Fernando Valenzuela Is Forever
A chat with the Los Angeles Dodgers legend about “Fernandomania,” that brilliant 1981 season, and finally getting his number retired.
U.S. Plans New Tariffs on Food-Can Metal From China, Germany and Canada
The levies, announced in response to dumping allegations, could raise prices for canned foods, an industry group says.
Intel Shows Why Global Chip M&A Is off the Table
China has limited options to strike back in silicon war—but withholding deal approval is a big one.
In China, Bidding Wars for Lithium Top Out at 1,300 Times the Starting Price
Chinese companies are rushing to develop domestic lithium mines to lessen reliance on overseas sources.
Norges Bank Tightens Policy Again
Norway’s central bank lifted its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 4%, and said another increase is likely next month […]
Metal Prices Inch Higher Amid Macro Uncertainty
Metal prices were rising, reversing some of the previous session’s losses, as worries over sticky U.S. inflation keep pressure on commodities.
ASX Has Solid IPO Pipeline, But Waiting for Right Market Conditions, CEO Says
Australia’s primary securities exchange ASX said it has a pipeline of potential IPOs that it could activate under the right economic conditions.
Standard Bank Earnings Rise by More Than a Third
Standard Bank posted a 35% increase in headline earnings to ZAR21.2 billion in the first half, attributing the rise to growth in […]
BAE Systems Targets Ball Unit in U.S. Expansion
BAE Systems has agreed to buy Ball’s aerospace business for $5.6 billion in cash and targeted closing the deal in the first […]
Eurozone Bond Yields Rise as Investors Expect High Policy Rates for Long
Eurozone government bond yields were trading higher as investors bank on high-for-longer monetary policy rates in developed markets.
Plant-Based Plastics Gain Favor as Companies Pursue Sustainability Goals
Bioplastic production is growing at a record clip amid strong demand from fashion and food-packaging companies, in particular.
Aegon Reports Improved Profits, Capital Generation
Aegon said its operating result rose to €818 million for the first half of 2023, with an above-forecast 13% rise in capital […]