Australia’s bank regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), recently took action in response to suspected misconduct at ANZ’s bond trading unit. This comes as the first financial fallout from the growing scandal affecting the bank. Originally, APRA was set to review a A$500 million capital add-on imposed on ANZ and other major lenders in
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Several companies are making positive strides in pre-market trading, indicating potential growth and investor interest. Companies such as Crocs, Agilent Technologies, and Nordson experienced stock increases after surpassing expectations in their fiscal reports. This signifies strong performance and the possibility of sustained success in the future. Additionally, companies like Synopsys and Wolfspeed showed resilience in
BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle maker, has narrowed down its choices for the location of its new manufacturing plant in Mexico to three states. The firm’s country head, Jorge Vallejo, revealed that they are currently reviewing a variety of proposed incentives offered by these states. These incentives include fiscal benefits, land offerings, management assistance, and
The future of Paramount Global hangs in the balance as a new player enters the scene. Edgar Bronfman Jr. has thrown his hat into the ring with a competing offer that has set tongues wagging. Initially offering $4.3 billion for Shari Redstone’s National Amusements, the controlling shareholder of Paramount, Bronfman has now upped the ante
Disney’s stronghold on the summer box office is set to continue with the anticipated success of 20th Century Studios’ Alien: Romulus. The film is projected to top the box office charts for the ninth time this summer, with estimates placing its fifth weekend earnings above other popular films like Deadpool & Wolverine. As of Tuesday,
On September 5th, U2 fans will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the legendary Irish band’s music like never before. V-U2: An Immersive Concert Film at Sphere Las Vegas is set to debut at the state-of-the-art venue where it was originally filmed. Directed by Morleigh Steinberg and U2’s founding guitarist, The Edge, this film
The recent decision by the European Union to lower tariffs on electric vehicle imports from China has sparked a strong reaction from the Chinese government. The Ministry of Commerce in China has criticized the EU for what it views as unfair competition practices and pre-set conclusions regarding China’s subsidies for its electric vehicle industry. This
State Street has joined forces with Swiss crypto company Taurus to introduce new digital asset services catering to the rising institutional demand for such investments. This move comes as cryptocurrencies continue to gain traction within the financial system, prompting institutions to explore options for hedging inflation and diversifying their portfolios. State Street, a leading provider
In a recent development, OpenAI announced a partnership with Condé Nast that will have far-reaching implications for the future of media outlets and content creation. This collaboration will see OpenAI’s advanced AI products, including ChatGPT and SearchGPT, being utilized to display content from a variety of popular media platforms such as Vogue, The New Yorker,
Alaska Airlines has successfully cleared the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation after announcing their $1.9 billion agreement to acquire Hawaiian Airlines. This marks a significant milestone in the merger process as antitrust regulators did not file a lawsuit to block the deal. The next step for the airlines is to secure approval from the U.S. Transportation
The commodity market hit a new high in Monday’s trading session, reaching $2,549.90. This performance marks an increase in value for 8 out of the last 9 trading sessions. Gold has surged by 4.5% over the past nine days, while silver has seen an impressive gain of 8.4% during the same period. Additionally, the VanEck
In midday trading, Advanced Micro Devices saw a more than 2% increase in its stock price following the announcement of its plans to acquire server builder ZT Systems in a deal worth $4.9 billion. This move shows the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in the tech industry. Conversely, HP experienced a decline of over
Alphabet-owned Waymo recently announced the details of its latest self-driving technology, known as “generation 6.” This new driverless tech has been integrated into Geely Zeekr electric vehicles and is designed to handle a wider array of weather conditions without the need for as many expensive cameras and sensors on board. Satish Jeyachandran, Waymo’s vice president
Coraline, the stop-motion animated film by Henry Selick, celebrated its 15th anniversary with a solid performance at the domestic box office. The movie secured the fifth spot with $8.63 million over the three-day weekend, playing on 1,603 screens. The total earnings reached $11.6 million, surpassing its previous record for Fathom Events. Last year, Coraline became