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Samsung quarterly profit set to slump 25%, first decline in nearly three years

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's (005930.KS) third-quarter profit could tumble 25%, the first year-on-year decline in nearly three years, as an economic downturn…

3 years ago

Analysis: As British lender HSBC considers Canada unit sale, antitrust issues loom

As British lender HSBC Plc explores a potential sale of its Canadian unit, lawyers and analysts say the country's concentrated…

3 years ago

Global bond funds see biggest outflows in two decades

Global bond funds saw the biggest outflows in two decades in the first three quarters of this year as hefty…

3 years ago

Morning Bid: Oil and jobs

World markets calmed a bit on Wednesday after a tumultuous couple of weeks - but a focus on energy prices…

3 years ago

Exclusive: GE lays off workers at onshore wind unit as part of turnaround strategy

General Electric Co is laying off workers at its onshore wind unit as part of a plan to restructure and…

3 years ago

Ericsson says no hardware exported to Russia, only software support

Ericsson (ERICb.ST) said on Friday it is only providing software and technical support to Russian clients and has not sold any telecommunications…

3 years ago

Chipmaker Qualcomm says automotive future business expands to $30 bln

U.S. chip designer Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) on Thursday said its automotive business "pipeline" increased to $30 billion, up more than $10 billion…

3 years ago

Oil prices edge down, recession fears back in focus

Oil prices fell on Friday amid recession fears and a stronger U.S. dollar, though losses were capped by supply concerns…

3 years ago

Analysis: Japan is chasing its tail on yen intervention

As the Bank of Japan steps into currency markets for the first time in decades to defend a battered yen,…

3 years ago

Exclusive: Credit Suisse sounds out investors about capital hike – sources

Credit Suisse is sounding out investors for fresh cash, two people familiar with the matter said, approaching them for the…

3 years ago