Chip results augur more tech gloom as slowing China weighs
Somber results from chipmakers SK Hynix Inc and Texas Instruments Inc , on the heels of warnings from tech behemoths Samsung and Apple, indicate more gloom for the sector as China’s economy slows to its weakest in decades.
Renault to name new leaders as scandal-hit Ghosn bows out
Renault’s board was meeting on Thursday to appoint new leadership, after Chairman and Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn resigned in the wake of a financial scandal that has rocked the French carmaker and its alliance with Japan’s Nissan .
Nissan plans April shareholders meeting to oust Ghosn from board
Nissan Motor Co Ltd said on Thursday it was preparing to hold an extraordinary shareholders meeting in mid-April to vote on removing former Chairman Carlos Ghosn and director Greg Kelly from the automaker’s board.
Saudis to Davos: Move on from Khashoggi, let’s do business
If you somehow missed the news about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents and the global outcry that ensued, you might think Saudi Arabia is the darling of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
China’s Huawei eyes smartphone supremacy this year after record 2018 sales
China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] on Thursday said it could become the world’s biggest-selling smartphone vendor this year even without the U.S. market and as global scrutiny of the firm intensifies.
China’s Huawei unveils 5G modem Balong 5000, ‘world’s most powerful’
China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd on Thursday unveiled its 5G modem Balong 5000, which it described as the most powerful 5G modem in the world.
Renault board asked to appoint Senard, Bollore: French government
Renault’s board will be asked to appoint Jean-Dominique Senard and Thierry Bollore to replace departing Chairman and Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn when it meets later on Thursday, a French government spokesman said.
China says to have in-depth talks with U.S. on economic, trade issues
China and the United States will have in-depth discussions on economic and trade issues during Chinese Vice Premier Liu He’s U.S. visit next week, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday.
Asian shares edge up; ECB decision awaited
Asian shares inched up in subdued trade on Thursday after Wall Street ended higher, but political uncertainty in the United States and worries about weakening global economic growth kept many investors on the sidelines.
Oil prices dip on worries fuel demand to stall as global growth slows
Oil prices declined on Thursday on lingering concerns that slowing global economic growth may limit fuel demand and after a surprise build in U.S. crude inventories.
