Japan’s comedian-turned-investor launches fund with ex-Goldman ‘stock geek’
By Mariko Katsumura TOKYO (Reuters) – On the face of it, the duo hardly seem fit to inspire confidence as the brains behind Japan’s newest stock fund: one, a former…
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Nippon Steel’s US Steel takeover plan has support in steelmaking areas, executive says
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Nippon Steel is seeing support for its proposal to acquire U.S. Steel in the regions of the United States where steel mills are located, Nippon Steel’s…
Toyota global production down for 10th month despite rising sales
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM)’s global production decreased for a 10th straight month in November, the Japanese carmaker said on Wednesday, although its worldwide sales grew for the second…
Exclusive-KKR, Bain bids ranged from $4.8 billion to $7.6 billion for Seven & i assets, sources say
By Miho Uranaka, Makiko Yamazaki and Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO (Reuters) – Private equity firms including KKR and Bain Capital offered from around 750 billion yen ($4.8 billion) to around 1.2…
Wolfe outlines three phases of ‘Trump Trade’ for 2025
Investing.com — Wolfe Research identified three distinct phases of what it calls the Trump Trade for 2025, highlighting shifts in market strategy as policy uncertainties evolve under the new U.S. administration.…
China’s Christmas Eve box office plunges to 13-year low
By Sophie Yu and Brenda Goh BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s box office revenues for Christmas Eve plummeted to the lowest in at least 13 years, data from ticket booking platform…
Taiwan blocks Uber’s $950 million Foodpanda deal, citing anti-competition concerns
(Reuters) -Taiwan has blocked Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER)’ $950 million purchase of Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda business on the island due to anti-competition concerns, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) said on Wednesday.…
Indonesia stocks lower at close of trade; IDX Composite Index down 0.43%
Investing.com – Indonesia stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Financials, Agriculture and Basic Industry sectors led shares lower. At the close in Jakarta, the…
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.32%
Investing.com – Japan stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Communication, Warehousing and Precision Instruments sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the…
Taiwan stocks higher at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted up 0.07%
Investing.com – Taiwan stocks were higher after the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Electronic Products Distribution, Machinery and Rubber sectors led shares higher. At the close in Taiwan,…