Exxon Q4 earnings poised to exceed pre-pandemic level -analysts
Exxon Mobil Corp’s (XOM.N) fourth quarter profit should top Wall Street’s consensus and surpass its pre-pandemic levels, lifted by better-than-expected earnings from oil and gas, analysts said.
Dollar hits five-year high vs yen as Fed rate bets lift U.S. yields
The U.S. dollar reached its strongest level in nearly five years against the Japanese yen on Tuesday, lifted by a jump in Treasury yields as traders bet on an early Federal Reserve interest rate hike despite surging COVID-19 cases.
Global economy: Asian factories take Omicron risks in stride, for now
Asia’s factory activity grew in December as companies took rising global cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant in stride, though persistent supply constraints and rising input costs clouded the outlook for some economies.
China to order cybersecurity reviews for some firms seeking overseas listings
China said on Tuesday it would put in force new rules that will boost oversight over how its platform companies make plans to list abroad or use recommendation algorithms, in moves set to tighten Beijing’s grip over its sprawling technology sector.
Apple becomes first company to hit $3 trillion market value, then slips
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) on Monday became the first company to hit a $3 trillion stock market value, before ending the day a hair below that milestone, as investors bet the iPhone maker will keep launching best-selling products as it explores new markets such as automated cars and virtual reality.
Factbox: U.S. banks tighten COVID-19 precautions as Omicron variant spreads
U.S. banks have been more proactive than other industries in encouraging employees back to the office, but those plans have come under renewed scrutiny due to the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Mercedes-Benz unveils 1,000 km-per-charge VISION EQXX prototype
Mercedes-Benz (DAIGn.DE) on Monday took the wraps off its battery-powered VISION EQXX prototype which it says will have a range of more than 1,000 kilometres (km) per charge, taking a big stride in its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions.
Analysis: U.S. retailers may pay the price for ‘extended’ holiday return season
Major U.S. retailers’ longer return policies, launched during the pandemic this year to lure consumers, could leave them facing much higher costs if shoppers bring back a record-setting $112 billion in gifts bought during the extended holiday shopping season.
India’s market regulator tightens stock market listing rules
India’s market regulator on Tuesday strengthened rules for companies going public, potentially slowing some planned new issues, as it seeks to protect retail investors after a record year of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).
Analysis: New Xinjiang chief expected to maintain policies, boost economic focus
China’s change of leadership in Xinjiang could indicate greater emphasis on economic development in the region, experts said, although its security crackdown targeting minority Muslims is unlikely to see a significant change in direction.
