Altcoins: Ahead of Libra, XRP cryptocurrency gains toehold in commerce
Facebook’s Libra may be grabbing all the headlines at the moment, yet a major cryptocurrency already exists that’s gained a toehold in mainstream commerce....
Belgium’s UCB to buy Ra Pharmaceuticals in $2.1 billion cash deal
UCB has agreed to acquire U.S.-based Ra Pharmaceuticals for $2.1 billion, both companies reported on Thursday, in a deal that will enable the Belgian drugmaker...
GM’s third-quarter China vehicle sales down 17.5% year-on-year to 689,531
General Motors Co’s July to September vehicle sales in China fell 17.5%, as the U.S. automaker was hurt by a slowing economy amid the Sino-U.S....
NHL roundup: Flyers’ Hart blanks Devils
Carter Hart picked up his first career shutout, and Ivan Provorov and Travis Konecny backed him up with a goal and an assist apiece as...
Explainer: Ahead of Libra, XRP cryptocurrency gains toehold in commerce
Facebook’s Libra may be grabbing all the headlines at the moment, yet a major cryptocurrency already exists that’s gained a toehold in mainstream commerce....
Global stocks recover but disquiet over trade talks lingers
Global stocks recouped early losses as news reports raised hopes that the United States and China would settle some economic disputes, but investors were kept...
Singapore to ban sugary drink ads in fight against diabetes: media
Singapore will ban advertisements of drinks with high sugar content, media reported on Thursday, as the government seeks to tackle diabetes in the city-state....
Belgium’s UCB to buy Ra Pharmaceuticals for $2.1 billion
UCB has agreed to acquire U.S.-based Ra Pharmaceuticals for $2.1 billion, in a deal that will enable the Belgian drugmaker to offer new treatment opportunities...
Rugby: England vs. France, New Zealand vs. Italy canceled due to typhoon
Rugby World Cup organisers were forced to call off matches for the first time in the tournament’s 32-year history on Thursday – eliminating Italy as...
Exclusive: China Everbright Group to restructure, pursue billion-dollar HK IPO – sources
State-owned financial conglomerate China Everbright Group aims to restructure its sprawling business and pursue a billion dollar IPO next year in Hong Kong, three people...