Mirae Asset Securities (KRX:006800) posted first-quarter net income attributable to shareholders of 996.2 billion won, up 285% from 258.7 billion won a year earlier, according to a Tuesday filing with the Korea Exchange.
The stock brokerage company's revenue jumped 138% year over year to 14.4 trillion won from 6.052 trillion won.
Indian jewelry major Titan (NSE:TITAN, BOM:500114) expects a temporary demand slump if the government proceeds with any policies to rein in gold buying, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday, citing the company's finance chief.The firm expressed optimism that domestic consumption will remain resilient over time and expects no supply disruption for as long as four months, Titan Chief Financial Officer Ashok Sonthalia reportedly said in a Bloomberg interview.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on citizens to avoid purchasing gold for a year to protect foreign exchange reserves, according to the report.Titan's shares were down over 2% in recent trade.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)
Yunnan Energy Investment (SHE:002053) won development rights for four wind farm projects in China's Yunnan province with a combined expected installed capacity of 219.8 megawatts.Construction for each project will take 10 months.
Indonesia expects to begin receiving Russian crude oil within the next one to two weeks as part of a 150 million ton supply deal, Jakarta Globe reported Tuesday, citing Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia.The agreement, which was signed after Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Russia last month, runs through 2026. The purchase contract has reportedly already been signed, with both sides now finalizing technical arrangements for delivery schedules.Indonesia is weighing two import structures, including direct purchases via state energy firm Pertamina or a more flexible public service agency mechanism. The plan is part of efforts to strengthen energy security and diversify crude supply amid volatile global markets, the news outlet said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)