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SocGen's heads of Asia trade finance depart after bunker fuel losses

SocGen's heads of Asia trade finance depart after bunker fuel losses

Societe Generale's regional heads of trade and commodities finance for Asia Pacific have left the Paris-based bank, raising concerns among Singapore-based shipping fuel traders that it may wind back financing services to the sector.



6 years ago
Charles Schwab in advanced talks to buy TD Ameritrade: source

Charles Schwab in advanced talks to buy TD Ameritrade: source

Charles Schwab Corp is in advanced talks to acquire TD Ameritrade Holding Corp , a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday, in a deal that could exceed $26 billion and combine the two largest U.S. discount brokerages.



6 years ago
Tesla unveils first-ever electric pickup truck

Tesla unveils first-ever electric pickup truck

Tesla Inc on Thursday unveiled its first pickup truck, delivering on a promise by Chief Executive Elon Musk to build an electric version of America's favorite vehicle and one that threatens the heart of Detroit automakers' profits.



6 years ago
Asian shares recover from 3-week lows but trade deal worries limit gains

Asian shares recover from 3-week lows but trade deal worries limit gains

Asian equities posted a mild bounce on Friday from three-week lows hit the previous day, with persistent worries over the status of trade negotiations between China and the United States limiting the gains.



6 years ago
Panasonic has no plans for new Tesla battery plant in China: CEO

Panasonic has no plans for new Tesla battery plant in China: CEO

Panasonic Corp has no plans to build a new battery plant for Tesla Inc in China, the Japanese company's chief executive said, as it struggles to make profits from its existing battery business with the electric vehicle maker.



6 years ago
Australian fund cuts Westpac bond exposure on money laundering allegations

Australian fund cuts Westpac bond exposure on money laundering allegations

An Australian bond fund has started to divest Westpac bonds following allegations by the country's financial crime regulator of money laundering compliance breaches, some of which related to financing child exploitation.



6 years ago
Australia's Westpac hit by Goldman downgrade over money-laundering scandal

Australia's Westpac hit by Goldman downgrade over money-laundering scandal

Goldman Sachs became the first major investment bank to cut its target price for Westpac Banking Corp on Friday as Australia's No.2 lender faces allegations of massive breaches of anti-money laundering laws and billions of dollars in fines.



6 years ago
Gap's quarterly profit beats; says working on plan to split Old Navy

Gap's quarterly profit beats; says working on plan to split Old Navy

Gap Inc edged past lowered expectations for quarterly profit on Thursday and reiterated its plan to separate Old Navy from the namesake brand, days after the retailer cut its annual forecast and replaced longtime chief executive officer.



6 years ago
Goldman flags risks for Australia's Westpac bank amid money-laundering scandal

Goldman flags risks for Australia's Westpac bank amid money-laundering scandal

Goldman Sachs cut its target price for Westpac Banking Corp on Friday as Australia's second-biggest bank stands accused of massive breaches of anti-money laundering laws and faces billions of dollars in fines.



6 years ago
Asian shares up from three-week lows, but trade uncertainty nags

Asian shares up from three-week lows, but trade uncertainty nags

Asian equities rose on Friday, bouncing from a three-week low touched a day earlier, but gains were capped by persistent worries over the status of trade negotiations between China and the United States.



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Australia's Westpac faces Goldman cut as money-laundering scandal rocks bank

Australia's Westpac faces Goldman cut as money-laundering scandal rocks bank

Goldman Sachs cut its target price for Westpac Banking Corp as Australia's second-biggest bank faces the country's biggest money laundering scandal.



6 years ago
Nordstrom bucks trend of grim retail forecasts; share jump 8%

Nordstrom bucks trend of grim retail forecasts; share jump 8%

Nordstrom Inc raised its 2019 forecast, unlike many competitors, and reported third-quarter profit above Wall Street expectations on Thursday as it sold more off-price clothing and kept inventories in check, sending the retailer's shares up about 8% in extended trading.



6 years ago
Gap's quarterly profit beats; says plan to split Old Navy in place

Gap's quarterly profit beats; says plan to split Old Navy in place

Apparel retailer Gap Inc nudged past tempered quarterly profit expectations and reiterated its plan to separate Old Navy from the namesake brand.



6 years ago
House Democrats see progress on U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal, passage possible this year

House Democrats see progress on U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal, passage possible this year

U.S. House Democrats said on Thursday they ironed out some differences with the White House over a trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, and Congress could still vote on the deal - one of President Donald Trump's top priorities - this year.



6 years ago
JPMorgan lowers account minimum, expands free trades for You Invest

JPMorgan lowers account minimum, expands free trades for You Invest

JPMorgan Chase & Co said Thursday it is giving free online trades to more customers and lowering the amount of money needed to open one of its robo-adviser accounts, as firms across the industry bow to pressure to reduce fees and account minimums.



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