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Bank of America sees 10% further upside for European equities by third-quarter

Bank of America sees 10% further upside for European equities by third-quarter

European stocks are likely to rise another 10% by the end of September as the re-opening of economies after virus lockdowns is likely to lead to a significant pick-up in business activity, Bank of America analysts said on Friday.



6 years ago
Allianz in talks for China insurance asset management licence

Allianz in talks for China insurance asset management licence

Allianz is in talks with Chinese regulators for a licence as the German insurer looks to eventually offer broad asset management services in the world's second-largest economy.



6 years ago
British Airways parent company considering legal challenge to UK quarantine rules

British Airways parent company considering legal challenge to UK quarantine rules

The owner of British Airways is considering launching a legal challenge against the UK's looming quarantine plan, its chief executive said, warning that the new rules would torpedo its return to flying in July.



6 years ago
Exclusive: Unfazed by pandemic, Bank of Japan to keep economic recovery view - sources

Exclusive: Unfazed by pandemic, Bank of Japan to keep economic recovery view - sources

The Bank of Japan is likely to maintain its projection that the economy will gradually recover in the latter half of this year, four sources familiar with its thinking said, heightening the chance it will forgo bold monetary easing steps at this month's rate review.



6 years ago
Virtual certainty? Bankers ask if success of remote roadshows will last

Virtual certainty? Bankers ask if success of remote roadshows will last

Who needs expensive lunches at glitzy hotels and fancy restaurants to court investors for bond deals or the sale of new shares on the stock exchange?



6 years ago
GM Cruise tries to poach Zoox engineers as company for sale

GM Cruise tries to poach Zoox engineers as company for sale

Self-driving technology company Cruise, a unit of General Motors Co’s , is trying to poach engineers from struggling rival Zoox Inc, according to an email sent to Zoox engineers by the founder of Cruise this week.



6 years ago
Japan's first-quarter GDP decline likely smaller than initial estimates on firmer capex: Reuters poll

Japan's first-quarter GDP decline likely smaller than initial estimates on firmer capex: Reuters poll

Japan's first quarter economic contraction was likely smaller than initially estimated, a Reuters poll showed, thanks to stronger business spending although the country is still expected to slide deeper into recession this year.



6 years ago
Ocean shipping shrinks as pandemic pummels retailers

Ocean shipping shrinks as pandemic pummels retailers

The $1 trillion container shipping industry is in a slowdown. Literally.



6 years ago
Asian stocks set for best weekly gain in nine years, U.S. jobs eyed

Asian stocks set for best weekly gain in nine years, U.S. jobs eyed

Asian stocks extended gains on Friday and were poised for their biggest weekly rise since 2011 while the euro hit a 1-1/2 month high as Europe's central bank surprised with more stimulus, fuelling hopes for a global rebound.



6 years ago
Oil rises as traders await OPEC+ meeting on extending supply cuts

Oil rises as traders await OPEC+ meeting on extending supply cuts

Oil prices moved higher on Friday as traders await cues from a meeting that could take place as soon as this weekend where major oil producers will discuss whether to extend record production cuts.



6 years ago
Factbox: Deals that may be affected by Australia's foreign M&A crackdown

Factbox: Deals that may be affected by Australia's foreign M&A crackdown

Australia plans to give its foreign investment regulator sweeping new powers to intervene in all takeovers from overseas interests regardless of dollar value, citing security concerns.



6 years ago
Australia shakes up foreign investment laws for national security

Australia shakes up foreign investment laws for national security

Australia announced the biggest shakeup of its foreign investment rules in almost half a century on Friday, including additional powers to force the divestment of a business if it creates a national security risk.



6 years ago
Expecting a spike in bitcoin? Investors say it may take time

Expecting a spike in bitcoin? Investors say it may take time

Investors expecting a sudden surge in bitcoin's price, after it underwent a technical adjustment three weeks ago that reduced the rate at which new coins are generated, may have to wait a few months, or perhaps a few years.



6 years ago
U.S. unemployment rate seen near 20% as COVID slams jobs market again in May

U.S. unemployment rate seen near 20% as COVID slams jobs market again in May

The U.S. unemployment rate likely shot up to almost 20% in May, a new post World War Two record, with millions more losing their jobs, exposing the horrific human toll from the COVID-19 crisis.



6 years ago
Asian stocks set for best weekly gain in nine years, ECB stimulus boosts euro; U.S. jobs eyed

Asian stocks set for best weekly gain in nine years, ECB stimulus boosts euro; U.S. jobs eyed

Asian stocks erased early losses on Friday and were poised for their biggest weekly rise since 2011 while the euro hovered near a 1-1/2 month high as Europe's central bank surprised with more stimulus, fuelling hopes for a global rebound.



6 years ago