Alcoa said it was selling off its stake in a Saudi Arabia joint venture to improve its long-term competitiveness.
Alcoa announced it is selling its 25.1% stake in a joint venture with Saudi Arabia Mining Company (Ma’aden) to enhance its long-term competitiveness. The transaction is valued at $1.1 billion, consisting of Ma’aden stock and cash,…
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The Federal Reserve is poised to deliver its first interest rate cut since 2020 next week, a move that consumers, businesses and investors alike have been eagerly awaiting.
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower its benchmark interest rate when it meets on Wednesday, marking the first rate cut in more than four years.…
European car manufacturers, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, are experiencing sharp stock declines due to weak demand in China, increasing competition, and the high cost of electric vehicles (EVs). Investor confidence in the sector has plummeted, pushing market valuations for major automakers to near record lows.
BMW’s shares fell by 11.2% on Tuesday, the largest…
Moderna shares dropped sharply Thursday morning after the COVID-19 vaccine maker announced plans to scale back its research and development (R&D) efforts in a bid to reduce costs. The company will now concentrate on securing FDA approval for 10 key products, including vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), cancer treatments, and a combination COVID-19 and…
Asian benchmarks slipped on Wednesday after a mixed close on Wall Street, where traders monitored the potential market impact from the overnight US presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
The debate coincided with uncertainty in the financial markets, causing fluctuations in currencies and stocks. The US dollar, which has…
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to present their contrasting economic visions in a highly anticipated televised debate on Tuesday night. With key issues like inflation, taxes, and student loan debt on the agenda, the two candidates will have the opportunity to directly challenge each other's policies.
Trump has consistently…
After the news that Europe's largest car producer VW may close two plants, experts are sounding the alarm that the downsizing of manufacturing isn't just limited to the car industry. The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) says companies need to evolve.
As European car companies grapple with the phasing out of combustion engines and…
Donald Trump is promising to make America the "crypto capital of the planet" if he returns to the White House.Donald Trump is promising to make America the "crypto capital of the planet" if he returns to the White House.
Donald Trump is pledging to transform America into the "crypto capital of the planet" if he…
Canada has announced a 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), including those produced by Tesla, as part of a broader strategy to align with Western allies and protect domestic manufacturers. Tesla's shares fell by 3% on Monday following the announcement.
The Canadian government revealed a 100% levy on Chinese-made EVs and a 25% levy…
The British pound surged to its highest level against the US dollar, driven by the Bank of England's more hawkish stance compared to the Federal Reserve's outlook at the Jackson Hole Symposium last Friday.
The pound also rose sharply against other G-10 currencies following the symposium, a key event hosted by the Federal Reserve in…