a Wednesday (March 11) press release. The
China’s February power battery installations dropped 24.6% year-on-year to 26.3 GWh, impacted by the timing of the Chinese New Year holiday. Despite the slump in installations, total battery production and export volumes continued to show year-on-year growth. China Monthly Power Battery Installations 2024-2026 (GWh) Month 2024 2025 2026 January 32.3 38.8 42.0 February 18.0 34.9
USDJPY keeps firm tone and heads towards Monday’s peak (158.89) after broader uptrend (from 152.26, Feb 12 low) was briefly interrupted by shallow pullback (158.89/157.27 on Mon-Tue) when rally was capped by upper 20-d Bollinger band and subsequent dip contained by rising 20DMA (near-term price action continues to channel higher between these two indicators). Daily
Broadcom (AVGO 1.12%) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD 2.79%) have been trailing Nvidia in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market in recent years. Still, both companies are now experiencing a nice uptick in their growth thanks to their growing influence in this market. As it turns out, both chip designers have outperformed Nvidia stock in
Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Google Pixel 10a: Two-Minute Review Google’s Pixel 10a is an interesting mid-range smartphone that bucks some of the trends the A-series lineup typically delivers
A Texas death row inmate who killed his ex-girlfriend and her 8-year-old son used his final moments before execution Wednesday to apologize to the woman’s surviving son — whom he stabbed 25 times during the 2013 attack. Cedric Ricks, 51, addressed seven relatives of his victims who watched from behind a glass window inside the
BEIJING (AP) — While much of the world’s attention is on the Iran war, that hasn’t stopped China from moving ahead with national priorities with global repercussions. Not that China doesn’t care about the war and its impact on energy supplies and geopolitics. But for the world’s second largest economy, its growing rivalry with the
Days are passing and the calendar is beginning to create pressure regarding the selection of the venue for the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina. In that context, Pablo Aimar, Lionel Scaloni’s assistant, shared details about the main concern the staff have regarding the staging of the match. The Finalissima was originally scheduled to be played
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Anchors Academy, recognised as one of Hong Kong’s leading private schools for kindergarten and primary education, is taking a significant leap forward. The school has announced the extension of its educational offering to include Junior Secondary (Years 7 to 9)*, alongside a strategic
Hong Kong’s MTR is fast, clean and remarkably intuitive once you understand how it is organised. Combined with the city’s ubiquitous Octopus card, it allows visitors to move between airport, hotels and attractions with minimal friction. This guide walks you through the key routes, typical fares, and practical ways to use an Octopus card so
The exodus of cofounders from Elon Musk’s AI startup continues. Loading audio narration… Zihang Dai left xAI earlier this week, according to people familiar with the matter. His xAI badge has vanished from his X profile. Meanwhile, Guodong Zhang has told people he plans to leave in the coming days, insiders said. His X profile
SUVs — these large and pricier vehicles may sometimes seem extravagant or excessive, especially to those on the hunt for savings. However, modern SUVs can actually fold great reliability, solid value, off-road power, fuel efficiency and affordability all into one outsized package. Check Out: 3 Car Models Expected To Plummet in Value in 2026 —
Sands Gallery serves as international cultural portal showcasing emerging Macao artists MACAO, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sands China has long supported the Macao SAR government’s policy of diversified development by actively promoting the high-quality development of Macao’s arts and cultural sector and its talent pool. From March 25 to 29, the company will further leverage
Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) has faced several headwinds over the past two years. The company suffered clinical setbacks while losing market share to its biggest competitor, Eli Lilly, in the weight-loss drug space. Another issue it had to contend with was that some online health platforms were selling compounded versions of its famous weight loss
The latest Scream 8 update is extremely polarizing and will likely divide horror movie fans. What is the Scream 8 update? Kevin Williamson, who wrote the first Scream, returned to the franchise for Scream 7. In addition to penning the script, Williamson directed Scream 7, his first directorial effort in the franchise. Financially, Scream 7
Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first statement since his appointment, said that the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed as leverage against the US and that the attacks on Middle East neighbours will continue. Khamenei’s statement was read on state television on Thursday by a news anchor, and he did not appear
NYON, Switzerland — Chelsea winger Pedro Neto was charged by UEFA on Thursday for pushing a ballboy during the Champions League loss at Paris Saint-Germain. Neto faces a one-game ban for the charge UEFA said was “unsporting behavior,” with a disciplinary decision to follow “in due course.” Chelsea trails the defending champion 5-2 after the
Hong Kong-based Bar Leone is set to serve up its signature cocktails at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball with Don Julio Tequila on 15 March. Nimmi Malhotra finds out more. Diageo-owned Tequila Don Julio has partnered with the Academy Awards Governors Ball – the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ official after party, for
Home » Sri Lanka Travel News » India Surpasses Russia, United Kingdom, China, and Germany as Top Source for Tourists in Sri Lanka’s Record-Breaking 600,000 Arrivals from January to March, 2026 – Latest Update You Need to Know Published on March 12, 2026 Image generated with Ai India has emerged as the top source of
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) sits in a Monarch MK-V Electric Tractor during an event showcasing various electric trucks near Capitol Hill on June 7, 2023 in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer | Getty Images Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced a bill Thursday to create a new tax rebate for individuals and families hit by the cost
Hong Kong’s export credit insurer is keeping premiums low and expanding support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about risks to global trade. Unlike the typical trade credit insurance model – where insurers raise premiums when geopolitical risks increase – the Hong Kong Export Credit
OneChronos has launched a new spot foreign exchange trading venue, marking the firm’s first expansion beyond equities. Kelly Littlepage Specifically, the firm is introducing its optimisation-based Smart Market model to global currencies – allowing participants to express interest across multiple currency pairs within a single auction cycle and clear orders through a coordinated optimisation process. OneChronos FX leverages proprietary combinatorial auction technology,
Last week, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) reported its last quarterly earnings. These results were the last with Warren Buffett as CEO and offered plenty to dig into for insights. Operating earnings fell nearly 30% versus the year prior. That drop was accompanied by a 54% drop in insurance underwriting profits, as well as a
New efficiency upgrades are coming to Android Google is promising faster speeds and longer battery life Updates are being tested for Android 15, 16, and 17 Good news if you’ve got an Android phone: Google is pushing out a major optimization update that should mean your device runs faster and and lasts longer between battery
The Champions League round-of-16 kicked off this week and no English team managed to win their first leg, despite the Premier League’s dominance earlier in the competition No English club won their Champions League fixture(Image: Burak Basturk/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images) Six games, zero wins. That was the sorry tale for English clubs in
Heritage advisers have approved an impact report for the redevelopment of Hong Kong’s Sha Tau Kok border checkpoint despite concerns that construction could affect a nearby temple holding monument status. At a meeting on Thursday, members of the Antiquities Advisory Board gave the green light to the heritage impact assessment for the project and its
Updated March 12, 2026, 9:49 a.m. ET Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul is in President Donald Trump’s favor. The former Disney Channel star, who first gained fame on the former social media app Vine, attended Trump’s rally at Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, on March 11. Paul took the stage at the president’s request. He told the
A man was injured on Thursday evening after a lithium battery he was carrying caught fire on a Hong Kong bus in Tsuen Wan, filling the vehicle with thick smoke. Police received a report at 7.21pm about the fire on the bus travelling on Citybus route E21, which was heading along Tsuen Wan Road towards
