The S&P 500 rose for a fifth straight session on Friday, closing the week up 5.3%, despite weak consumer sentiment data and inflation concerns. The Nasdaq jumped 7.2%, while the Dow gained 3.4%. Tech ... ( read original story ...)
Colombia seeks to join China-based development bank as Latin America drifts away from Washington
Colombia's government has applied to join a China-based development bank, another sign of Latin America's drift away from the U.S. as the Trump administration's foreign aid cuts, trade barriers and ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai enhances support for expatriates
Shanghai is expanding support for foreign professionals with new services and events designed to boost community ties and attract global talent. The city has opened the Bund Service Center for ... ( read original story ...)
Container spot rates jump as U.S.-China trade rebounds; Shanghai-to-U.S. West up 31% on week
U.S. cargo have jumped in recent days since the two countries declared their 90-day tariff truce, Reuters reported Friday, as owners of factories that make everything from sneakers to sofas to construction supplies book previously frozen cargo headed to U. ( read original story ...)
Nvidia plans Shanghai research centre in new commitment to China
US chipmaker considers expanding its presence in the country even as sales are hit by Washington’s export controls ( read original story ...)
Danbury Man Guilty Of Sexually Abusing Kids Younger Than 10 For Years: Prosecutors
A 48-year-old Danbury man was convicted of sexually assaulting two children between the ages of 6 and 9 years old, authorities said. Juan Garcia-Perales was convicted of two counts of aggravated assault of a minor, ( read original story ...)
Nvidia is trying to hold on to its business in China — even as it gets harder to compete with Huawei
The chipmaker wants to attract top AI talent in China as it faces tightening U.S. restrictions and challenges from homegrown chipmakers ... ( read original story ...)