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China Seeks More Competition Oversight in Power, Energy Storage Sectors

Chinese authorities asked companies to resist unreasonable pricing and unfair competition to ensure a healthy market environment for the power and battery energy storage sector, Xinhua News Agency reported Thursday.The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, the State Administration for Market Regulation, and the National Energy Administration issued the guidelines.The agencies also sought improved product quality supervision, efforts against intellectual property violations, and measures to address the spillover of competition into overseas markets, the report said.

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Asia78d ago

Market Chatter: Prohibitions on Foreign Tech Could Deter Chinese Carmakers from Entering US, Top Trade Official Says

U.S. curbs on foreign technology could keep Chinese car manufacturers out of the country for the next 12 to 18 months, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.American prohibitions on foreign-made connected vehicle technology and software created by so-called foreign entities of concern are Chinese companies' biggest stumbling block, according to the report, citing Greer."It would probably be difficult for certain countries to establish new production here, given those sets of rules," Bloomberg quoted Greer as saying to reporters during a tour of an automobile production facility.Domestic car manufacturers are closely watching the possible entry of Chinese carmakers to the U.S., after President Donald Trump said he was open to China-based manufacturers from setting up shop in America, provided they hire American workers, the report 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.)

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Equities78d ago

Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on Phillips 66 to $192 From $186, Maintains Neutral Rating

Phillips 66 (PSX) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $181.68, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)

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Asia78d ago

Market Chatter: Blackstone, Apollo and SoftBank Eye Over 1 Trillion Yen TEPCO Capital Tie-Up

Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TYO:9501) has drawn interest from Blackstone, Apollo Global Management, and SoftBank (TYO:9984) for a planned capital partnership that could involve external funding exceeding 1 trillion yen, according to a Nikkei report on Thursday.Citing people familiar with the discussions, the publication said global private equity firms are viewed as strong contenders to provide such an investment.Proposals were submitted before TEPCO's end-of-March deadline, the news agency added, allowing the utility to begin screening potential partners.The power company intends to spend the coming months refining possible deal structures and narrowing down the candidate list, the report noted.TEPCO has not replied to MTNewswire queries at press time.(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.)

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US Markets78d ago

German Inflation Hits Two-year High in March as Middle East War Fuels Energy Price Surge

The annual inflation rate in Germany accelerated in March 2026, marking its highest level since January 2024, largely driven by soaring energy prices due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.The German consumer price index climbed to 2.7% in March from 1.9% in February, in line with the provisional estimate, final data from the country's Federal Statistical Office showed Friday. On a monthly basis, consumer prices matched the initial reading of a 1.1% increase, compared with the previous 0.2% uptick.Energy product prices jumped 7.2% year over year, indicating the first time energy prices increased on an annual basis since December 2023, with motor fuel and heating oil prices surging 20% and 44.4%, respectively, as a result of the war.On the services front, prices rose 3.2%, while the prices of food and goods were respectively 0.9% and 2.3% higher, aligning with the overall inflation rate. The annual core inflation, which excludes food and energy, stood at 2.5%.Meanwhile, the annual harmonized inflation rate increased to 2.8% from 2%. Month over month, harmonized consumer prices were 1.2% higher, compared with the previous 0.4% gain. The statistical office confirmed the preliminary readings for both.Looking ahead, ING expects headline inflation in Germany to further increase, remaining between 3% and 4% for most of 2026."All in all, today's German inflation data shows that, for the time being, the new inflation wave stemming from the war in the Middle East is 'only' an energy price shock. Any [European Central Bank] reaction to this new price shock will clearly depend on whether soaring energy prices will find their way into the rest of the economy or not," the research firm said in a March 30 note. "Needless to say that a broadening of inflationary pressures and a de-anchoring of inflation expectations could trigger an ECB rate hike. For now, however - at the risk of using a forbidden word, at least at the ECB - the energy price shock falls under the label of 'transitory'."

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International78d ago

Eurozone's Monthly Services Output Rises 1.2% in January

The euro area's seasonally adjusted services production rose 1.2% month over month in January, after zero growth in the previous month, according to Eurostat data published Friday.On a yearly basis, the eurozone's services output was 1.5% higher, against the 0.5% gain earlier.

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Asia78d ago

TSMC's Revenue Soars 45% in March

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TPE:2330) booked consolidated revenue of NT$415.2 billion for March, up 45% versus a year earlier.Monthly, the figure increased 31%, according to a Friday Taiwan Exchange filing.Cumulative revenue for the first three months of 2026 reached NT$1,134.10 billion, soaring 35% from the same period in 2025.

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Asia78d ago

Hanwha Aerospace Abandons Plan to Take Over Poongsan's Ammunition Business

Hanwha Aerospace (KRX:012450) suspended the review of acquiring the defense unit of Poongsan (KRX:103140), according to a Thursday filing with the Korea Exchange.Shares of Hanwha Aerospace rose nearly 4% at market close while those of Poongsan declined over 3%.The South Korean defense company did not specify the reason for the decision.

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International78d ago

Ceasefire Prospects Lift Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets gained ground Friday, after media reports that US-Iran ceasefire negotiations will take place on Saturday in Pakistan.Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo finished in the green, as did most other regional exchanges.Brent oil futures held under $100 a barrel, near $96 during Asian trading hours.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened higher and rose to the close, finishing up 1.8% as traders weighed a profit report from a major retailer and mulled Middle East peace prospects.The benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 1,028.79 to 56,924.11, although losing issues outnumbered gainers 146 to 75.Leading the upside was Fast Retailing, up 12% after reporting H1 earnings and issuing upbeat guidance. Consultancy BayCurrent declined 5.8%.In economic news, Japan's producer price index (PPI) rose 2.6% on year in March, after rising 2.1% on year in February, pushed by higher oil bills, reported the Bank of Japan.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened higher and held ground, closing up 0.6% after an inflation report from Beijing suggested the nation's bout with industrial-price deflation may be ebbing.The broad gauge Hang Seng rose 141.14 to 25,893.54 as gaining issues outnumbered losers 56 to 31. The Hang Seng TECH Index gained 0.8% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index rose 0.4%.Leading the upside was Contemporary Amperex Technology, gaining 9%, while noodle-maker Tingyi declined 3.3%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite rose 0.5% to 3,986.22.In economic news, China's producer price index (PPI) rose 0.5% on year in March, snapping a 41-month stretch of contraction, reported the National Bureau of Statistics.China's consumer price index (CPI) rose 1% in March on year, slipping February's 1.3% reading, added the NBS.On the other regional exchanges, the S. Korean KOSPI rose 1.4%; the Taiwan TWSE inclined 1.6%; the Australian ASX 200 declined 0.1%; the Singapore Straits Times Index rose 0.3%, and the Thai Set inclined 1.2%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was up 1.2%The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 0.7% on the day.

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Asia78d ago

Chunghwa Telecom Logs NT$10 Billion Profit in Q1

Chunghwa Telecom (TPE:2412) posted net income attributable to shareholders of NT$10.1 billion, or NT$1.30 per share for the first quarter.Revenue for the quarter totaled NT$60 billion, according to a Friday filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange.For March alone, net income attributable to shareholders reached NT$3.32 billion or NT$0.42 per share. Meanwhile, revenue came in at NT$20.8 billion, the filing said.

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International78d ago

Chinese NEV Exports Surge 140% in March, Car Association Says

Chinese exports of new energy vehicles surged 140% year over year to 349,000 units, the China Passenger Car Association said Thursday.BYD (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) led the pack with 116,882 units, while Geely (HKG:0175) exported 52,186 units and Chery Automobile (HKG:9973) exported 40,837 units to complete the top three exporters for the month.The surge could be attributable to energy shocks due to the war in Iran, Bloomberg reported separately.

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Equities78d ago

TD Cowen Adjusts Price Target on Exxon Mobil to $172 From $175, Maintains Buy Rating

Exxon Mobil (XOM) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $163.04, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)

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Asia78d ago

MediaTek Logs NT$63.2 Billion Profit in March

MediaTek (TPE:2454) logged consolidated net sales of NT$63.2 billion for March, according to a Friday filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange.The figure rose 62% from NT$39 billion recorded in February, the company said.

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Asia78d ago

Hanwha Aerospace Wins KRW948.2 Billion Follow-On K9 Howitzer Contract from Finland's Defence Ministry

Hanwha Aerospace (KRX:012450) secured a follow-up contract worth 546 million euros, or 948.2 billion won, from the Finnish Ministry of Defence to supply K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH), the defense products manufacturer said in a Friday release.Finland first ordered 48 K9 units in 2017 and has since then placed several orders for the same. With the latest deal, Finland became the third NATO member, after Türkiye and Poland, to operate more than 200 units of K9, it said.The contract comprises 112 K9 systems and spare parts, with deliveries to the Finnish Army scheduled to commence from 2028, the release said.Shares of Hanwha Aerospace rose nearly 4% at market close.

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Asia78d ago

Indian Equities Rise on Friday Ahead of US-Iran Talks

Indian benchmarks indices closed higher on Friday, supported by optimism around upcoming U.S.-Iran talks that could ease geopolitical tensions.The BSE Sensex gained 918.60 points, or 1.2%, to end at 77,550.25, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 275.50 points, or also 1.2%, to settle at 24,050.60.Markets saw steady buying through the session. Banking and financial stocks led the gains. Investors are tracking the outcome of peace talks scheduled over the weekend, as it could influence crude oil prices and near-term market direction.Among stocks, RailTel Corp. of India (NSE:RAILTEL, BOM:543265) edged higher after securing a 231.8 million rupee order to develop an online portal for a Goa government body.Oasis Securities (BOM:512489) jumped 5% after appointing Surendra Kumar Joshi as chief financial officer with effect from Friday.

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Asia78d ago

Sansan's Nine-Month Profit Soars 142%

Sansan's (TYO:4443) profit attributable to owners of the parent soared 142% to 4.11 billion yen for the nine months ended Feb. 28 from 1.70 billion yen a year earlier.The software company's earnings per share increased to 32.13 yen from 13.21 yen a year ago, according to a Tokyo bourse filing on Friday.Net sales jumped 26% to 39.3 billion yen from 31.1 billion yen in the prior year.In a separate filing, Sansan raised the lower end of its full-year net sales forecast to 53.6 billion yen from 52.7 billion yen initially, and its adjusted operating profit forecast to 8.04 billion yen from 6.85 billion yen, reflecting steady business progress through the third quarter.As such, for the fiscal year ending May 31, the company now expects net sales of 53.6 billion to 54 billion yen and adjusted operating profit of 8.04 billion to 8.64 billion yen, as it refrained from providing a specific 'concrete' forecast.Sansan does not plan to pay any interim or year-end dividends for the current year, similar with the year before.

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Asia78d ago

US FCC Could Bar Top Chinese Telcos From Operating US Data Centers

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said it could bar three big Chinese telecommunications firms from operating data centers in the U.S. and ban U.S. interconnections with the three companies.The commission said it has tentatively concluded there are national security concerns regarding U.S. telecommunication companies connecting with companies identified in the U.S. government's "covered list."The FCC will have to seek comment regarding interconnections with the companies, among them China Mobile (HKG:0941), China Telecom (HKG:0728, SHA:601728), and China Unicom (HKG:0762), Reuters reported separately.The FCC could disallow U.S. telecommunications companies from connecting with companies that use equipment from the list, among them ZTE (HKG:0763, SHE:000063), the newswire said.The commission will vote on the possible ban on April 30.

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Treasury78d ago

BMO Sees $20 Billion Fiscal Upside For Oil Provinces On $100 WTI, Flags Wider Regional Gap

Bank of Montreal (BMO) looks at Canada's fiscal situation after the provincial budget season and ahead of Ottawa's mid-year update.All is now set against a backdrop of US$100/barrel oil, noted the bank.The two big oil-producing provinces locked in their budgets ahead of the conflict in Iran and associated surge in oil prices, and budget assumptions immediately look wildly"conservative," stated BMO.Alberta assumed US$60.50/barrel for WTI this fiscal year and Saskatchewan assumed US$59.80/barrel, while Newfoundland & Labrador still has to be tabled.At current levels for WTI, the light-heavy differential and the Canadian dollar (CAD or loonie), the bank could see upwards of $20 billion of revenue upside in those two provinces alone, swinging both well back into surplus.High oil prices will only add to the widening regional disparity in economic and fiscal performance in the country, according to BMO. The fiscal side of that might be the most "dramatic" reflection.

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Sectors78d ago

Brent Crude Up 0.5% at US$96.40 and NY Crude Up 0.7% at Near US$98.60

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US Markets78d ago

Heineken Shifts to Brand-Licensing Model in Congo via Bralima Stake Sale

Heineken (HEIA.AS) divested its stake in Brasseries, Limonaderies et Malteries, or Bralima, as it pivots to a brand-licensing partnership to keep its presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.The Dutch brewer said Friday it sold its interest in Bralima to Elna Holdings for an undisclosed amount. The Mauritius-based company will take full control of Bralima's operations, including production, distribution, workforce management and local stakeholder engagement.Established in 1923, Bralima manages three breweries in Kinshasa, Kisangani, and Lubumbashi. After the transaction is finalized, the business, which employs 731 people, will maintain operations at these locations.Meanwhile, through long-term licensing deals, Heineken ensures its brands, including Heineken, Primus, Turbo King, Legend and Mützig, will continue to be produced, marketed and distributed locally. The brewing company said the transaction is consistent with its EverGreen 2030 strategy, which prioritizes active portfolio management and continued refinement of its international operational footprint."This step allows [Bralima] to continue under a locally anchored model, while ensuring that our brands remain available to consumers across the country. It also reflects our move towards a more asset-light approach in selected markets," Guillaume Duverdier, Heineken's president for Africa and the Middle East region, said.By Friday midday, the Amsterdam-listed stock was 1% higher.

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International78d ago

Ceasefire Prospects Lift Asian Stock Markets

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