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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted his order to impose martial law after facing strong opposition from lawmakers and international allies. The national assembly unanimously rejected the martial law order, leading Yoon to announce its lifting, which sparked calls for his resignation and possible impeachment. Yoon's political future is uncertain as analysts question his ability to serve out his term amidst low public support and internal party challenges. Full Article

In extended trading, Salesforce's stock rose 6% after beating revenue expectations in the third quarter, while Okta's shares surged 16% on strong fourth-quarter guidance. Pure Storage also saw a 26% increase in its stock price due to exceeding forecasts in the third quarter. However, Box's shares declined 2.6% as the company issued disappointing guidance for the fourth quarter, and Campbell's stock fell over 3% following the announcement of CEO Mark Clouse's retirement and lower-than-expected revenue...

Shein's potential IPO in London faces concerns over forced labor allegations in its supply chains, with advocacy groups pushing the FCA to block the listing. Despite this, FCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi seems inclined to approve the IPO, citing the need for transparent disclosure of risks to investors. If approved, Shein's listing could be the largest in London's history, signaling a potential boost for the subdued IPO market, with a target valuation of £50.3 billion...

A judge ruled against Elon Musk's $56bn compensation package from Tesla for the second time, stating board members were influenced by Musk's connections. Musk criticized the decision, and Tesla plans to appeal. Despite facing headwinds like competition in China and economic challenges, Tesla reported record shipments in Shanghai, leading to increased investor optimism and share price growth. Full Article

Danish brewer Carlsberg is selling its Russian unit, Baltika Breweries, to VG Invest for $322mn after President Putin ended state control, following a decree in July 2023. The deal, expected to close soon, involves a management buyout by Baltika employees and will settle lawsuits and IP rights issues, with Carlsberg also gaining control of assets in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. Analysts note that while Carlsberg avoids leaving empty-handed, companies that exited Russia at the war's onset...

A veteran analyst predicts that housing tax credits may be included in the GOP's upcoming tax package, while some lawmakers are considering extending expiring 2017 tax cuts by four years. This move could potentially affect the overall tax landscape and impact both homeowners and taxpayers. It remains to be seen how these proposals will be implemented and what implications they may have for future tax policy. Full Article