• Reuters

    China stands by economic data, says defence spending 'transparent'

    China defended the veracity of its economic numbers and asserted its military spending was "transparent and reasonable", while dismissing as "typical double standards" comments made this week by the head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. In March, China said it would boost defence spending by 7.2% this year, with an allocation of 1.55 trillion yuan ($214 billion), slightly outpacing last year's increase and swifter than the government's modest economic growth forecast. In his remarks on Tuesday, U.S. Admiral John Aquilino said China's economy had been battered by turmoil in the real estate sector and its official growth rates were "not real".

  • The Canadian Press

    Brad Marchand scores two, Bruins down Maple Leafs 4-2 to take 2-1 series lead

    TORONTO — Brad Marchand had a relatively quiet — at least by his in-your-face standards — start to the Stanley Cup playoffs. Sure, the Bruins captain drew some key penalties and picked up three assists through six periods against the Maple Leafs. He'd also yet to truly leave his mark. And it felt like only a matter of time before one of the NHL's best both with the puck on his stick, and at hockey's dark arts when it isn't, properly entered the fray. The moment arrived Wednesday. Marchand scored

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    Q1 2024 CME Group Inc Earnings Call

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