Shell’s renewables boss steps down after less than two years
Shell’s (RDSa.L) head of renewable energies Elisabeth Brinton has stepped down less than two years after taking the reins of the business which the company seeks to rapidly grow as part of its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
India’s Ather targets 1 million electric scooters a year as demand soars
Ather Energy, India’s top electric scooter maker by revenue, is raising funds to ramp up annual production to one million scooters over the next three years amid a surge in demand, the startup’s co-founder and chief executive told Reuters.
Chevron kicks off oil industry’s fourth quarter results with a miss
Chevron Corp (CVX.N) on Friday reported a fourth quarter profit that missed Wall Street estimates despite sharply higher oil and gas prices.
Meme stock hangover: a year after GameStop, traders face gloomier markets
The mood has shifted dramatically a year since a spectacular rally in shares of GameStop (GME.N) captivated Wall Street, launching a mania for so-called meme stocks and putting the spotlight on retail investors as a force to be reckoned with in markets.
AirAsia changes name to Capital A as it grows beyond an airline
Malaysia’s AirAsia Group Bhd (AIRA.KL) said on Friday it had changed its name to Capital A Bhd to reflect its growing portfolio of businesses beyond the core budget airline.
EXCLUSIVE China securities regulator met foreign banks to soothe economic concerns
The China Securities and Regulatory Commission (CSRC) met this week with executives at top western banks and asset managers to reassure them about the country’s economic prospects after regulatory crackdowns in 2021, three sources said on Friday.
Singapore hosts third SPAC listing; Novo Tellus-backed firm makes debut
Southeast Asian industrial technology buyout fund Novo Tellus Capital Partners listed its special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in Singapore on Thursday, marking the third such IPO this month as the city-state seeks to become a hub for SPAC listings.
Dealmaking helps Deutsche Bank deliver biggest profit in a decade
Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) delivered its most profitable year in a decade on the back of a dealmaking bonanza, strengthening Chief Executive Christian Sewing’s hand as he fine tunes a new strategy and targets for the years ahead in March.
Analysis: Investors look to prune portfolio risk as Fed hawkishness rules markets
The Federal Reserve’s hawkish shift is bolstering the case for investors looking to trim risk from their portfolios, as the U.S. central bank trains its guns on surging inflation while giving little indication that it will be swayed by the latest weakness in stocks.
U.S. economy likely regained steam in Q4, 2021 growth seen best in 37 years
U.S. economic growth likely accelerated in the fourth quarter as businesses replenished depleted inventories to meet strong demand for goods, helping the nation to log its best performance in nearly four decades in 2021.
