More fliers are using an elevated footrest in their eternal struggle to get comfortable in coach. Airlines aren’t thrilled. https://www.wsj.com/articles/foot-hammocks-savior-of-economy-fliers-scourge-of-airlines-62ea2c29
Eagers Automotive, Ashok Leyland and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. https://www.wsj.com/articles/auto-transport-roundup-market-talk-9773a50f
Some 30 years on from the peaceful transition from apartheid rule to democracy, South Africa could once again be on the cusp of change. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/28/south-africa-prepares-for-election-that-could-see-anc-lose-grip-on-power.html
Ryman Healthcare, Oceania Healthcare and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector. https://www.wsj.com/articles/health-care-roundup-market-talk-f96fa4d8
Mexico’s federal archeology agency on Monday accused the conservative-governed city of Guanajuato of mistreating one of the country’s famous mummified 19th century bodies. The National Institute of Anthropology and History, INAH, said that during recent renovations at the museum where the mummified bodies are on permanent display, the arm of one of the mummies, well,…
Israeli tanks were reportedly seen in the center of Rafah for the first time on Tuesday, according to witnesses, as Israel enters the third week of its ground operation in the southern Gaza city. The tanks were spotted near Al-Awda mosque, a central Rafah landmark, the witnesses told Reuters. The Israel Defense Forces said its…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission denied financial services firm Kalshi’s bid to allow betting on control of Congress. Now the company is suing to overturn the decision.
NetEase, Xiaomi and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-media-telecom-roundup-market-talk-ac14338b
The energy-infrastructure investor has wrapped up its fifth flagship fund and parallel co-investment vehicles. https://www.wsj.com/articles/energy-capital-partners-raises-6-7-billion-to-pursue-power-companies-4e8f4479
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday picked up a second $1 billion promise of military aid in as many days for his war with Russia during a whirlwind tour through the European Union. The pledge came from Belgium, which topped up the money with a commitment to give 30 F-16 fighter jets over the next…