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On a cold November night in Shanghai in 2020, the world’s largest IPO was abruptly halted by Chinese regulators.It was Ant Group, the tech giant’s fintech affiliate. alibaba. The company’s founder, Jack Ma, one of China’s most famous billionaires, had come under intense scrutiny for comments that appeared to criticize the country’s financial regulator. This was followed by four years of pressure on Marr’s empire.Since the IPO was canceled, more than $400 billion has been wiped from Alibaba’s value, including recent gains. In the months following the failed listing, Mr. Ma retreated from the public eye, with Alibaba, China’s largest…

Rheinmetall MAN military vehicle in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, November 20, 2024.Yan Dobronosov | Global Images Ukraine | Getty ImagesEuropean defense stocks fell on Monday, with losses widening after Ukraine and the United States made progress on a peace deal over the weekend.The Stoxx European Aerospace and Defense Index fell 2.1% in morning trading, to its lowest level since July, according to LSEG data. The index ended Friday trading down more than 3.4%. German Rheinmetall, Hensoldt, Lenk By around 10:35 a.m. London time (5:35 a.m. ET), both were down about 4%, dropping to the bottom of the pan-European Stoxx 600 index.…

A secret Russian unit based in Moscow has transformed the landscape of drone warfare, turning what was an advantage for the Ukrainians into a vulnerability. The force, known as Rubicon, has expanded rapidly under Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov since he took office in June last year. According to a video published by official Russian media, Belousov visited the company’s headquarters in October 2024 and was shown various drones under development. The emergence of Rubicon (officially known as the Rubicon Center for Advanced Unmanned Technologies) is a perfect example of how the Russian military learned to shake off its rigid…

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves attends a roundtable discussion during a visit to a British Steel site in Scunthorpe, England, April 17, 2025.WPA Pool | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe fall budget is always an important event for financial markets, but never has that been more evident than this year, with investors focused on Treasury Secretary Rachel Reeves’ spending and tax plans.These self-imposed “fiscal rules”, which Reeves laid down last year and which he has refused to adjust, have left the country with an estimated budget shortfall of around 20 billion to 35 billion pounds ($26 billion…

Rubio tells CNN Trump is ‘pleased’ with progress on Ukraine issue Rubio tells CNN Trump is ‘pleased’ with progress on Ukraine issue 01:13 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday expressed optimism about productive talks between US and Ukrainian officials aimed at halting the war in Ukraine in Geneva, Switzerland. Rubio told reporters after the first meeting that the talks were “probably the most productive and meaningful I’ve ever had.” Rubio said U.S. President Donald Trump’s 28-point peace plan continues to evolve as his delegation works to reach terms acceptable to both Ukraine and Russia. “This is a living document,…

Jude Bellingham’s 87th-minute equalizer saved Real Madrid from defeat at Elche and restored Los Blancos to the top of the table.Published November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareJude Bellingham scored a late goal to lead Real Madrid to a 2-2 draw against Elche on Sunday, leaving them one point clear at the top of the table.Xabi Alonso’s side struggled against a mid-table opponent, and it was an interesting battle with Madrid coming back from behind to win twice.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listAlvaro Rodríguez put Elche ahead before Aleix Febas scored the opening…

Ms. Jo Malone CBE, British perfumer and founder of fragrance brands Jo Malone London and Jo Loves.Mike Green, CNBCMs Jo Malone CBE became a millionaire by selling her eponymous perfume brand in 1999, but decades later her only regret is never being able to use her name again. Malone founded the fragrance brand Jo Malone London in 1990 and sold it nine years later to Estée Lauder Companies, along with the rights to use her name in all businesses. “I don’t look back and say, ‘If I had waited five more years, I could have made twice as much money,'”…

A 21-year-old Ukrainian sumo wrestler who fled Russian invasion has won an elite-level sumo tournament in Japan, winning praise for his rapid rise in the competitive sport. Yabufushishin Danilo, known by his ring name “Aonishiki,” won the November Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday, according to state broadcaster NHK. In the deciding match, he defeated Shoryu Toyo, a top-notch sumo wrestler from Mongolia. According to NHK, Aonishiki said after winning, “It’s a feeling I can’t express in words.” “I felt like I was relying on my body and doing it on my own. I diligently did what my master told me…

Star forward Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami reach the MLS Eastern Conference finals, contributing to all four goals.Published November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareTaddeo Allende scored twice in the second half, Lionel Messi had a goal and three assists, and Inter Miami beat Cincinnati 4-0 in the Major League Soccer (MLS) Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday.19-year-old Matteo Silvetti also had a goal and an assist for third-seeded Miami, which continues its run through the deepest MLS Cup playoffs in club history by reaching its first East final. The game was played Sunday night at…

Even as the U.S. economy is adding jobs, the job prospects of college graduates are declining, as newly issued college graduates with diplomas face one of the toughest job markets in a decade, a study shows.”This is a really difficult time to find a job,” Corey Stahl, senior economist at Indeed Hiring Lab, told CNBC.By many measures, the labor market remains relatively strong. The U.S. economy added more jobs in September than expected, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, the overall unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, and the unemployment rate for young people aged 16 to 24 was…