While financing conditions for non-state-owned enterprises have improved over the years, one adage hasn't changed: Banks in China will stick to policy directives.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour tallied between $95 million to $97 million during its opening weekend, making it the highest-grossing domestic concert film release ever.

J.D. Power's 2023 North America Airport Satisfaction Study measured overall traveler satisfaction by examining six factors in order of importance.

President Putin said Russian forces have bolstered positions across the front line in Ukraine after what he called the failure of Ukraine's counteroffensive.

People voted for change after six years of a liberal government led for most of that time by Jacinda Ardern.

Ahmedabad, which boasts the largest stadium in the world and is named after the prime minister, would be a likely contender as the main host city.

Elon Musk's resistance to spend on Tesla ads is being challenged by investors as EV price cuts take a toll on the stock.

First came the darkening skies, then the crescent-shaped shadows on the ground, and finally cheers by crowds that gathered for the "ring of fire" solar eclipse.

Two experts see major challenges facing the adoption of Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly's obesity drugs.

The Louvre Museum in Paris is evacuating all visitors and staff and closing early Saturday because it received a written threat.

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Australia on Saturday decisively rejected a proposal to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution, in a major setback to its First Peoples.

The vast majority of blue-chip companies have steered clear of crypto as the volatility of bitcoin and other tokens renders them impractical for commerce.

The Israeli military has instructed civilians in Gaza City to evacuate southward, as concerns of a ground offensive grow.

Investor appetite for ether futures exchange-traded funds has remained muted, despite a surge in new listings.

With an Israeli ground incursion potentially imminent in the north of the Gaza Strip, the conflict could grow to involve other regional actors, analysts say.

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite ended Friday on a down beat.

CEO Jamie Dimon acknowledged the bank was "over-earning" on net interest income and "below normal" credit costs that will both normalize over time.

The European Union enacted the Digital Services Act, which requires very large online platforms to mitigate the risk of disinformation.

These are the stocks posting the largest moves midday.

Oil prices rose more than 5% on Friday as investors remained on edge about escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

While staying informed is important, consuming an excess of graphic images and videos can negatively affect your mental health, experts say.

Investors hiked their short bets on a handful of electric vehicle and charging companies during the second half of September.

The firm lowered its rating on shares to equal weight from overweight and slashed its price target approximately 40%.

Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concert film tallied $2.8 million in last-minute Thursday night previews.

The volatility in the bond market can provide a great opportunity for investors, said Pimco chief investment officer Dan Ivascyn.

Novo Nordisk's forecast only confirms the frenzy for Wegovy and Ozempic, which patients seek for their ability to help them lose significant weight over time.

More than 20 months after agreeing to the company's largest purchase ever, Microsoft has closed its acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Ukrainian forces on Friday sought to hold back Russia's advances in and around the strategically important city of Avdiivka.

Russia stands to benefit from the Hamas-Israeli war but the conflict also carries big risks for Moscow, analysts say.

MoneyHero began trading on the Nasdaq on Friday, following completion of its merger with special purpose acquisition company Bridgetown Holdings.

In a surprise move, the chief technology officer of stablecoin firm Tether, Paolo Ardoino, has been promoted to CEO.

The head of the largest U.S. bank by assets cited the ongoing war in Ukraine as well as the attacks Hamas launched on Israel last weekend.

Canon, the Japanese firm best known for its cameras, launched a critical tool on Friday it says can help manufacture the most advanced semiconductors.

The incumbent government has fallen out with Ukraine over grain and sparred with the EU; and its challenger is former European Council President Donald Tusk.

Ehang shares have nearly doubled in price this year, before trading was temporarily halted Monday pending a significant announcement.

Hong Kong stocks fall more than 2%, leading losses in the wider Asia-Pacific markets fell as investors digest China's inflation and trade data for September.

Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan was speaking at a panel discussion at the IMF-World Bank joint conference in Morocco.