India’s digital lending rules spark disruption, firms plan pushback
India’s stricter digital lending rules have disrupted card services of foreign-backed fin-tech firms and jeopardised loan offerings of Amazon, prompting companies to chart a lobbying pushback, according to industry sources and a document seen by Reuters.
FedEx missteps fuel contractor’s crusade as pandemic delivery boom fades
Package carrier FedEx Corp (FDX.N) is facing a threat from an unusual source – one of its biggest delivery contractors.
Singapore’s Grab says ‘laser-focused’ on profitability after bumper quarter
Singapore’s Grab Holdings Ltd on Thursday lifted the lower end of its revenue forecast for the year and said it was “laser-focused” on profitability as demand for rideshare across Southeast Asia peaks.
Canada’s TD, CIBC profits beat estimates; loan growth offsets higher costs, provisions
Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD.TO) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM.TO) posted better-than-expected third-quarter profits on Thursday, with the former driven by lower provisions for credit losses (PCL) than anticipated, and the latter’s due to better revenues than predicted.
Ukraine economy could grow by 15.5% in 2023 after deep fall – minister
Ukraine’s economy should stabilise over the coming year and expand by as much as 15.5% in 2023, depending on military developments in the war against Russia that began on Feb. 24, the country’s economy minister told Reuters in an interview.
Dollar General lifts sales forecast as inflation-hit Americans drive demand
Dollar General Corp (DG.N) lifted its annual comparable sales forecast on Thursday, encouraged by Americans flocking to discount store chains for everything from groceries to household supplies in the face of higher inflation.
Apple plans to cut iPhone 14 production lag between China, India – Bloomberg
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) plans to start making the iPhone 14 in India about two months after its release out of China, in a move that will narrow the gap from the typical six to nine months for previous launches, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.
Analysis: As Ukraine war drags on, Europe’s economy succumbs to crisis
A post-pandemic spending euphoria, supported by copious government spending was set to drive the economy and help fatigued households regain a sense of normality after two dreadful years.
Gas price surge, recession fears weigh on European shares
European shares slipped on Tuesday as investors fretted about soaring energy prices and a weak economic outlook after data showed business activity in the region contracted this month.
Explainer: How meme stock darling AMC’s new preferred shares work
AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (AMC.N), the movie theater operator that investors have turned into a meme stock, completed the listing of its new preferred shares on Monday, setting the stage for a potential capital raise.
