Europe’s stocks eke out gains, yen lurks near 150

(Reuters) – Europe’s markets looked to put a testing Q3 behind them on Monday, with both stocks and the euro…

Japan’s top talent agency to dissolve after sex abuse scandal; over 300 seek damages

(Reuters) – Japan’s top talent agency Johnny & Associates said on Monday it would split into two entities – one…

Bank of America sees S&P 500 falling below 4200 before a year-end rally

The S&P 500 ended the last week lower, therefore recording the fourth consecutive red candle on a weekly basis. Analysts…

Buoyant dollar within striking distance of 150 yen

(Reuters) – The dollar began the last quarter of the year in the ascendant on Monday due to prospects of…

Evergrande chairman investigated over offshore asset transfers – WSJ

(Reuters) – China Evergrande (HK:3333) Group Chairman Hui Ka Yan is being investigated on suspicion of transferring assets offshore while…

Indonesian energy giant set to raise $203 million in upcoming IPO

In a significant development for the Indonesian financial market, PT Barito Renewables Energy, a company owned by Indonesian billionaire Prajogo…

Marketmind: U.S. shutdown relief vs mixed China PMIs

(Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist. An early burst…

Novartis’ iptacopan shows promise in Phase III trial for IgA nephropathy

Novartis (SIX:NOVN) announced on Monday that its investigational drug, iptacopan, demonstrated significant proteinuria reduction in a Phase III trial for…

European stocks start fourth quarter with gains; focus on PMI data

(Reuters) – European stocks started the final quarter of 2023 with modest gains on Monday, as the U.S. avoided a…

Tesla can’t avoid EU probe; Nio cries fake news: This week in EVs

Nio denies fundraising efforts Chinese EV builder NIO (HK:9866) (NYSE:NIO) saw its shares dented amid reports of a potential $3…