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The Latest Developments in the Hong Kong Activists’ National Security Trial | Investing Insights By Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Multibagger) – The last batch of 45 Hong Kong activists entered their final pleas on Tuesday for light sentences in a landmark national security trial over charges that they had formed a “conspiracy to subvert the state power”. The offence carries up to life in jail under a sweeping national security law Beijing imposed on the financial hub in 2020 after sometimes-violent democracy protests rocked the city for months in 2019. Judge Andrew Chan said on Tuesday that the 45 would…

Tesla to Launch Six-Seat Model Y in China by Late 2025: Strategic Move to Outpace Domestic EV Rivals SHANGHAI (Multibagger) – Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is set to introduce a six-seat variant of its Model Y in China starting in late 2025, according to sources with direct knowledge of the matter. This strategic shift aims to rejuvenate its top-selling but maturing electric vehicle (EV) lineup amidst fierce competition from domestic automakers. The U.S. EV giant has reportedly instructed suppliers to gear up for a significant increase in Model Y production at its Shanghai Gigafactory. However, the exact method of ramping up…

An eight-year-old boy and two others were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, with a third death in a missile strike on Dnipro. Regional governors reported that two people were injured in Zaporizhzhia, including a 12-year-old girl in intensive care. Over the past day, there were 313 attacks in 11 settlements in Zaporizhzhia, damaging multiple buildings, including a missile strike on the city itself. Additionally, Russian forces launched missiles at Dnipro, killing one person, injuring three, and damaging homes in a district. While Multibagger could not independently verify these reports and Russia has not commented, Moscow denies targeting…

Asia’s stock markets are currently experiencing a lack of stability as investors eagerly await crucial economic data that could potentially influence the United States Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rate cuts. At 00:30 EST (04:30 GMT), the stock index fell by 0.1% to 38,634.50, while China’s market was down by 0.52% at 2,796.48. Additionally, Japan’s market also saw a drop of 0.51% to 17,601.00. This negative market sentiment follows positive spending figures released on Friday, which have lowered the probability of a significant half-point rate cut by the Fed. The upcoming U.S. ISM manufacturing survey and the highly anticipated jobs…

Explosive Growth of Bitcoin ETFs: Are You Missing Out on the Next Big Investment Opportunity? By Suzanne McGee (Multibagger) – In a bold prediction last October, Matthew Hougan, CEO of Bitwise Investments, projected that spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) would amass $55 billion in assets within five years. Fast forward to late August this year, and these newly launched Bitcoin ETFs have already accumulated over $52 billion in just eight months, according to TrackInsight data. "Clearly, I wasn’t being bullish enough," Hougan commented. "This is going to be an area that we measure in hundreds of billions of dollars." The…

Get ready for a crucial day in the financial markets with the latest insights from Tom Westbrook. Today’s U.S. ISM manufacturing survey will set the tone for a significant week of data releases, with implications for interest rates and the dollar. Investors and the Federal Reserve are closely monitoring the data to determine the direction of interest rate cuts. Expectations have shifted recently, with traders now anticipating a more moderate rate cut. This has led to a stabilization in the dollar after a period of decline. Economists project the ISM to come in at 47.5, showing improvement from the previous…

Asia Stock Markets Wobble as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data: What This Means for Your Investments Asia’s stock markets experienced a turbulent session as investors eagerly awaited critical economic data that could heavily influence the United States Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates. Market Recap: Key Indices at a Glance Nikkei 225: Fell 0.1% to 38,634.50 Shanghai Composite: Slipped 0.52% to 2,796.48 Hang Seng Index: Declined 0.51% to 17,601.00 The negative sentiment comes in the wake of positive consumer spending figures released last Friday, which have reduced the likelihood of a significant half-point rate cut by the Fed. Investors…

Thai Prime Minister Announces Cash Component in $13.1 Billion Digital Wallet Stimulus – What It Means for Investors In a recent statement, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revealed that a portion of the government’s massive 450 billion baht digital wallet stimulus package will be distributed in cash. This move is expected to have significant implications for investors and the overall financial market. Details of the cash distribution are still being finalized and will be formally announced in a policy statement to parliament. With the current exchange rate at $1 = 34.2700 baht, investors are closely watching how this stimulus package…

Tesla’s Bold Strategy: Introducing Six-Seat Model Y in China by 2025 to Boost Market Dominance Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is gearing up to launch a new six-seat version of its popular Model Y electric vehicle (EV) in China by late 2025, according to a report by Multibagger. This move is part of Tesla’s strategic plan to revitalize its best-selling model amid intensifying competition from local EV manufacturers. Expanding Production Capabilities Tesla has already informed its suppliers to brace for a substantial increase in Model Y production at its Shanghai Gigafactory. While specific production enhancement details remain undisclosed, the factory is currently…

JAKARTA – Pope Francis has landed in Indonesia, marking the start of a significant four-country Asia-Pacific tour. The 87-year-old pontiff is set to address the pressing issue of climate change during his visit, urging global action. Arriving at Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta airport on a chartered ITA airways flight alongside his entourage and accompanying reporters, Francis will also make stops in East Timor, Singapore, and Papua New Guinea over the next 10 days. Analysis: Pope Francis’s focus on climate change during his tour highlights the growing importance of environmental issues on the global stage. Investors should take note of the pontiff’s message,…