Asia Stock Outlook Worsens as Downturn Fears Grow, Analysts Say

Risk aversion likely to prevail again this week: Shinkin Asset Aussie dollar could soon come under severe strain: IG Markets The outlook for Asian stocks is deteriorating as the worse-than-expected US payrolls report on Friday undermined earlier optimism over a soft...

China Bulls Getting Tired of Waiting for Elusive Stock Recovery

JPMorgan, UBS Global, Nomura downgraded China in recent weeks People are ‘throwing in the towel,’ Magellan’s Lam says Weakness in Chinese equities is eroding the confidence of some of Wall Street’s staunchest supporters, with hopes for a turnaround fading in the...

Big Lots Prepares Bankruptcy Filing With Plans to Sell Stores

Retailer intends to have stalking horse bidder lined up Discount chain has suffered declining sales, losses for years Discount home goods retailer Big Lots Inc. is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as Sunday, and plans to sell its chain of stores via a...

US Hiring Comes Up Short in Possible Warning Sign for Fed

Jobs missed forecasts in August as prior months revised down Three-month payroll growth slows to lowest since mid-2020 US hiring fell short of forecasts in August after downward revisions to the prior two months, a development likely to fuel ongoing debate over how...