Apple tells suppliers demand for iPhone 13 lineup has weakened – Bloomberg News
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) has told its parts suppliers that demand for the iPhone 13 lineup has slowed, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter, signaling that some consumers have decided against trying to get the hard-to-find item.
China’s Kaisa struggles for relief from bond holders as default risk looms
Chinese developer Kaisa Group Holdings Ltd (1638.HK) is unlikely to win bondholders’ approval to extend the maturity of a $400 million bond due next week, analysts say, heaping more pressure on other indebted peers.
Asian shares tick up but Omicron worries leave markets on edge
Asian shares edged higher in choppy trading on Thursday, helped by advances in Chinese real estate shares, though fears about the Omicron variant of the new coronavirus capped gains regionally.
Qualcomm leans into cameras, gaming with new flagship smartphone chip
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) on Tuesday released its new top-tier smartphone chip aimed at premium-priced Android phones with features like sharper photos and graphics than handsets using chips from rivals.
Analysis: KKR’s Telecom Italia approach may call time on Italy discount
A $12 billion takeover proposal for Telecom Italia by private equity giant KKR has highlighted an ‘Italian discount’, which a surge in investor interest and a European fund aimed at supporting its struggling economy could help narrow.
UBS appoints JP Morgan Chase executive Youngwood as group CFO
UBS (UBSG.S) has recruited former JP Morgan Chase executive Sarah Youngwood as its group chief financial officer, the Swiss bank said on Wednesday, making a rare female appointment in the highest echelons of European banking.
Malaysia to charge Dyson supplier ATA over labour complaints -minister
Malaysia will charge Dyson supplier ATA IMS Bhd (ATAI.KL) following complaints received by the labour department, a minister said, after forced labour allegations emerged against the manufacturer.
Euro zone factory growth picked up in Nov but inflationary pressures mounted
Manufacturing growth in the euro zone accelerated slightly last month but supply chain bottlenecks worsened, putting a cap on output and driving the cost of raw materials up at the fastest rate in over two decades, a survey showed.
Asian factories shake off supply headaches but Omicron presents new risks
Asian factory activity grew in November as crippling supply bottlenecks eased, but rising input costs and renewed weakness in China dampened the region’s prospects for an early, sustained recovery from pandemic paralysis.
Global airlines prepare for Omicron-induced volatility
Airlines are bracing for a fresh round of volatility due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19 that could force them to adjust schedules and destinations at short notice and to rely more on domestic markets where possible, analysts say.
