Global Markets Begin Week on a Positive Note
Markets in Asia were higher, as recent actions by President Donald Trump helped soothe investor worries about ties between the U.S. and its key Asian trading partners.
Will Snap Pop? Investors Seem Skeptical
Investors are preparing a barrage of questions for Snap Inc. executives ahead of the company’s cross-country pitch, which could begin as soon as Friday.
Weaker Yen Prompts Japanese Firms to Lift Profit Forecasts
Japanese companies are raising their earnings forecasts thanks to the recent sharp weakening of the yen, although many are wary of being knocked off course by the trade policies and comments of U.S. President Trump.
Cyberattacks on International Banks Show Links to Hackers Who Hit Sony
Cybersecurity specialists have found evidence suggesting that recent attacks on institutions in Poland are part of an international hacking effort targeting financial institutions—an attack that shares traits with the 2014 attack on Sony Corp.
One Industry Where the U.S. Is Catching China: Fertilizer
Low gas prices are the key factor in a surge in U.S. fertilizer output.
How J.P. Morgan Won, Then Lost, Indonesia’s Business
J.P. Morgan’s strained relationship with Indonesia shows how global banks have to walk a fine line when it comes to some governments’ expectations.
Oil Companies’ Hottest Market Is Low on Fuel
Energy firms are investing billions of dollars over the next several years in new and existing refineries across Asia, but those plans are butting up against a glut in refined fuels that analysts say could last for years.
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