According to court filings, Nasdaq Inc and the New York Stock Exchange have sued the Securities and Exchange Commission in an attempt to block a plan by the regulator to overhaul public data feeds that broadcast stock prices to investors…. Read More ›
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Toyota Motor Corp to build record 9.2M automobiles in 2021
In a report Japan’s the Nikkei newspaper said, Toyota Motor Corp plans on boosting its global production to record high at 9.2 million vehicles in 2021. The automaker has informed its main suppliers of the plan, which reflects sales momentum… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
Logitech upgrades annual forecast third times, as operating profit jumps
On Tuesday, Logitech International said, it has raised its annual forecasts which saw a three-fold jump in quarterly adjusted operating income, driven by a pandemic-driven boost in demand for work-from-home products and gaming accessories. The development sees Logitech raise its… Read More ›
Beyond Meat launches plant-based minced pork in China
On Tuesday, Beyond Meat Inc launched a plant-based minced pork in China. The Los Angeles-based producer of plant-based alternative meat substitute is seeking to tap growing demand for its products in the lucrative Chinese market. In a statement Beyond Meat said,… Read More ›
Saudi Aramco hires bankers ahead of multi-tranch U.S. dollar denominated bond issue
On Monday, oil giant Saudi Aramco stated, ahead of its launch of its U.S. dollar-denominated bond issuance, it has hired a group of banks, in a stock exchange filing. Saudi Aramco, the world’s biggest oil company is aiming to raise capital… Read More ›
Nissan Motor exploring divesting its stake in Mitsubishi Motors
On Monday, in a news bulletin Bloomberg News stated citing anonymous sources, Nissan Motor is looking to divest some or all of its 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors. The move is likely to reshape Nissan Motor’s three-way alliance which includes… Read More ›
European COVID-19 lockdowns denting demand for oil: IEA
According to an official from the International Energy Agency (IEA), if Europe sees renewed lockdown measures to contain rising cases of the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic it could push back the outlook for the global demand for oil towards a downward… Read More ›
Holiday season shopping season sees air freight rates going northwards
The coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic is boosting up air freight rates as we head into peak Christmas shopping season. The pandemic, which caused a sharp fall in passenger flights, in tandem with rising demand for e-commerce has set the stage for… Read More ›