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China's property struggles and U.S. sanctions have significantly affected some of its cities, even as others benefit from Beijing's tech push, Milken Institute's best performing cities China index showed Tuesday. Hangzhou, capital of the eastern Zhejiang province and home to Alibaba and other tech companies, ranked first in this year's...

China's property woes and U.S. sanctions have hit some cities hard

China is ramping up spending on chip manufacturing equipment, surpassing the combined expenditure of the U.S., South Korea, Taiwan and Japan in the first half of the year, according to an industry report Thursday. Such over-investment ultimately will lead to "inefficient or under-utilized capacity in the future," creating pricing pressures...

China's binge-buying of chipmaking equipment could yield another overcapacity problem

Analysts claimed that the shopping frenzy in Hong Kong will not return “for a long, long time,” especially as Chinese tourists continue to tighten their purse strings. The city’s retail sales have plunged 7.3% in the first seven months of the year compared with 2023, according to government data published Friday.

‘Golden era’ for Hong Kong retail is over as Chinese tourists continue to tighten their purse strings

This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. Losses in Asia-Pacific. U.S. markets were closed Monday for the Labor...

CNBC Daily Open: Bitcoin doesn’t really have a use (yet)

LONDON — European stock markets extended losses Thursday following another set of weak U.S. jobs data. It marks the fourth day of declines for the Stoxx 600 after it closed above 525 points for the first time on Friday. was almost 0.1% higher by mid-afternoon Thursday after data showed...

Europe stocks fall for fourth day as U.S. jobs data disappoints

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Adriane Schwager has interviewed thousands of people during her 20-year career working in recruiting — and she's made hundreds of hires as a result. Finding the right people for her team is all the more important now that she's the CEO and co-founder of GrowthAssistant, a hiring platform that uses global talent to fill roles.

The 2 most underrated skills that will get you hired, from a CEO who's interviewed thousands

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A transportation broker company with a pending contract to handle all MaineCare rides throughout the state is facing complaints from vulnerable riders who say they’re being left at their appointments and declined for rides without receiving the required documentation giving the reason.

Patients, advocates say MaineCare transportation company is failing to live up to its agreement

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Living in a major U.S. city means higher housing costs and less space for your money. And when the covid-19 pandemic sparked the rise of remote work, it caused many workers to second-guess living in a major metropolis like New York and San Francisco. Though some companies continue to push...

7 places across the U.S. that will pay you thousands of dollars to move there

Some employees of British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca have been detained by police in China as part of an investigation, the company confirmed Thursday. "We are aware a small number of our employees in China are under investigation and we have no further information to share at this point," an AstraZeneca spokesperson told CNBC by email.

AstraZeneca says staff detained in China amid reports of a drug-import investigation

CNBC's Carl Quintanilla and Sara Eisen report on the latest economic data to cross the tape.

ISM manufacturing measure shows activity disappointed in August

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Today, Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration for failing to provide public documents requested through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) filing. The March 2024 FOIA request sought records related to policies allowing the release of dangerous criminal illegal aliens from U.S. prisons into the general population rather than deporting them.

FL Attorney General Sues Biden-Harris Administration Over Release of Criminal Illegal Aliens

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When your temper flares are you a raging bull? A vicious Virgo or a conniving Capricorn? Emotions are complex states that involve physiological, behavioral, and cognitive changes. They influence how we perceive the world around us, how we interact with others, and how we make decisions. However, our emotions are not the only factor that influences our behavior. Astrology can be a telling factor as well.

The Most Ruthless Zodiac Signs - Ranked from Most to Least

Russia has again hinted that it is making changes to its official policy on the use of nuclear weapons, amid Ukraine's continuing incursion into its Kursk border region. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Sunday that Russia is in the process of amending its nuclear doctrine, which sets out the conditions in which nuclear weapons can be used, because of the West's involvement in an "escalation" of the war in Ukraine.

Russia signals its official stance on using nuclear weapons is about to change, accusing the West of 'escalation'

Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today. Sign up for free to receive it directly in your inbox. Here's what CNBC TV's producers were watching as the S&P 500 posted its third straight losing day and what's on the radar for the next session.

Friday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

Layoffs soared in August, hitting their highest total for the month in 15 years, while year-to-date hiring hit the lowest in the 19 years of a Challenger, Gray & Christmas survey. The report showed the biggest growth in planned layoffs came in the technology field, with companies announcing 41,829 cuts,...

Layoffs jump in August while hiring in 2024 is at a historic low, Challenger report shows

The beginning of the month means lots of data drops. Let’s start with the manufacturing sector: Forecasters expected the news to be bad, and guess what? The news was bad. Actually, even worse than expected. The economy might still be growing, but the manufacturing industry is not. It contracted...

Full warehouses and fewer orders: manufacturing production declines across the U.S.

Sharing a living space with someone on the daily is rarely a walk in the park. Everyone has their little strange quirks, moods and habits that can drive another person crazy. However, some zodiac signs are known for being particularly demanding or having personality traits that naturally make cohabitation a little more challenging to say the least. Let's see which zodiac signs are the most difficult to live with and tips with how to cope!

The 3 Most Demanding Zodiac Signs to Live With

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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Chinese consumer companies have a 'disproportionate' advantage over Asian peers in winning the global market

Chinese brands turning to global markets for growth have a major advantage over the first wave of Asian businesses that went global: a large ethnic Chinese...

Chinese consumer companies have a 'disproportionate' advantage over Asian peers in winning the global market

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