HKMA ups rates, matching Fed, says banks' bad loans remain steady
HONG KONG (Reuters) -The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Thursday raised its base rate charged through the overnight discount
2023-07-27 10:50
Meta stock climbs after company posts 11% revenue growth
Meta's "year of efficiency" seems to be paying off. The Facebook-parent company on Wednesday reported revenue of $32 billion for its quarter ending in June, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period last year and beating Wall Street expectations.
2023-07-27 07:55
Mastercard demands US cannabis shops stop accepting debit cards
The issuer says its debit cards must not be used for legal cannabis, due to federal laws in the US.
2023-07-27 06:58
Canada: Prime Minister holds major cabinet shakeup
In seeking a fourth term, Justin Trudeau has overhauled his team ahead of Canada's next election.
2023-07-27 03:28
Prosecutors want Sam Bankman-Fried sent to jail after witness-tampering allegations
US prosecutors asked a federal judge to detain former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried over allegations of witness-tampering.
2023-07-27 02:46
U.S. House spending bill clears procedural hurdle in party-line vote
WASHINGTON The first of 12 fiscal 2024 spending bills overcame a procedural hurdle in the Republican-controlled U.S. House
2023-07-27 02:22
In challenge to Tesla, major automakers launch EV charging network
A group of major automakers on Wednesday said they were forming a new company to provide electric vehicle
2023-07-27 00:55
Seven major automakers, including GM, Stellantis and Honda, join to create US charging network
Seven major automakers are coming together to create a joint venture that will build out a large electric vehicle fast-charging network in the North America, in an attempt to make electric vehicles more attractive to consumers. The companies -- General Motors, BMW Group, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis -- plan to install at least 30,000 chargers in the United States and Canada.
2023-07-26 23:54
Niger Army Ready to Hit Back After Coup Attempt, Presidency Says
Niger’s presidency said the army is on standby to strike back against members of the Presidential Guard who
2023-07-26 23:46
This measure of homelessness in England has reached a 25-year high
The number of households living in temporary accommodation in England has hit its highest level since at least 1998, according to official data.
2023-07-26 22:54
U.S. new home sales fall in June; trend remains firmer
WASHINGTON Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell in June, but the trend remains strong as an acute
2023-07-26 22:28
Boeing boosts monthly 737 production to 38; defense unit struggles
(Reuters) -Boeing said on Wednesday it was ramping up production of its bestselling 737 MAX narrowbody jet to 38 per
2023-07-26 19:56