HK’s Next Digital shares soar as trading resumes after Jimmy Lai assets frozen
Shares in jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai’s Next Digital Ltd (0282.HK) soared on Thursday, the first day of trading after a suspension of longer than a week following a freeze in the pro-democracy activist’s assets under the national security law.
GameStop, AMC extend rallies, gouging short sellers
Shares of GameStop (GME.N) and cinema operator AMC Entertainment (AMC.N) rallied to their highest levels in months on Wednesday, with some market-watchers saying the recent surge was forcing bearish investors to unwind their bets against the video game retailer.
Nikkei to reach 30-year high on economic reopenings
Japanese shares are expected to recover and reach a 30-year peak by the end of year as an acceleration of vaccinations after initial delays helps the economy to reopen, according to respondents in a Reuters poll.
EXCLUSIVE Nasdaq seeks to remove restriction in direct listing plan
Nasdaq Inc (NDAQ.O) asked U.S. regulators on Wednesday to remove a restriction that limits how much money companies can raise through a direct listing on its stock market exchange, according to a regulatory filing reviewed by Reuters.
Michael Kors parent expects sales growth as luxury demand rebounds
Capri Holdings Ltd (CPRI.N) on Wednesday forecast annual revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations, betting on shoppers returning to stores in the United States following speedy vaccinations and pent-up demand for luxury goods in Europe.
Canada’s top pension funds boost investments in high-carbon oil sands
Canada’s biggest pension managers boosted their investments in the country’s major oil sands companies in the first quarter of 2021, raising questions about the funds’ recent commitments to greening their portfolios.
Asian shares up, dollar wallows as Fed soothes inflation fears
Asian shares rose on Wednesday while the U.S. dollar stood near its lowest levels this year after U.S. Federal Reserve officials reaffirmed a dovish monetary policy stance, providing yet more assurance to investors worried about the inflation outlook.
Veteran stock picker to join ‘Son-chan’ on SoftBank board
The nomination of Koei Tecmo (3635.T) chair Keiko Erikawa to SoftBank Group’s (9984.T) board adds a veteran games industry executive known for her stock-picking skill, bringing an authoritative voice after the loss of senior industry figures.
SHARES WARY ON U.S. INFLATION, BATTERED BITCOIN CHARTS RECOVERY
Asian shares got off to a cautious start on Monday as investors anxiously awaited a key read on U.S. inflation this week for guidance on monetary policy, while Bitcoin took a hammering after China cracked down on mining and trading of the cryptocurrency.
Wall Street snaps 3-day losing streak as technology stocks rise
Wall Street’s main indexes rebounded on Thursday after a three-day slide, buoyed by gains in technology stocks as the smallest weekly jobless claims since the start of a pandemic-driven recession lifted the mood.
