Wall St edges up ahead of key economic data, AMC soars

Wall Street’s main indexes posted slim gains on Wednesday ahead of key U.S. economic data due later in the week as investors weighed inflation concerns and a fresh surge in so-called “meme stocks.”
Oil and gas stocks carry $126 bln cost for Norway’s sovereign fund – research

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund missed out on $125.8 billion in potential returns over a three year period by investing in oil and gas rather than green stocks, according to research from Global SWF, an industry data specialist.
Dogecoin jumps on news of launch on Coinbase Pro

Dogecoin, a meme-based cryptocurrency popular among retail investors, surged on Wednesday, benefiting from news that digital asset exchange Coinbase (COIN.O) will make the crypto unit available to its users on its trading platform.
Global equities edge higher on hopes of U.S. jobs data

Global equities markets firmed on Wednesday ahead of key U.S. economic data due later in the week as investors weighed inflation concerns and a fresh surge in so-called “meme stocks.”
EXCLUSIVE SoftBank tech fund in talks to invest in Dubai cloud kitchen Kitopi-sources

SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) is in talks to invest in Dubai “cloud kitchen” Kitopi’s latest funding round through its second technology fund, sources familiar with the matter said.
Analysis: Planned global tax raid catches ethical investor zeitgeist

A global tax crackdown on multinationals has the backing of some of the world’s biggest investors who say that using low-tax jurisdictions falls foul of the tenets they have committed to.
Wall St set to open higher ahead of key economic data this week

The latest leg of a surge in so-called “meme stocks” stood out in early moves on Wall Street on Wednesday, while futures tracking the main stock indexes were flat to slightly higher ahead of closely watched economic data this week.
StanChart unit to launch cryptocurrency trading platform

A Standard Chartered PLC (STAN.L) unit intends to establish a cryptocurrency brokerage and exchange platform in Britain and Europe, targeting institutional clients, the bank said on Wednesday.
Saudi Aramco in talks with banks for new bond sale – sources

Saudi Arabian oil group Aramco (2222.SE) is in talks with banks for a U.S. dollar-denominated bond issue, two sources said, seeking to raise money ahead of large commitments for its major shareholder, the Saudi government.
As unpredictable Games looms, Japan’s sponsors struggle to adapt

With less than two months left until the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games, Japan’s Asahi Breweries still doesn’t know whether fans will be allowed into stadiums to buy its beer.