Germany is considering selling up to a quarter of its Lufthansa stock
The German finance ministry said on Monday that it expects to sell up to a quarter of its 20% interest in Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) in the next weeks, noting favorable progress at the bailed-out airline. Following the announcement, Lufthansa shares fell as much as 4.9 % to 8.81 euros in early trading. The state bought a […]
Cisco’s profit forecast disappoints on supply chain overhang
Cisco Systems Inc’s (CSCO.O) first-quarter profit forecast fell short of estimates on Wednesday, with the network gear maker warning that supply chain issues would continue to drive up component costs and delivery backlogs.
Marketmind: A delta-driven drop
After an August in which stock markets have repeatedly hit record highs, the mood music turned decisively more sombre on Thursday, led by a late slump in U.S. stocks which cascaded into already jittery Asian markets.
Analysis: Workers at Chile’s Escondida mine hit jackpot, raise bar in labor talks elsewhere
An historic benefits package at BHP’s (BHP.AX) sprawling Escondida copper mine has raised the prospect for tough new negotiations and strikes at mines around the country, workers and analysts told Reuters.
BHP, Woodside investors jittery over $29 billion petroleum merger
Shares in BHP Group (BHP.AX) and Woodside Petroleum (WPL.AX) fell on Wednesday as investors on both sides raised questions about the value of the Perth-based oil and gas group’s proposed $29 billion merger with BHP’s petroleum arm.
Analysis: Green-push dilemma: China’s steel curbs could cripple price control efforts
China is facing a high profile test of its commitment to curbing industrial pollution after steel output surged in the first half of the year to well beyond its target of capping production at 2020’s peak, sending emissions to new highs.
Asian shares move off near year lows, NZ holds rates steady
Asian shares edged off near year-to-date lows on Wednesday despite Wall Street’s overnight declines, while New Zealand’s central bank defied expectations by not raising interest rates as the country is in lockdown due to cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant.
China’s Geely warns of chip shortage, but keeps annual vehicle sales target
China’s Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd (0175.HK) retained its annual sales target on Wednesday, betting that new vehicle launches will offset the short-term impact of a global chip shortage and a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic.
Carlsberg raises guidance as beer volumes recover
Danish brewer Carlsberg (CARLb.CO) raised its full-year earnings guidance on Wednesday after reporting second-quarter sales above expectations as beer volumes exceeded pre-pandemic levels.
Delta delays great exit as RBNZ holds fire on hikes
The Delta variant has delayed an expected rate hike in New Zealand, leaving Norway likely the first G10 economy to begin the journey out of an era of emergency-level interest rate lows.
