Gold prices edged higher in early Asian trade after falling overnight. Gold fell as investors booked profits following strong gains over the past month, ANZ Research analysts said.
JGBs fell in the morning Tokyo session, weighed by BOJ rate-hike concerns. Bank of Japan Gov. Uedaβs remarks on Thursday can be interpreted as slightly hawkish, Kenanga Investment Bankβs economists said.
The company is offering a 38% wage increase over four years in its latest proposal. That is up from its original offer of 25%, which was overwhelmingly rejected by a union local representing machinists.
The SEC said that the bankβs violations included misleading disclosures to investors, not acting or making recommendations in the best interest of shareholders and prohibiting joint transactions and principal trades.
Australiaβs biggest investment bank and asset manager said the performance was underpinned by improved realizations in Macquarie Asset Management, as well as further progress in the digitalization program in banking and financial services.
The chip maker attributed nearly $16 billion in charges to its sweeping restructuring efforts. The companyβs rosy sales forecast sent shares up about 8% after hours.
Apple reported revenue reached an all-time high for the September quarter, propelled by a modest rebound in iPhone sales that came ahead of its release of new artificial-intelligence tools.
Investors can expect a bleak outlook for department stores that have struggled to provide consumers with the value theyβre looking for, but discounters such as T.J. Maxx, Ross Dress for Less and Burlington anticipate higher foot traffic this holiday season.