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Haleon (HLN) near 319p: Does a 15% share-price crash make its valuation attractive after the growth downgrade?
Haleon plc (LSE: HLN; NYSE: HLN) has suffered one of its sharpest stock market setbacks since becoming an…
South Korea exports surge 93.7% to $115.28bn as AI chip shipments triple
South Korea's exports surged 93.7% year-on-year to $115.28 billion in October 2026, driven by exceptional semiconductor and computer shipments. The increase was the strongest in more than five decades, although additional working days also contributed to the sharp annual comparison.
Xi Jinping’s China purge deepens as Communist Party confirms mass expulsions
China's Communist Party has concluded a four-day leadership meeting by ratifying disciplinary action against dozens of senior officials and promoting military figure Zhang Shengmin to the Politburo. The developments highlight extensive changes within the party and armed forces ahead of the next national party congress in 2027.
Taiwan tracks 53 Chinese vessels across regional waters as Liaoning carrier moves near Philippines
Taiwan's National Security Council has identified 53 Chinese naval and official vessels operating across a wide area of the western Pacific, prompting concern about simultaneous military pressure near Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines.
EU eyes major Australian critical minerals investment as trade deal could remove 5.5% tariff
The European Union expects a substantial increase in investment in Australia's critical minerals industry as the two partners move towards implementing a free trade agreement and explore European Investment Bank financing.
UK seeks Made in Europe exemption as EU industrial rules threaten British carmakers
Britain and the European Union are negotiating how UK manufacturers would be treated under proposed European industrial-preference rules, amid concerns that British electric vehicles, batteries and clean technologies could face disadvantages.
Coca-Cola Q3 2026 sales reach $13.4bn as volume rises 5%, but North America remains flat
Coca-Cola reported 7% revenue growth and stronger operating margins as global beverage volumes increased 5%. Its latest results reveal a shift towards volume-led growth, although stagnant North American consumption and differences between regional pricing strategies remain important.
Brazil’s Lula secures unprecedented fourth term as Bolsonaro disputes 4.4 million-vote defeat
Lula wins Brazil's presidential runoff as Flávio Bolsonaro challenges the result. Discover what the historic victory means for Brazil and global relations.
US proposes new China investment restrictions covering AI, biotechnology and advanced chips
The U.S. Treasury has proposed expanding restrictions on American investment in sensitive technologies associated with China and other designated countries, adding biotechnology and several advanced computing categories.
Roche signs potential $15bn-plus Hansoh cancer drug deal as ADC race accelerates
Roche Holding AG has expanded its partnership with Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group through a multibillion-dollar antibody-drug conjugate licensing agreement. The deal includes $400 million upfront, $110 million after the first year and potentially more than $15 billion in development, regulatory and commercial milestone payments.