Stocks struggle, oil jumps on Middle East tensions
European stocks lingered on Monday, hamstrung by dialled-down expectations for a larger U.S. rate cut this month, while escalating tensions in the Middle East boosted...
South Korea eases path for quality tests of chip suppliers amid Japan curbs: government
South Korean chipmakers such as Samsung Electronics will allow their equipment to be used for conducting quality tests at their domestic suppliers as part of...
Exclusive: Air Force suspends fee payments to landlord Balfour Beatty following Reuters report
The U.S. Air Force has suspended paying incentive fees at all 21 military housing bases operated by landlord Balfour Beatty Communities following a Reuters-CBS News...
Portrush passes British Open test and awaits swift return
It took 68 years for the British Open to return to Royal Portrush and after a memorable week of golf, with Irishman Shane Lowry triumphing...
Starbucks’ China rival Luckin Coffee plans first foray overseas
Starbucks’ Chinese challenger, Luckin Coffee , plans to open coffee shops in the Middle East and India, in its first move overseas....
‘Triad gangsters’ blamed for attacks in Hong Kong
(WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES) Hong Kong’s opposition Democratic Party says an attack on passengers at a train station was carried out by triad gangsters. Men...
Futures edge higher ahead of bumper earnings week
U.S. stock index futures rose slightly on Monday as investors geared up for a busy week of corporate earnings, with results from major companies including...
Halliburton profit beats on international demand for oilfield services
Halliburton Co on Monday beat analysts’ estimates for second-quarter profit, as higher international demand for its oilfield services cushioned weakness in North America, its largest...
Release tanker and crew immediately, Britain tells Iran
Britain called on Iran on Monday to release a British-flagged tanker and its crew immediately, describing the seizure of the Stena Impero in the Strait...
Frenzied debut of China’s Nasdaq-style board adds $44 billion in market cap
Trading on China’s new Nasdaq-style board for homegrown tech firms hit fever pitch on Monday, with shares up as much as 520% in a wild...