Samsung Electronics shares dropped more than 8% in early Monday trading after its record $79 billion shareholder-return plan disappointed investors. They had expected a larger share of the cash generated by Samsung’s AI boom and clearer details on potential buybacks.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 06:00
Alibaba shares fell sharply in Hong Kong on Monday after the Chinese company launched a $10.2 billion share sale at a steep discount to fund its AI ambitions. Investors focused on dilution and execution risks.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 05:15
Alibaba shares dropped 8% in early Hong Kong trading on Monday after the technology company completed an HK$80 billion ($10.21 billion) share placement at HK$112.70 per share. The deal is intended to finance artificial intelligence-related development.
Alibaba raised HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) in Hong Kong’s largest secondary share sale, highlighting its readiness to accumulate and deploy huge sums in an effort to lead globally in artificial intelligence.
The dollar hovered near multi-month lows on Monday as markets remained unsettled by the U.S. Treasury’s pledge to buy back more long-dated bonds. Traders were also waiting for details of sanctions on Iran and policy speeches expected this week in the United States and Japan.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 05:10
Wayne Cole looks ahead to European and global markets over the coming day amid a mix of economic wars, trade wars and actual wars.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 05:00
China is preparing a potential record-setting semiconductor listing. CCSH Corporation, the parent of NAND flash maker Yangtze Memory Technologies Corporation, plans to sell 1.98 billion to 2.43 billion shares on Shanghai’s Star Market, representing 10 to 12 per cent of its enlarged share capital.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 04:34
Shein says it will begin trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange on 1 September, with an offering that could value the fast-fashion retailer at nearly $27bn. It plans to sell 280m shares and raise up to HK$13.86bn for technology and international expansion. The valuation is about 70% below its private-market peak, amid scrutiny over environmental costs, supplier labour conditions and regulatory fines in France.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 04:02
Fast-fashion giant Shein plans to list in Hong Kong on September 1, offering nearly 280 million shares and raising up to HK$13.86 billion. At the top of its price range, the company would be valued at almost $27 billion, far below its $100 billion private-funding valuation in 2022. Shein reported a $99 million loss in the first quarter.
Fast-fashion giant Shein plans to raise up to HK$13.86bn by offering nearly 280 million shares when trading begins in Hong Kong on 1 September. The implied valuation of almost $27bn is far below its $100bn private-market valuation in 2022. Previous US and London listing attempts failed amid regulatory scrutiny.
Fast-fashion retailer Shein Global Holdings plans to raise as much as HK$13.85 billion (US$1.76 billion) through a Hong Kong initial public offering. It will offer 279 million shares at HK$47.60 to HK$49.50 each, with investor orders opening Monday and trading expected to begin on September 1.
U.S. authorities are reviewing Shein Global Holdings Ltd.’s proposed purchase of American clothing retailer Everlane after the company sought approval, according to people familiar with the matter. The review adds to the growing regulatory hurdles facing the China-founded fast-fashion giant in one of its most important markets.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi likened a new US sanctions package, expected to be unveiled Monday, to watching the same film repeatedly. He said what he called Trump’s “bullying” was no different from that of earlier US administrations.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 04:02
Brent crude futures fell to $93.45 as markets awaited a US announcement on new sanctions against Iran.
Asian share markets were little changed on Monday and oil prices slipped as investors awaited details of threatened U.S. sanctions on Iran expected later in the day. The Canadian dollar also weakened as the prospect of a trade war with its southern neighbour loomed.
After nearly six months of war with Iran, the United States appears to be changing course. Donald Trump says Washington will launch a “crushing economic operation” and is urging other countries to join what it calls the greatest coordinated economic isolation in history. Iran says participants will be treated as enemies.
Trade between China and other Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members reached nearly $524 billion in 2025, more than 40 times the roughly $12 billion recorded in 2001. Cooperation is also moving beyond goods trade toward real-sector investment, with China’s investment stock in member states exceeding $84 billion, more than 3,000 local companies established and over 200,000 jobs created annually on average.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 03:52
A major private bank says wealthy investors should prepare for elevated volatility for years, as uncertainty over artificial intelligence and geopolitical risks is likely to persist. Asset prices have endured repeated roller-coaster swings in recent years, with volatility reflecting structural changes in markets over decades.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 03:00
Alibaba’s two top executives bought a combined HK$120 million (US$15.3 million) of the company’s ordinary shares on Monday, signaling confidence after the tech giant announced one of China’s largest AI-focused fundraising rounds. The placement was reportedly oversubscribed three times amid strong investor sentiment.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 01:59
Bond issuance in Hong Kong dollars and yuan across Hong Kong and mainland China is expected to keep growing through the rest of the year. A Standard Chartered executive said rising US dollar funding costs are prompting issuers to turn to other currencies for cheaper borrowing and reduce reliance on dollar bonds.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 00:00
A piece explores the sheer scale of $40 trillion.
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CNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-23 23:59
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein began book building for a Hong Kong initial public offering on Monday, seeking to raise as much as HK$13.86 billion, or about $1.77 billion, according to its offering prospectus.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-23 22:30
American economist Barry Eichengreen discusses why today’s talk of “de-dollarisation” differs from earlier episodes and how close the world may be to a reshuffling of the international monetary system.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-23 22:00
The National Reconstruction Fund will invest $120m in a $240m advanced manufacturing project north of Perth, which is expected to produce 2,000 apartments a year when fully operational. The Western Australian government will provide a $20m grant and Wesfarmers a $100m equity investment. The government says the apartments could be built up to 20% cheaper and 50% faster than through traditional construction.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-23 21:19
Chief financial officers are using tariff refunds to cut prices, increase margins or reduce debt. JPX’s Hiroki Kawai also discusses the surge in Japanese retail trading.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-23 21:00
US President Donald Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on about $20bn of Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliation from September 8. Experts say the trade war will raise business costs and consumer prices, increase unemployment and hit sectors such as alcohol, dairy and furniture particularly hard.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-23 15:54
Bloomberg News Now highlights Canada’s response to US tariffs, Donald Trump’s stock disclosures and other leading global business stories in an audio report updated throughout the day.
The long-standing allies and economic partners have been drawn into an escalating trade war. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended talks with Donald Trump and chose retaliation, saying the US demanded too much while offering too little. He must now convince Canadians that enduring economic pain to secure a better deal is worthwhile.
Trade talks between the US and Canada have collapsed into a trade war, with Washington imposing 50% tariffs on $20bn of Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada was ‘attacked’ and vows to match the measures dollar for dollar, while the escalation puts the future of the USMCA in doubt.
US and Canadian negotiators had been nearing a trade agreement earlier this week, but talks collapsed after both governments accused the other of making last-minute changes. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs after Washington imposed a 50% levy on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, and addressed Canadians on Saturday for the first time since the breakdown.
US President Donald Trump attacked Canada on Sunday, saying it wanted “the benefits of being a State, without being one.” His remarks followed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of retaliatory tariffs after describing the existing deal as a “bad deal.” Talks between the longtime allies broke down in Washington on Friday, signaling a widening rift.
The Atlantic says Donald Trump’s threats and pressure on Ottawa have failed to deliver results, leaving the US president behind in the trade conflict. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said negotiations were suspended and Canada would impose retaliatory tariffs from September 8, while US tariffs of 50% on some Canadian goods took effect Saturday.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and provincial premiers have responded after US President Donald Trump imposed 50 percent tariffs on about $20bn of Canadian goods. British Columbia Premier David Eby said Trump cannot be trusted.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will impose dollar-for-dollar tariffs on US steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, electronics and other goods from September 8. He said Washington’s conditions were uneconomic, unfair and undermined Canada’s sovereignty after trade talks broke down.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was “at war” in its trade dispute with the United States and would impose tariffs on U.S. steel, electronics and other imports from September 8. The measures are intended to match President Donald Trump’s new 50% tariffs dollar for dollar after negotiations between the two countries collapsed.
First home buyers remain active in Australia’s housing market despite higher interest rates and tax changes, while investors retreat. Loan Market says new entrants are the only group making more loan applications than in June, with demand supported by the government’s 5% deposit guarantee scheme.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-23 15:00
For decades, Wall Street figures including Henry Paulson, Stephen Schwarzman and Ray Dalio were celebrated as “old friends of China,” welcomed by senior officials and given rare access to the country’s top leadership. American financiers still visit and do business in China, but private meetings with top leaders have largely diminished.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-23 10:00
Canada is set to impose counter-tariffs as its trade feud with the United States escalates.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-22 21:30
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match new US tariffs “dollar for dollar” after trade talks with Washington broke down.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa will begin imposing “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs on selected US imports on September 8, after Washington placed 50 percent duties on nearly $20bn of Canadian goods. Carney said talks collapsed when the US introduced last-minute terms that were unfair and uneconomic.
Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed Friday, partly because negotiators reached a last-minute impasse over reducing US tariffs on Canadian medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, according to people familiar with the matter.
Canada will impose tariffs on several US products from September 8, Prime Minister Mark Carney said, pledging to match Washington’s new duties dollar for dollar. The move follows the United States imposing 50% tariffs on a broad range of Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed. Carney described the dispute as a trade “war.”
The United States plans to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday after last-ditch talks failed to ease the latest strain between the long-standing allies.
Canada and the United States are entering an escalating trade war after Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended talks with President Donald Trump and retaliated against new duties rather than accept a tentative agreement. Carney must persuade Canadians and less-affected provinces that the economic pain is worth risking in pursuit of a better deal.
After trade talks collapsed, the United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20bn worth of Canadian goods, sharply escalating tensions. Trade specialist Steven Okun says the blanket measures are unlikely to cripple Canada’s economy but will hit key sectors hard and deepen the dispute.
US-Canada trade talks collapsed at the last minute, as new 50% tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian goods took effect. Prime Minister Mark Carney promised retaliation.
Bitcoin and gold surged this week after a few days of frantic activity in the bond market gave both assets a boost. Bitcoin also benefited from activity in Washington.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-22 19:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country’s grain export potential is at least 60 million metric tons, calling it a “good cushion” for global markets. He said export difficulties and logistical problems affecting Ukrainian wheat shipments after Russia’s retaliatory strikes would not cause a global shortage.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-22 18:03
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would impose new retaliatory tariffs on a range of US sectors and announce support measures next week for domestic industries affected by the latest US duties.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-22 18:01
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will impose dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on US imports starting Sept. 8, intensifying a dispute shaking one of the world’s biggest trading relationships.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the new US tariffs a “miscalculation” intended to “hurt and divide” Canada after trade talks collapsed. He said he rejected a deal to protect Canadian sovereignty and that Canada would match US tariffs dollar-for-dollar from 8 September, including duties on steel, dairy, appliances and electronics.
At an August 21 State Council Information Office press conference in the “Start of the 15th Five-Year Plan” series, “investing in people” emerged as a key phrase. China’s general public budget allocated 12.4 trillion yuan to education, social security, healthcare, housing and related areas, up 5.4% year on year. During the plan period, the Finance Ministry said it will expand imports, broaden opening-up platforms, deepen international economic cooperation and build a modern tariff system.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-22 12:37
The trade war between Washington and Ottawa has escalated again. The United States imposed 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods on Saturday, only hours after Donald Trump said he had a good relationship with his Canadian counterpart and believed a deal was possible.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-22 10:40
A new 50% US tariff on roughly $20bn of Canadian imports took effect after last-minute trade talks collapsed. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would impose reciprocal tariffs on US goods dollar for dollar, calling late changes to Washington’s proposed terms unfair and uneconomic.
US and Canadian negotiators bargained Friday over a trade agreement that would reduce tariffs and retaliatory measures between the two major trading partners. Optimism emerged that they could finalize a deal before Washington’s midnight deadline.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to match US tariffs “dollar for dollar” to protect Canadian workers and businesses. The pledge came after hefty US duties on some Canadian products took effect Saturday following days of unsuccessful negotiations.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match US tariffs “dollar for dollar” after three extra days of negotiations failed to produce a trade deal. He called last-minute changes proposed by Washington unfair and uneconomic. The US is imposing 50% tariffs on $20bn of Canadian goods.
The United States plans to begin imposing 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday after last-minute negotiations failed to ease the latest tension between the historic allies.
The United States has imposed 50 percent tariffs on more than $20bn of Canadian goods after negotiators failed to finalise a trade agreement. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to respond with tariffs “dollar for dollar”, while US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer blamed Canada for abandoning terms reached earlier in the week.
The United States and Canada are rushing to finalize a trade agreement before steep new US tariffs take effect. Canadian trade minister Dominic LeBlanc said late Friday that the deal was not yet complete and that negotiations would continue until the last minute. If no agreement is reached, the tariffs are due to begin Saturday.
Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says negotiators still have work to complete as they race to finalise a tentative deal with the Trump administration by Friday’s midnight deadline. Failure could bring another wave of US tariffs on Canadian goods, while the emerging framework faces criticism from Canadian opposition and provincial leaders.
The United States and Canada are racing to reach a deal before the 12:01 a.m. ET deadline on Saturday. The outcome could determine whether steep US tariffs are imposed on billions of dollars’ worth of Canadian goods.
The bond market is among the few forces powerful enough to make politicians pay immediate attention.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-22 09:00
President Donald Trump said he did not direct Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to intervene in the bond market this week, saying Bessent acted on his own authority.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-22 05:00
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he did not instruct Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to intervene in the bond market this week. Trump said Bessent acted under his own authority, based on his understanding of the issues.
Billionaire Ray Dalio said investors should cut their bond holdings and place up to 15% of their money in gold to hedge against the risk of a US debt crisis, which he warns could arrive within three years.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-22 01:00
Software companies are facing a crisis of confidence on Wall Street and are turning to increasingly aggressive strategies to address investor concerns.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-22 00:30
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the world’s oldest bank, has a history marked by spectacular highs and stark lows. Yet this year has been especially turbulent even by the bank’s own standards.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 22:30
The bond market had a difficult week, while the US government’s attempt to help provided only temporary relief.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 21:30
The US bond buyback pledge that jolted markets this week is being compared with Japanese policies aimed at containing borrowing costs, which led to prolonged weakness in the currency.
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf urged countries to abandon the US dollar in trade, calling it an outdated payment method. Speaking at an economic forum in Baghdad, he advocated using local currencies and highlighted the Middle East’s special geopolitical significance.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 21:00
Political scientist Ilya Grashchenkov says US national debt could reach $50 trillion as early as 2029, potentially bringing higher inflation and taxes, spending cuts, costlier borrowing and weaker confidence in the dollar. He cautioned that the figure itself is not an automatic collapse threshold; debt-to-GDP, servicing costs and investor confidence matter more.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 18:46
Russia’s stock market closed higher on Friday, with the MOEX Index up 0.63% at 2,134.97 points and the dollar-denominated RTS Index rising 1.16% to 811.09. The yuan gained 1 kopeck against the ruble to 12.33 rubles. Analysts said stronger oil and metals prices could support the market next week, while geopolitical uncertainty remains a drag.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 18:12
As World Liberty Financial sought federal approval for a national trust bank, several of its most prominent investors agreed to remain largely on the sidelines.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 18:00
Ken Griffin’s Citadel has sold more than 80% of the aggregate risk tied to the Situational Awareness stock portfolio it acquired from the troubled AI hedge fund.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 17:08
U.S. investors were net buyers of equity funds for a second consecutive week through August 19. Strong earnings and cooler inflation supported demand, while a bond-market selloff and higher oil prices weighed on markets.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 14:50
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $716.9 billion in the week through August 14, their highest level in about six months. Inflows under central bank measures aimed at strengthening the balance of payments helped drive the increase.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 14:45
U.S. services recorded their strongest growth in nearly two years, driving a sharp acceleration in overall business activity in August. That expansion offset slower manufacturing growth, which was constrained by reduced inventory building and supply disruptions from the U.S.-led war with Iran, S&P Global said.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 14:30
Canada’s and the United States’ top trade negotiators will meet in Washington for a third consecutive day on Friday, seeking to finalize a trade agreement before new U.S. tariffs take effect Saturday.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 14:15
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is close to a trade agreement with the United States. His next challenge is persuading Canadians that accepting some tariffs is worthwhile for the greater economic certainty the deal could provide.
Nvidia’s earnings report and the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium will challenge the assumptions underpinning this year’s stock-market rally and offer clues about whether the AI-driven equity surge can withstand growing uncertainty around economic growth and interest rates.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 13:50
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Friday after a sharp sell-off in the previous session. Still, rising government bond yields and geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on risk appetite, leaving markets on course for a weekly decline.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 13:40
China’s National Development and Reform Commission said Friday that it will revise rules governing outbound investment to better safeguard investors’ rights and assets and contain risks overseas.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 13:35
India has received 29 foreign direct investment proposals worth 48.95 billion rupees ($511.5 million) under a new automatic route. The policy allows investors from countries sharing a land border with India, including China, to acquire non-controlling stakes of up to 10%.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 13:25
A small Swedish company is Europe’s best-performing defense stock in 2026. Its CEO attributes the rise to a “third wave” of military spending focused more on computer systems and drones than on tanks and ammunition.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 11:10
Global equity funds posted their biggest weekly inflows in three weeks through August 19 as investors wagered on a strong earnings season. Rising bond yields and oil prices nevertheless began weighing on markets, followed by a late selloff.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 09:40
For months, Hong Kong has openly sought to attract leading talent in money management. Its most prominent move was introducing legislation that would eliminate levies on carried interest.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 08:45
Russia’s stock market turned lower on Friday after opening with gains of 0.15%. By 10:20 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX and RTS indices were both down 0.07%, while the yuan also continued to weaken against the ruble.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 08:26
The dollar fell on Friday and was headed for a weekly decline as investors judged the U.S. Treasury’s bond-buyback gambit to be only a temporary fix. They also voiced fresh concerns about officials’ increasingly interventionist approach.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 06:25
The Indian rupee was unchanged on Friday as continued central-bank intervention anchored the currency. Higher crude prices and steady dollar demand from importers hedging their foreign-exchange exposure kept pressure on the rupee, which was heading for a weekly decline.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 05:50
South Korea plans to establish a fund that would use unexpected tax gains from the semiconductor boom to support younger generations and invest in future growth industries such as artificial intelligence, the budget ministry said Friday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 05:45
South Korea sought to build a stock market reflecting its economic dynamism by easing regulatory taboos and encouraging bolder bets. Instead, the effort created investor trauma that could take years to overcome.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 05:05
China was Germany’s largest trading partner in the first half of 2026, with bilateral trade worth 125.5 billion euros. The United States ranked second at 123.7 billion euros, followed by the Netherlands at 109.3 billion euros.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 03:24
Most Asian stock indexes were set for weekly declines on Friday as pressure in global bond markets showed little sign of easing. A diplomatic deadlock in the Gulf pushed oil prices to one-month highs, keeping inflation risks in focus.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-21 01:40
David Ford, who chairs the University of Connecticut’s endowment investment committee, describes his situation as a “good dilemma” as SpaceX bets that once lifted endowment returns now dominate funds.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-21 01:00
US Treasuries declined a day after the Trump administration unexpectedly expanded buybacks of longer-dated bonds. The move did little to ease anxiety over surging government debt, which had driven some yields to their highest level in 19 years.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-21 00:00
D.E. Shaw owns a stake worth more than $1 billion in Sysco, two people familiar with the matter said Thursday. Their comments came hours after the world’s largest food distributor announced plans to refresh its board to help accelerate growth.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-20 20:50
Bank of Montreal will place its international capital markets business under a single leadership structure, according to a memo seen by Reuters. Asia head Chris Taves is set to retire next year.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-20 20:45
Crypto stocks are extending their rally Thursday after Bitcoin climbed to a more than two-month high. The advance was fueled by President Donald Trump’s White House meeting with industry leaders and a surprise administration intervention in the bond market that weakened the dollar.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-20 19:00
Anthropic PBC expects its initial public offering to match or exceed SpaceX’s record-setting size, according to people familiar with the matter, as preparations for the AI company’s debut accelerate.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-20 18:05
The US Treasury has extended until September 19 a general license exempting negotiations over the sale, disposition or transfer of Lukoil International GmbH and its foreign assets from American sanctions. The license has been renewed repeatedly since restrictions were imposed on Lukoil and its subsidiaries last October.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-20 17:41
The ruble-denominated MOEX Index fell 2.34% to 2,121.53 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index slipped 0.26% to 801.79. The yuan edged down to 12.32 rubles. Analysts attributed the afternoon decline to corporate news flow and a stronger ruble.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-20 17:39
The Bank of Russia set the official dollar rate for August 21 at 83.355 rubles, down 1 ruble 77.43 kopecks from the previous rate. The euro rate fell to 96.7335 rubles, while the yuan rate rose to 12.4057 rubles.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-20 15:51
Walmart’s quarterly comparable sales came in below estimates on Thursday for the first time in at least five years, highlighting pressure on consumer spending from higher fuel costs. Its shares fell 8% in early trading.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-20 15:40
Jonathan Levin examines the $19 trillion bond question confronting central banks.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-20 14:30
CK Hutchison is seeking more than $1.5 billion in damages from Panama, saying the country’s seizure of two ports at opposite ends of the Panama Canal harmed its investments.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-20 14:01
Bitcoin climbed above $70,000 for the first time in more than two months after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent helped drive US bond yields lower and President Donald Trump held a high-stakes meeting with crypto industry leaders.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-20 12:30
Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yadong said China and Ecuador have made substantial progress in economic and trade cooperation. Bilateral trade reached $9.83 billion in the first half of 2026, up more than 20% year on year, while the two countries signed agreements covering trade, investment, agriculture, e-commerce and sustainable development.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-20 10:45
Fidelity International plans to withdraw from its wholly owned China fund unit, according to two people familiar with the matter. The move would rank among the biggest retreats by a global asset manager from the world’s second-largest economy.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-20 09:45
Bitcoin rose more than 10% in trading, topping $71,000 and reaching $71,337, according to Binance data. Ethereum gained 18.8% to $2,277.79. Over the past 24 hours, cryptocurrency exchanges liquidated more than 184,000 traders’ positions worth over $3.26 billion, with Bitcoin accounting for $1.67 billion.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-20 09:18
The yuan’s central parity rate strengthened by 46 pips to 6.7808 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot market, the currency can move within 2 percent either way from the daily central parity rate.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-20 08:11
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