Recycled plastic market expected to boom by 2032: report
The global recycled plastic market is expected to $141.9 billion in value by 2032, according to a market research firm. The studied materials include PET, HDPE and polypropylene.
Samsung shows off latest foldable smartphone, challenging Apple
Samsung Electronics released its latest foldable smartphone on Wednesday, at roughly the same price for the third year in a row as the company takes another swipe at Apple.
United Airlines adds more Pacific routes as travel demand climbs
United Airlines announced the addition of more flights to the Asia-Pacific region that will begin in October. The airline will use Boeing aircraft on the routes.
China's economy misses growth forecasts, raising odds of more support for its tepid recovery
Quarterly growth, the usual measure for other major economies, was 0.8%, according to government data, in line with expectations but down sharply from 2.2% in January-June.
Tech firms look to India as China manufacturing alternative — if it can overcome challenges, expert says
India faces a challenge to improve infrastructure to continue handling the incredible demand for its manufacturing as the government continues to broker lucrative deals.
Macron courts Tesla's Musk and others to 'Choose France'
French President Emmanuel Macron met Elon Musk, the head of Pfizer and other business giants on Monday to encourage international investment into the French economy.
Turkey ETF slides after country rocked by massive earthquake
A massive earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, causing the Turkish stock market and an ETF benchmark that includes some of the country's major equities to decline.
This ETF is leading inflows for 2023
The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) manages $72.5 billion in assets and has received $4.1 billion in cash inflows year-to-date.
Energy expert urges US independence, says security must be ‘back on the agenda’
S&P Global Vice Chairman Daniel Yergin argues America has "taken for granted" its energy independence, warning "another problem" in natural resource supply is coming.
Bitcoin wants to break its bond with stocks
The cryptocurrency Bitcoin is looking to distance itself from tech stocks like Meta and Amazon which it has seen a strong correlation with in the past.
Kansas company stiffed by Vietnam, demands action
Kansas construction company, Hall Brothers, owed millions over work done on roads in Vietnam, wants the U.S. government to intervene on its and others behalf.
Record spending over California's legal gambling initiative
The campaign could bring legalized sports betting to California. Native American tribes and online gambling companies compete for the multibillion-dollar market.
Empty buildings in China’s provincial cities testify to Evergrande debacle
Rows of residential towers, some 26 stories high, stand unfinished in this provincial city about 350 miles west of Shanghai, their plastic tarps flapping in the wind. Places like Lu'an are monuments to the once-grand ambitions of China Evergrande Group.
Scores of asset managers fall short on tougher UK best practice code
BlackRock, Fidelity, Legal & General, M&G and abrdn are among 125 firms endorsed under Britain's tougher best practice code to stop "greenwashing" by asset managers, though 64 peers failed to make the grade, the Financial Reporting Council said on Monday.
California, NY taxes driving Texas real estate
Land Tejas Executive Vice President Uri Man discusses a new WalletHub report that found Texas cities rank highest for the best places to buy a house in 2021.
Hard liquor can take the edge off inflation
Liquor companies are taking inflation in their stride. A push into premium brands, coupled with the fact that more drinkers are switching to spirits from beer in key markets, should help maintain their edge.
Elon Musk owns these 3 cryptocurrencies
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday said the "three meaningful assets" he personally owns besides his two companies are Bitcoin, Dogecoin and Ethereum.
Five metros with the biggest home-price increases according to Redfin
Home prices are rising in these warm-weather metros.
Coinbase IPO will make bitcoin, crypto a household name: Tech investment expert
Evolution VC Partners founder Gregg Smith argues that Coinbase will popularize bitcoin and cryptocurrencies across America.
Railroads strike $25B merger
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. agreed to acquire Kansas City Southern in a transaction valued at about $25 billion that would create the first freight-rail network linking Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.