Taiwan Semiconductor earnings beat by $0.07, revenue topped estimates

Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM) reported second quarter EPS of $1.14, $0.07 better than the analyst estimate of $1.07. Revenue for…

Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.31%

Japan stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Transportation Equipment, Fishery and Food sectors led…

Australia stocks higher at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.02%

Australia stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Financials, IT and Industrials sectors led shares…

Asian stocks muted, tech falls ahead of TSMC earnings

Most Asian stocks firmed slightly on Thursday, although local technology shares were sold off on weak cues from Wall Street,…

Tesla may keep cutting prices in ‘turbulent times’, Musk says

(Reuters) -Tesla CEO Elon Musk signalled on Wednesday that he would cut prices again on electric vehicles in “turbulent times”,…

Nokia profit falls as North American slowdown dents margins

(Reuters) – Finnish telecom gear group Nokia (NYSE:NOK) on Thursday reported a drop in second-quarter profit due to a decline…

European shares slip as investors digest mixed earnings

(Reuters) – European shares edged lower at open on Thursday, as investors assessed mixed earnings from companies in the region…

US retailers push for deal in UPS-Teamster talks as deadline looms

(Reuters) – A U.S. retail industry group on Wednesday urged United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) and the Teamsters union to reach…

Bain Capital raises $1.15 billion for first fund dedicated to insurance investments

(Reuters) – Bain Capital has raised $1.15 billion for its first fund dedicated to investing in the insurance industry, as…

U.S. Bancorp posts rise in net interest income on higher rates

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) reported a jump in net interest income on an annual basis in the second quarter thanks in…