BOJ’s dovish rate hike unlikely to derail Tokyo stocks’ upside
The Straits Times Business News Analysts view the move as a sign of confidence that growth stimulated inflation can be sustained. Go to Source 20/03/2024 – 06:02 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
ST Engineering to acquire D’Crypt from indirect StarHub unit for at least $67.5 million
The Straits Times Business News December 13, 2023 9:35 AMThe move aligns with ST Engineering’s strategy to grow its cyber business. Go to Source 13/12/2023 – 03:05 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Keppel’s purchase of European asset manager Aermont to bring growth benefits: Analysts
The Straits Times Business News December 01, 2023 5:40 PMAnalysts say strategically savvy move will catapult company to the higher ranks within the league of global asset managers. Go to Source 01/12/2023 – 12:06 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
UK ‘removes state guarantees from almost £1bn in Covid loans’
Coronavirus | The Guardian Reported move over scheme run by British Business Bank pushes losses on to banks if borrowers fail to repayThe UK government has reportedly removed state guarantees from almost £1bn in Covid-19 emergency loans, pushing potential losses on to banks if borrowers fail to repay them.The taxpayer-owned British Business Bank (BBB), which […]Continue reading
Insurers drop appeal on eve of hearing against Phuket resort’s claim for Covid-19 insurance payout
The Straits Times Business News October 16, 2023 7:05 PMLe Meridien Phuket can move to recover potentially several million dollars’ worth of business interruption losses. Go to Source 16/10/2023 – 15:09 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Shares of Alibaba tumble over 3% after outgoing CEO unexpectedly quits cloud business
US Top News and Analysis The move comes just months after announcing a June announcement that Zhang was departing as chairman and CEO of Alibaba Group to focus on the cloud intelligence unit. Go to Source 11/09/2023 – 06:02 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
UK health officials bring forward autumn flu and Covid vaccinations
Coronavirus | The Guardian Move in England comes after detection of highly-mutated coronavirus variant that is spreading around the worldHealth officials have brought forward plans for autumn flu and Covid vaccinations after detecting a highly-mutated Covid variant that is spreading around the world.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said vaccinations would be available from 11 […]Continue reading
HHS calls for easing restrictions on marijuana, sending cannabis stocks higher
US Top News and Analysis That move could potentially expand the market for cannabis, sending shares of Canopy Growth, Tilray Brands and Cronos Group higher. Go to Source 31/08/2023 – 00:03 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Deutsche Bank’s new retail and wealth head set to revamp unit
The Straits Times Business News June 21, 2023 3:34 PMThe move will look to seize on faster growth in international markets. Go to Source 21/06/2023 – 12:02 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Government to launch legal action in attempt to retain Johnson WhatsApps
Coronavirus | The Guardian Unprecedented move follows Covid inquiry chair giving Cabinet Office 4pm Thursday deadline to complyMinisters have launched an unprecedented high court attempt to avoid handing over Boris Johnson’s unredacted WhatsApp messages and diaries to the government-commissioned public inquiry into the handling of Covid.In a move immediately condemned by bereaved families and opposition […]Continue reading