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☆ China Detains Teenager Who Hugged Soccer Star Messi
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( Liyan Qi | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Inside the rise of a Wall Street wunderkind
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Achieving success at an early age is impressive in any industry, but it's particularly awe-inspiring on Wall Street. Kuenzel, who started as an intern at hedge fund Citadel in 2018 and focused on quantitative research, spoke about his rise within Griffin's financial empire. It's a good lesson for how fixing issues at work is a surefire way to supercharge your career. The Fed and the SEC are investigating the work Goldman did with SVB in the lead-up to its failure, The Wall Street Journal reports. If you're suffering from pre-diabetes or obesity, intermittent fasting could be a good way to control your blood sugar.

Persons: Dan DeFrancesco, Wilhelm, we've, Peter Cade, Emmalyse Brownstein, Soeren Kuenzel, Ken Griffin's, Kuenzel, Griffin, Nancy Luna, Goldman Sachs, Adam Dell, Morgan Stanley, Crispin Odey, Goldman, Qi Tom Chen, Horace Mann School, Jeffrey Cane, Nathan Rennolds Organizations: Getty, Citadel Securities, Citadel, Bloomberg, Odey, Management, JPMorgan, SEC, Street, CNBC, Horace Mann, LinkedIn Locations: London, New York

☆ Analysis-In China's lithium hub, mining boom comes at a cost
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-15 | by ( Siyi Liu | Dominique Patton | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

FILE PHOTO: A vehicle is seen near a lithium smelter in Yichun, Jiangxi province, China March 30, 2023. It has supported mine development by taking stakes in mining companies to help battery materials makers that do not have mines overseas like those owned by China’s top lithium producers Ganfeng Lithium and Tianqi Lithium. Separating lithium from lepidolite can cost as much as 100,000 yuan per metric ton, compared to 40,000-50,000 yuan for brine and 50,000-60,000 yuan for spodumene, analysts said. ‘NATURAL RESOURCES CHAOS’Further dimming the outlook for lepidolite, environmental damage is a growing concern. UBS analysts see China’s supply of lithium from lepidolite tripling to 280,000 metric tons, or 13% of global supply, between 2022 and 2025, well short of Yichun’s target.

Persons: ”, Yang Yaohua, Yang, Wu Wei, Eric Norris, ” Norris, Yongxing, Yichun, Ma Jun, ” Ma, Vicky Zhao, Li Qi Organizations: REUTERS, Staff, Australia, Guosen, Macquarie, Gotion High Tech, CRU, Xiamen University, Energy, lepidolite, Reuters, Materials Technology, Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs, UBS, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Locations: YICHUN, China, Yichun, Jiangxi province, lepidolite, Beijing, Sichuan, Qinghai, Tibet, Shanghai, Jin, U.S, Jiangxi

It has supported mine development by taking stakes in mining companies to help battery materials makers that do not have mines overseas like those owned by China's top lithium producers Ganfeng Lithium (002460.SZ), (002460.SZ) and Tianqi Lithium (002466.SZ). Separating lithium from lepidolite can cost as much as 100,000 yuan per metric ton, compared to 40,000-50,000 yuan for brine and 50,000-60,000 yuan for spodumene, analysts said. 'NATURAL RESOURCES CHAOS'Further dimming the outlook for lepidolite, environmental damage is a growing concern. As it gets stricter now, lithium resources in Yichun will lose their competitiveness with the higher costs for environmental protection," Ma said. UBS analysts see China's supply of lithium from lepidolite tripling to 280,000 metric tons, or 13% of global supply, between 2022 and 2025, well short of Yichun's target.

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☆ Executive of China-Backed Infrastructure Bank Criticizes It After Quitting
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( Liyan Qi | Sha Hua | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Working Americans have bigger life expenses to worry about than egg prices: QI's DiMartino Booth
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWorking Americans have bigger life expenses to worry about than egg prices: QI's DiMartino BoothDanielle DiMartino Booth, QI Research CEO, and Daniel Greenhaus, Solus Alternative Asset Management managing director, join 'Last Call' to break down the latest round of CPI numbers and discuss how those numbers may play into the Fed's next rate hike decision.

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☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Danielle DiMartino Booth and Daniel Greenhaus
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Danielle DiMartino Booth and Daniel GreenhausDanielle DiMartino Booth, QI Research CEO, and Daniel Greenhaus, Solus Alternative Asset Management managing director, join 'Last Call' to break down the latest round of CPI numbers and discuss how those numbers may play into the Fed's next rate hike decision.

Persons: Danielle DiMartino Booth, Daniel Greenhaus Danielle DiMartino Booth, Daniel Greenhaus Organizations: Research, Asset Management

The Federal Reserve enacts monetary policies to stabilize prices and maximize employment in the U.S. economy. These dueling goals are known as the dual mandate. For example, if prices are too hot, the Fed may vote to raise interest rates to influence a decrease in borrowing. Other experts argue that the dual mandate remains key to keeping the U.S. economy safe and stable. Watch this video to see how the Fed tries to strike a near-impossible balance to promote both parts of the dual mandate.

Persons: Danielle DiMartino Booth, Thomas Hoenig, David Wessel Organizations: QI Research, CNBC, International Monetary Fund, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Hutchins, Brookings Institution Locations: U.S

☆ China Faces Uphill Battle as It Tries to Instill ‘Pro-Birth’ Culture
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( Liyan Qi | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Enforcers of China’s One-Child Policy Are Now Cajoling People to Have Three
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( Liyan Qi | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Danielle DiMartino Booth, Gerald Storch, and Jan Kniffen
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Danielle DiMartino Booth, Gerald Storch, and Jan KniffenDanielle DiMartino Booth, QI Research CEO, Gerald Storch, Storch Advisors CEO, and Jan Kniffen, J. Rogers Kniffen WWE CEO, join 'Last Call' to discuss the recent stock slides in luxury retail, the state of the high-end consumer, and more.

Persons: Danielle DiMartino Booth, Gerald Storch, Jan Kniffen Danielle DiMartino Booth, Jan Kniffen, J, Rogers Kniffen Organizations: Research, Storch Advisors, Rogers Kniffen WWE

☆ Consumers are stressed at every level, says fmr. Toys "R" Us CEO Gerald Storch
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailConsumers are stressed at every level, says fmr. Toys "R" Us CEO Gerald StorchDanielle DiMartino Booth, QI Research CEO, Gerald Storch, Storch Advisors CEO, and Jan Kniffen, J. Rogers Kniffen WWE CEO, join 'Last Call' to discuss the recent stock slides in luxury retail, the state of the high-end consumer, and more.

Persons: Gerald Storch Danielle DiMartino Booth, Gerald Storch, Jan Kniffen, J, Rogers Kniffen Organizations: Consumers, Research, Storch Advisors, Rogers Kniffen WWE

Navigating the vast selection of chargers available for your Google Pixel 7 Pro can be a daunting task. Best Google Pixel 7 Pro wall chargersBest Google Pixel 7 Pro wireless chargersFAQsWhat charger does the Google Pixel 7 Pro use? The Google Pixel 7 Pro uses USB-C chargers and cables for its USB-C charging port. Does the Google Pixel 7 Pro have fast charging? If you're charging wirelessly with a Pixel Stand, it drops to 20W, and drops to approximately 12W with third-party wireless chargers.

Looking for a case for your new Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus can be a daunting task given the vast number of options that are out there. Will a Galaxy S22 Plus case fit a Galaxy S23 Plus? A case meant for the Galaxy S22 Plus will not fit a Galaxy S23 Plus, as the phones have slightly different dimensions. What should I look for in a Galaxy S23 Plus case? There are several factors to consider when picking a case for your Galaxy S23 Plus, outside of aesthetic and budgetary considerations.

☆ China's carbon emissions to hit new record in 2023 on economic rebound. But they could peak soon, report says
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-12 | by ( Laura He | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Hong Kong CNN —China’s carbon emissions will likely hit a new record in 2023 on the back of an economic rebound, but a rapid expansion in green energy will enable its emissions to peak soon, a global energy think tank said on Friday. However, the emissions could peak soon, as China has accelerated its clean energy push and installed record amounts of solar and wind power capacity, the analysts pointed out. Coal production surged 11% in 2022 from 2021, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. This will lead to a sharp increase in bank lending and investment, particularly for manufacturing, transportation and energy production, they added. “When low-carbon power growth matches — and then exceeds — the annual increase in electricity demand, the sector’s CO2 emissions will peak,” they said.

☆ China Confirms Campaign Against Alleged Spying by Foreign Consulting Firms
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Liyan Qi | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Police have raided corporate offices as part of China’s efforts to shield the country from foreign influence. Photo: Cfoto/Zuma PressChina’s national security agencies have uncovered espionage by local units of foreign consulting companies, according to state media, in the first official confirmation that a nationwide sweep of corporate intelligence and due diligence firms is under way. Police recently raided offices of Capvision across China, alleging the New York-based provider of expert consultations and research paid employees of state-owned companies to leak secrets, China Central Television reported Monday. The rare and detailed disclosure of such investigations came after authorities raided U.S. due diligence firm Mintz Group ’s Beijing office and detained local staff in late March. Police also questioned employees at Bain & Co. ’s office in Shanghai last month.

☆ China Confirms Campaign Against Alleged Spying by Foreign Consulting Companies
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Liyan Qi | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

China is scrutinizing and pressuring Western management consultants, auditors and others that multinational companies rely on. Photo: Cfoto/Zuma PressChina’s national security agencies have uncovered espionage by local units of foreign consulting companies, according to state media, in the first official confirmation that a nationwide sweep of corporate intelligence and due diligence firms is under way. Police recently raided offices of Capvision across China, alleging the New York-based provider of expert consultations and research paid employees of state-owned companies to leak secrets, China Central Television reported Monday. The rare and detailed disclosure of such investigations came after authorities raided U.S. due diligence firm Mintz Group ’s Beijing office and detained local staff in late March. Police also questioned employees at Bain & Co. ’s office in Shanghai last month.

☆ China Signals Spying Fears Amid Probe of Consulting Firms
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( James T. Areddy | Liyan Qi | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

Police have raided corporate offices as part of China’s efforts to shield the country from foreign influence. Photo: Cfoto/Zuma PressChina signaled through state-run media that its national security agencies are engaged in a nationwide investigation into whether the due-diligence industry that has grown up to serve Western businesses in the country has been used for foreign espionage. State broadcaster China Central Television and other official news outlets said that amid Western pressure on China, profit-oriented consulting firms sometimes have a weak awareness of the country’s national security concerns, and had frequently operated at the edge of legality to gather information in sensitive sectors of the military, the defense industry, the economy and finance. CCTV said some consultants in China have caused harm to national security, ultimately becoming accomplices to the West in “spying, buying and extorting state secrets and intelligence.”

Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are Apple's newest high-end smartphones. iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: CamerasBoth the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Pixel 7 Pro sport triple-lens camera systems, including main, ultrawide, and zoom cameras. iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Battery lifeThe iPhone 14 Pro Max (left) has better battery life than the Pixel 7 Pro (right) Antonio Villas-BoasThe iPhone 14 Pro Max has one of the best results we've seen in our battery life test at 67% remaining. iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Special featuresThis is where Google's Pixel 7 Pro comes into its own when compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. iPhone 14 Pro Max Google Pixel 7 Pro 128GB $1,099 $899 256GB $1,199 $999 512GB $1,399 $1,099 1TB $1,599 N/AiPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Which should you buy?

Shares of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have risen sharply since November, when top securities regulator Yi Huiman called for a new model to price them. Mainland-listed state telecom operators China Mobile and China Telecom have jumped more than 50% each this year and China Petroleum & Chemical Corp (600028.SS) has soared 44%, compared with a 5% gain in the benchmark index (.CSI300). More than 10 mutual fund companies have applied to launch nearly a score of SOE-dedicated funds since March, state media reported. E Fund Management Co this week launched a mutual fund, aiming to raise up to 8 billion yuan ($1.16 billion) to be ploughed into shares of strategically important SOEs. State companies' shares have so far outperformed the broader market, delivering what investors term a rare "SOE alpha".

☆ Type 2 diabetes: Coffee, tea lower risk of heart disease and early death
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —If you have type 2 diabetes, drinking more coffee, tea or plain water may lower your risk of dying prematurely from any cause by about 25%, a new study found. However, drinking more sugar-sweetened beverages raised the risk of heart disease by 25% and the risk of dying from a heart attack or another cardiovascular event by 29%, the study said. Adults with type 2 diabetes who drink more coffee or tea lower their risk of heart disease, a new study said. There was a 26% lower risk of early death associated with drinking coffee, 21% for tea, 23% for plain water and 12% for low-fat milk. When both sugar-sweetened and artificial no-calorie drinks were replaced with coffee, tea, plain water and low-fat milk, there was an even lower risk of heart disease and death from any cause.

☆ Tech companies including Adobe are taking a new look at a big industry debt issue
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-13 | by ( Rachel Curry | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Adobe cloud business insightsDespite the drag of technical debt that the data suggests, some industry executives say it gets a bad reputation. In this sense, technical debt is a signal of iteration. Adobe head of strategic development for creative cloud partnerships Chris Duffey is looking to reshape technical debt. "I would offer to reframe technical debt as the value of insight gathering throughout the innovation creation process," Duffey said. Despite reduction of operational costs, legacy systems in the technical debt bucket are core operational functions that an organization can't just turn off.

☆ China Is Facing a Moment of Truth About Its Low Retirement Age
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-11 | by ( Liyan Qi | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ China Sentences the Husband of Woman Found Chained in a Shed
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-08 | by ( Liyan Qi | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Stills from a video clip from China last year showing a woman in a shed with a chain around her neck. A Chinese court on Friday sentenced the husband of a woman found chained in a shed early last year to nine years for abuse and illegal imprisonment. Five others received sentences in the same case ranging from eight to 13 years for “the abducting and selling of women.”A video clip showing the woman chained by the neck set off nationwide outrage after it started circulating on social media last year. It showed the woman in a thin sweater, a metal chain around her neck in a structure without a door. It ignited soul searching about women’s status in China and exposed a dark history of women being sold into marriages.

Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: ScreensThe Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have very different screens. Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Performance and smart featuresThe Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro run on the same processor, which helps run the same set of smart features that Google’s Pixel phones are known for. Antonio Villas-Boas/InsiderPixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Battery life and chargingThe Pixel 7 surprisingly showed a better result than the bigger Pixel 7 Pro in our battery test. Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: PriceThe Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro differ pretty dramatically in price, with a steep $300 delta between each model's storage options. Pixel 7 Pixel 7 Pro 128GB $599 $899 256GB $699 $999 512GB N/A $1,099Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Which should you buy?

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