5 Hours Ago CNBC Pro: ‘Relentless pursuit of eyeballs’: Analysts name China internet stocks to buy — giving 2 over 50% upside Several stocks are set to benefit from the “relentless pursuit of eyeballs” in the Chinese internet sector, according to analysts at asset management firm AllianceBernstein. “We’re now seeing e-commerce related activity pick up … Read more
Will sleep sell? Hotels going all in on “sleep tourism” hope so. Alvarez | E+ | Getty Images Yearning for a good night’s sleep? Join the club. Globally, more people searched about sleep this year than ever before, according to data released by Google Trends last week. People are turning to the internet to learn … Read more
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Brigid Riley It’s Friday – and the start of a new month – and much-anticipated U.S. nonfarm payrolls finally drop along with a barrage of manufacturing data, to close out a week of mixed economic reports that included an upside surprise from China. … Read more
Acropolis of Athens sets visitor limits, UNESCO to add Venice ‘in danger’ list, Spain’s pilgrimage site to introduce tourist tax, Portugal issues heatwave warning, robots to handle baggage in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, and Notre Dame in Paris to open in December 2024 Russia introduces e-visas: With Russia introducing electronic visa (e-visa) for tourists from India … Read more
It’s getting riskier to embark on a vacation in Europe this summer, with the aviation industry bracing for the possibility of widespread strikes during the peak travel season. Industrial action has already come to airports in France, the UK and Switzerland and affected the likes of Ryanair Holdings Plc, Air France-KLM and Deutsche Lufthansa AG. … Read more
French and Swiss politicians are caught up in a forecourt drama, while the world’s biggest petrol station in Luxembourg is busier than ever. ADVERTISEMENT Switzerland has a privileged position at the heart of Europe. Not only do residents have the glorious Swiss Alps and azure lakes to explore, they can easily border hop to other … Read more