Investor appetite in commodity-linked currencies is thin midst the series of body blows from the U.S. that is acting as shock waves to global trade. On Monday, a rally in the Euro gave way to the dollar, which edged up,… Read More ›
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Malaysia to sink in $697.9 million towards completing its TRX City project
The move is aimed at easing concerns of local and foreign investors regarding the completion of the TRX City – an integrated financial district. On Thursday, in a strategic move aimed at allaying concerns of foreign and domestic investors vis-a-vis… Read More ›
Asian markets wobble with U.S. readying trade tariffs against China
There is a growing nervousness amongst investors since the window of opportunity of avoiding a trade war is rapidly closing. On Friday, with media reports stating that U.S. President is set to impose “pretty significant” tariffs against China, shares across… Read More ›
Carlos Ghosn, Renault SA’s CEO, to step down before the end of his term
Carlos Ghosn will continue to be the CEO and chairman of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance. On Thursday, as per a report from the Financial Times, Renault SA’s CEO Carlos Ghosn is likely to step down from the post before the end… Read More ›
Martin Sorrell’s departure from WPP leaves the advertising giant in a hazy mess
Although rumors of a 3-way split are doing the rounds, analysts from Goldman Sachs opine, given the preference of clients who choose ad agencies with integrated services over others, divestments and sales of assets are unlikely to be considered in… Read More ›
U.S. trade action risks alienating key allies
Although Trump’s ‘America First’ policy looks good on paper, the way it is being implemented could see more than 2 million jobs being lost n the very states that voted for Trump and his candidates. Following the imposition of stiff… Read More ›
U.S. Supreme Court legalizes sports bettings
The market for legal sports betting could range between $1.2 billion and $57.6 billion of total wagers, with proceeds for gaming operators between $62 million and $2.9 billion. With the U.S. Supreme Court paving the way for U.S. states to… Read More ›
GM to make South Korea its Asia-Pacific hub
This preliminary deal essentially sets the foundation for Detroit-based General Motors landmark deal, to be signed on May 11 with the South Korean government, which will see it set up its Asia-Pacific HQ in the country. The deals are aimed… Read More ›
Midst Elliot Management pressure Hyundai Motor cancels treasury shares worth $890 million
The measure is part of a wider scheme to boost shartholder’s returns. On Friday, in a development that marks its first share cancellation in fourteen years, Hyundai Motor stated it plans on canceling treasury shares worth $890 million (960 billion… Read More ›
Qualcomm eases licensing terms, to unclog inflow of revenues
Through this strategic move Qualcomm is aiming to avoid potental future legal disputes and maintain its existing business structure. In a development that underscores how far Qualcomm Inc is willing to go to preserve its core business practice of making… Read More ›