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HSBC defeats proposal to spin off its Asian business at contentious shareholder meeting

Banking giant HSBC on Friday defeated a proposal, backed by its largest stakeholder Chinese insurer Ping An, to consider spinning…

Consumers in China are dining at nicer restaurants — even if it costs $500 a person

BEIJING — A new restaurant scene is growing more popular across China: fine dining. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, a brand…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Apple, Carvana, DoorDash, Block and more

Check out the companies making headlines in after hours trading. Apple — The tech giant added nearly 2% after an…

Key Florida business lobby isn’t picking sides in feud between its allies Disney, DeSantis

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has counted Disney as an ally for over a decade and helped propel Republican Gov.…

More than 250 business leaders back Julie Su for Labor secretary as nomination hangs in the balance

More than 250 business leaders are urging the Senate to confirm acting Labor Secretary Julie Su to helm the department,…

Americans haven’t been this worried about their bank deposits since the 2008 financial crisis

Recent events may be chipping away at confidence in the U.S. financial system, according to the findings of a Gallup…

Russia and China would use debt default to portray U.S. as chaotic, intel chief warns

WASHINGTON — The director of America’s top spy agency warned lawmakers Thursday that Russia and China will take advantage of the U.S.…

Virgin Islands issued subpoena to Google co-founder Larry Page in lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase over Jeffrey Epstein

The government of the U.S. Virgin Islands has tried without success so far to serve a subpoena on Google co-founder…

Berkshire Hathaway is outperforming during turmoil, but Warren Buffett’s favorite child Geico is in trouble

Berkshire Hathaway shareholders attending this year’s meeting will want to know more about the company Warren Buffett once called his…