Stellantis Reports Target Beating Profits, A First Since The Merger

Stellantis got off to a flying start in its first year following the merger of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot manufacturer PSA, with the world’s No.4 automaker reporting profitability and advantages from the combination both ahead of schedule. The business said on Wednesday that its adjusted operating profit margin was 11.8 percent in 2021, above its…

Success Of Breast Cancer Trial Boosts Oncology Credentials Of AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca said its Enhertu cancer medicine has been demonstrated to assist women with a kind of breast cancer that has limited treatment choices, potentially opening the door to a much bigger patient population. Alongside low levels of a protein known as HER2, Enhertu extended life and reduced the spread of metastatic breast cancer, according to…

HSBC Reports Doubling Of Profits For 2021 And Bring Forward Crucial Target With Anticipated Rate Hike

The projected bad loans because of the Covid-19 pandemic did not happen which prompted lender HSBC to accelerate its major profitability objective by a year while also reporting a doubling of annual profits for 2021 as the lender is anticipating greater income because of expected higher interest rates.  HSBC, one of the biggest lenders of Europe, is benefiting from lower-than-expected impairment charges since borrowers of…

Rebound In Tourism Helps Thai Economy To Return To Growth In Q4

Growth of one of the Asian emerging economies, Thailand, in the fourth quarter was faster than projected, thanks to strong exports and a resurgence in domestic activity following the lifting of coronavirus restrictions and the reopening of borders to foreign tourists.  The government kept its economic growth forecast at 3.5 per cent to 4.5 percent, citing…

Credit Suisse Denies All Allegations Of Wrongdoing Following Leak Of Client Data To Media

After dozens of media outlets revealed the results of coordinated, Panama Papers-style probes into a breach of information on thousands of accounts held  After dozens of media outlets revealed the results of coordinated, Panama Papers-style probes into leakage of information on thousands of accounts held  The data on the accounts, which span the time period…

mRNA Vaccine Technology To Be Accessed By African Countries In WHO Project

Six African countries – Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia – will be the first on the continent to get the technology required to manufacture mRNA vaccines, according to the World Health Organization. The technology transfer project, which began in Cape Town last year, intends to assist low- and middle-income nations in mass-producing mRNA…

Subsidy Cut Results In 18.6% Drop In Sale Of China NEV In January

According to industry data released on Friday, sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China decreased 18.6% month over month in January after the country reduced NEV subsidies by 30%. According to figures from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, sales of NEVs, which comprise battery-powered electric vehicles, plug-in petrol-electric hybrids, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles,…

“Bribes” Formed The Basis Of 1MDB Business, Admits Former Goldman Banker

Former Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner, who was previously credited with delivering the bank lucrative Malaysian business, has told a court that the agreements were made possible by “bribes and kickbacks.” Leissner was giving testimony in the trial of Roger Ng, a former colleague. Prosecutors allege that the two men assisted in the diversion of…