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Shareholder payouts hit a record $1.7 trillion last year as bank profits surged

Banks delivered record payouts as high interest rates boosted margins, according to a new report from British asset manager Janus Henderson.

Citadel's Ken Griffin says the Fed shouldn't cut too quickly, citing big tailwinds supporting inflation

Ken Griffin, Citadel founder and CEO, thinks the Federal Reserve should move slowly to cut interest rates in its fight against stubborn inflation.

Xiaomi is set to launch its electric car on March 28

Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi announced Tuesday it would formally launch its long-awaited electric car on March 28.

China's valuations are 'way too low,' strategist says — here's why

Valuations of Chinese stocks are "way too low," according to Shaun Rein, founder and managing director of the China Market Research Group.

Why Amtrak is attempting to revive the Texas Central bullet train

In 2023, Amtrak revived long-held hopes for a Texas bullet train, in an attempt to capitalize on $66 billion in federal funds for passenger rail upgrades.

Bitcoin hits fresh record high above $71,000 as UK opens the door to crypto exchange-traded products

The move from U.K. regulators comes after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved the first-ever spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

China's annual parliamentary meeting has ended. Here are the key takeaways

For the first time in decades, China's premier did not host a press conference at the end of the annual parliamentary meeting, known as the "Two Sessions."

China's housing minister says real estate developers must go bankrupt if necessary

China's struggling property developers won't be getting a major bailout, authorities indicated, warning that those who "harm the interests of the masses" will be punished.

DOJ opens investigation into Alaska Airlines incident of door panel blowing out midair, WSJ says

The newspaper said investigators have contacted passengers, pilots and flight attendants on the flight where a section of the plane ripped off midair.

President Biden signs $460 billion spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown

On Friday, the Senate had voted 75 to 22 to approve the package after the House passed it earlier this week.

Mega-cap tech stocks dominate many ESG funds. Here’s why

The top holdings of many ESG funds may be surprisingly familiar.

China is making it much easier for foreigners to use mobile pay

Foreign visitors to China can now spend up to $2,000 a year using the mobile app Alipay without having to register their ID, up from the previous limit of $500.
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