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China’s Big Banks See Profit Gains Despite Slowing Economy

China’s biggest state-owned banks warned of a tough 2023 as uncertain economic conditions may squeeze earnings after most delivered better-than-estimated profit growth for last year.
Women Are Still the Driving Force of US Post-Covid Entrepreneurs

Women created about half of new US businesses for the third year in a row in 2022, largely driven by a desire for flexibility and financial stability.
Trump’s New York Indictment Leads String of Potential Legal Woes

Donald Trump has been indicted by a grand jury in Manhattan on charges related to the payment of hush money to a porn star during his 2016 campaign. The prosecution of a former president is unprecedented and certain to kick off a political firestorm and a fierce courtroom fight — but the case isn’t the only legal challenge facing Trump going forward.
Thaksin’s 36-Year-Old Daughter Looks to Take Down Thai Generals

Thailand’s most popular politician, Thaksin Shinawatra, hasn’t set foot in the country since 2008. Now his 36-year-old daughter is the latest family member seeking to push back against the military men that helped oust him — and potentially bring him back home.
Wall Street’s Average Bonus Dropped 26% to $176,700 Last Year

The average Wall Street bonus plummeted 26% last year as a slump in dealmaking and banks’ efforts to contain costs weighed on compensation.

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