China's exports declined more-than expected in January suggesting that the economy has not gained yet from the weaker currency. Data published by the General Administration of Customs showed that exports logged a double-digit annual decline of 11.2 percent in January, much faster than the 2.0 percent fall economists had expected, and December's 1.4 percent drop. more...
China's economic growth slowed unexpectedly in the three months ended December, figures from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Tuesday. Gross domestic product grew 6.8 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter, slower than the 6.9 percent climb in the third quarter. Economists had expected the growth to remain stable at 6.9 percent. more...
Twitter doesn't have to grow into Facebook for the stock to pay off, Robert Peck says. Shares of Twitter, which are down 50% this year and recently fell below $30 for the first time since last November’s IPO, were up more than 3% at $33.06 before the opening bell Monday. More...