US President Donald Trump announced late on Tuesday that he was putting a three-day pause on new 50% tariffs set to go into effect on Canadian goods at midnight, saying the two countries had reached a deal. An hour later, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a statement that “substantial progress has been made,…
A UK Biobank analysis followed more than 3,600 adults with type 2 diabetes to examine how diet, sleep, physical activity, and social habits relate to major cardiovascular events and survival. Study: Mediterranean lifestyle and risk of adverse cardiovascular events, all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among individuals with type 2 diabetes. Image Credit: Guillermo Dario / Shutterstock…
Institutional holders added a net 2.48 million Nio shares in the second quarter despite more firms selling than buying. Morgan Stanley increased its stake 86% to 27.41 million shares, becoming Nio’s largest holder among Q2 filers. D.E. Shaw sold 20.12 million shares and cut its stake by 52.5%, while JPMorgan continued a nearly 79% unwind….
There has been something almost absurd about Ferran Torres’ summer. On July 19, he came off the bench in a World Cup final, scored the winning goal in the 106th minute and became a Spanish football hero. Spain celebrated him. Barcelona celebrated him, too. At the trophy parade held in Madrid following the team’s return,…
2026.08.18 2026.08.19 Weekly Economic Calendar for 24.08.2026–30.08.2026 Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ During the coming week (August 24-30, 2026), no major macroeconomic data releases are scheduled. The markets will focus primarily on the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, organized annually by the Federal Reserve. On Thursday, August 27, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh plans to speak at the symposium…
Hamburger Hill and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy just lost the man behind the camera. The veteran British filmmaker, John Irvin, passed away at 86 after a career spanning decades of acclaimed war films, Hollywood action movies, and award-winning television. Veteran director John Irvin, who made made war movies and more, dies British filmmaker John Irvin,…
Key Points Following Space Exploration Technologies’ historic IPO, the stock sagged as different factors weighed on its share price, such as the end of a lockup period. Elon Musk’s company is investing heavily into artificial intelligence, including a joint venture with the CEO’s other business, Tesla. SpaceX’s second-quarter earnings results galvanized investor optimism. 10 stocks…
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump speak at a working luncheon during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov Prime Minister Mark Carney says there has been “substantial progress” after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of new tariffs that were…
Guian New Area (China) (AFP) – In China’s hilly Guizhou province, a cluster of European-style buildings complete with clock tower and multi-arched bridge emits a low, permanent hum — a clue to its unexpected identity as tech giant Huawei’s largest data centre. They are part of a government strategy that has seen much of the…
Apple announces changes for apps in the European Union Apple today announced changes to its business terms for apps in the European Union, following close collaboration with the European Commission. Peace in Europe for Apple? Well, at least on one front, it seems: Apple today announced changes to its business terms for apps in the…