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Nº 44 Monday, 24 August 2026 · World Edition
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Wealth

Alibaba shares tumble as investors question whether AI spending splurge is justified

The market’s negative reaction to Alibaba’s announcement of a major share issue illustrates a broader skepticism among global inve…

Markets

'They asked too much': Canadian dollar slides as Ottawa and Washington head for all-out trade war

"As a smaller, more open economy, Canada has more to lose from this," ING strategists said Monday.

Companies

The best summer gear essentials, according to Consumer Reports

Asia

Alibaba’s record stock sale adds to Hong Kong tech flood

Alibaba raised HK$80 billion (US$10.2 billion) in a record Hong Kong secondary stock sale as the e-commerce giant pours money into…

Front Page

Bunker Hill signs agreement to acquire all shares of Silver47

Front Page

If a Bear Market Is Coming, History Says Investors Who Do This 1 Thing Always Win Out

Markets

Top analyst says investors should consider this overlooked sector

A veteran options strategist says the materials sector is besting the rest of the market.

Front Page

Los Angeles Dodgers Owner’s Troubles Roil Insurance World

Federal investigations of Mark Walter’s business empire have put a spotlight on private-equity-owned insurers that invest premiums…

Emerging Markets

Argentina Now Sells More Oil Than Soybean Meal

Crude became Argentina's largest single export in July, reversing a century-old profile. At home, the argument is about whether pe…

Front Page

His Wind-Energy Job Vanished at 61. The Layoff Let Him Keep Enough 401(k) Money to Delay Social Security.

Front Page

Can Burnham justify giving the go ahead to oil drilling? Yes, but these must be the conditions | Michael Jacobs

Carbon capture and storage could make the Rosebank site compatible with UK net zero commitments – if its owners are willing to pay…

Front Page

‘It’s absolutely criminal’: US tipping culture has reached the UK – and is causing chaos

Service charges used to be a matter of choice, but now consumers feel obliged to pay them for even a cup of coffee. How do we navi…

Asia

Mainland school operator leases Kowloon tower as talent influx drives city’s education boom

A Hong Kong-listed educational group has completed the largest commercial property leasing deal so far this quarter, as the sector…

Front Page

The subscription economy makes everything a monthly bill

Front Page

Downsizing after retirement often makes no sense — are you locking yourself in for a smaller life than you should?

Companies

The best subscription-free treadmills, according to Consumer Reports

Treadmills can lock useful features behind a paid subscription. Consumer Reports tested seven models that work well without one

Crypto

Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $1.9B in strongest week since October 2025

US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $1.92 billion last week, their strongest weekly inflow since October 2025, as Bitcoin briefly climb…

Front Page

Metals Exploration targets December 2026 gold output at La India project

Emerging Markets

Africa’s 10 busiest airports account for 8.35 million seats in August

Africa’s 10 busiest airports accounted for a combined 8.35 million scheduled departing seats in August 2026. The post Africa’s 10 …

Front Page

Feral hogs are running wild in 35 states and the Senate is debating whether to triple funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated in 2016 that 7 million feral pigs were loose in the nation; who knows how high it's g…

Economy

Which Countries Could Be Hurt Most by Trump’s Plan to Hit Iran’s Economy?

President Trump has threatened economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran as he seeks to add pressure on Tehran to…

Emerging Markets

Colombia Argues Over Taxes While It Digs Out

Two weeks after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake, Colombia's reconstruction bill is colliding with a president elected to cut taxes. The…

Front Page

Dollar pinned at multi-month lows as debt nerves unnerve investors

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Google can track exactly how your agent spends your money — but it's no help when it buys something you didn't approve

Google’s Agent Payments Protocol creates records that can show the information presented to each participant when a transaction is…

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