Marketmind: Buoyant markets hold near year’s highs

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan After closing at their highest level…

Analysis-As Bayer confronts mounting Roundup losses, all eyes on Philadelphia trial

(Reuters) – With Bayer (OTC:BAYRY) facing investor pressure to resolve thousands of lawsuits over its Roundup weedkiller after being hit…

Bull market in view after S&P 500 hits fresh year-high

(Reuters) – The bull is nearly loose. The S&P 500’s feverish late-year rally has brought the index to its highest…

Hedge funds keep selling Chinese stocks – Goldman Sachs

Global hedge funds continued to reduce exposure to China and broader emerging Asia market stocks in November, marking the fourth…

Analyst says it’s time for Uber to announce share buybacks after S&P 500 inclusion

S&P Dow Jones Indices is set to implement changes to the S&P 500 effective prior to the open of trading…

Explainer-How will the Supreme Court reshape US opioid epidemic relief?

(Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court is set on Monday to hear arguments over the legality of a roughly $6…

Euro zone investor mood improves but upswing elusive -survey

(Reuters) – Investor morale in the euro zone improved at the start of December for the third month in a…

Roche joins race for obesity drugs with $2.7 billion Carmot deal

(Reuters) – Roche agreed to take over obesity drug developer Carmot Therapeutics for $2.7 billion, joining a list global contestants…

Spotify to cut headcount by 17% as growth slows; Shares gain

Spotify (NYSE:SPOT) shares rose more than 2% in pre-market trade on Friday after the company announced it will cut approximately…

Octopus Electric Vehicles secures $700m deal with Lloyds Bank

Octopus Electric Vehicles, a subsidiary of Octopus Energy, has secured a strategic finance deal worth £550 million ( about $700…