Indias Haldirams Seeks to Buy Rival Prataap Snacks, Sources

India39;s Haldiram39;s considers majority stake in Prataap sources Early talks now, valuation not decided yet sources Prataap39;s shares still trade around 2017 listing price MUMBAI, Jan 18 Reuters Indian snacks maker Haldiram39;s is in talks to acquire a majority stake in listed rival Prataap Snacks, which is valued at 350 million, to expand its presence […]
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Financials, IT Drag Indian Shares Off Record Highs

BENGALURU, Jan 18 Reuters Indian shares fell on Thursday, dragged by financial services as HDFC Bank extended decline and weaker information technology stocks. The bluechip NSE Nifty 50 shed 0.92 to 21,373 points, while the SP BSE Sensex lost 0.78 to 70,939.90, as of 1010 a.m. IST. Both indexes have fallen about 3.5 from record high levels […]
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Most Gulf Markets in Red on Rate Cut Jitters

Jan 17 Reuters Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Wednesday as investors struggled with the possibility that the Federal Reserve may not cut U.S. interest rates as soon as previously expected. Fed Governor Christopher Waller said the U.S. is within striking distance of the central bank39;s 2 inflation goal, but it should […]
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Saudi Oil Price Cut Driven by Weak Market, not Policy Shift

Saudi cut dented international crude prices Revived memories of fights for market share OPEC sources anticipate nonOPEC supply growth will slow LONDON, Jan 17 Reuters Saudi Arabia39;s cut in official crude oil selling prices to Asia reflects weaker fundamentals of supply and demand, and does not imply a looming shift in OPEC policy or a […]
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