OPEC oil output boost in December again undershoots target

The increase in OPEC’s oil output in December has again undershot the rise planned under a deal with allies, a Reuters survey found on Thursday, highlighting capacity constraints that are limiting supply as global demand recovers from the pandemic.
U.S. reports 1.35 million COVID-19 cases in a day, shattering global record

The United States reported 1.35 million new coronavirus infections on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, the highest daily total for any country in the world as the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant showed no signs of slowing.
Online trading firm Plus500 expects annual profit to top market view
Plus500 (PLUSP.L) said on Monday it expects its annual profit to exceed market expectations even as the online trading platform reported a slower fourth-quarter growth as compared with the previous quarter on weak customer trading performance.
Ferrari unveils new organisation and top team to face electrification challenge
Ferrari’s (RACE.MI) new chief executive on Monday unveiled a new organisation and leadership changes aimed at sharpening its technology focus and product exclusivity as the luxury sports car maker embraces electrification.
Foxconn India iPhone plant to reopen on Wednesday -legislator
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) supplier Foxconn (2317.TW) will reopen an iPhone manufacturing facility in southern India on Wednesday, government officials and a legislator in the region where the plant is located told Reuters.
Oil prices edge up on Kazakhstan, Libyan supply worries
Oil prices edged up on Monday as supply disruptions in Kazakhstan and Libya offset worries stemming from the rapid global rise in Omicron infections.
Major UK companies plan 2022 investment surge – Deloitte

Major British companies plan a surge in investment in 2022 to meet strong demand and respond to climate change against a backdrop of growing labour shortages, according to a survey from accountants Deloitte.
China Evergrande moves headquarters from Shenzhen to Guangzhou -report

Cash-strapped property firm China Evergrande Group (3333.HK) has left what has been its headquarters in the city of Shenzhen and relocated to nearby Guangzhou, Chinese media outlet The Paper reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Analysis: Argentina’s strategy toward IMF deal hits a wall of doubt

Argentina’s insistence on its deficit spending plan is putting it on a fresh collision course with the International Monetary Fund, though analysts predict the country will be forced to change tack and clinch a deal to avoid a bigger crisis.
Analysis: Shrink to fit: the year Big Oil starts to become Small Oil

Europe’s Big Oil companies are planning to spend their windfall from high energy prices on becoming Small Oil.