Month: October 2025
PayPay valuation could exceed $20 billion in planned December U.S. IPO, sources say: Reuters
Investors expect the valuation of PayPay could exceed 3 trillion yen ($20 billion) as SoftBank 9984.T prepares for an initial public offering of the Japanese payments app operator in the United States as early as December, according to two sources. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Investors expect the valuation of PayPay could exceed 3 trillion yen ($20 billion) as SoftBank prepares for an initial public offering of the Japanese payments app […]
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LG Electronics India shares surge 50% on market debut after bumper initial public offering
LG Electronics India is seeking a valuation of up to 774 billion rupees ($8.71 billion) in its long-delayed initial public offering, tapping into a bustling IPO market with one of India’s largest offerings so far this year. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images LG Electronics India’s shares surged 50% on their market debut Tuesday, after the company’s initial […]
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Goldman Sachs reports third-quarter earnings before the bell
Key Points Goldman Sachs reports third-quarter earnings before the market opens Tuesday. Wall Street analysts expect earnings per share of $11 on revenue of $14.1 billion, according to LSEG. Goldman executives will hold a call with analysts at 9:30 a.m. ET. Source
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JPMorgan Chase is set to report third-quarter earnings – here’s what the Street expects
JPMorgan Chase & Co CEO Jamie Dimon arrives for a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill September 22, 2022 in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer | Getty Images JPMorgan Chase is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings before the opening bell Tuesday. Here’s what Wall Street expects: Earnings per share: $4.84, according […]
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Tata Electronics acquires Chinese iPhone supplier Justech’s India unit for about $100 million, sources say
Key Points Tata Electronics has acquired Chinese industrial firm Justech Precision’s India unit for close to $100 million, according to two people familiar with the matter. Tata Electronics has sought to expand iPhone manufacturing capacity as Apple reportedly aims to make all of the iPhones for the U.S. market in India by end-2026. Apple is […]
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Coffee and ‘chili crab’ ice cream: How luxury fashion brands are capturing Asian consumers
A corduroy Ralph Lauren letter jacket at the brand’s store in Singapore retails for around $900 Singapore dollars ($693). But a vanilla latte in its cafe? A comparative steal at SG$9. From Ralph Lauren to Coach, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Prada, clothing and luxury brands are opening stores in Asia to connect with consumers who […]
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CNBC Daily Open: There’s a hopeful mood in the Middle East and the markets
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks while World leaders listen during a summit of European and Middle Eastern leaders on Gaza on October 13, 2025 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images This might not be Christmas, but the war in the Middle East is over — at least according to U.S. President Donald […]
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Amazon fires employee who was suspended for protesting company’s work with Israel
A woman cleans the store window of the Amazon house after activists sprayed paint on its logo during a protest on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20, 2025. Yves Herman | Reuters Amazon fired a Palestinian engineer who was suspended last month after […]
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Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as China port fees on U.S. ships set to kick in
SHANGHAI, CHINA – JUNE 08: Aerial view of skyscrapers standing at the Lujiazui Financial District at sunrise on June 8, 2022 in Shanghai, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday, breaking ranks with Wall Street that soared after U.S. President Donald Trump softened his stance on China. Following […]
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UBS bets on these European sectors to avoid currency and political uncertainty
While Europe isn’t directly impacted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats , it could have a knock-on effect on European exports if the dollar continues to weaken. With the euro strong in comparison, Gerry Fowler, who head up UBS ‘ U.S. and European equity and derivative strategy team, expects European exports to feel […]
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