Georgetown man charged with human trafficking in Peel Region probe

Georgetown man charged with human trafficking in Peel Region probe

Article content A 32-year-old Georgetown man is facing human trafficking- and prostitution-related offences after a vice unit investigation in Peel Region. Article content Peel Regional Police said on Tuesday that the vice unit began its investigation in January involving victims who were allegedly recruited and exploited into the sex trade and had their earnings taken … Read more

H&M shares tumble 8% after weaker sales and surprise CEO exit

H&M shares tumble 8% after weaker sales and surprise CEO exit

People passing a large scale sign for the high street clothes and clothing brand H&M outside their flagship store on the corner of Oxford Street and Regent Street. on 30th March 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images Shares of Swedish retailer H&M were down 8% at 09:05 a.m. … Read more

The beachside Aussie suburb where housing prices have fallen $187,000

The beachside Aussie suburb where housing prices have fallen 7,000

Housing prices in one picturesque area on the NSW coast have dropped by up to $187,000 in the past year, according to new data revealing the beachside suburbs where values have fallen the most. Home values across the 25 oceanfront suburbs — mostly located on the NSW Central Coast, Sydney’s Northern Beaches and the Mornington … Read more

IMF ups emerging Asia growth forecast, warns of China property risks but says India is a bright spot

IMF ups emerging Asia growth forecast, warns of China property risks but says India is a bright spot

Pedestrians walk past a Caixin Weekly magazine, published by Caixin Media Co., on display at a news stand in Beijing, China, on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images The International Monetary Fund revised up its growth forecast for developing Asia economies in 2024 as it remained optimistic on India, but … Read more

‘Too much noise’ in the market after Big Tech shares stumble

‘Too much noise’ in the market after Big Tech shares stumble

CNBC’s Jim Cramer examined Tuesday’s “wild” market action, saying it may be best to wait before making any big decisions. “There’s just too much noise here, let’s just wait and see,” he said. “Let’s sit on our hands and process all the information coming at us before we take any action.” Cramer said Tuesday marked … Read more

Woman rushed to hospital after stabbing in Sydney’s eastern suburbs

Woman rushed to hospital after stabbing in Sydney’s eastern suburbs

A woman in her 40s was allegedly stabbed multiple times in the head and upper body after an argument outside a unit block in Sydney’s eastern suburbs at 4.30pm on Wednesday. The alleged attacker was tackled to the ground by a group of bystanders as he attempted to flee. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Woman allegedly … Read more

Tech earnings not impressing Wall Street

Tech earnings not impressing Wall Street

The Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, June 9, 2023. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What … Read more

UN’s Usher highlights financing challenge for companies in green transition

UN’s Usher highlights financing challenge for companies in green transition

Greenwash activists take part in the final day of four days of The Big One climate protest activities organised by Extinction Rebellion (XR) on 24 April 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Mark Kerrison | In Pictures | Getty Images The head of the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative believes there is still a “real … Read more

Man found in roof cavity charged over New Year’s Eve stabbing at Tamworth motel

Man found in roof cavity charged over New Year’s Eve stabbing at Tamworth motel

A 43-year-old man found in the roof cavity of a Tamworth home on Tuesday has been charged over the stabbing of a 29-year-old man in a motel on New Year’s Eve. The alleged stabbing victim was airlifted to hospital in a serious but stable condition. The 29-year-old was treated by NSW paramedics at the motel … Read more

Evergrande’s liquidation crisis won’t be Lehman moment: China Beige Book

Evergrande’s liquidation crisis won’t be Lehman moment: China Beige Book

China Evergrande Group’s logo is displayed on a phone screen in this illustration photo taken on September 27, 2021. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images A liquidation order to property giant China Evergrande liquidation crisis this week deepened concerns about China’s struggling real estate sector — but analysts say the spillover will likely be … Read more