Headlines Summary Sep 4, 2024

Geopolitical Tensions And Conflicts - Chinese government-backed trolls targeting U.S. voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election. - Tensions between Israeli leadership and Hamas increasing. - Two Russian ballistic missiles hit a military institute and a hospital in Ukraine, killing 51 people. - Ethnic armed groups in Myanmar control significant trade routes with China. - Lebanon's former central-bank governor arrested on embezzlement charges. Economic And Market Movements - U.S. natural gas futures rose modestly after lower production. - Shares of Nvidia dropped more than 9%, marking its biggest one-day market cap decline. - European natural-gas prices fell further amid high inventories and weak demand. - The Nikkei Stock Average opened lower after major U.S. stock indexes had their worst day since Aug. 5. - Asian chip stocks took a hit due to Nvidia's slump and renewed fears of an economic slowdown. Political Developments And Elections - Kazakhstan to hold a vote on the construction of a nuclear power plant. - Seoul's statement on Kishida's hope to end his term on a high note in bilateral relations. - Mexico's departing president pushing through an overhaul of the judicial system. - The progressive campaign for a Florida ballot initiative to protect abortion rights. - Xi Jinping using a summit with African leaders to solidify political and economic ties. Corporate And Financial News - Six credit-rating providers agreed to pay $49 million in civil penalties over off-channel communications. - Constellation Brands plans to book a loss of up to $2.5 billion related to its wines and spirits business. - Telia planning to cut 3,000 jobs as part of a cost-saving plan. - Nordstrom's special committee confirmed receipt of a takeover proposal valued at around $3.76 billion. - Volvo Car unlikely to hit its target of a fully electric lineup by the end of the decade. Social And Institutional Challenges - University officials facing fresh challenges after tumultuous demonstrations. - Australian government's intervention into the national census breaking trust. - Pro-Palestinian protesters returning to Columbia University. - Historic cases of child rape by Catholic clergy in a deeply Catholic country. - Linda Sun charged with using her state government position to push Beijing's agenda in the U.S.

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