(Reuters) - AIA Group (OTC:AAGIY) reported a 33% jump in its annual value of new business (VONB) on Thursday as the company benefited from strong demand for its insurance products in Hong Kong. The Asia-focused insurer benefited from a surge in customers from mainland China who travelled to buy offshore products as they look to...
By Kirstin Ridley LONDON (Reuters) -Three Black bankers, who sued Barclays for a combined 52.8 million pounds ($66.7 million) in London over allegations that included race discrimination, harassment, victimisation and whistleblower detriment, have largely lost their case. In a near 460-page judgment published on Wednesday, the East London Employment Tribunal dismissed almost all claims brought...
-- U.S. stock futures rose slightly in evening deals on Wednesday following a mixed session on Wall Street, with focus turning squarely to more upcoming data on inflation and the U.S. consumer. While U.S. stock markets had largely shrugged off a hotter-than-expected consumer price index reading for February, they faced a new test later on...
SANTA FE, N.M. - Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN), a major player in the cryptocurrency exchange market, has increased its private offering to $1.1 billion in Convertible Senior Notes due 2030, a bump from the initially announced $1.0 billion. The company also provided the initial purchasers with a 30-day option to acquire an additional $165...
In the rapidly evolving online grocery sector, Instacart (NASDAQ:CART), operating under the ticker EXCHANGE:CART, has garnered significant attention from Wall Street analysts. These industry experts have been closely monitoring the company\'s performance, market trends, and potential impacts of external factors to provide a comprehensive outlook for potential investors. Company Overview Instacart has positioned itself as...
The Taiwan stock market bounced higher again on Tuesday, one day after ending the five-day winning streak in which it had rallied more than 840 points or 4.3 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 19,910-point plateau and it has a strong lead again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian...
By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) - National policies to halt nature loss and deforestation across the world\'s biggest economies have doubled to 22 over the last year and posed a serious risk to unprepared investors, a report on Thursday showed. The report by the Inevitable Policy Response, a forecasting group set up by the U.N.-backed...
The China stock market on Tuesday snapped the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 40 points or 1.3 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now rests just above the 3,055-point plateau although it may bounce higher again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive on optimism over the...
FREMONT, Calif. - Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:ICHR), known for its specialized fluid delivery subsystems for semiconductor capital equipment, has set the price for its public offering of shares. The company announced that it will offer 3,333,334 ordinary shares at a price of $37.50 per share. Additionally, underwriters have been given a 30-day option to...
European Union (EU) lawmakers have taken decisive action to bolster efforts to tackle sanctions violations, including those involving cryptocurrencies. The new rules tighten the EU’s stance on digital assets, particularly cryptocurrencies, highlighting the urgent need for a unified approach with standardized definitions and penalties for violations. EU Parliament Bolsters Sanctions, Tightens Grip on Crypto with...