Hyundai to take stake in German hydrogen fuelling group H2 Mobility
Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) will invest in Germany’s H2 Mobility network of hydrogen fuelling station operators, it said on Thursday, as it looks to support infrastructure for fuel cell-powered vehicles.
Singapore’s DBS bets on post-pandemic recovery, profit up on lower credit costs
Singapore’s DBS Group Holdings (DBSM.SI) flagged strong loan growth and lower credit costs ahead after a rebound in its mainstay home market fuelled a better-than-expected 37% jump in quarterly net profit for Southeast Asia’s biggest lender.
Oil rises on Mideast tensions but virus concerns weigh
Oil prices rose towards $71 a barrel on Thursday on rising Middle East tensions, while fresh movement restrictions imposed by countries to counter a surge in COVID-19 cases threatened the demand recovery.
Wall Street closes mixed, S&P 500 ends off record high
U.S. stocks closed mostly lower on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 falling from a record high after data signaled a slowdown in jobs growth in July, and General Motors tracked its worst day since early March.
New York Auto Show canceled amid Delta variant worries
Organizers on Wednesday canceled the New York Auto Show that had been set for later this month amid rising COVID-19 cases caused by the more infectious Delta variant of the coronavirus amid rethinking of return to offices schedules.
Robinhood shares surge 50%, as investors scoop up ‘the meme of memes’
Shares of Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD.O)rose more than 50% on Wednesday during a wild trading session as investors scooped up shares after its underwhelming stock market debut last week.
CVS hedges on 2022 earnings growth target as COVID-19 uncertainty persists
CVS Health Corp (CVS.N) on Wednesday hedged a bit on its long-term target for double-digit earnings growth for next year, pointing to uncertainty around COVID-19 vaccination and testing demand, as well as medical costs, sending shares down 3%.
BCPG Public Company Limited wins big with World Economic Magazine Inc.
World Economic Magazine Inc., a prestigious business publication with web and print editions, has announced BCPG Public Company Limited as the Best Green Energy Efficiency Initiative Thailand 2021 and the Best Renewable Energy Company Asia Pacific 2021 in the 2nd Annual Ceremony of World Economic Magazine Awards.
Active Re wins best reinsurance company latin america 2021
World Economic Magazine Inc., a prestigious business publication with web and print editions, has announced Active Capital Reinsurance. Ltd (Active Re) as Best Reinsurance Company Latin America 2021 and Best Risk Management Service Provider Latin America 2021 in the 2nd Annual Ceremony of World Economic Magazine Awards.
EXCLUSIVE ADB, Citi, HSBC, Prudential hatch plan for Asian coal-fired closures -sources
LONDON/MELBOURNE, Aug 3 (Reuters) – Financial firms including British insurer Prudential, lenders Citi and HSBC and BlackRock Real Assets are devising plans to speed the closure of Asia’s coal-fired power plants in order to lower the biggest source of carbon emissions, five people with knowledge of the initiative said. The novel proposal, which is being […]
