Hong Kong Exchanges bids $39 billion to take over London Stock Exchange
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has made an unsolicited $39 billion takeover bid for the London Stock Exchange , an offer contingent on the LSE ditching...
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Investors unwind bearish bets as optimism grows on trade and stimulus
World stocks rose for the sixth straight day on Wednesday and bond prices fell as investors continued to unwind safety bets, encouraged by hopes of a...
Apple's new, lower priced iPhone draws tepid response in Asia
Apple Inc's new, lower priced iPhone that comes with a faster processor but lacks 5G technology disappointed Asia, where cheaper and feature-packed handsets from rivals are...
Hong Kong Exchanges proposes $39 billion London Stock Exchange takeover
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited has proposed a 31.6 billion pound ($39 billion) takeover of the London Stock Exchange , it said on Wednesday,...
China out in force at Frankfurt car show, led by battery builders
Chinese suppliers and manufacturers have stepped up their presence at the Frankfurt auto show, capitalizing on a strong position in electric technologies forced on European carmakers...
Airbus orders visual checks on some helicopter models after fatal Norway crash
Airbus has ordered checks on three types of helicopters following a fatal crash in Norway, Norwegian authorities said on Wednesday.
China exempts some U.S. goods from retaliatory tariffs as fresh talks loom
China announced exemptions for 16 types of U.S. products from additional retaliatory duties, in a move that comes as trade negotiators from the two countries prepare...
Facebook's Libra seeks Swiss payment system license
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project is seeking a Swiss payment system license, financial watchdog FINMA said on Wednesday, noting the breadth of the planned services would require...
Chinese firms out in force at Frankfurt boosted by battery builders
Chinese suppliers and manufacturers have stepped up their presence at the Frankfurt auto show, capitalizing on a shift toward electric cars forced on German carmakers by...
Great Wall may consider building cars in Europe once sales hit 50,000 a year: chairman
China's Great Wall Motor may consider building car manufacturing facilities in the European Union once its sales there hit 50,000 units a year, its chairman said,...
China exempts 16 types of U.S. goods from additional tariffs
China on Wednesday moved to exempt 16 types of U.S. products from additional retaliatory tariffs, including whey and fish meal, which are fed to animals, and...
California Senate passes bill to tighten 'gig' worker rule
The California State Senate voted on Tuesday to pass a bill that would make it much more difficult for companies like Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft...
In a fracturing world, central banks still stuck together
The last time major central banks shifted gears together, it was a cooperative move to keep the financial crisis of a decade ago from becoming a...
U.S. corporate bond, IPO markets heat up as recession fears persist
Corporate America appears to be rushing to get the most out of the decade-long bull market in stocks and bonds before a possible recession and election-year...
Tepid reaction for Apple's new iPhones in China amid tough competition
A lower price tag and new features may not be enough for Apple Inc to win customers for its newly-launched iPhone 11 series in China, the...