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Nike’s China conundrum deepens as turnaround stagnates
Nike’s China conundrum deepens as turnaround stagnates
Nike’s stock is down 13% so far this year, on track for a fourth straight year of declines[NEW YORK] Nike is running out of time to prove its China...
Wall Street opens higher as inflation eases; forecast boosts Micron
Wall Street opens higher as inflation eases; forecast boosts Micron
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Thursday (Dec 18) after softer-than-expected inflation data boosted expectations for more interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, while chipmaker...
Bank of England lowers rates after tight vote but signals caution about further cuts
Bank of England lowers rates after tight vote but signals caution about further cuts
Five MPC members vote to lower the benchmark rate for the fourth time in 2025 to 3.75%[LONDON] The Bank of England (BOE) cut interest rates on Thursday (Dec 18)...
China solar industry’s losses narrowing on overcapacity push, association says
China solar industry’s losses narrowing on overcapacity push, association says
[BEIJING] Losses in China’s slumping solar sector narrowed in the third quarter, data presented by an industry group official revealed, as the government’s war on industrial overcapacity targeted manufacturers.The...
India insurance move opens pension firms to 100% foreign holding
India insurance move opens pension firms to 100% foreign holding
The move comes amid a surge in foreign investment in Indian banks and deeper reliance on Indian tech hubs[NEW DELHI] India’s move to lift investment caps on the insurance...
Optus’ September outage independent review flags urgent process gaps
Optus’ September outage independent review flags urgent process gaps
OPTUS, Australia’s second-largest telecommunications provider, said on Thursday that an independent review into its September outage found gaps in process, accountability, and escalation and information protocols that need urgent...
Wall Street subdued at open as investors eye policy outlook; Oracle slides
Wall Street subdued at open as investors eye policy outlook; Oracle slides
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes were subdued at the open on Wednesday (Dec 17) as investors searched for fresh clues to gauge the outlook for monetary policy, while...
Chinese chip firms line up for Hong Kong listings in coming weeks
Chinese chip firms line up for Hong Kong listings in coming weeks
[HONG KONG] At least six Chinese companies related to artificial intelligence are set to go public in Hong Kong in the coming weeks, people familiar with the matter said,...
HG Metal subsidiary to buy industrial property in Tuas for S.8 million
HG Metal subsidiary to buy industrial property in Tuas for S$20.8 million
[SINGAPORE] A unit of steel distributor HG Metal Manufacturing has exercised an option to purchase (OTP) an industrial property in Tuas for S$20.8 million, a move that will more...