Factbox-Key directives in Trump DEI executive order for government, private sector
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order late on Tuesday that directed government agency chiefs to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies at federal agencies, federal contractors and in the private sector, the
Japan stocks: Bad news, BOJ rate hike gradually priced in, BofA says
Investing.com– Japanese stocks have traded largely rangebound so far in 2024 after logging strong gains in the past year, with BofA analysts noting that a slew of negative factors for local markets may already be priced in. The Nikkei 225 index
Morgan Stanley’s bonus payouts for star Asia bankers to jump by up to 50%, sources say
By Selena Li HONG KONG (Reuters) – Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS)’s top-performing investment bankers and traders in Asia will see up to a 50% increase in bonuses due to robust business growth and a low-base effect of last year, according
Asia stocks rise as tech surges on AI cheer; China rattled by Trump tariff threat
Investing.com– Most Asian stocks rose on Wednesday, with technology shares in the lead after OpenAI announced a massive partnership to build more artificial intelligence infrastructure in the U.S. But Chinese markets lagged, falling sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump raised the
Asia Tech 2025: Bernstein sees room for recovery amid valuation adjustments
Investing.com– Asia’s technology sector is poised for a promising year in 2025, with valuations now reflecting elevated bond yields, and earnings trends showing early signs of recovery, Bernstein analysts said in a note. The sector trades at a forward price-to-earnings multiple