Proposed China investment curb by U.S. sparks debate among chipmakers
Chipmakers are divided over how aggressively to oppose a legislative proposal that would give the U.S. government sweeping new powers to block billions in U.S. investment into China, according to documents seen by Reuters.
PayPal shares rise despite cut in annual profit view
PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL.O) shares traded higher Wednesday even after the company lowered its full-year profit outlook, signaling that payments volumes could take a hit from surging inflation and the conflict in Ukraine.
India stands by social-media demands as Musk moves on Twitter
India has reiterated its position on social-media accountability in response to Elon Musk’s pending takeover of Twitter, saying platforms must make checks on users and content.
Analysis: China struggles for options as COVID threatens economic goals
China’s policymakers are struggling to find ways to ward off an economic slowdown that threatens job losses in a politically sensitive year, as COVID-19 lockdowns disrupt supply chains and jolt businesses.
Exxon declares force majeure on Russian Sakhalin-1 operations
Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) said on Wednesday its Russian unit Exxon Neftegas Ltd has declared force majeure for its Sakhalin-1 operations due to sanctions on Russia that have made it increasingly difficult to ship crude to customers.
Temasek-backed oil rig builders agree $6.3 bln merger amid sector downturn
Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine (Sembmarine) (SCMN.SI) has agreed to a S$8.7 billion ($6.29 billion) merger with Keppel Corp’s (KPLM.SI) larger offshore and marine unit, a year after the Temasek-backed firms began deal talks amid an industry downturn.
With inflation, gold notes and cards find their way into America’s wallet
With inflation running at its highest levels in four decades, Utah business owner Steve Allred is concerned about the declining purchasing power of the U.S. dollar.
PepsiCo raises revenue forecast on boost from price increases
PepsiCo Inc (PEP.O) beat estimates for quarterly revenue on Tuesday and raised its full-year forecast on steady demand for its sodas and snacks even in the face of several rounds of price increases.
Cryptoverse: Ether prepares for epic ‘merge’ in quest to eclipse bitcoin
Ether has promised to do better. It has promised to go to the next level, edging out crypto rivals and even outshining the godfather, bitcoin. But the clock’s ticking.
IMF warns of ‘stagflationary’ risks in Asia, cuts growth outlook
The Asian region faces a “stagflationary” outlook, a senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official warned on Tuesday, citing the Ukraine war, spike in commodity costs and a slowdown in China as creating significant uncertainty.
