European stocks edge higher; eurozone PMI, US nonfarm payrolls in focus

European stock markets traded marginally higher Friday, helped by unexpectedly positive Chinese factory activity data, although trading ranges are likely…

Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 down 0.37%

Australia stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Healthcare, Gold and Utilities sectors led shares…

China’s economic woes may be behind Japan backlash -Suntory CEO

(Reuters) – China’s economy is in a “extremely difficult” situation, which may be contributing to a rising backlash against Japan…

Investor Tarsadia urges Cue Health to review options, add new director

(Reuters) – Tarsadia Investments is urging Cue Health to review its strategy, including options for a possible sale, to help…

Elon Musk’s X to roll out audio, video calling feature

(Reuters) – Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, plans to launch video and audio calls as owner Elon Musk races…

S&P, Dow set for higher open as inflation data boosts rate-pause hopes

(Reuters) – The S&P 500 and the Dow were set to open higher on Thursday as a keenly awaited inflation…

Federal prosecutors investigate Tesla performance claims

The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that federal prosecutors are looking into Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicle performance claims following a July…

Japan budget demands hit record as BOJ tweaks raise borrowing costs -sources

(Reuters) – Japan’s budget demands will hit a record for the next fiscal year, exceeding 112 trillion yen ($767 billion),…

Euro zone inflation unexpectedly steady in August but core drops

(Reuters) – Euro zone inflation held steady this month but underlying price growth fell as expected, a mixed picture that…

After Credit Suisse takeover, UBS begins cost drive by axing 3,000 Swiss jobs

(Reuters) -UBS Group embarked on a sweeping plan to cut more than $10 billion in costs, saying on Thursday it…