War comes to Russian business after drones strike Moscow’s financial centre
By Alexander Marrow (Reuters) – Economic sanctions have been the biggest headache for Russia’s business elite since the start of…
August 1, 2023
Aston Martin raises $277 million via equity to cut debt
(Reuters) – Aston Martin said on Tuesday it has raised 216 million pounds ($277 million) in equity to cut down…
Country Garden aborts $300 million share sale, saying deal not finalised
By Clare Jim and Scott Murdoch HONG KONG/SYDNEY (Reuters) -Debt-laden Chinese developer Country Garden aborted a $300 million share placement…
Yum China sticks to plan to open up to 1,300 new stores this year -CEO
By Sophie Yu and Brenda Goh BEIJING (Reuters) – Yum China Holdings, owner of the KFC and Pizza Hut chains…
Indian factory growth eased for second month in July, but kept healthy pace
By Anant Chandak BENGALURU (Reuters) – Growth in India’s manufacturing activity eased in July for a second month, with some…
China’s July factory activity swings back to contraction – Caixin PMI
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s factory activity swung to contraction in July, a private sector survey showed on Tuesday, with supply,…
Paul Reubens, actor who played Pee-wee Herman, dies at 70
(Reuters) -Paul Reubens, the actor who played Pee-wee Herman, a nerdy character who wore a gray suit and red bowtie…
China complains to US about ‘dangerous’ weapons aid to Taiwan
BEIJING (Reuters) – China said on Tuesday it has complained to the United States about a weapons aid package https://www.reuters.com/world/us-announces-taiwan-weapons-package-worth-up-345-million-2023-07-28/…
Marketmind: Testing the ‘Goldilocks’ view of the global economy
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland. The ‘Goldilocks’ view that equity investors…
Niger arrests politicians after coup, other juntas voice support
By Boureima Balima and Abdel-Kader Mazou NIAMEY (Reuters) -The junta that seized power in Niger last week detained senior politicians…