On Tuesday, in a statement HSBC Holdings PLC said, it plans on accelerating its restructuring plans after it posted a 35% drop in quarterly profits and flagged an easing in its provisions for bad debts citing an expected improvements in the… Read More ›
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Investors crowd South Korea’s Big Hit Entertainment, IPO oversubscribed by 1000+ times
On Monday, Big Hit Entertainment, the management label of South Korean hugely popular K-Pop group BTS, priced its initial public offering (IPO) at the top of its range, with buyers hoping to gain from South Korea’s biggest IPO in the… Read More ›
BHP Group reshuffles petroleum portfolio, puts up stake in Australian Bass Strait assets for sale
On Tuesday, in a statement the BHP Group said, it plans on selling its stake in the Australian Bass Strait’s oil and gas assets, as it attempts to increase its focus on higher value petroleum assets. The Bass Strait joint… Read More ›
U.S. moves to secure critical power infrastructure from foreign enemies
In a significant development, U.S. President Donald Trump has passed an executive order which proposes to “monitor and replace” any U.S. power grid equipment made by the nation’s foreign enemies. According to analysts, the move would mainly impact Chinese products… Read More ›
JetBlue, United Airlines implementing spending cuts backed on reduced air travel demand
JetBlue Airways Corp and United Airlines Holdings Inc have cut down flights and have implemented cost controls measures in the wake of China’s coronavirus spreading in the United States depressing travel demand. In a letter to employees, United Airlines announced… Read More ›
Gambling revenues in Macau fall by 87.8% in February 2020 due to Coronavirus
With casinos shut for two weeks in Macau, the world’s second biggest casino hub, revenues from gambling in Macau have plunged by 87.8% in February in comparison to the previous year as authorities imposed a series of measures to keep… Read More ›
Threat from Coronavirus puts China’s trade war recovery at serious risk
If ever there was a perfect time to book profits on China China, the time is now. Despite analysts’ estimate of the Chinese economy doubling in size in 2020 in comparison to where it was a decade ago, all of… Read More ›
Kuwait will require $180 billion in financing over the 6 years
As per an estimate from the International Monetary Fund, Kuwait will require $180 billion in financing over the next six years given a scenario of low oil prices and its “modest” fiscal measures. Earlier this month, Kuwait had said it… Read More ›
Iran launches ballistic missile attack on U.S. bases in Iraq
An Iranian rocket attack on two U.S. forces bases in Iraq has sent financial markets into turmoil with investors scurrying for safety. “The weight of money is counting on a replay of the price-action on Monday. Essentially people are betting… Read More ›
China will maintain inflation target at around 3% in 2020
According to Chinese policy sources, Beijing plans on keeping its inflation target at 3% in 2020, in contrast to speculation that it might raise the bar to give room for extra economic stimulus. The inflation target, which will later this… Read More ›