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Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly Dividend
SHANGHAI, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") whic...PR Newswire
Wed, Jan 22
Retiring in 2025? 3 Financial Moves to Make as Soon as You Resign From Work
The weeks leading up to retirement can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. On one hand, you're getting ready to enjoy some newfound freedom. On the other, you're making a big change, which is a scary thing by itself. But you're also giving up the security of a steady paycheck, and you'r...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 22
Russian rouble strengthens to below 99 to the US dollar
MOSCOW, Jan 22 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble strengthened to below 99 to the U.S. dollar amid market optimism over easing tensions between Russia and the West over the Ukraine war, following the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. The rouble had strengthened by 0.9% to trade at 98.60 to th...Reuters
Wed, Jan 22
Europe's STOXX 600 hits record high
LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 .STOXX rose to a record high in early trading on Wednesday.A 0833 GMT, the index was up 0.6% at an all-time high of 528.97, surpassing its previous record hit in September. The index has added 4.2% so far in 2025.Investors have been active buye...Reuters
Wed, Jan 22
European stocks extend gains as Adidas propels DAX to record high
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window Jan 22 (Reuters) - European stocks extended their recent run of gains on Wednesday, with strong holiday-quarter performance from Adidas pushing German shares to record highs and healthcare s...Reuters
Wed, Jan 22
China and Hong Kong stocks tumble on Trump's tariff threats
Updates with closing prices HONG KONG, Jan 22 (Reuters) - China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at new tariffs on Chinese imports, ending a brief reprieve for the markets.China's blue-chip CSI 300 Index .CSI000300 and the Shanghai Composite Index .S...Reuters
Wed, Jan 22
EMERGING MARKETS-Malaysian ringgit extends gains as central bank holds rates; China stocks drag
Updates at 0717 GMTMalaysian central bank keeps interest rate unchangedRinggit at highest since mid-DecemberShanghai stocks down 0.9%By Sherin Sunny and Sameer Manekar Jan 22 (Reuters) - The Malaysian ringgit extended gains on Wednesday after the country's central bank kept interest rate unchange...Reuters
Wed, Jan 22
EMERGING MARKETS-Malaysian ringgit extends gains as central bank holds rates; China stocks drag
Malaysian central bank keeps interest rate unchangedRinggit at highest since mid-DecemberShanghai stocks down 0.9%Updates at 0717 GMTBy Sherin Sunny and Sameer Manekar Jan 22 (Reuters) - The Malaysian ringgit extended gains on Wednesday after the country's central bank kept interest rate unchange...Reuters
Wed, Jan 22
History Says the Nasdaq Will Soar in 2025. 1 Unstoppable Stock Is Surging Right Now.
The Nasdaq Composite has been on a non-stop thrill ride for more than two years and shows no signs of slowing. A number of factors have contributed to the rally, including waning inflation, falling interest rates, higher corporate earnings, and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). After risin...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 22
LIVE MARKETS-Europe before the bell: futures up as traders digest Trump comments
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comEUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: FUTURES UP AS TRADERS DIGEST TRUMP COMMENTS European stocks are heading for a positive start to Wednesday, as E...Reuters
Wed, Jan 22
Tech drives Nikkei to 2-week closing high after Trump's AI investment plans
TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average posted a two-week closing high on Wednesday, powered by SoftBank Group and other technology stocks after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a private sector investment of up to $500 billion to fund AI infrastructure.
UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Jan 22
Adds new items, updates futures Jan 22 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening flat on Wednesday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.03%* EASYJET: British airline Easyjet EZJ.L reported a smaller operating loss in its first quarter on easing fuel costs and strong passenger demand for trav...Reuters
Wed, Jan 22
Oracle shares rise 9% after Trump unveils $500 bln AI plan
LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Oracle shares ORCL.N jumped nearly 9% in Frankfurt on Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said the company would make a large investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, together with OpenAI and SoftBank 9984.T.Reuters
Wed, Jan 22
REFILE-BUZZ-Indian benchmarks muted on caution over US policy uncertainty, earnings worries
Adds dropped word in analyst quote in 3rd bullet** India's benchmark indexes NSE Nifty 50 .NSEI and BSE Sensex .BSESN trade flat on caution over uncertainty about U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for India and worries about domestic corporate earnings** Both Nifty and Sensex hit their lowest sinc...Reuters
Wed, Jan 22
LIVE MARKETS-They do know Stargate is sci-fi, right?
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comTHEY DO KNOW STARGATE IS SCI-FI, RIGHT?Day two of Donald Trump's second presidency culminated in an announcement that OpenAI, SoftBank ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 22
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks get tech boost, tariff uncertainty weighs on dollar
Updates with European stock futuresTrump announces AI infrastructure investmentNetflix shares jump 14% after the bell as earnings beatMost Asian shares rise; China, HK under performDollar settles near 2-week low after whipsaw By Stella Qiu and Koh Gui Qing SYDNEY/NEW YORK, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Glob...Reuters
Wed, Jan 22
Aussie uranium miners jump as Trump's AI investment, Canada tariff plans augur well
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Stocks of Australian uranium miners rose between 3% and 10% on Wednesday, propelled largely by a planned $500 billion private sector investment to fund AI infrastructure and U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for tariffs on major uranium exporter Canada.Nuclear energy has become ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 22
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Jan 22
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening higher on Wednesday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.12%* RIO TINTO: Rio Tinto RIO.L is betting that U.S. President Donald Trump will finally give the green light to its giant copper mine in Arizona, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday....Reuters
Wed, Jan 22
