Japan’s Nikkei hits record high above 40,000; Jesper Koll on more upside

Japan’s Nikkei hits record high above 40,000; Jesper Koll on more upside

Skyline of Tokyo, Japan. Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty Images Japan’s Nikkei 225 smashed through the 40,000 level on Monday, soaring past another milestone to a new record high — but it did not surprise Japan expert Jesper Koll who expects another 37% upside for the benchmark stock index. “In my view, it is perfectly reasonable … Read more

A big fine in Europe adds to Apple’s 2024 woes. What it will take to get back on track

A big fine in Europe adds to Apple’s 2024 woes. What it will take to get back on track

Apple shares tumbled on Monday after European regulators hit the tech giant with a big antitrust fine over music streaming. This latest setback raises the question: How can Apple get its groove back? The European Commission dished out a $1.95 billion fine — claiming Apple violated competition laws in the music streaming market. It’s one … Read more

UN says ‘reasonable grounds’ exist of Hamas Oct. 7 sexual violence – National

UN says ‘reasonable grounds’ exist of Hamas Oct. 7 sexual violence – National

The United Nations envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict said in a new report Monday that there are “reasonable grounds” to believe Hamas committed rape, “sexualized torture,” and other cruel and inhumane treatment of women during its surprise attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7. There are also “reasonable grounds to believe that such … Read more

Ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, 3 Others Sue Elon Musk Over Unpaid Severance: Report

Ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, 3 Others Sue Elon Musk Over Unpaid Severance: Report

Four former top Twitter executives, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, have sued Elon Musk. San Francisco: Four former top Twitter executives, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, have sued Elon Musk for over $128 million in severance, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The other plaintiffs are Ned Segal, Twitter’s former chief financial officer; Vijaya … Read more

Australia news live: Albanese to set out south-east Asia strategy; Liberals pick Scott Morrison’s successor | Australian politics

Australia news live: Albanese to set out south-east Asia strategy; Liberals pick Scott Morrison’s successor | Australian politics

Key events ‘Two-way investment’ with south-east Asia central to trade fund, treasurer says As Daniel Hurst reported, the federal government will set up a $2bn fund to “turbocharge” trade and investment in south-east Asia, with a focus on clean energy and infrastructure. The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, was asked how the funding would work while on … Read more

Strong Ford hybrid sales provide a window for investors to buy

Strong Ford hybrid sales provide a window for investors to buy

Ford on Monday reported a continued surge in monthly hybrid sales, the latest indication that its strategic shift from money-losing and demand-softening electric vehicles is paying off. Jim Cramer sees a window for investors to act. Shares of Ford were trading as much as 4% higher on Monday after a strong February sales report. The … Read more