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Hong Kong court finds pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai guilty of sedition and collusion with foreign forces
The 78-year-old was charged under Hong Kong’s controversial national security law, enacted by Beijing in 2020. Source link
China's retail sales growth sharply misses estimates in November, deepening consumption worries
China’s retail sales growth and industrial production missed estimates in November while investment declined more than expected. Source link
CNBC Daily Open: Investors sell off tech despite steady Broadcom numbers
In the near term, investors may still be flighty, unless something concretely reassuring, such as Oracle achieving positive cash flow, takes place. Source link
Asia-Pacific markets set for lower open ahead of key data from China and Japan
China will release its November retail sales, fixed asset investment and industrial output numbers, while Japan will announce its fourth-quarter Tankan survey. Source link
I'm a psychologist who studies couples: People in the happiest relationships do 7 things on weeknights—that most neglect
Want to know the difference between happy and unhappy couples? Observe how they spend their evenings after work. Mark Travers, a psychologist who studies couples, shares what people in successful relationships do together in their weeknight free time. Source link
Trump wants the U.S. shipbuilding industry to be great again. Here's what it will take, and what's at stake
President Trump is promising a shipbuilding renaissance in the U.S. to rival China, but it will not happen overnight, and will require allies. Source link
Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat on these 3 dividend stocks for enhanced returns
TipRanks’ ranking service discusses three dividend-paying stocks, including Devon Energy and CVS Health. Source link
Global week ahead: Europe under fire
European leaders prepare to meet after U.S. President Trump calls them “weak,” at a critical time for Ukraine peace deal negotiations. Source link
Goldman Sachs makes big bet on ETFs specializing in downside protection
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is making a big bet on defined outcome exchange-traded funds — which use options to help protect against market losses. Source link
MacKenzie Scott announced another $7.1 billion in 2025 charitable donations—she's now given away $26.3 billion since 2019
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s 2025 donations went to a wide range of nonprofits, including several historically Black colleges and universities. Source link