A series of regulatory actions in the last few weeks has heightened investor concerns that Beijing is trying to block foreign capital flows into Chinese assets.

Robinhood’s was last valued in the private market at $11.7 billion in September, and has since expanded its user base.

Bianco Research’s Jim Bianco sees a frustrating backdrop unfolding for investors.

Shares of Yum Brands rose more than 2% after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and revenues on Thursday.

The company said that NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, has 54 million sign-ups as of this week.

Shell boosted its dividend for the second consecutive quarter and announced the launch of a $2 billion share buyback program.

Volkswagen posted record first-half earnings on Thursday while also raising its target for profit margin.

Facebook’s results exceeded estimates as the company lapped the first full quarter of Covid impact, leading to the fastest revenue growth since 2016.

Dubai-based Swvl, which is focused on efficient ridesharing in markets that don’t always have reliable public transportation, is the latest start-up to tap the public market through a SPAC.

Recent volatility in China will test those who invest internationally. To be in the game, investors need to think long term and prepare for a wild ride.