Pacific region mostly rose Thursday, Jan. 18, Japanese shares declining for the third day. The Hang Seng Index of Hong Kong companies rose 0.8% to 15,391.79, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index was flat at 35,
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts near records as earnings reporting season heats up
Wall Street is hanging around its record heights Tuesday as earnings reporting season for big U.S. companies gets going. The S&P 500 was 0.1% higher in morning trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 68 points,
Bank of Japan Opens The Door To Ending Negative Rates, But Timing Uncertainty Remains
We think the Bank of Japan's modest change in its view on inflation hints that policy normalisation is approaching. The BoJ assessed its statement that the likelihood of achieving the price goal has ...
Drone the size of a bread slice may allow Japan closer look inside damaged Fukushima nuclear plant
A drone almost the size of a slice of bread is Japan’s newest hope to get clearer footage of one of the reactors inside the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant where hundreds of tons of damaged fuel remain almost 13 years after the disaster. ( read original story ...)
Japan goalkeeper racially abused online after Asian Cup errors
Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki said Monday he was racially abused on social media following his team's shock defeat to Iraq at the Asian Cup.Suzuki, who was winning only his sixth cap against Iraq, said he had no doubts about his ability as Japan prepare to face Indonesia on Wednesday with qualification for the last 16 ...
Tokyo Police Club Are Breaking Up
After a nearly two-decade run, the Canadian indie rockers are calling it quits. Tokyo Police Club Are Breaking Up ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Police Club Announce Breakup, Farewell Show
Tokyo Police Club! But not for long. The longstanding indie band has announced its impending breakup, after a few farewell gestures to be revealed and one last hometown gig at HISTORY in Toronto on ... ( read original story ...)
P&G’s beauty sales hurt by an unlikely headwind: A wastewater release in Japan
In August, Japan started releasing a huge amount of treated radioactive water from its Fukushima nuclear power plant, which was hit by a tsunami and earthquake more than a decade ago. The wastewater was dumped into the Pacific Ocean, leading to strong backlash from Japan’s neighbors — including China. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin breaks below $39,000, bringing decline from ETF highs to more than 20%
Bitcoin extended its recent declines on Tuesday, falling below $39,000 to its lowest level since the beginning of December.
IRS Warns That Crypto Income & Gains Must Be Reported On Tax Returns
IRS reminds taxpayers to answer a digital asset question on 2023 tax returns and report all digital asset related income when they file tax returns.
Coinbase criticizes US Treasury’s proposed rules on crypto mixing
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has voiced strong concerns over the US Treasury's proposed regulations regarding crypto mixing, stating that they fail to
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Best IPO Stocks to Watch in 2024
The IPO market is heating up after a long lull. Among the recent debuts are Instacart, Birkenstock, and Arm. IPO stocks are significantly riskier than the broad market. After a boom in IPOs during ...
Japan business delegation starts 4-day visit to Beijing
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- Japanese business leaders kicked off a four-day China visit on Tuesday, during which delegation members are expected to meet with a senior ruling Communist Party official and ... ( read original story ...)
First Japan, China business meeting in 4 years: What’s at stake
A delegation of business leaders from Japan is visiting China for the first time in more than 4 years. From a ban on marine products to the detention of Japanese businessmen, to China's need for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Bull Market Is Still Charging Ahead
Welcome to Money Distilled. I’m John Stepek. Every week day I look at the biggest stories in markets and economics, and explain what it all means for your money. A quick scheduling note: I’m away for ... ( read original story ...)