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U.S. Challenger layoff data for December shows that the number of layoffs in December was the highest since 2022. The scale of layoffs in 2025 ranks seventh since 1989.
U.S. Challenger layoff data for December shows that the number of layoffs in December was the highest since 2022. The scale of layoffs in 2025 ranks as the seventh highest since 1989.
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U.S. job losses in December fell by half from the previous month, hitting a 18-month low
According to a report released Thursday by Challenger, a global outplacement and executive training firm, U.S. employers announced 35,553 layoffs in December, a sharp 50% drop from 71,321 in November
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HSBC: Driven by geopolitical risks and rising public debt, gold prices could reach $5,000 per ounce in the first half of 2026; trading volatility is likely to remain high.
HSBC: Driven by geopolitical risks and rising public debt, gold prices could reach $5,000 per ounce in the first half of 2026; trading volatility is likely to remain high.
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The number of layoffs reported by U.S. companies in December stood at 35,553, marking the lowest level since July 2024.
The number of layoffs reported by U.S. companies in December stood at 35,553, marking the lowest level since July 2024.
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Guangzhou: By 2035, the biopharmaceutical and high-end medical device industries are projected to reach a scale of 500 billion yuan
The General Office of the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government has issued the “Guangzhou Plan for Accelerating the Development of an Advanced Manufacturing Powerhouse (2024–2035).” The plan states
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Andy Challenger, Chief Revenue Officer at Challenger, Inc.: "The layoff plans announced at the end of the year were the fewest of 2025. While layoffs in December are typically slow, this, combined with increased hiring plans, is a positive sign."
Andy Challenger, Chief Revenue Officer at Challenger, Inc.: "The layoff plans announced at the end of the year were the fewest of 2025. Although layoffs in December are typically slow, when combined w
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Guangzhou: Focusing on Promoting the Large-Scale Development of Innovative Biopharmaceuticals, Biosimilars, and Bio-based Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
The General Office of the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government has released the “Guangzhou Plan for Accelerating the Development of an Advanced Manufacturing Powerhouse (2024–2035).” The plan highl
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Coal LOF: The fund is trading at a significant premium on the secondary market
Recently, the trading price of the Guolian CSI Coal Index Securities Investment Fund (Fund Code: 168204; Fund Name: Guolian Coal; Ticker Symbol: Coal LOF), managed by Guolian Fund Management Co., Ltd.
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Guangzhou: Driving the Large-Scale Adoption of Domestically Developed and Controlled Automotive Chips Through Applications in the Automotive Industry
The General Office of the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government has released the “Guangzhou Plan for Accelerating the Development of an Advanced Manufacturing Powerhouse (2024–2035).” The plan state
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The annual rate of corporate layoffs in the U.S. in December was -8%, down from the previous reading of 23.50%.
The annual rate of corporate layoffs in the U.S. in December was -8%, down from the previous reading of 23.50%.
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Guangzhou: Support the development of an integrated innovation platform for new energy vehicles, smart energy, and intelligent transportation, and accelerate the construction of the National Innovation Center for Intelligent Connected Vehicles
The General Office of the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government has released the “Guangzhou Plan for Accelerating the Development of an Advanced Manufacturing Powerhouse (2024–2035).” The plan state
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In December, the number of layoffs reported by U.S. companies through the Challenger, Gray & Christmas service was 35,553, down from 71,321 in the previous month.
In December, the number of layoffs reported by U.S. companies through the Challenger, Gray & Christmas service was 35,553, down from 71,321 in the previous month.
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Gaode Infrared: Controlling Shareholder Huang Li Has Cumulatively Sold 0.54% of Shares
According to an announcement by Gaode Infrared, From January 6 to January 7, 2026, Huang Li, the company’s actual controller, sold a total of 22.9313 million shares through centralized bidding, reduci
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The U.S. Challenger corporate layoff rate for December was -50.15%, compared with the previous reading of -53.4%.
The U.S. Challenger corporate layoff rate for December was -50.15%, compared with the previous reading of -53.4%.
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NVIDIA In the pre-market session, shares of Applied Digital rose nearly 4% after the company reported a 250% year-over-year increase in revenue for Q2 of fiscal year 2026;Defense stocks rallied across the board, with Northrop Grumman up over 7%, Raytheon Technologies up nearly 5%, and Palantir up over 1.5%; Donald Trumps reported a 50% year-over-year increase in the 2027 defense budget.
NVIDIA In the pre-market session, shares of Applied Digital rose nearly 4% after the company reported a 250% year-over-year increase in revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026;Defense stock
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SDIC Baiyin LOF: The high premium on this fund’s secondary market price is not sustainable
Recently, the secondary market trading price of Class A shares of the SDIC UBS Silver Futures Securities Investment Fund (LOF), managed by SDIC UBS Fund Management Co., Ltd., has been highly volatile.
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Guangzhou: Vigorously developing six emerging pillar industries, including smart and connected new energy vehicles, ultra-high-definition video and next-generation displays, biopharmaceuticals and healthcare, green petrochemicals and new materials, software and the internet, and smart equipment and robotics
The General Office of the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government has released the “Guangzhou Plan for Accelerating the Development of an Advanced Manufacturing Powerhouse (2024–2035).” The plan state
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European Central Bank (ECB) Survey: Consumers are more pessimistic about economic growth and expect the economy to contract further in the future.
European Central Bank (ECB) Survey: Consumers are more pessimistic about economic growth and expect the economy to contract further in the future.
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Eurozone November European Central Bank (ECB) 3-year CPI forecast: 2.5%, forecast: 2.5%, previous reading: 2.50%.
Eurozone November European Central Bank (ECB) 3-year CPI forecast: 2.5%, forecast: 2.5%, previous reading: 2.50%.
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Country Garden Real Estate Group: Three bonds, including "H20 Country Garden 4," will resume trading tomorrow
Country Garden (02007.HK) announced that it completed the early cash redemption of three bonds on December 26, 2025, and trading in the bonds resumed at the market open on January 9. The three bonds a
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Turkish Ministry of Defense: The recent counterterrorism operations in Aleppo were carried out entirely by the Syrian army and were aimed at protecting civilians.
Turkish Ministry of Defense: The recent counterterrorism operations in Aleppo were carried out entirely by the Syrian military and were aimed at protecting civilians.
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Italy's unemployment rate in November was 5.7%, compared with an expected 6.00%; the previous figure was revised down from 6.00% to 5.8%.
Italy's unemployment rate in November was 5.7%, compared with an expected 6.00%; the previous figure was revised down from 6.00% to 5.8%.
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*ST Dongyi: Has applied to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange to have the delisting risk warning removed, but the delisting risk warning and other risk warnings remain in effect
*ST Dongyi announced on January 8 that the company’s restructuring plan has been fully implemented. As the circumstances triggering the delisting risk warning—which arose from the court’s acceptance o
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AI Talent Shortage Remains Unresolved; Macquarie Forecasts Semiconductor Supercycle to Continue Through 2027
Macquarie analysts stated in a research report that demand for AI infrastructure is expected to continue to outpace supply in 2026. The analysts believe that “driven by AI spending, we remain in the e
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TSMC is down 3.84% from its previous close, now trading at $415.220
TSMC is down 3.84% from its previous close, now trading at $415.220
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Intel shares fell over 15% in after-hours trading, as the slowdown in the PC market is expected to persist until 2027.
Intel's stock price fell over 15% in after-hours trading on Thursday after the company released its third-quarter earnings report and warned investors that the slowdown in the PC market would continue
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Whirlpool announced that its operating revenue for the first three quarters of 2026 was 3.099 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.01%
Whirlpool announced that its operating revenue for the first three quarters of 2026 was 3.099 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.01%; net profit attributable to the parent company was 277 mill
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HSBC Holdings CFO Ewen Stevenson stated that the company's share price decline was due to market expectations for higher performance guidance.
HSBC Holdings CFO Ewen Stevenson stated that the company's share price decline was due to market expectations for higher performance guidance.
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HSBC Holdings Plc announced a $1 billion share buyback after reporting third-quarter earnings that fell short of market expectations.
HSBC Holdings Plc announced a $1 billion share buyback after reporting third-quarter earnings that fell short of market expectations.
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Meta is down 8.11% from its previous close, now trading at $640.920.
Meta is down 8.11% from its previous close, now trading at $640.920.
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TSMC is down 3.1% from its previous close, now trading at $418.520.
TSMC is down 3.1% from its previous close, now trading at $418.520.
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The Hang Seng Index is down 2.27% from its previous close, now at 23,114.85.
The Hang Seng Index is down 2.27% from its previous close, now at 23,114.85.
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NVIDIA is down 3.46% intraday, currently trading at $213.645.
NVIDIA is down 3.46% intraday, currently trading at $213.645.
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Renewed concerns over Federal Reserve rate hikes led to declines in mainland Chinese and Hong Kong stock markets, with the STAR Market 50 Index falling by 2.3%.
Chinese mainland and Hong Kong equities broadly fell due to hot US inflation data, which increased market bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike. The CSI 300 Index dropped 1.3%, while the STAR Market 50
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The Nasdaq Composite Index is down 1.31% today, currently at 26,849.11.
The Nasdaq Composite Index is down 1.31% today, currently at 26,849.11.
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SK Hynix is down 8.85% today, currently trading at ₩1,463,000.
SK Hynix is down 8.85% today, currently trading at ₩1,463,000.
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Bloomberg: Year-end equity rally hinges on strong earnings amid inflation, bond volatility, AI spending concerns
A year-end rally in global stocks will be pivotal on strong corporate earnings, as investor sentiment is currently weighed down by renewed fears over inflation, bond market volatility, and expenditure
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China's liquor maker Kweichow Moutai stock down 42% from peak
Kweichow Moutai, once China's most valuable listed company and having surpassed even Toyota Motor in market value, has seen its stock price fall 42% from its peak. The company is still seeking ways to
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Alibaba rose 4.05% intraday, now trading at $110.010.
Alibaba rose 4.05% intraday, now trading at $110.010.
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Xiaomi Shares Jump 9% on Strong Orders for New EV Model
Xiaomi Corp shares jumped the most in three months after the Chinese electric vehicle maker reported strong order numbers for its SkyNomad model.
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The Hang Seng Index fell 1.51% today, now at 23,765.30.
The Hang Seng Index fell 1.51% today, now at 23,765.30.
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UK's FTSE 100, Pound, and Gilts are set for a down day
UK's FTSE 100, Pound, and Gilts are set for a down day
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Alibaba rose 4.01% intraday, now trading at $110.090.
Alibaba rose 4.01% intraday, now trading at $110.090.
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TSMC rose 3.02% today, now trading at $473.045.
TSMC rose 3.02% today, now trading at $473.045.
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The Hang Seng Index is down 2.45% intraday, currently at 24,011.10.
The Hang Seng Index is down 2.45% intraday, currently at 24,011.10.
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The Hang Seng Index is down 2.09% today, currently at 24,099.73.
The Hang Seng Index is down 2.09% today, currently at 24,099.73.
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Chinese Brokerages Orient Securities and Guotai Junan Ban Mainland Clients from Overseas Stock Trading
Orient Securities' mainland-based clients with trading accounts in its Hong Kong unit will be banned from buying stocks and transferring in funds starting on Wednesday. Guotai Junan International Hold
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The Hang Seng Index fell 1.68% intraday, now at 24,346.34.
The Hang Seng Index fell 1.68% intraday, now at 24,346.34.
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