Asia stocks hit 2-month low as risk sentiment sours broadly
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks slipped across the board on Wednesday as various factors including weaker metals prices and monetary policy concerns in China soured investor risk sentiment.
Exclusive: Baupost expected to make quick profit in Westinghouse bankruptcy- sources
(Reuters) – Hedge funds led by the Baupost Group LLC are poised to score a $170 million profit in less than three months from a bet tied to Toshiba Corp’s bankrupt nuclear unit Westinghouse Electric Corp, according to three people familiar with the ma…
Winter holiday travel forecast to give U.S. airlines needed boost
(Reuters) – The holiday travel period will be busier than last year for U.S. airlines, according to an industry trade group on Wednesday, as affordable fares and an improving economy make air travel more accessible.
Bitcoin surges above $12,000 to record high on relentless demand
TOKYO (Reuters) – Bitcoin extended its eye-popping rally on Wednesday, breaking above $12,000 to a record high despite questions about the cryptocurrency’s real value and worries about a dangerous bubble.
U.S. urges judge to reject AT&T/Time Warner court date proposal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Tuesday urged a federal judge to reject the February court date sought by AT&T and Time Warner in a dispute over the firms’ proposed merger, arguing the companies are rushing to meet an April 22 closing deadline for their $85.4 billion deal.
Bitcoin extends gains, rises above $12,000 to record high
TOKYO (Reuters) – Bitcoin retained its overnight momentum and rose to a record high of $12,205.46 on Wednesday, continuing its rally from below $1,000 at the year’s start.
Asia stocks stumble on Wall Street losses, dollar sags
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks slipped on Wednesday, dragged by losses on Wall Street as the technology sector stuttered yet again after a brief rebound, while the dollar sagged on lower long-term U.S. yields.
Asia stocks pressured by Wall Street losses, dollar sags
TOKYO (Reuters) – Asian stocks slipped on Wednesday, pressured by losses on Wall Street as the technology sector stuttered yet again after a brief rebound, while the dollar sagged on lower long-term U.S. yields.
Google pulls YouTube from Amazon devices, escalating spat
(Reuters) – A rare public spat in the technology industry escalated on Tuesday when Google said it would block its video streaming application YouTube from two Amazon.com Inc devices and criticized the online retailer for not selling Google hardware.
UPS sees some delivery delays after surge in online holiday orders
(Reuters) – United Parcel Service said on Tuesday some deliveries were being delayed because of a surge in holiday online shopping orders during the peak shipping period.
