Reuters-Stocks sink, oil surges on reports of Middle East attacks
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Asian shares and bond yields sank on Friday while safe-haven currencies, gold and crude oil jumped after reports of a sharp escalation in Middle East hostilities.
Reuters-Apple removes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on government order
(Reuters) -Apple removed Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China on Friday after the iPhone maker was ordered by the Chinese government. "The Cyberspace Administration of
Reuters-Sony, Apollo discuss joint bid for Paramount, says source
By Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) - Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management are discussing making a joint bid for Paramount Global, according to a person familiar with the matter. The
Reuters-Oil prices surge 3% on reports of Israeli strikes on Iran
(Reuters) -Oil prices jumped $3 a barrel on Friday in reaction to reports that Israeli missiles had struck a site in Iran, sparking concerns that Middle East oil supply could be disrupted. The
Reuters-Instant view: Oil, Japan's yen up on reports Israeli missiles hit Iran
(Reuters) - Oil and gold prices rose and Japan's yen rallied on Friday on reports Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran. Iran's Fars news agency said explosions were heard at an airport in the
Reuters-TSMC's Taipei-listed shares slide 6% on global chip outlook concerns
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taipei-listed shares of TSMC fell more than 6% on Friday following the company's first-quarter earnings report where it retained its capex and full-year revenue guidance and flagged
Reuters-Bitcoin slides below $60,000 on reports Israel strikes Iran
(Reuters) - Cryptocurrencies fell heavily and bitcoin broke below $60,000 on Friday in a rush out of risky assets following reports of an Israeli missile strike on Iran. Bitcoin slid more than 5.5% to
Reuters-Netflix to stop reporting subscriber tally as streaming wars cool
By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Netflix on Thursday unexpectedly announced that it will stop reporting subscriber numbers each quarter, a decision seen as a sign that
Reuters-J&J wins trial over Florida woman who claimed its baby powder caused her cancer
By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Florida jury on Thursday concluded that Johnson & Johnson's baby powder talc product did not cause the ovarian cancer of a Florida woman who died in 2019. The
