In a statement on Tuesday, Ford Motor Co stated, it will invest $1.05 billion in its South African manufacturing operations, which includes upgrades, to expand the production of its Ranger pickup truck. The amount includes $683 million for technology upgrades… Read More ›
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Panasonic’s battery production is its biggest profit driver
On Tuesday, Panasonic Corp raised its full-year operating profit forecast by more than 50% on the back of heightened demand for its batteries from pandemic-driven purchases of home appliances, sales of 5G equipment and Tesla Inc cars. The strong performance… Read More ›
118 orders for 777x no longer firm: Boeing Co
In a statement Boeing Co said, 118 orders for its 777X widebody plane under development are no longer seen as firm under accounting rules that require it to regularly assess their viability; the planemaker has now 191 solid orders for… Read More ›
Myanmar coup likely to dampen investment interest: trade experts
According to analysts and trade experts, the coup by Myanmar’s military is likely to dampen the interest of western companies in investing in the country and may even prompt big U.S. companies to relocate. In the first 11 months of… Read More ›
Grab raises $2 billion from first term loan midst strong demand from institutional investors
In a statement, Southeast Asian ride-hailing and food delivery giant Grab said, it has raised $2 billion from its first term loan, in what is said to be the biggest institutional debt in Asia’s technology sector. The development comes as… Read More ›
Exposure of hedge funds at near record levels: Goldman Sachs
According to an analysis by Goldman Sachs Inc, last week, U.S. hedge funds bought and sold the most stock in more than a decade midst wild swings in GameStop Corp shares that many had bet against; their market exposure continues… Read More ›
Playboy nears deal to acquire sexual wellness chain Lovers
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Playboy Enterprises Inc is nearing a deal to acquire the parent company of sexual wellness chain Lovers as it seeks to grow its lifestyle brand following the closure of its eponymous… Read More ›
Britain applies for Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
In the coming week Britain is set to apply for a membership to the trans-Pacific trading bloc of 11 countries. Ever since it left the European Union, Britain has made its desire to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for… Read More ›
10 fold increase in deposit requirement led to temporary buying curb: Robinhood
In a statement, online broker Robinhood said, it has placed temporary buying restrictions on a small number following ten-fold increase in deposit requirements as mandated by clearing house. “….the required amount we had to deposit with the clearing house was… Read More ›
Whirlpool forecasts strong 2021 profit earnings, based on strong North American demand
Basing itself on its quarterly earnings, which beat estimates based on strong demand for its home appliances from people stuck at home due to the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic, Whirlpool Corp has forecast a 2021 profit above analysts’ expectations. Demand for… Read More ›