When China’s Politburo met on July 30 to set economic policy for the second half of 2026, the numbers in front of it were not good. In the first half of the year, retail sales grew just 1.3 percent from a year earlier, while the economy grew 4.7 percent. Consumer prices were up just 1…
LeBron James will make his Philadelphia 76ers debut against defending NBA champions the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on the opening night of the season. The blockbuster clash headlines a selection of “signature” fixtures released by the NBA, with the announcement also revealing that James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day…
Power supply and air-conditioning disruptions across parts of Hong Kong have left residents sweltering in the extreme heat, with outages occurring at a housing estate, an office building and even a funeral home. In Yuen Long, about 2,400 households in Shui Pin Wai Estate and the surrounding area were left without power after an underground…
One of the biggest debates among stock market investors in 2026 has been: “Is there an AI bubble?” Some investors are worried that tech stock valuations are too high, that the S&P 500 index is too top-heavy with artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, and that AI hyperscalers are spending too much on AI data centers. But…
The first reactions to The End of Oak Street have begun to surface following press screenings for the upcoming Warner Bros. film. Critics have praised its dinosaur action, family drama, and science-fiction elements, with several responses pointing to strong performances. The strong reactions come just days before the film reaches theaters on August 14. The…
Burnley defender Kyle Walker has warned his team-mates they cannot “have a hangover” after relegation as they target an immediate Premier League return. The Clarets finished 19th in the top flight last season and begin their Championship campaign on Sunday at home to West Ham, another team relegated in 2025-26. Burnley have dropped down from…
Hong Kong developer Wharf (Holdings) is increasingly relying on Hong Kong’s luxury-home market to offset weakness in mainland China, while paring investments and building up cash as it navigates an uncertain outlook. Revenue from Wharf’s Hong Kong development properties nearly tripled to HK$1.35 billion (US$172 million) from HK$475 million in the first half, with operating…
The streaming service has faced an onslaught of AI-generated music. Spotify Spotify announced that it will begin labeling certain artist accounts that aren’t real people. The new AI Persona badge will add a level of transparency to music profiles that present themselves as human despite being generative AI creations. Accounts can declare themselves…
Key Points Berkshire was a net buyer of stocks for the first time in more than three years, while it also bought back its own stock. Abel and company still have a lot of cash, and the stock is at one of its most attractive valuations in years. 10 stocks we like better than Berkshire…
If I had to bet on one Buffett‑worthy stock that Warren Buffett himself never pulled the trigger on but Greg Abel could eventually bless, my money would be on Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). Buffett has said for years that he admires the business but stayed away for reasons that had little to do with fundamentals. That’s…