Oil giant Shell posts highest-ever annual profit of $40 billion
The extraordinary scale of the industry’s earnings has renewed criticism and sparked calls for a…
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Deutsche Bank smashes profit expectations in fourth quarter as higher interest rates bolster revenue
Deutsche Bank surpassed profit expectations in the fourth quarter, reporting 1.8 billion euro ( $1.98…
Hong Kong services to rebound as China reopens, but UBP says sector is coming from ‘fragile situation’
However, its economist warned that the sector will be “going from a very fragile situation,”…
A potential U.S. ban on investment in Chinese tech could hurt these sectors
A ban on U.S. investment in Chinese tech could drive up market volatility — but…
‘Symbol of renewal’: US reopens Solomon Islands embassy
The US has been stepping up engagement with the Pacific amid concerns about China’s influence…
Russia has committed more than 65,000 war crimes in Ukraine, prosecutor general says
Andriy Kostin said he believed Kyiv was close to gaining U.S. support to establish a…
Meta shares soar almost 20% on fourth-quarter revenue beat
Facebook-parent Meta reported revenue for the fourth quarter that topped estimates and gave a forecast…
Gautam Adani calls off $2.5 billion equity sale as regulatory concerns grow
Shares of Adani Enterprise were routed in the aftermath of a report from short-seller Hindenburg…
Republicans push to remove Ilhan Omar from foreign affairs panel
A vote is set for Thursday on resolution aimed at the Muslim-American progressive lawmaker over…
Meta shares soar as it cuts back spending, forecasts upbeat Q1
Its forecast suggests the advertising market may be recovering as companies increase their marketing budgets.
Meta shares soar 17% on fourth-quarter revenue beat
Facebook-parent Meta reported revenue for the fourth quarter that topped estimates and gave a forecast…
Saudi Aramco backs Brooklyn-based startup turning ammonia into fuel
Amogy is a startup that is experimenting with ammonia as fuel for heavy duty transportation,…
US Fed opts for small rate rise, warns of ‘ongoing increases’
The Fed said US economy was enjoying ‘modest growth’, with policymakers still ‘highly attentive to…
Fed raises rates a quarter point, expects ‘ongoing’ increases
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its decision on interest rates following its two-day meeting.
Samsung launches new Galaxy S23 smartphone lineup with improved camera, gaming capabilities
Samsung launched its new Galaxy S23 smartphone lineup Wednesday. The S23 will go head-to-head with…
Day of disruption in UK as up to half a million go on strike
Teachers, transport workers and civil servants walk off their jobs to demand better pay.
FBI searching Biden home in Rehoboth, Delaware, in classified documents probe
The Department of Justice is investigating the discovery of classified records found at private locations…
FBI searching Biden home in Rehoboth, Delaware, in classified documents probe
The Department of Justice is investigating the discovery of classified records found at private locations…
India may have to walk a tightrope as budget looms, analysts say
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will announce the last full-year budget before the next general…
India delays visa for Pakistan-born Australian cricketer Khawaja
Cricket Australia says he was the only player who could not board the flight to…
