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Europe: Shares end higher ahead of week’s data, earnings
Europe: Shares end higher ahead of week’s data, earnings
EUROPEAN shares extended gains on Monday, with most sub-indexes rising, as investors remained optimistic about US-China trade tensions easing ahead of the week’s earnings and economic data.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index...
XPeng Motors: A car company that doesn’t really want to be one in the first place
XPeng Motors: A car company that doesn’t really want to be one in the first place
[HONG KONG] Right before He Xiaopeng went on stage to launch the 2025 XPeng X9 car, he battled what he called a “miserable” cold.“I slept for 30 out of...
Ant Group enters brokerage business with HK.81 billion Bright Smart buy
Ant Group enters brokerage business with HK$2.81 billion Bright Smart buy
Published Mon, Apr 28, 2025 · 07:13 PM[HONG KONG] Ant Group, an affiliate of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, is buying a HK$2.81 billion (S$476 million) controlling stake in...
Sats’ WFS opens US0 million cargo terminal at JFK Airport
Sats’ WFS opens US$270 million cargo terminal at JFK Airport
[NEW YORK] Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has partnered the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and global investment manager Realterm to open a US$270 million cargo terminal...
Inventory Management: Stop the Bleeding
Managing inventory effectively is essential for any business that wants to stay afloat and thrive. Poor inventory management can lead to financial losses, unsatisfied customers, and a lot of...
Toyota Industries shares set to surge on potential buyout by Toyota Motor
Toyota Industries shares set to surge on potential buyout by Toyota Motor
[TOKYO] Shares of Toyota Industries were set for their biggest daily jump on record on Monday (Apr 28) after Japanese automaker Toyota said it was considering a potential buyout...
Japan denies report citing Bessent’s push for strong yen
Japan denies report citing Bessent’s push for strong yen
Trump’s past remarks accusing Japan of intentionally maintaining a weak yen, have fuelled market expectations that Tokyo will face pressure to strengthen the yen’s value against the US dollar...
Australian stock exchange operator to reassess M&A rules amid James Hardie backlash
Australian stock exchange operator to reassess M&A rules amid James Hardie backlash
Published Mon, Apr 28, 2025 · 09:50 AMTHE Australian stock exchange operator ASX said on Sunday that it had initiated a process for its rules regarding shareholder approvals for...
Bank of Japan to hit pause on rate-hike path as economic risks mount
Bank of Japan to hit pause on rate-hike path as economic risks mount
[TOKYO] The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to signal a pause in policy normalisation this week as US tariffs heighten global uncertainty, without shifting its stance on...
Treasury market’s ‘new world order’ brings fear of the long bond
Treasury market’s ‘new world order’ brings fear of the long bond
[NEW YORK] The “Sell America” trade that gripped markets this month has left a potentially lasting dent in investors’ willingness to hold the US government’s longest-maturity debt, a mainstay...