With gains of nearly 65%, Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) was by far the best-performing “Magnificent 7” stock last year. It was the second-best year overall for the stock, and it delivered higher returns only in 2009, when U.S. markets soared following the brutal selloff in the previous year. To be sure, not many expected GOOGL to…
Netflix has officially enlisted the next series regular who will be joining the live-action cast of its upcoming Assassin’s Creed show. The project is based on the popular video game series from Ubisoft. “The story is centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control and manipulation, the other…
Real Madrid make their 2026 debut on Sunday afternoon when they host the surging Real Betis at the Bernabéu. A dreadful run to end the year saw Real Madrid relinquish the La Liga lead to bitter rivals Barcelona, firmly placing Xabi Alonso on the hot seat six months into his tenure. Los Blancos will aim…
Open this photo in gallery: China’s President Xi Jinping and Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro take part in a welcoming ceremony in Beijing in 2023. China has denounced the U.S. capture of Mr. Maduro as a violation of international law.MIRAFLORES PALACE/Reuters China denounced the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a violation of international…
Home » Hong Kong News » Hong Kong’s Mega Events in Kowloon and Greater Bay Area Drive Tourism, Economic Growth, and Urban Transformation in 2025 and Beyond – Here’s What You Need to Know Published on January 4, 2026 Hong Kong’s tourism sector is witnessing a powerful resurgence, driven by the city’s ambitious plan to…
New month, new year, new head coach … new Chelsea? Enzo Maresca’s out, Liam Rosenior’s (soon) in. For now, U21s boss Calum McFarlane and his staff are in temporary charge, but that’s just for this weekend. It looks like Rosenior will be making the move from RC Strasbourg soon after. But changing managers is always…
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President Trump at April’s “liberation day” tariff announcement at the White House, which plunged markets into turmoil. – AFP via Getty Images Beware our “Marie Antoinette” market. Poor Marie Antoinette. The late French queen is best known for her supposedly callous, clueless, privileged suggestion that if the peasants couldn’t get enough bread, they should eat…
The administration of US President Donald Trump reportedly suspended technology-related negotiations with the UK government after expressing frustration over a perceived lack of progress. Financial Times (FT) reported the talks were halted last week by the US over the two countries’ “technology prosperity deal” announced in September when Trump made a state visit to the UK. The news…
Late goals from substitutes Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski give Barcelona a 2-0 win at Espanyol, extending their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points LATE goals from substitutes Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski earned Barcelona a smash-and-grab 2-0 victory at city rivals Espanyol on Saturday. The win extends Barcelona’s lead at…