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Chinese scientists make a toothbrush that uses mild electric shocks to reduce plaque
By Marcus Chen
Chinese firms’ third-quarter dividend growth lags global average amid market slump
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 5:31 AM · 1 min read
Chinese listed firms’ third-quarter dividend payments lag behind the global average, according to a report by Capital Group, throwing doubt over the effectiveness of Beijing’s ongoing stock market stabilisation plans. In China, dividends only rose 5.3 per cent on a core basis in the third-quarter, compared with global growth of 7.5 per cent, according to the Dividend Watch report released by Capital Group on Wednesday. Globally, 88 per cent of companies in the Capital Group index increased...
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