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Investing.com-- Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Tuesday as a rebound in the dollar weighed, while weaker-than-expected trade data from China also raised concerns over sluggish demand in the world's largest oil importer. 

Investing.com-- Asian stocks retreated on Tuesday after four straight days of gains as investors awaited more economic cues from China and Australia, while South Korean shares saw a heavy dose of profit taking. 

BEIJING (Reuters) — China's imports unexpectedly grew in October while exports contracted at a quicker pace, in a mixed set of indicators that showed the recovery in the world's second-largest economy remains uneven.

BBC. The image released shows the HH212 star coming into existence which is around 50,000 years old. It shows pink-red colours coming out from the centre and going in polar opposite directions while the glow from the protostar is not visible due to a dense, spinning disc of gas and dust.

Negotiators for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) have been mulling the proposal since Saturday, as studios seek to halt a damaging stoppage that has brought TV and movie production to a standstill for four months. In a statement to members posted on social media on Monday the committee said they were determined to bring the 116-day strike to an end «responsibly,» but had not yet found common ground with the body representing Disney, Netflix, Warner, Universal, Paramount and Sony. «There are several essential items on which we still do not have an agreement, including (Artificial Intelligence)» the statement said. «We will keep you informed as events unfold.» Pressure has been rapidly mounting for a deal. Unemployed actors have increasingly been struggling to make ends meet, and studios already face gaping holes in their release schedules for next year and beyond. Talks to reach a deal in recent days were attended by studio CEOs, underlining the urgency to end the crisis. SAG-AFTRA represents some 160,000 performers.

French infrastructure giant Vinci Group has boomeranged back to its former Aussie advisers for a run at Melbourne’s EastLink toll road, as the auction heats up before first-round bids.

Mortgage customers underwater on repayments are likely to be offered deferred repayment plans if they call up their bank, and even those who aren’t struggling are securing big discounts on interest rates just by picking up the phone.

Origin Energy’s North American suitors have secured support for their $20 billion takeover proposal from key proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services, which has told investors the deal offers a “reasonable” premium.

World Cup 2023. The rivalry between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka took an even more intense turn on Monday when Mathews was given out by umpire Marais Erasmus without having faced a single ball.A post shared by ICC (@icc) Under the rules of cricket, a batsman must be ready to face the ball within two minutes of the last wicket being taken. However, when Mathews came to the crease after the dismissal of Lankan opener Sadeera Samarawickrama in the 24th over of the match, the veteran batsman realised he had a broken helmet and called for a replacement.

benchmark NSE Nifty 50 Index has climbed in the six months leading to the vote in each of the past five elections, posting an average 16 percent return during the period, data compiled by Bloomberg show. Gains in the three months after the polls have averaged more than 3 percent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces a test in five state polls this month before the nationwide contest in the summer of 2024.

₹40 crore bank fraud case was filed against legislator Jaswant Singh Gajjanmajra. The legislator was taken into custody under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after he was detained by agency officials from a public meeting he was holding in Malerkotla, they said. As per PTI reports, citing officials familiar with the development, Gajjanmajra had skipped multiple summons issued to him in the past and hence, was detained and then arrested after questioning.

Morgan Stanley Senior Vice President Jim Lacamp gives his economic outlook on «The Claman Countdown.»

'Permanent Distortion' author Nomi Prins argues Fed policy is adversely affecting everyone on 'Making Money.'

TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's real wages slipped in September for an 18th month, government data showed on Tuesday, with rising prices squeezing consumers' purchasing power, and likely to add to pressure from labour groups for higher wage increases.

A team of advisors who managed $225 million in client assets at United Planners Financial Services has joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms, the firm announced Monday.

Investing.com — The Dow closed slightly higher Monday as a resurgence in Treasury yields kept upside momentum in check ahead of remarks from Fed officials and a slew of corporate earnings due this week.   

Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop Authority has spent $126 million during its first 18 months of operations, with the “key achievement” being the laying of a 630-metre sewer pipe, annual reports reveal as experts call for it to be paused.

Digital collectible sales are skyrocketing after months of a downtrend. According to blockchain analytics firm Nansen AI, the non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystem has seen a remarkable increase in sales volume in the past five weeks.

Taylor Sheridan, creator of the successful Yellowstone spin-off shows, has made a name for himself. Sequels and spin-offs often fall short, but not in the case of the Yellowstone world. Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2, the series finale, faces a delay in its last six episodes. These episodes are set to premiere in November 2024, as per Variety. The season began in November 2022, with episode 8 airing in January 2023. The intended return in November 2023 was postponed due to Hollywood strikes and production issues involving Kevin Costner. There are even rumors that Costner may not return for the final episodes. While waiting for the flagship series to conclude, there are already five Yellowstone spin-off shows to keep track of. As of November 6, 2023, there are three prequels, titled 1883, 1923, and 1944, as well as two sequels, titled 2024 and 6666. Sheridan is an executive producer on the Paramount+ series Lawmen: Bass Reeves, originally thought to be part of the Yellowstone universe. However, it stands as a standalone series unrelated to the Montana-based Western series.

Geeked Week is a week-long event featuring live streams that unveil sneak peeks and breaking news about upcoming content. In 2023, Netflix added tattoo pop-up shops in New York, Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, and Richmond, VA, along with drink trivia nights and prop drops. Throughout the week, a total of 48 titles will be presented, including some that were announced or teased before the event.

In the world of cryptocurrency, three notable players are making headlines. Litecoin (LTC) faces challenges in achieving significant gains, while Cardano (ADA) enjoys a series of high-profile developments and positive price responses. Meanwhile, NuggetRush (NUGX) introduces a unique fusion of gaming, real-world impact, NFTs, and community growth. Let’s see whether NuggetRush can thrive to catch up with Cardano and Litecoin.