Новости за 01.10.2015

Tencent is in talks to invest in a Chinese startup that lends money to students, as the Internet giant broadens its reach into financial services.

German reinsurer Hannover Re AG has invested 600,000 euros ($669,540) in Quick Posture, a Swedish start-up company developing tools aimed at producing 3D measurements to help detect musculoskeletal problems.

In the WSJ's Capital Journal Daybreak newsletter: A look at the latest dump of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's emails, Russia's airstrikes in Syria, and breaking news and exclusive features from Washington on politics, policy, financial regulation, defense and more.

The dark mood of the electorate swirls through the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll. But there are a few rays of optimism cutting through the gloom.

Payment-processing giant First Data said it would raise up to $3.68 billion in its upcoming initial public offering, marking the biggest U.S. listing this year.

By shifting new military hardware to Syria, the Kremlin has seized the world's attention, and set the groundwork for a new military alliance between Russia, Syria, Iran and Iraq, capitalizing on U.S. failures in Syria.

Silverton Partners led the investment in Aceable and was joined by Floodgate Ventures, NextGen Angels and Capital Factory.

In Netflix's latest teaser for the upcoming "Jessica Jones" series, our former superhero is having trouble with a temperamental jukebox -- and some of the Hell's Kitchen locals.

German reinsurer Hannover Re AG has invested 600,000 euros ($669,540) in Quick Posture, a Swedish start-up company developing tools aimed at producing 3D measurements to help detect musculoskeletal problems.

Despite Afghan claims that Kunduz is back in government hands, residents inside the city said Thursday they can still hear explosions and shooting in the streets. Mark Kelly reports. Image: AFP

Bangladesh is hoping a new generation of banks focused on harnessing non-residents’ savings will help it fuel investment and reduce reliance on foreign aid.

Financial advisor Marvin McIntyre on fixed-to-floating rate notes and other income providers. Plus: How to keep a lid on the tax hit.

Another blast struck a residential area in a southern Chinese city, a day after more than a dozen parcel-bomb attacks hit the area.

Scott Hodge, head of the nonpartisan Tax Foundation, says GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump wants to give everyone a big tax cut. But the math simply doesn't add up.

Hong Jacga's digital comics series makes its U.S. and English-language debut today on the LINE Webtoon platform.

GOP presidential candidate Rand Paul, who used to poll toward the top of the pack, is now struggling to keep his campaign alive. WSJ's Jerry Seib explains why. Photo:AP

Among the technology luminaries Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on a trip to Silicon Valley last week was Microsoft Corp. CEO Satya Nadella--but what does the company’s founder, Bill Gates, make of the Indian leader?

Lower energy prices and higher consumer spending have helped turn the tide for cruise liners such as Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian; their shares have outperformed the S&P 500 since 2012.

After great success in China, the Swedish retail giant is targeting the other billion-person economy: India.

China is increasingly a two-speed economy. That helps explain why some U.S. companies are thriving there while others falter.

Japan’s cabinet office, Kanagawa prefecture and Robot Taxi Inc. on Thursday said they will start experimenting with unmanned taxi services beginning in 2016.

The new quarter seems to have already attracted its share of bulls in Europe, with the region's stock markets extending Wednesday's gains in early trade after the Dow closed sharply higher.

The former Morgan Stanley banker’s firm, PJT Partners, will begin trading Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange

Top executives from companies including Facebook, PepsiCo and Bank of America on Wednesday evening said much work remains for women to be equal to men in American corporations.

What does this jailed Indian business leader have in common with Donald Trump and Marilyn Monroe? This video explains.