China consumer shares hit record losing streak on weak demand

China consumer shares hit record losing streak on weak demand

[ad_1] [BEIJING] Chinese consumer stocks are headed for their longest-ever stretch of annual underperformance, and analysts expect the trajectory to continue amid a sluggish economy and policy uncertainty. A gauge of onshore consumer staples shares is poised to trail the benchmark CSI 300 for a third straight year. The worst retail sales outside the Covid-19…

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Li Ka-shing is remaking his empire as a generational shift looms

Li Ka-shing is remaking his empire as a generational shift looms

[ad_1] [HONG KONG] Li Ka-shing and his family set in motion a series of deals this year that stand to completely transform his business empire. The Hong Kong billionaire’s flagship conglomerate, CK Hutchison Holdings, is pursuing three major moves: an initial public offering of its retail arm to raise at least US$2 billion for its…

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Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell gets honest about JJ McCarthy injury

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell gets honest about JJ McCarthy injury

[ad_1] Sunday’s NFL slate featured a slew of injuries, including Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy exiting his team’s game against the New York Giants. McCarthy suffered an injury to his hand during Minnesota’s win over the Giants. During one play, McCarthy attempted a pass but was rushed by a defender, who tackled him hard, forcing…

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’60 Minutes’ Pulls Planned Segment On Trump Administration’s Deportation Of Migrants To Harsh El Salvador Prison; Show Says Report Will Air In Future

’60 Minutes’ Pulls Planned Segment On Trump Administration’s Deportation Of Migrants To Harsh El Salvador Prison; Show Says Report Will Air In Future

[ad_1] CBS News’ 60 Minutes pulled a planned segment on the Trump administration’s deportation of mugrants to a harsh El Salvador prison. “The broadcast lineup for tonight’s edition of 60 Minutes has been updated. Our report ‘Inside CECOT’ will air in a future broadcast,” the network announced on Sunday evening, just hours before the planned broadcast. A…

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Seatrium, Maersk resolve contract dispute with giant line to pay US$360 million upon vessel delivery

Seatrium, Maersk resolve contract dispute with giant line to pay US0 million upon vessel delivery

[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Offshore, marine and energy specialist Seatrium has reached an agreement with buyer Maersk Offshore Wind’s affiliate Phoenix II, for the latter to pay the balance of the contract price – valued at US$360 million – upon delivery of a vessel. This deal comes after the group started its own arbitration proceedings against the…

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Seven & i’s IPO of US arm hinges on faster turnaround, CEO says

Seven & i’s IPO of US arm hinges on faster turnaround, CEO says

[ad_1] [TOKYO] Seven & i Holdings’ chief executive is pressing its US convenience-stores business to deliver a faster turnaround as the retailer seeks a public listing of the unit to fund new investment and lift shareholder returns. The timing of an initial public offering (IPO) will depend on execution and the market, said Stephen Dacus,…

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Emerging markets bring high hopes for 2026 after stellar year

Emerging markets bring high hopes for 2026 after stellar year

[ad_1] This year’s capital rush into the sector is a sign more investors are allocating to a sector that’s been out of favour after years of lacklustre performance [LONDON] Emerging markets are poised to start 2026 as a favoured trade on Wall Street, with money managers betting a multi-year cycle of investment inflows is underway.…

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