Dollar edges higher but set for weekly loss; Fed’s Williams in spotlight
The U.S. dollar edged higher in early European trade Friday, but remained on course for its steepest weekly decline since…
Costco rolls out special dividend as Q1 results top estimates; Valuation ‘too rich’ say analysts
Costco reported fiscal first-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates and the discount retailer rolled out a special dividend to…
Exxon’s low US tax payments ruffle Biden’s climate agenda
(Reuters) – Exxon (NYSE:XOM) Mobil’s income tax payments to the U.S. government have dropped to 3% over the past five…
China clampdown on Hong Kong in spotlight as leading democrat goes on trial
(Reuters) – A long-awaited national security trial opens in Hong Kong on Monday for leading China critic and media tycoon…
India stocks higher at close of trade; Nifty 50 up 1.29%
India stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the IT, Technology and Metals sectors led shares…
Tencent launches party game ‘DreamStar’, analysts say poses a threat to NetEase
(Reuters) – Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings (OTC:TCEHY) on Friday launched “DreamStar”, a new party game that has been widely…
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.93%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Chemical, Fishery and Retail sectors led shares…
Dutch vehicle authority RDW says no Tesla recall planned in Europe
(Reuters) – The Dutch vehicle authority RDW said on Friday it does not currently plan a Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) recall in…
H&M’s Q4 sales slow more than expected
(Reuters) – H&M’s local-currency sales fell in the fourth quarter as the Swedish fashion retailer loses ground against Zara owner…
Factbox-Reliance and Disney’s streaming and TV assets in India
(Reuters) – A merger of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)’s India business and Reliance’s media unit Viacom18 would create an entertainment powerhouse…