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Burst of social unrest tests emerging market risk models

Burst of social unrest tests emerging market risk models

A wave of social unrest across developing countries this year has caught many investors off-guard and is challenging models designed to gauge political risk for investors, prompting some to pull money out.



6 years ago
Saudi exchange to limit Aramco index weighting with cap

Saudi exchange to limit Aramco index weighting with cap

Saudi Arabia's Tadawul has introduced an equity index cap of 15% which is set to address concerns over the weighting oil giant Saudi Aramco will have when it lists on the exchange.



6 years ago
Exclusive: U.S. digs deeper into Deutsche role in Danske money laundering scandal - sources

Exclusive: U.S. digs deeper into Deutsche role in Danske money laundering scandal - sources

The U.S. Department of Justice has in recent weeks stepped up its investigation into Deutsche Bank's role in the 200 billion euro ($220 billion) Danske Bank money laundering scandal, four people familiar with the inquiry told Reuters.



6 years ago
Stocks tick up on upbeat China factory reports, trade talk hopes

Stocks tick up on upbeat China factory reports, trade talk hopes

Global shares shuffled marginally higher on Monday to stand just short of the record peak struck in January 2018, with buyers encouraged by upbeat China manufacturing surveys and hopes that China and the United States will agree a preliminary trade deal.



6 years ago
Hong Kong Airlines must improve financial position or risk losing license: government

Hong Kong Airlines must improve financial position or risk losing license: government

Hong Kong Airlines, controlled by cash-strapped Chinese conglomerate HNA Group, must shore up its financial position by Dec. 7 or it risks the suspension or loss of its license, the Hong Kong government said on Monday.



6 years ago
'You don't just build a bank overnight': Banking start-up Starling is taking financial services by storm

'You don't just build a bank overnight': Banking start-up Starling is taking financial services by storm

Digital-only bank Starling is being watched by some of the biggest banks – and they'll probably try to copy its model, according to CEO Anne Boden.

6 years ago
Wells Fargo adds more external bankers to top ranks

Wells Fargo adds more external bankers to top ranks

Wells Fargo & Co said on Monday Scott Powell will become chief operating officer, the second external recruit to join the top ranks since Chief Executive Charles Scharf took over six weeks ago.



6 years ago
U.S. Cyber Monday sales poised to top $9.4 billion

U.S. Cyber Monday sales poised to top $9.4 billion

Cyber Monday sales were on course to bring in a record $9.4 billion, according to early estimates, building on a bumper Black Friday weekend for U.S. retailers driven by earlier-than-usual promotions and free shipping.



6 years ago
UnitedHealth expects 2020 earnings largely below estimates

UnitedHealth expects 2020 earnings largely below estimates

Health insurer UnitedHealth Group on Monday issued its adjusted earnings forecast for 2020, the mid-point of which was below analysts' estimates.



6 years ago
CNH Industrial's Iveco joins the electric truck race with Nikola partnership

CNH Industrial's Iveco joins the electric truck race with Nikola partnership

CNH Industrial truck unit Iveco on Monday joined the alternative propulsion party as it unveiled its first electric vehicle, which it will build in partnership with U.S. startup Nikola Motor Co.



6 years ago
U.S. may increase tariffs after WTO rejects EU claims over Airbus

U.S. may increase tariffs after WTO rejects EU claims over Airbus

The World Trade Organization on Monday rejected European Union claims that it no longer provides subsidies to planemaker Airbus , prompting the United States to say it could increase retaliatory tariffs on a wider range of European goods.



6 years ago
Zuckerberg denies that Trump tried to lobby against ban on political ads: CBS

Zuckerberg denies that Trump tried to lobby against ban on political ads: CBS

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said in an interview to CBS on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump did not discourage him from banning political ads on the social media platform during a secret meeting in October.



6 years ago
Wells Fargo names Scott Powell as COO

Wells Fargo names Scott Powell as COO

Wells Fargo & Co on Monday named Scott Powell chief operating officer, effective Dec. 9.



6 years ago
U.S. stocks retreat on economy and trade jitters

U.S. stocks retreat on economy and trade jitters

Wall Street stepped back from last week's record highs on Monday, with weak U.S. manufacturing data and fresh trade worries keeping buyers on the sidelines.



6 years ago
Natural gas is one of the few trades that hasn't worked on Wall Street, down 50% in 12 months

Natural gas is one of the few trades that hasn't worked on Wall Street, down 50% in 12 months

Natural gas prices plunged more than 12% last week as oversupply concerns and warmer temperatures weigh.

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