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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng hits 2024 high as traders warm to ‘un-investable’ China stocks

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index jumped 2.2% Wednesday, to close at its highest since late November as a rebound in China-related stocks picked up steam.

Airlines to give automatic cash refunds to flyers under new Biden regulation

The Biden administration has rolled out a new regulation that aims to make airlines provide automatic cash refunds to passengers owed such compensation.

U.S. housing market is ‘chaotic’ — and faces one of its biggest tests, Re/Max founder says

The housing market is facing a significant hurdle in the form of higher rates, brokerage chairman says.

‘I racked up $45,000 in credit-card debt making home repairs’: Should I refinance my $1.5 million house or take out a personal loan to pay it off?

“We live in a very strong housing market in Los Angeles so we’re not worried about it losing value.”

U.K. communications equipment supplier surges on SpaceX pact

Shares of a U.K. communications equipment company surged on Wednesday on a deal to supply SpaceX with products for the Starlink platform that will give the Elon Musk-run company the option to buy up to a 10% stake.

Kering shares plunge as Gucci slowdown seen hitting profits by up to 45%

Kering blamed slow sales at Gucci, particularly in Asia, for a 10% drop in its first quarter revenue

8 important facts you should know about taking a road trip in an electric car

A trip in an electric Audi to see the eclipse yields some valuable lessons.

The new 2025 Ford Explorer has a powerful engine, redesigned, upscale cabin and top safety ratings

The Ford Explorer is a good 3-row midsize SUV made better for 2025, and the ability to tackle just about anything you might expect a midsize SUV to do.

Embattled grocer Casino may cut 3,000 jobs

Embattled grocer Casino Guichard-Perrachon could cut more than 3,000 jobs in a push to return to growth after a recently completed financial restructuring.

German Ifo business-climate index rises for third month

Sentiment among German companies ticked higher for a third-straight month in April, despite only slow economic growth expected in the early part of this year, according to a closely watched survey.

Evotec shares lose a third of their value on cloudy outlook

Shares of German biotech Evotec lost a third of its value on Wednesday on an uncertain outlook as it named a new chief executive.

Treasury yields tick higher as crucial inflation report looms

Bond yields rose early Wednesday, as focus remained on a crucial inflation report due at the end of the week.
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