James Hardie sets higher profit view as U.S. housing market boom continues
James Hardie (JHX.AX), the world’s largest fibre cement maker, on Monday raised its annual profit forecast for the fourth time this fiscal year, and guided to even higher earnings next year, driven by a boom in the housing sector in North America.
Analysis: Singapore bets on niche SPAC listings to capture tech boom
After years of struggling to emerge from the shadows of regional rivals, Singapore Exchange is looking to establish itself as the hub for blank-cheque firms, riding on regulatory overhaul, support by state firms, and a tech boom in its back yard.
Indonesia’s GDP speeds up on easing COVID-19 curbs, brisk exports
Indonesia’s economic growth accelerated in the final quarter of last year as consumption perked up following the easing of anti-virus mobility restrictions and as stronger commodity prices pushed exports to record highs.
Taiwan lifts forex trading punishment on Deutsche -sources
Taiwan’s central bank has allowed Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) to start trading Taiwan dollar deliverable and non-deliverable forwards again, three sources told Reuters, after it suspended them as part of a crackdown on speculation last February.
EXCLUSIVE ECB’s Kazaks says July rate hike is unlikely
The European Central Bank could end its stimulus programme earlier than planned but it is unlikely to raise its main interest rate in July as investors are expecting, ECB policymaker Martins Kazaks told Reuters.
Samsung, Blue Ocean launch U.S. stock trading during South Korean business hours
Asian investors can now buy and sell U.S. stocks during Korean business hours in real time through a partnership between Samsung Securities (016360.KS) and U.S.-based off-exchange trading venue operator Blue Ocean Technologies LLC, the companies said on Monday.
Toshiba now plans to split into two, bumps up shareholder return targets
Toshiba Corp (6502.T) said it now aims to break up into two companies instead of three, while also unveiling a big boost to planned shareholder returns in an effort to appease angry investors.
Analysis: OPEC+ meets quickly, sticks to script, dodges debate on geopolitics
After a month in which oil prices surged 15% and geopolitical tensions seethed around the world, OPEC and its allies took a record-quick 16 minutes to decide that they would stick to their previously planned output increase.
Analysis: Traders scour markets for protection amid Ukraine tensions
Unnerved by the sabre-rattling between Russia and the West over Ukraine, traders are scouring global markets for investments that could provide them with protection against losses in case the conflict escalates.
Global tech stocks stage tentative recovery after Meta rout
Tech stocks staged a tentative rebound across financial markets on Friday as stellar results from Amazon (.AMZN) convinced traders not to give up on a sector weakened by a global monetary tightening cycle and the historic crash of Facebook owner Meta.
