• Reuters

    Asia shares await China markets' response to detail-thin stimulus pledges

    Asian stocks hardly budged in early holiday-thinned trade on Monday, with investors nervous as to how markets in mainland China would react to government economic stimulus promises over the weekend which, though broad, were light on detail. Minister of Finance Lan Foan pledged to "significantly increase" debt, but left investors guessing on the overall size of the stimulus, a vital detail needed to gauge the longevity of a stock market rally. "Having gone into the weekend keenly anticipating an explicit China fiscal stimulus announcement at Saturday's MOF briefing, the fact this was not forthcoming risks the market reacting with disappointment at the start of this week," said Ray Attrill, head of FX strategy at National Australia Bank.

  • The Canadian Press

    Larson dominates at The Roval to lead 3 Hendrick cars into next round of NASCAR playoffs

    CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — When rain disrupted Kyle Larson's bid to complete both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day — leaving him unable to turn a single lap at Charlotte Motor Speedway — he returned to the track determined to put on a show.

  • The Canadian Press

    Shohei Ohtani stolen base streak ends at 36, caught for first time since July 22

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani was caught stealing for the first time in nearly three months, ending a streak of 36 consecutive successful stolen base attempts.