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Shares slide as Trump raises spectre of longer, wider trade war

Shares slide as Trump raises spectre of longer, wider trade war

Asian shares extended their losses on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a trade deal with China might have to wait until after the 2020 presidential election, dashing hopes for a quick preliminary agreement.



6 years ago
South Korea court upholds $873-million antitrust penalty for Qualcomm

South Korea court upholds $873-million antitrust penalty for Qualcomm

A South Korean court on Wednesday upheld a record fine of $873 million for U.S. chip giant Qualcomm , imposed by the Asian nation's antitrust watchdog in 2016 over unfair business practices.



6 years ago
South Korea's Hyundai Motor unveils plan to invest $52 billion over six years

South Korea's Hyundai Motor unveils plan to invest $52 billion over six years

Hyundai Motor plans to invest about 61.1 trillion won ($51.81 billion) between 2020 and 2025, about one-third of the expenditure focused on electric and autonomous vehicles, the company said on Wednesday.



6 years ago
Oil gains ahead of OPEC+ meeting, boosted by fall in U.S. stockpiles

Oil gains ahead of OPEC+ meeting, boosted by fall in U.S. stockpiles

Oil prices rose on Wednesday in advance of a meeting of OPEC and its allies to discuss whether to extend production curbs to support the market and following industry data showing that U.S. crude stockpiles fell more than expected.



6 years ago
China's Postal Savings Bank says some retail investors opt out of mainland listing

China's Postal Savings Bank says some retail investors opt out of mainland listing

Postal Savings Bank of China said investors had opted out of paying for 3% of shares on offer in its Shanghai listing - a rare development that underscores growing concerns over problems in China's banking system.



6 years ago
China capex growth hits three-year low as weak economy, trade war drag

China capex growth hits three-year low as weak economy, trade war drag

Capital investment by Chinese firms has ground to its slowest pace in three years, as a weakening economy, tight credit and prolonged trade war with the United States dent sales growth and cash reserves, a Reuters analysis showed.



6 years ago
Alphabet's new CEO Pichai now sole target on Google regulatory battles

Alphabet's new CEO Pichai now sole target on Google regulatory battles

Alphabet Inc's new chief executive, Sundar Pichai, will have the hot seat all to himself as regulators around the world investigate the company, U.S. politicians demand that it be broken up, and President Donald Trump accuses it of aiding his rivals.



6 years ago
Almost no one has these three essential things you need in case of an emergency

Almost no one has these three essential things you need in case of an emergency

Three things that can reduce emotional pain and suffering during those difficult times that no one's really prepared for.

6 years ago
How to make the most of Giving Tuesday

How to make the most of Giving Tuesday

Even though many charities have taken a hit since the new tax law took effect, donations generally kick into high gear on Giving Tuesday – here's how to maximize those contributions, now more than ever.

6 years ago
Federal Reserve terminates 2015 forex enforcement action against Bank of America

Federal Reserve terminates 2015 forex enforcement action against Bank of America

The U.S. Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it had terminated a 2015 enforcement action against Bank of America over its shortcomings in preventing traders from manipulating foreign exchange rates.



6 years ago
U.S. shoppers, mostly online, spend 16% more over holiday weekend

U.S. shoppers, mostly online, spend 16% more over holiday weekend

A record number of U.S. consumers spent more online and in stores over the holiday weekend for everything from clothing to toys, the National Retail Federation said on Tuesday.



6 years ago
Stock futures slip as Trump signals delay in trade deal with China

Stock futures slip as Trump signals delay in trade deal with China

U.S. stock index futures slipped on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said a trade deal with China might have to wait until after the U.S. presidential election in November 2020, sparking fears of a delay in resolving the tariff dispute.



6 years ago
Institutions have subscribed for 5.9 billion shares of Aramco IPO - lead bankers

Institutions have subscribed for 5.9 billion shares of Aramco IPO - lead bankers

Saudi Aramco has received orders worth 189.04 billion riyals ($50.4 billion) for the institutional tranche of its planned initial public offering (IPO), its financial advisers said in a joint statement on Tuesday.



6 years ago
South Korean court upholds record fine against U.S. chip giant Qualcomm

South Korean court upholds record fine against U.S. chip giant Qualcomm

A South Korean court on Wednesday upheld a record $873 million fine against U.S. chip giant Qualcomm for unfair business practices related to patent licensing and modem chip sales, rejecting the company's appeal against the penalty.



6 years ago
Shares slide as Trump raises specter of longer, wider trade war

Shares slide as Trump raises specter of longer, wider trade war

Asian shares extended their losses on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a trade deal with China might have to wait until after the 2020 presidential election, dashing hopes for a quick preliminary agreement.



6 years ago