China's top official to Hong Kong called for the adoption of a controversial law in the special administrative region on Wednesday, while condemning pro-democracy movements as a threat to the rule of ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong consortium rolls out $126 home coronavirus test
HONG KONG -- A consortium bringing together insurer Prudential PLC with several Hong Kong startups and health care providers has started selling home coronavirus testing kits in Hong Kong. The kits ... ( read original story ...)
Top China official in Hong Kong urges national security law ‘as soon as possible’
China's most senior official in Hong Kong said on Wednesday the city should work to introduce national security legislation "as soon as possible" as violent protests last year had undermined its rule ... ( read original story ...)
Stuck at home with a monster: more reports of violence against women, children in Hong Kong since start of pandemic
Higher chances of conflict, violence when abusers spend more time at home Children at risk of neglect, abuse as stressed parents work from home, help agencies say Staying at home may help to keep the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC HK shareholders mull legal action over dividend suspension
HSBC shareholders in Hong Kong are considering calling for an extraordinary meeting with management and taking possible legal action against the bank's decision to scrap dividend payments. HSBC and ot ... ( read original story ...)
The Dow Is Set to for a Drop, Bank of America Stock Is Sliding, and UnitedHealth Is Gaining
Overseas, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index is down 1.2% ... Stock in Boeing (BA)—the aircraft maker—are up 0.6% as well on the news. More bank earnings are on tap Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Wells ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong stocks drop as IMF flags deep global recession
IMF says HK economy to contract 4.8% in 2020 BEIJING/SHANGHAI, April 15 (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s benchmark share index ended lower on Wednesday as forecast of a deep recession this year by the ... ( read original story ...)
Dow Futures Drop, Bank of America Falls, UnitedHealth Gains
S tock futures were pointing to a lower open Wednesday morning. Bank of America stock was falling after reporting earnings, while UnitedHealth was rising. Stock futures were point ... ( read original story ...)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Bank of America, Citigroup, Koninklijke Philips, Zoom Video and The Clorox Company
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks Trade Mixed With Earnings Season Ramping Up: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Europe fell along with American equity-index futures on Wednesday as a risk-off mood took hold while investors scoured corporate earnings to gauge the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The ... ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – Corona Capital: Bank credit lines, Renault
Corona Capital is a daily column updated throughout the day by Breakingviews columnists around the world with short, sharp pandemic-related insights. BALANCE SHEET BLUES. Borrowers are rushing to ... ( read original story ...)
Global stocks, oil price sink on grim forecasts
Global stocks and oil prices have sunk after the International Monetary Fund said the world economy will suffer its worst year since the Great Depression of the 1930s due to the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong may still be among the best places to ride out ‘self-isolation’
Mike Graham, presenter of TalkRadio’s morning programme in Britain, has recently been on a telephonic trip around the world finding out how faraway places are combating the coronavirus transmission, ... ( read original story ...)
Former JPMorgan banker set to launch virtual insurance start-up with focus on medical coverage for pets
coverage with a focus on pets, after winning an operating licence on Wednesday as innovation in Hong Kong financial markets gains traction. OneDegree, founded in 2016 by Alvin Kwock Yin-lun and ... ( read original story ...)