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Brazil 'finfluencers' bring finance to the favelas
With his tattooed arms, drop-fade haircut and baby-face looks, Murilo Duarte doesn't look like a typical financial adviser as he dishes out investment tips on social media from the Sao Paulo favela where he grew up. Next step, he says: invest in the Sao Paulo stock exchange.
Japan economic growth beats expectations in first quarter
Japan's economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter, official data showed Wednesday, helped by a recovery in inbound tourism after pandemic border restrictions were lifted. Despite "headwinds from a slower global economy", the "high potential" of inbound tourism from China and expected rises in wages suggest growth will be "sustained", Adachi wrote.
Musk says will tweet thoughts regardless of business blowback
Elon Musk on Tuesday said a new Twitter chief executive will let him devote more time to Tesla, but that he will continue to tweet his unfiltered thoughts even if it hurts his businesses. "I don't care," the billionaire said during a CNBC interview when asked what he thought of his controversial tweets potentially hurting Tesla shares or making it harder to sell ads on Twitter.
Japan GDP growth beats expectations in first quarter
Japan's economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter, official data showed Wednesday, helped by a recovery in inbound tourism after pandemic border restrictions were lifted. Despite the "headwinds from a slower global economy", the "high potential" of inbound tourism from China and expected rises in wages suggest growth will be "sustained", Adachi wrote. tmo-kaf/cwl
Soweto man who murdered and dismembered ex-girlfriend handed life sentence, family welcomes hefty jail term
The family of Tshepang Pitse, murdered and dismembered by her ex-boyfriend, has welcomed and is satisfied with the life sentence handed to Flavio Hlabangwane.
Police rubbishes reports that gun used in AKA's murder has been found, SA unfazed
The police put out a statement about AKA's murder investigation that clarified false media reports about the murder weapon and how it jeopardises the case.
US sues to block $28 bn Amgen biopharma acquisition
US regulators filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block biopharmaceutical firm Amgen's proposed $28 billion takeover of drug maker Horizon Therapeutics, saying the transaction would harm consumers.
Most expensive French bulldog: Top 10 list that will amaze you
Do you know that the most expensive French bulldog costs at least $15,000? However, that does not mean there are no cheaper ones. This article discusses them.
Twitter, Saudi Arabia sued in US over jailed user
The sister of a Saudi national imprisoned after tweets criticizing the government on Tuesday sued both Twitter and the kingdom, alleging they worked together to support "repression." The lawsuit sued Twitter and Saudi Arabia on allegations of racketeering, a US crime initially used to target the mafia that involves coordinating illegal activity for profit.
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