China says hopes U.S. can create level playing field for Chinese firms
BEIJING (Reuters) – China said on Wednesday that it hopes the United States can create a level playing field and a predictable environment for Chinese enterprises.
Pershing Square, Valeant to appear in court on insider trading suit settlement
(Reuters) – A U.S. court on Tuesday asked Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc and activist investor Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square to appear for a hearing to discuss the proposed settlement in an insider trading lawsuit.
Asia stocks flirt with historic highs on global growth cheer
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks struck a range of new peaks on Wednesday as risk appetites were whetted by a feast of upbeat manufacturing surveys that confirmed a synchronised upturn in the world economy was well under way.
Asia shares eye all-time top amid global growth cheer
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks struck a decade peak on Wednesday as risk appetites were whetted by a bevy of upbeat manufacturing surveys that confirmed a synchronized upturn in world growth was well under way.
Oil prices close to mid-2015 highs, but doubts over further rises loom
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices were stable on Wednesday, not far off mid-2015 highs reached the previous session, as strong demand and ongoing efforts led by OPEC and Russia to curb production tightened the market.
U.S. blocks MoneyGram sale to China’s Ant Financial
(Reuters) – A U.S. government panel rejected Ant Financial’s acquisition of U.S. money transfer company MoneyGram International Inc over national security concerns, the companies said on Tuesday, the most high-profile Chinese deal to be torpedoed unde…
Asia shares eye all-time top on global growth cheer
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks struck a fresh decade high on Wednesday as risk appetites were whetted by a bevy of upbeat manufacturing surveys that confirmed a synchronized upturn in world growth was well under way.
American Airlines, Southwest employees to get tax bill bonus
(Reuters) – U.S. airlines American Airlines Group Inc and Southwest Airlines Co said on Tuesday that they would give their employees a $1,000 bonus in light of the recent U.S. tax bill.
U.S. shoots down MoneyGram’s sale to China’s Ant Financial
(Reuters) – A U.S. government panel rejected Ant Financial’s acquisition of MoneyGram International Inc over national security concerns, the companies said on Tuesday, the latest Chinese deal torpedoed under the administration of U.S. President Donald…
Wall Street starts year on strong note; Nasdaq ends above 7,000
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks rose in the first session of the new year and the Nasdaq closed above 7,000 for the first time on Tuesday as investors were optimistic that 2018 will bring more gains for the market.
