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Stocks fall after back-to-back rallies as investors digest Ukraine, Fed developments

Stocks fall after back-to-back rallies as investors digest...

The S&P 500 fell Thursday after a two-day rally as investors digested the latest...

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Why Russian people need tech companies to stay, not withdraw: It's terrifying 'how dark that place could become'

Why Russian people need tech companies to stay, not withdraw:...

Though some Ukrainian officials have called for tech platforms to cut ties with...

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Russia claims to have ordered crucial bond payment as it seeks to avoid historic debt default

Russia claims to have ordered crucial bond payment as it...

The payment on the two eurobond coupons is a key test for Russia.

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Bank of England hikes rates again, adopts dovish tone as Ukraine war adds to inflation concerns

Bank of England hikes rates again, adopts dovish tone as...

The Bank of England on Thursday raised interest rates for the third consecutive...

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European markets muted as investors react to Fed, Bank of England hikes

European markets muted as investors react to Fed, Bank...

European stocks were little changed on Thursday as investors reacted to the U.s...

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Hong Kong's Hang Seng index soars 7% as tech, property stocks surge; Japan's Nikkei up more than 3%

Hong Kong's Hang Seng index soars 7% as tech, property...

Hong Kong's Hang Seng index led gains among the region's major markets, surging...

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Tesla hikes China-made Model Y price again — by more than $2,000

Tesla hikes China-made Model Y price again — by more than...

The standard China-made Model Y now costs 316,900 yuan ($49,932), up from the previous...

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Covid pushed nearly 5 million more in Southeast Asia into extreme poverty, says Asian Development Bank

Covid pushed nearly 5 million more in Southeast Asia into...

Covid-19 pushed 4.7 million people in Southeast Asia into extreme poverty last year...

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Russia may aspire to a China-style internet, but it's a long way off

Russia may aspire to a China-style internet, but it's a...

As Russia moves toward a highly censored and tightly controlled internet amid its...

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Biden signs government funding bill that includes $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid

Biden signs government funding bill that includes $13.6...

Biden signed a funding bill that will keep the government running through September...

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U.S. lobbyists connect Ukraine officials with powerful allies to help in war against Russia

U.S. lobbyists connect Ukraine officials with powerful...

At least one U.S. company and a separate lawyer each recently disclosed to DOJ that...

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S&P 500 rallies for a second day on hopes for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, Dow jumps 350 points

S&P 500 rallies for a second day on hopes for Russia-Ukraine...

U.S. stocks were higher Wednesday following a report that Russia and Ukraine are...

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Russia stokes fears of first foreign currency default in more than a century as it attempts payment

Russia stokes fears of first foreign currency default in...

It is thought Russia could attempt to deliver payment in rubles if a settlement...

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European markets trade higher on hopes for Russia-Ukraine cease-fire; Fed decision ahead

European markets trade higher on hopes for Russia-Ukraine...

European stocks traded higher on Wednesday as global markets await the latest monetary...

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Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson is retiring, and Howard Schultz is returning as interim chief

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson is retiring, and Howard Schultz...

Starbucks hopes to find a permanent successor for Johnson by this fall.

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Ukraine President Zelenskyy invokes Pearl Harbor, Sept. 11 in asking U.S. Congress to help fight Russia invasion

Ukraine President Zelenskyy invokes Pearl Harbor, Sept....

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Congress seeking more aid to fight...