Market Pulse - Asia
US intelligence will remain safe if UK uses Huawei 5G tech says MI5 head
US intelligence sharing will not be at risk from Chinese spying even if the UK uses Huawei’s technology for development of the country's 5G network, said the head of MI5, Andrew Parker.
Asia report: Most market rise ahead of US-China deal signing
Most markets in Asia were higher by the time they closed on Monday, as investors looked ahead to the much-anticipated signing of a phase one trade deal between the United States and China on Wednesday.
Aston Martin jump on reports of talks with China's Geely
Shares of Aston Martin sped higher at the end of the week following news that China's Geely had held talks with the iconic carmaker's management regarding a potential investment.
US House of Representatives votes to limit Trump's war powers
The US House of Representatives approved a resolution to limit Donald Trump’s power to decide on taking military action in Iran.
Asia report: Most markets higher as Apple suppliers surge
Most markets in Asia finished in the green on Friday, as tensions between the US and Iran eased, with Apple suppliers among the leading risers after data showing solid iPhone sales in China was released.
Internal Boeing messages show employees deriding 737 Max 'designed by clowns'
Internal messages between Boeing employees from 2017 released on Thursday revealed comments that have raised serious concerns about the manufacturer's already controversial 737 Max aircraft.
US ramps up pressure on UK ahead of Huawei decision
The US is continuing to pressure the UK on its decision on whether to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to be involved in the development of its 5G network.
Asia report: Most markets rise as Middle East tensions ease
Most markets in Asia finished higher on Thursday, as investors reacted to an apparent de-escalation in geopolitical tension in the Middle East, following an address from US president Donald Trump.
Thursday preview: China CPI, Fed speak in focus
The market spotlight is set to shift eastwards on Thursday, with a report on Chinese consumer prices in December due out overnight.
RBC slashes target price for Genel Energy on Mideast tensions
RBC Capital slashed its target price shares of Kurdistan-focused Genel Energy on the back of the heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Trump to impose more sanctions on Iran in response to missile strikes
Trump said on Wednesday that the US will impose additional economic sanctions on Iran in response to attacks overnight on two US military bases in Iraq.
TikTok reports security flaws on platform that could lead hackers to steal data
TikTok reported security flaws on its video-sharing platform that may have let hackers add or delete videos, change privacy settings and steal personal data.
Asia report: Markets post losses as Iran attacks military bases in Iraq
Markets in Asia finished in the red on Wednesday, as violence between the United States and Iran escalated in Iraq.
Two top NMC Health shareholders selling stock to pay back debts
Two of NMC Health's main shareholders will sell down their holdings in a bid to reduce their indebtedness, including that of corporate entities owned by them.
Citi rings the changes at Vodafone
Citi has thrown its weight behind Vodafone, despite the problems the telecoms giant is facing in India, pointing instead to improving European earnings.
Asia report: Markets follow Wall Street stocks higher
Markets in Asia followed Wall Street stocks into the green on Tuesday, as investors appeared to shrug off ongoing geopolitical tension in the Middle East.
London close: Stocks slip amid heightened Mideast tensions
London stocks extended losses on Monday amid growing geopolitical tensions, while oil prices rallied and gold neared a seven-year high as investors flocked to safe havens.
Europe midday: Investors dial back on risk as gold hits 2013 highs on Mideast tensions
Stocks on the Continent were extending their losses from Friday's session come midday, with traders cutting back on risk given the possibility that tensions in the Middle East might rise further, at least in the very near term, while gold prices hit a seven-year high.
Asia report: Most markets lower on heightened Middle East tension
Japan led most Asian markets lower on Monday, as investors reacted to increased geopolitical tension in the Middle East after last week’s killing of a top Iran military commander in Iraq by the United States.
Analysts anticipate Iranian response, but don't expect all-out conflict
A US drone strike killed the Iranian military commander in charge of overseas operations, prompting a shift towards safe havens as investors waited for Tehran's response.