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Tesla’s Growth Trajectory: Triumphs, Challenges, and Bold Bets on the Future

Tesla’s Growth Trajectory: Triumphs, Challenges, and Bold Bets on the Future

May 21, 2025, 11:53 am EDT
New Zealand's Housing Loan Risks Accumulate Despite Interest Rate Cuts

New Zealand's Housing Loan Risks Accumulate Despite Interest Rate Cuts

May 13, 2025, 2:21 pm EDT
ANZ Bank Cuts Australia's Economic Growth Forecast, Banks Face Key Tests

ANZ Bank Cuts Australia's Economic Growth Forecast, Banks Face Key Tests

May 13, 2025, 3:47 pm EDT
First time in 20 years! Google, Android may be divested

First time in 20 years! Google, Android may be divested

August 15, 2024, 1:53 pm EDT
Australia's Housing Market and Construction Industry Show Divergent Trends

Australia's Housing Market and Construction Industry Show Divergent Trends

May 13, 2025, 4:13 pm EDT
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NZ's S&P/NZX 50 Index Rises to Near Two - Month High

NZ's S&P/NZX 50 Index Rises to Near Two - Month High

On Monday, the S&P/NZX 50 benchmark index in New Zealand climbed 0.8% to 12,421 points, achieving a three - day winning streak and closing at a near two - month high. Driven by the strong performance of transportation - related stocks, this sector benefited from the alleviation of concerns about global supply chain disruptions against the backdrop of the easing of Sino - US trade relations.
Canadian Economy Faces Double Pressure: April PMI Below Boom - Bust Line, Soft Housing Market and Tariff Shock

Canadian Economy Faces Double Pressure: April PMI Below Boom - Bust Line, Soft Housing Market and Tariff Shock

Canada's economic momentum slowed significantly in April. The Ivey Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) plummeted from 51.3 in March to 47.9, falling below the boom - bust line for the first time since January. The employment sub - index has contracted for two consecutive months (48.0), and the cost pressure on enterprises has eased slightly (price - payment index 70.0). Meanwhile, the housing market in Toronto is also cooling down.
UK Stocks Focus on Central Bank Policies: FTSE 100 Slightly Down 0.2% with Precious Metals Sector Leading the Way

UK Stocks Focus on Central Bank Policies: FTSE 100 Slightly Down 0.2% with Precious Metals Sector Leading the Way

On May 6, the UK's FTSE 100 index closed 0.2% lower at 8,143 points. Investors remained cautious ahead of the interest rate decisions of the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. The mid - cap index, however, bucked the trend and rose 0.6%, achieving a nine - day winning streak. The precious metals sector soared 5.5% boosted by the gold price. Endeavour Mining (+5.2%) and Fresnillo (+4.7%) led the gains among the blue - chip stocks.
Australia's Housing Market and Construction Industry Show Divergent Trends

Australia's Housing Market and Construction Industry Show Divergent Trends

In the first week of May, Australia's property market witnessed a remarkable rebound, with the national auction clearance rate soaring to 70.1%, a 5.9 - percentage - point increase from the previous month and reaching a two - year high. Melbourne led the way with a clearance rate of 74.4%, while Sydney also performed strongly
First time in 20 years! Google, Android may be divested

First time in 20 years! Google, Android may be divested

First time in 20 years! Google, Android may be divested
The Eurasian Economic Union is actively expanding its trade territory: it is exploring the establish

The Eurasian Economic Union is actively expanding its trade territory: it is exploring the establish

The Eurasian Economic Union is actively expanding its trade territory: it is exploring the establishment of a free trade zone with a number of countries.
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