If the Vix could sing it would be humming along to a laid-back reggae tune, sipping a cool margarita and relaxing by the beach. The market’s “fear gauge” is pointing to no fear at all, a reason for contrarians—myself included—to worry that investors are no longer climbing the wall of worry. Once complacency sets in,…
Some corporations seek to silence ‘trojan horse’ activists, and the U.S. wants Europe’s support for the tariffs it raised on China. Also, the crypto industry is trying to elect political allies, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. https://createsend.com/t/d-6D231FAEE2CC8CDB2540EF23F30FEDED
A British lawmaker was returning to work Wednesday, six months after sepsis put him in a coma and forced the amputation of his hands and feet. Conservative legislator Craig Mackinlay was due to take his seat in the House of Commons for the weekly Prime Minister’s Questions session, with his wife and 4-year-old daughter watching…
Find insight on Lenovo Group, Telstra and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Tech, Media & Telecom sector. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-media-telecom-roundup-market-talk-0d6e038c
Find insight on Alstom, CAE and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto & Transport sector.
Zhang Zhan, a citizen journalist, was released from prison after serving four years for charges related to reporting on the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China, according to a video statement she released Tuesday, eight days after her sentence ended, though there are concerns about how much freedom of movement she has. Zhang was sentenced to…
Find insight on Sonic Healthcare and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.
The chip maker’s earnings will be closely watched by investors who see them as a test of strength for both the broader artificial-intelligence trade and the chip sector.
Democrats are planning a media assault on former President Trump’s large group of potential running mate picks, hoping to paint the group as extremist, “ultra-MAGA” Republicans. Trump has offered few clues about who he intends to select, leaving the group of roughly a half-dozen major candidates pushing to set themselves apart. Democrats are looking to…