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ReutersThu, Dec 18
China's Momenta teams up with Grab on autonomous driving in Southeast Asia
CryptopolitanThu, Dec 18
MSCI exclusion could trigger up to $15B in outflows
GBP: BoE set to cut as Sterling positioning stretches – ING
ReutersThu, Dec 18
Campari sells Averna and Zedda Piras in 100 million euro deal
ReutersThu, Dec 18
European Union has addressed Belgium's concerns on Russian frozen assets, EU's Kallas says
Tiger NewsThu, Dec 18
HK Movers | Chinese Mineral Exploration and Production Company Zhihui Mining Surges 115% in Grey Market Trading
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China's Momenta teams up with Grab on autonomous driving in Southeast Asia
BEIJING, Dec 18 (Reuters) - China's autonomous driving startup Momenta has entered a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Grab GRAB.O, the companies said on Thursday.Momenta, together with Pony AI PONY.O and WeRide WRD.O, is among a rising number of Chinese self-driving technology firms pu...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Forex
GBP: BoE set to cut as Sterling positioning stretches – ING
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut rates by 25bp today, with rising odds of a dovish vote split after weaker November inflation data. This points to near-term downside risks for sterling, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.Fxstreet
Thu, Dec 18
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Campari sells Averna and Zedda Piras in 100 million euro deal
MILAN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Italian drinks group Campari CPRI.MI said on Thursday it had agreed to sell its brands Averna and Zedda Piras to spirits company Illva Saronno for 100 million euros ($117.45 million).The sale is another step in Campari's strategy to shrink its portfolio, focus on its co...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
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European Union has addressed Belgium's concerns on Russian frozen assets, EU's Kallas says
BRUSSELS, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The European Union has addressed the concerns that Belgium has raised on the bloc's use of Russian frozen assets, which are mostly located in Brussels, in order to finance Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday."So I hope that we get this o...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Stocks
HK Movers | Chinese Mineral Exploration and Production Company Zhihui Mining Surges 115% in Grey Market Trading
Mineral exploration and production company Zhihui Mining stock rocketed 115% in Hong Kong’s grey market trading.Founded in 2013, Zhihui Mining is a mineral exploration and production company focused on zinc, lead, and copper mining, processing, and sales in Tibet, China. Based on data from Shanghai ...Tiger News
Thu, Dec 18
Economic Indicator
EUR/CAD slips toward 1.6150 due to Oil supply concerns
EUR/CAD pares its recent gains from the previous session, trading around 1.6160 during the European hours on Thursday. The currency cross weakens as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) strengthens on Oil supply concerns driven by rising geopolitical tensions.
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Thu, Dec 18
Commodities
Tidal wave of Chinese tea brands place bets on winning over American tastebuds
Chinese tea brands target young American consumersExpansion challenges include cultural and taste differencesBrands aim to educate U.S. consumers on tea cultureBy Waylon Cunningham and Casey HallNEW YORK/SHANGHAI, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Amanda Wang, co-founder of Chinese fast-growing beverage chain Ning...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Stocks
Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the S&P 500?
Key PointsLyondellBasell Industries' dividend yields a sky-high 12.8%.ConAgra Brands and Healthpeak Properties also rank among the S&P 500's highest-paying dividend stocks.All three of these companies, though, continue to face significant challenges.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millio...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Other
China voices support for Venezuela amid US blockade, but makes no aid pledges
U.S. has ordered blockade of sanctioned oil tankers moving in and out of VenezuelaChina says opposed to 'unilateral bullying'China's foreign minister spoke to Venezuelan counterpart on the phoneUN and other nations urge de-escalation and dialogueBy Ryan Woo BEIJING, Dec 18 (Reuters) -...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Commodities
RPT-ADNOC lands $11 billion financing for future gas output
Lukoil exits Ghasha project, hands ADNOC 10% stakeHeavy demand from Asian lenders, including Chinese banksFirst gas production expected before decade's endBy Yousef Saba DUBAI, Dec 18 - Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has secured $11 billion in structured financing to monetise future gas produ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Cryptocurrencies
Federal Prison No More: FTX’s Caroline Ellison Now In Community Confinement
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research and a key witness in the FTX prosecutions, was quietly moved from federal prison to community confinement on October 16, 2025, with the transfer happening largely under the radar. Related Reading: Trump Signals Possible Pardon For Convicted Samour...Bitcoinist
Thu, Dec 18
Cryptocurrencies
Bitwise’s 2026 Crypto Forecast: Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Solana Poised For New Record Highs
In its latest report, asset manager and exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer, Bitwise, has shared an optimistic 2026 outlook for the crypto market, anticipating significant growth, while predicting new all-time highs for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). Megatrends In Crypto? Bitwise beg...NewsBTC
Thu, Dec 18
Stocks
Nissan Selects IPfolio from Clarivate
Managing IP with advanced workflow automation technology and leading data LONDON, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced today that Nissan Motor Co., Ltd (Nissan: 7201.T) has selected IPfolio. This inte...PR Newswire
Thu, Dec 18
