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Asian markets mixed as global rally stalls, eyes on yen
Asian markets mixed as global rally stalls, eyes on yen
Economy
by  AFP

Asian equities were mixed Thursday as investors turned cautious after the past three days' sizeable gains, with Meta's warning that it will spend far more than expected this year fuelling worries that the latest tech-led rally may have gone too far. Tech titans Microsoft and Alphabet are due to report later in the day.

As 'news deserts' spread, US journalism fights on
As 'news deserts' spread, US journalism fights on
Technology
by  AFP

Baltimore Banner reporter Matti Gellman is first to leap in with questions during a recent press appearance by Maryland's state governor and celebrity chef Jose Andres at an urban farm. As for the Banner, the importance of its mission was underscored recently when a container ship crashed into a major Baltimore bridge, collapsing it within seconds.

Tough times for Argentine factories as consumers penny-pinch
Tough times for Argentine factories as consumers penny-pinch
Economy
by  AFP

Argentina's factories, like many economic sectors, are floundering as consumers hit by sky-high inflation and shrinking income buy fewer goods. In February, Argentina's economic activity slumped for a fourth straight month as self-described "anarcho-capitalist" President Javier Milei's budget-slashing plans took hold.