• TTEF
• USD/CNY

China's residential foreclosures increase in 2024 amid property slump

China's foreclosures rose in 2024, with 370,000 homes auctioned, raising concerns about mortgage delinquencies amid ongoing property market struggles and economic challenges.

• BARC
• TTEF

Black Friday spending lifts UK retail sales at end of 2024

• TTEF

Winter storm hits central US, barrels toward Washington

A winter storm affected over 60 million people in the U.S., causing severe weather, road closures, school cancellations, and declared states of emergency across several states.

• TTEF

Canada October retail sales up 0.6%, likely flat in November

Canada's retail sales rose 0.6% in October led by car sales, but November may remain flat as economic growth slows and consumers hold off on purchases amid upcoming tax changes.

• NHPEF
• TTEF

Israel budget passes but vote shows cracks in Netanyahu's coalition

Israeli lawmakers approved the 2025 state budget amid coalition tensions, with demands from right-wing parties for the firing of the attorney general and criticism of budgetary decisions.

• ATCOa
• BP
• EDP
• EONGn
• NESTE
• ORSTED
• SCHN
• SIEGn
• TTEF
• VWS

How to position for the evolving energy landscape: UBS weighs in

UBS forecasts a major shift to renewable energy by 2050, with significant investment growth and benefits for selected stocks in utilities, capital goods, and energy sectors.

• COST
• KR
• TTEF

FTC revives price discrimination law, sues alcohol distributor

The FTC sued Southern Glazer's for exclusive discounts, invoking the Robinson-Patman Act to protect small retailers from unfair pricing practices benefiting large customers.

• AAPL
• NVDA
• TTEF

Taiwan November exports expand faster than expected, outlook upbeat

Taiwan's November exports surged 9.7% to $41.09 billion, driven by AI and recovering demand from China, with a strong outlook for December amidst tariff concerns.

• TTEF

TotalEnergies stock rises on RBC upgrade

TotalEnergies shares rose after RBC upgraded its rating to 'outperform,' citing solid fundamentals, growth prospects, and a competitive clean energy strategy despite recent underperformance and political uncertainties.

• TTEF

TotalEnergies to buy German renewables developer VSB for $1.65 billion

TotalEnergies has agreed to acquire VSB Group for €1.57 billion, strengthening its renewable energy presence in Germany and expanding its project pipeline significantly.