The stock market has been on an unstoppable run lately, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.56%) soaring by nearly 74% in the last five years, as of this writing. However, many investors are feeling nervous about what lies ahead for the market. This is a valid concern, given that multiple stock market metrics are sounding…
Tensions between the United States and Iran have been on the edge since nationwide protests hit the latter against the current Islamic regime. Iran-US tensions LIVE: The United States is reportedly mulling a strike on Iran as early as this weekend. However, President Donald Trump has yet to take a final call on his actions…
Sports Arsenal’s recent draw with Wolves and Manchester City’s favorable fixture list set the stage for a dramatic run-in as the Premier League title race heats up. 5 min read Key Points Arsenal leads the Premier League by five points over Manchester City but has played one more game after drawing 2-2 with Wolverhampton Wanderers…
The Spring Festival Gala is a showcase both of China’s cultural riches and its technological might. The four-hour state television programme, staged in Beijing on the eve of each Lunar New Year, often features goose-stepping phalanxes of singing soldiers. On February 16th the centrepiece was a troupe of sword-brandishing humanoid robots performing an elaborate martial-arts…
On Dec. 31, 2025, Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. For 60 years, the legendary investor ran the company, turning it from a floundering textile mill into one of the world’s largest conglomerates. Buffett is no longer at the helm, but Berkshire remains largely unchanged. Buffett’s successors continue to employ his time-tested…
Locals and visitors flocked to popular destinations across Hong Kong on the third day of the Lunar New Year on Thursday, despite official data showing a nearly 16 per cent increase in net outflow during the holiday period. Crowds began building up at about 10am at The Peak and Sha Tin’s Che Kung Temple, with…
Five children among the dead as authorities warn of ongoing holiday safety risks. Listen to this article | 2 mins info Published On 19 Feb 202619 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share An explosion at a fireworks shop in central China’s Hubei province has killed at least 12 people, state media reported,…
Key Points The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF tracks the performance of the CRSP U.S. Mega Cap Growth Index, which holds 65 of America’s top growth companies. Those 65 companies represent 70% of the value of the entire U.S. stock market, and they include Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet. The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF…
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has pushed back in court against a lawyer’s suggestion that he misled Congress about the design of the company’s social media platforms, as a landmark trial over youth social media addiction continues. At a hearing in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday, local time, Mr Zuckerberg was questioned about his statements…
cargo-partner cargo-partner, a leading airfreight provider in Hong Kong, has launched a new Hong Kong Consol service. The company now operates three weekly charter flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Budapest (BUD) and Warsaw (WAW). The service provides secured capacity and express handling for time-critical shipments from Hong Kong and China to Europe. The service…