Chesapeake Energy profit beats on higher oil prices, lower costs
(Reuters) – Oil and gas producer Chesapeake Energy Corp reported on Thursday a quarterly adjusted profit that beat analysts’ estimates on tight cost controls and higher oil prices.
Futures flat with Fed chair pick, tax bill in focus
(Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures were flat on Thursday as investors held off from making big bets ahead of President Donald Trump’s decision on the next Federal Reserve chair and the unveiling of a long-awaited tax reform bill.
Alibaba revenue up 61 percent, beats estimates
(Reuters) – Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said on Thursday its quarterly revenue climbed 61 percent, beating analysts’ estimates, helped by growth in its core e-commerce business.
China eyes greater U.S. access for its aircraft and parts with new deal
SHANGHAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China’s aviation safety regulator expects a recently signed aircraft certification agreement with the United States to boost U.S. market access for Chinese-made planes and aircraft parts.
BoE set for hike, Fed to get new head, trillion-dollar Apple?
LONDON (Reuters) – Traders were bracing on Thursday for landmark events including the Bank of England’s first rate hike since 2007 and the unveiling of a new Fed chief as well as results from Apple as it looks to become the world’s first $1 trillion co…
Bank of England set to raise rates for first time since 2007
LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England looks set to raise interest rates for the first time in more than 10 years on Thursday, despite economic growth appearing weaker than before any other increase in borrowing costs in the past two decades.
Insys posts bigger loss amid bribery probe of founder
(Reuters) – Insys Therapeutics on Thursday posted a quarterly loss that was bigger than analysts’ expectations, as it faced soft demand for its flagship opioid painkiller Subsys, which is at the center of a federal probe at the company.
Bitcoin skyrockets above $7,000 for first time ever
LONDON (Reuters) – Digital currency bitcoin rocketed above $7,000 for the first time ever on Thursday, after a more than sevenfold increase in its value since the start of the year.
Bombardier gets letter of intent for up to 61 CSeries jets
(Reuters) – Bombardier Inc said on Thursday it received a letter of intent from a European customer to buy up to 61 CSeries jets, while reporting a larger loss for the third quarter.
China eyes more U.S. access for its aircraft, parts with new deal
SHANGHAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China’s aviation safety regulator said on Thursday that a recently signed agreement between the Asian nation and the United States to streamline aircraft certification would boost U.S. market access for Chinese-made plan…
