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Equity markets resume drops as volatility persists
European and Asian stock markets mostly fell Thursday, with analysts warning that this week's volatility has some time to run.
China's top chipmaker reports Q2 plunge in profits
Leading Chinese chipmaker SMIC announced Thursday a sharp year-on-year drop in profits during the second quarter, as a domestic price war and technological rivalry between Beijing and Washington show no signs of abating.
Siemens profits soar on software demand, AI 'boom'
German industrial giant Siemens said Thursday its quarterly profits jumped sharply, driven by demand for production software as well as the "boom" in artificial intelligence and customers upgrading power grids.
Paris 'flying taxi' flights scrapped during Olympics
Plans to lift an electric-powered "flying taxi" over Paris during the Olympics have been scrapped because certification for its engine has not come through, its promoters said on Thursday.
Equity markets mixed as nervous traders navigate volatility
Asian stocks were mixed Thursday after a sell-off on Wall Street, with analysts warning the volatility that has roiled markets this week still has some time to run as traders fret over the global economy.
How Bangladesh student protests brought in a new leader
A student-led uprising in Bangladesh against government hiring rules culminated this week in the prime minister fleeing, with Nobel peace prize winner Muhammad Yunus set to lead a caretaker government.
Stocks turn lower again as nervous traders navigate volatility
Asian stocks resumed their losses Thursday after a sell-off on Wall Street in a sign that the volatility that has roiled markets this week still has some time to run as traders fret over the global economy.
Buoyed by past success, new CEO Kelly Ortberg will try to turn Boeing around
Aviation experts and analysts have been full of praise for Kelly Ortberg, who returns from early retirement Thursday to take up the challenge of turning Boeing around after a series of quality and financial issues.
Warner Bros. Discovery stock plunges on $10 bn quarterly loss
Warner Bros. Discovery's share price plunged more than 10 percent after-hours on Wednesday after it reported a quarterly loss of almost $10 billion.
Anti-racism, pro-Palestinian protesters unite at London rally
As the advertised evening meet-up time for a rumoured far-right rally approached in northeast London, a crowd of several thousand anti-racism and pro-Palestinian protesters let out a cheer and clapped.
Anti-racism protesters out in force as UK police gird for far-right unrest
Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in several English cities on Wednesday to oppose days of far-right violence that have UK police on high alert.
Lauryn Hill and the Fugees cancel US tour dates
Rapper Ms. Lauryn Hill canceled the first leg of her US tour, a reunion with the Fugees, ticketing giant Ticketmaster said on Wednesday without saying why.
Chile's largest steelmaker suspends production, blames China
Chile's largest steel plant announced on Wednesday that it had suspended operations because it could not sustain itself financially, despite new tariffs on Chinese steel meant to protect local production.
Stocks extend recovery, yen slides as BOJ reassures on rates
Global stocks recovered further and the Japanese yen slid against the dollar on Wednesday as the Bank of Japan issued a dovish signal it will not hike interest rates further amidst market volatility.
Chinese woman loses appeal for right to freeze her eggs
An unmarried Chinese woman said Wednesday she had lost a final court appeal for the right to freeze her eggs, a procedure only available in China to married women.
Dutch PM risks early ejection from fire hazard office
Dick Schoof only became the Netherlands' prime minister last month, but he may soon already be shown the door -- of his fire-hazard office in The Hague.
Stocks extend recovery, yen slides as doves fly
Global stocks recovered further and the Japanese yen slid against the dollar on Wednesday as the Bank of Japan issued a dovish signal it will not hike interest rates amidst market volatility.
Disney beats quarterly revenue estimates, turns streaming profit
Disney reported Wednesday better revenues than anticipated in the most recent quarter, atop a first profit in its streaming business, while its theme parks came under pressure.
Expect more product placement at Olympics, says IOC
The Olympics is set to feature more and more high-profile product placement in a major departure from the past when brands were kept away from the sport, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Wednesday.
Stocks extend recovery, yen slides as volatility grips markets
European and Asian stocks recovered further and the Japanese yen slid against the dollar on Wednesday with markets volatility taking centre stage.
Hong Kong's Cathay unveils deal to buy up to 60 aircraft
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it would buy up to 60 Airbus A330-900 aircraft as it looks to build on a post-Covid recovery and reach pre-pandemic passenger numbers in the new year.
Music and gaming help Sony hike net profit forecast
Sony raised its annual net profit forecast on Wednesday after a solid performance in the first quarter, predicting strong sales in video games and music, as well as image sensors used in iPhones.
Equities extend recovery, yen weakens as some calm returns
Stocks rose again Wednesday as some stability returned after a volatile start to the week, while the yen weakened further after the Bank of Japan looked to ease worries about more interest rate hikes.
Sony hikes annual net profit forecast after solid Q1
Sony raised its full-year net profit forecast on Wednesday after a solid performance in the first quarter, predicting strong sales in its video game, music and image sensor sectors.
Asian stocks extend recovery, yen weakens as some calm returns
Asian stocks rose again Wednesday as some stability returned after a volatile start to the week, though Tokyo saw more big swings and the yen weakened further as analysts warned more upheaval could be in store.
After AI, quantum computing eyes its 'Sputnik' moment
Quantum computing promises society-changing breakthroughs in drug development and tackling climate change, and on an unassuming English high street, the race to unleash the latest tech revolution is gathering pace.
Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over boycott
Elon Musk's X sued an advertising group and several large corporations on Tuesday accusing them of causing billions of dollars of losses by "illegally" boycotting the social media platform.
Stocks bounce back after rout but jitters remain
Wall Street stocks sought to rebound on Tuesday following a global rout fuelled by US recession fears, but analysts warned that market volatility is unlikely to be over.
Olympic sponsor Coca-Cola under scrutiny for widespread plastic use
The Paris Olympics organising committee said Tuesday it would meet its target to reduce single-use plastics by half compared to the 2012 London Games despite bottles by major sponsor Coca-Cola being widely used on its sites.
US trade gap narrows less than expected in June
The US trade deficit narrowed slightly less than analysts anticipated in June, according to government data released Tuesday, helped by an uptick in exports.
European stocks steady, Tokyo soars after rout
European stock markets steadied Tuesday after Asian indices enjoyed some rebounds from a global rout fuelled by US recession fears.
Saudi Aramco quarterly profit dips as output stays low
Saudi oil giant Aramco on Tuesday reported net profit of $29.07 billion in the second quarter, a slight drop from the same period last year as output remained subdued.