As per a US think tank, contracts between China’s top state-owned shipbuilding firm and Taiwan’s leading shipping company are lowering the costs of upgrading the Chinese navy, which poses a national security threat for Taiwan. China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC)… Read More ›
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Nasdaq, NYSE, Cboe Global Markets sue SEC over planned overhaul of public data feed
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 ›
Theresa May’s Brexit plan faces symbolic defeat in parliament
The development revealed that Pro-Brexit members within party are a major stumbling block to passing any agreement. British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan suffered yet another humiliating defeat on Thursday. As a result the development has undermined her pledge… Read More ›
French President Emmanuel Macron launches stategic electric battery production plan
Countries are waking up to the serious threats posed on over-reliance on Chineese goods and its ramifications on their supply chains. In a significant development French President Emmanuel Macron disclosed, France will invest $790 million (700 million euros) over the… Read More ›
British banks shrug off Brexit drama at Westminster
Banks shares have risen modestly giving hopes of a compromise Plan B for Brexit. On Wednesday, the share prices of British banks witnessed heavy losses in the wake of the parliamentary vote on the Brexit deal which saw one of… Read More ›
Big banks looking to alter credit card rewards program
Big banks, including Citigroup Inc, JP Morgan Chase & Co, American Express Co, are looking for ways to boost credit card usage while cutting back on the rewards program. This is a must read if you were eyeing that free… Read More ›
Hyundai Motor Co to spend $228.3 million for repurchase of shares
The Elliot Management-backed move, will boost shareholder’s return. The buyback will include common and preferred stocks. On Friday, Hyundai Motor Co stated, it would spend $228.3 million (255 billion won) to buyback its common and preferred stocks so as to… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia’s PIF raises $11 billion in loans from banks
The development assumes significance because it essentially diversifies PIF’s sources of funds and it provides it with much needed financial muscles in its efforts to bring about Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan, which aims to diversify the Kingdom’s markets and… Read More ›