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Chinese anger at sale of Panama Canal ports to US investor highlights tensions between the two superpowers

When Hong Kong-listed conglomerate CK Hutchison announced it was selling its two port concessions on the Panama Canal to a US consortium led by New York-based giant BlackRock, the Chinese government issued a strongly worded rebuke.

The Conversation

Hong Kong's Embattled CK Hutchison Says Profits Down In 2024

Embattled Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings, caught in a US-China spat over control of the Panama Canal, said on Thursday that profits fell 27 percent in 2024.

International Business Times

Hong Kong's richest man, Li Ka-shing, is in hot water over his company's Panama Ports deal

Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s business empire is in the crosshairs after CK Hutchison Holdings chose to sell its Panama Canal port assets to a consortium that includes U.S. investment firm BlackRock Inc., apparently angering Beijing

The Independent UK

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China Casts Doubt Over Panama Port Deal With U.S. Company As Trump Vows To 'Reclaim' Canal

Chinese authorities are investigating the sale of CK Hutchinson Holding's port businesses after the company's decision to sell the operation of Panama ports to BlackRock

Latin Times

Bitcoin is at its lowest price since November. Here's what analysts say about buying the dip

The original cryptocurrency is down 30% from January highs because of Trump’s tariffs and inflation fears.

Fortune

China criticises Hong Kong firm’s sale of majority stake in Panama ports

Commentary urged CK Hutchison to ‘think twice’ about ‘what position and side they are on’ in sale to US investors

The Guardian - UK

Larry Fink says retirement is becoming a boon increasingly limited to F500 employees, and widening the scope should be a ‘national priority’

BlackRock CEO Fink has sounded the alarm on a looming retirement crisis before, but once again reiterated the need for Americans across the employment spectrum to be adequately supported.

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Beijing criticizes CK Hutchison’s $23 billion Panama Canal deal by reposting commentary that slams it as ‘an act of submission’

CK Hutchison dropped by over 6% in Hong Kong trading on Friday, even as the city's benchmark Hang Seng Index rose by over 2%.

Fortune

Pentagon considering military options for Panama Canal access: Report

Officials say US military’s Southern Command exploring multiple options, from working with Panama to military action.

Al Jazeera

Jamie Dimon has joined the chorus of CEOs cautioning Trump on tariffs: ‘Uncertainty is not a good thing’

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Blackrock CEO Larry Fink both said CEOs are becoming increasingly cautious as President Trump's tariff policies continue.

Fortune

US energy industry’s climate retreat is putting profits over people, advocates say

Oil giants retreat on climate pledges, embrace Trump-era fossil fuel policies at CERAWeek in Texas

The Guardian - US

BlackRock CEO sounds the alarm to Trump on the scarcity of this skilled trade profession—but Gen Z may be able to save the day

The U.S. may soon run out of electricians thanks to data center demand and nationalist immigration policies, warns BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.

Fortune

US Moves Closer to Controlling Panama Canal as BlackRock-Led Deal Buys Chinese-Held Ports

The US moves closer to regaining influence over the Panama Canal as a BlackRock-led deal secures Chinese-held ports, sparking geopolitical tensions.

International Business Times UK

Panama President Slams Trump's Call For 'Recovering' The Canal: 'A New Affront to Our Dignity'

Trump has previously rejected assuring the U.S. won't use force to regain control of the waterway as he expresses concerns over alleged Chinese influence

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Is BlackRock Stock Outperforming the Nasdaq?

Over the past year, BlackRock has outperformed the broader Nasdaq Composite, and analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Fortune

Trump touts TSMC, natural gas, and Panama Canal deals to Congress in a premature victory lap

Trump pointed to three deals he claimed were proof of how his officials were bringing jobs back to the U.S., opening up new markets, and ensuring U.S. security.

The Guardian - US

Hong Kong firm to sell stake in Panama ports amid Trump pressure

Deal with US finance giant BlackRock, valued at almost $23bn, comes amid push to curb perceived China influence

The Independent UK

Hong Kong firm strikes deal to bring ports on both sides of Panama Canal under US control

Marco Rubio told President José Raúl Mulino that Panama had to reduce Chinese influence over the canal or face potential retaliation from the United States

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Latin Times

Hong Kong Company Sells Panama Ports To BlackRock Following Trump's Threats To Take Over Canal

Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison sold control of a unit that operates ports near the Panama Canal to BlackRock as Trump alleges the canal is controlled by China

Fortune

Market maker Flowdesk secures $102 million in financing round with BlackRock and HV Capital

The round includes around $10 million of debt from BlackRock.

The Independent UK

Voices: Millennials love bitcoin and now the baby boomers are joining in too

There’s been a generational change in thinking – from purchasing virtual goods like Fortnite skins to investing in a cryptocurrency

Fortune

A teacher’s union calls for Larry Fink’s BlackRock and other CEOs to check on Tesla as the stock sinks ‘faster than a Cybertruck in quicksand’

The American Federation of Teachers, with $4 trillion managed for retirees and others, wants asset-management CEOs to do their homework on the EV maker’s valuation.

MarketBeat

The Behemoth BlackRock’s Next Trillion Comes From Private Assets

BlackRock has $10.6 trillion in assets under management (AUM) making them the largest asset manager on the planet, and they are still scaling for more growth.

Barchart

Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on BlackRock Stock?

Despite its recent underperformance, analysts remain strongly bullish on BlackRock’s prospects.

The Guardian - UK

Support for ESG proposals at record low driven by US investors, report shows

Report highlights ‘worrying retreat’ in support for shareholder resolutions on environmental and social risks

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