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Stock market freaks out after Chinese tech executive is arrested
We find out why Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou is being held in Canada at the request of the U.S., and how that fits it with the US-China trade dispute. And the stock market has been taking a dive, so that does point toward a recession?
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenWe find out why Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou is being held in Canada at the request of the U.S., and how that fits it with the US-China trade dispute. And the stock market has been taking a dive, so that does point toward a recession?
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5 storiesThe CFO of the world’s second largest cell phone maker is arrested, and Wall Street reacts
The stock market took a nosedive -- after Canadian officials arrested Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou for extradition to the US.
Read the story9 minIs the U.S. headed toward an economic downturn? Local economist says don't worry
Since Meng Wanzhou’s arrest, fears of a trade war with China have increased and the Dow has dropped several hundred points.
Read the story6 minA new push to build more housing near transit in California
State officials say we’re about 3.5 million homes short of what we need. Lacking supply and high demand is what’s driving up housing prices in cities like LA.
Read the story6 minHow best-of lists can have negative repercussions
A few weeks ago, a viral essay started popping up. It was titled “I Found the Best Burger Place in America -- And Then I Killed It.” Kevin Alexander wrote it for Thrillist.
Read the story15 minSilicon Valley takes personal health monitoring to the next level
Here’s a gift idea for that person on your list who has everything already: a personal pollution monitor. It tells you how good or bad the air quality is.
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