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23rd February, 2013
Einhorn scores legal victory versus Apple in cash scuffle
A US judge handed outspoken hedge fund manager David Einhorn a victory in his battle with Apple Inc on Friday.
A US judge handed outspoken hedge fund manager David Einhorn a victory in his battle with Apple Inc on Friday.
10th November, 2012
Google Ventures beefs up fund size to $300 million a year
Google will increase the cash it allocates to its venture-capital arm to up to $300 million a year from $200 million, catapulting Google Ventures into the top echelon of corporate venture-capital funds.
Google will increase the cash it allocates to its venture-capital arm to up to $300 million a year from $200 million, catapulting Google Ventures into the top echelon of corporate venture-capital funds.
31st August, 2012
Shares down ahead of Bernanke speech
Stocks fell as investors pared back expectations that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will signal a new round of economic stimulus.
Stocks fell as investors pared back expectations that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will signal a new round of economic stimulus.
29th August, 2012
Euro up on ECB hopes; hurricane scare lifts oil
Stocks were little changed on Wall Street as mixed data gave investors little indication whether more stimulus measures would be taken by the Fed.
Stocks were little changed on Wall Street as mixed data gave investors little indication whether more stimulus measures would be taken by the Fed.
21st August, 2012
Stocks slip, euro wavers on ECB comment
Global shares slid and the euro wavered after the European Central Bank sought to squash speculation about the form of market intervention for the crisis.
Global shares slid and the euro wavered after the European Central Bank sought to squash speculation about the form of market intervention for the crisis.
16th August, 2012
Stocks rise, dollar falls as US data weigh
World shares rose to near 3-1/2 month highs on Thursday, following hints that global growth engine China is eyeing new support for its economy.
World shares rose to near 3-1/2 month highs on Thursday, following hints that global growth engine China is eyeing new support for its economy.
16th August, 2012
Stocks steady, bonds slip on stimulus uncertainty
Global shares held near their highest level since May o n Wednesday on hopes of more central bank stimulus
Global shares held near their highest level since May o n Wednesday on hopes of more central bank stimulus
7th August, 2012
Shares hit 3-month high, euro rises on ECB hopes
World stocks hit a three-month high and the euro gained as investors drew encouragement from signs that Europe is edging toward resolving its debt crisis.
World stocks hit a three-month high and the euro gained as investors drew encouragement from signs that Europe is edging toward resolving its debt crisis.
30th July, 2012
Asia stocks rise on continued hopes for ECB action
Asian stock markets rose as expectations remained high for European Central Bank action to stem the continent's debt crisis.
Asian stock markets rose as expectations remained high for European Central Bank action to stem the continent's debt crisis.
26th July, 2012
Kazakh sukuk debut opens to door to Islamic finance
A $75 million Islamic bond issue by the Development Bank of Kazakhstan, is likely to spur more issues in Central Asia's largest economy.
A $75 million Islamic bond issue by the Development Bank of Kazakhstan, is likely to spur more issues in Central Asia's largest economy.
25th July, 2012
Shares fall as worries about Spain intensify
Asian shares fell and the euro wobbled above multi-year lows on Wednesday as worries deepened that Spain might need a bailout.
Asian shares fell and the euro wobbled above multi-year lows on Wednesday as worries deepened that Spain might need a bailout.
24th July, 2012
Asian markets edge lower on Spain woes
Asian shares edged lower following a sell-off on concerns that the weight of eurozone sovereign debt would force Spain to seek a full state bailout.
Asian shares edged lower following a sell-off on concerns that the weight of eurozone sovereign debt would force Spain to seek a full state bailout.
19th July, 2012
Shares up on US earnings, tech sector rallies
Asian shares rose on Thursday as strong corporate profits from US bellwethers allayed fears of a slowdown in earnings.
Asian shares rose on Thursday as strong corporate profits from US bellwethers allayed fears of a slowdown in earnings.
18th July, 2012
Shares, oil weaker after Fed’s mixed message
Asian shares were on the back foot on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke offered a gloomy view of the US economy.
Asian shares were on the back foot on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke offered a gloomy view of the US economy.
17th July, 2012
Shares rise as investors hope for further stimulus
Asian shares surged as investors await US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's view on the US economy expected later in the day.
Asian shares surged as investors await US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's view on the US economy expected later in the day.
16th July, 2012
Asia markets rise on Wall St rally; China slumps
Asian shares edged higher Monday on the back of a strong Wall Street rally, but Chinese stocks plunged to a new three-year low on slower growth.
Asian shares edged higher Monday on the back of a strong Wall Street rally, but Chinese stocks plunged to a new three-year low on slower growth.
13th July, 2012
Shares rise on China GDP, investors wary
Market relief could be short-lived as Moody's downgrade of Italy's credit rating to near-junk status.
Market relief could be short-lived as Moody's downgrade of Italy's credit rating to near-junk status.
12th July, 2012
Shares slump after S.Korea rate cut, Australia jobs data
Asian shares slid on Thursday on a surprise rate cut from South Korea and an unexpected drop in Australian employment.
Asian shares slid on Thursday on a surprise rate cut from South Korea and an unexpected drop in Australian employment.
11th July, 2012
Shares fall as growth downturn fuels worries
Asian shares fell on worries that the global slowdown will erode earnings, with the market unconvinced that EU can bring down borrowing costs.
Asian shares fell on worries that the global slowdown will erode earnings, with the market unconvinced that EU can bring down borrowing costs.
10th July, 2012
Spanish deal lifts shares
European shares inched up on Tuesday after the region's finance ministers made limited progress on measures to help embattled Spain.
European shares inched up on Tuesday after the region's finance ministers made limited progress on measures to help embattled Spain.
