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Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:52:14 GMT

Tyson registers betters-than-anticipated profit

Tyson Foods, the largest meat processor in the US, reported stronger-than-expected quarterly profit amid to solid demand for beef, but warned that trade war was threatening its chicken and pork businesses.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:52:06 GMT

Holitech Technology to invest $200M in India

China's Xiaomi stated that the company's component supplier Holitech Technology is set invest nearly $200M in the three-year period in India, the world's second-largest smartphone market.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:17:37 GMT

Japan Tobacco to acquire Akij Group for $1.5B

Japan Tobacco Inc announced on Monday the acquisition of Bangladesh-based Akij Group's tobacco business for $1.5B in order to strengthen its position in the Asian tobacco market.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:13:20 GMT

Poll: May's approval rate in Brexit negotiations falls to record low

A poll by ORB International shows the approval rate of how the British Prime Minister Theresa May is handling the Brexit negotiations has declined to 22% due to uncertainty.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:27:24 GMT

DP World, EGA sign cooperation deal

Dubai's ports operator DP World has strengthened cooperation with the aluminium manufacturer Emirates Global Aluminium to facilitate transportation and storage of the metal.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:19:17 GMT

HSBC announces $10.7B pre-tax profit in 1H 2018

The UK-based HSBC Holding Plc reported on Monday a 4.6% increase in pre-tax profit to $10.7B in 1H 2018, dragged lower by a $765M settlement pay and a new investment strategy.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 12:11:14 GMT

SoftBank reports 49% jump in quarterly profit

The Japanese company SoftBank Group Corp reported on Monday a 49% surge in profit during the second quarter of 2018, boosted by the sale of its stock in Flipkart and ARM Holdings.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 12:09:48 GMT

US futures edge higher on Monday

US stock futures managed to gain today on solid corporate earnings even despite mounting pressure between the United States and China.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:09:50 GMT

Germany to continue doing business with Iran

The Economy Ministry of Germany stated on Monday that the government will continue providing guarantees to companies doing business with Iran despite threats from the United States.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:06:27 GMT

Rand Paul invites Russian parliamentarians

According to the RIA news agency, in a visit to Moscow the US Senator Rand Paul has invited Russian lawmakers for talks to Washington.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:01:58 GMT

Turkish currency sets record low

The Turkish Lira set a new record low against the American Dollar on Monday as the United States announced its plans to reconsider Turkey's free access to its domestic market.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:01:52 GMT

Oil prices up amid Saudi data

Crude oil prices surged by 35 cents on Monday, reaching $68.84 barrel, as Saudi Arabia surprisingly reported production decrease in previous month.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 09:10:22 GMT

North Korea pushes US to drop sanctions as Seoul investigates coal shipments

On Monday, North Korean state media urged the US to drop sanctions, as Seoul said it has started investigating illicit coal shipments that likely violated UN resolutions.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 09:08:23 GMT

Shares in Linde plunges as Praxair merger hits US antitrust barrier

On Monday, Linde shares dropped more than 8% of its value after a planned $87 billion merger of the industrial gases group's and Praxair was put into uncertainty due to the US antitrust regulators demands.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 08:27:08 GMT

Iran relaxes currency rules ahead of US sanctions

On Sunday, Iranian state TV reported that the government will ease its foreign currency exchange rules in a bid to stop a collapse of Rial that has lost almost half of its value since April.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 08:23:50 GMT

Japan and China shares swing to red as Asian stocks cut gains

Asian shares cut gains on Monday as China's stocks fell into negative territory, as trade tension between US-Sino dragged on.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 07:29:21 GMT

Randa raises bid for Perry Ellis International to $459M

Perry Ellis International has received a sweetened buyout proposal that weekend from the men's fashion accessories producer Randa worth $458.6M that could become a superior offer.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 07:25:33 GMT

Italy's Mediobanca to take stake in BFI Finance

Italy's investment bank Mediobanca is set to acquire a 19.9% stake in BFI Finance, the Indonesian consumer credit operator, via its wholly-owned Compass Banca unit.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 06:33:44 GMT

Elliott denies report on having stake in Italian Mediobanca

The activist fund Elliott has denied it had built a 1% stake in Italy's investment house Mediobanca, disproving a report made by La Repubblica newspaper on Friday.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 06:30:01 GMT

Party City rejects takeover bid from Chinese Meisheng Cultural

Party City Holdco, the US retailer, has rebuffed a takeover bid from China's producer of apparel and toys Meisheng Cultural & Creative, according to the sources familiar with the issue.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 05:29:45 GMT

Australia's FMG reduces stake in smaller peer Atlas Iron

On Monday, Fortescue Metals Group, the Australian iron ore miner stated it had cut its stake in the smaller peer Atlas Iron by 8.53%, or $24.6M.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 05:23:42 GMT

Australia's Amcor in negotiations to acquire US firm Bemis

According to the Wall Street Journal, Australia's packaging firm Amcor is in talks to acquire its US rival Bemis Co, sending the American packaging firm's shares up 11.27% to $51.53.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 03:12:35 GMT

Saudis freeze trade with Canada for urging release of activists

Saudi Arabia is set to suspend investment and new trade with Canada after that country's Fin-Min urged Riyadh to release civil rights activists, which were arrested, the statement showed.

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 03:02:55 GMT

OCBC reports better-than-expected profit

Profit of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation grew more than analysts anticipated, climbing 16% to $884M, as lending income rose and loan allowances decreased.

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