Japans Panasonic Ends 37Y Contract as Top Olympics Sponsor

TOKYO, Sept 10 Reuters Japan39;s Panasonic Holdings said on Tuesday it would end its 37year contract as a top sponsor for the Olympics following the end of the Paris Games. The Osakabased company first became an official partner of the Olympic Games in 1987 and expanded its partnership to the Paralympics from 2014. It has supported […]
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Inditex Sales Growth Forecasts Dampened by Rain in Spain

Bad weather hits Inditex39;s June sales in Spain Inditex39;s sales growth likely improved in July analysts Q2 sales expected to rise 7 LSEG analyst poll Analysts expect firsthalf profit to rise 10 MADRID, Sept 10 Reuters Expectations of bumper second quarter sales growth at Zara owner Inditex have been dashed by a wet and cold June […]
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Chinas Exports Top Forecasts, Imports Hurt by Depressed Domestic Demand

Export grows at fastest in 17 months, supports economy Imports fail to impress, underlines weak domestic demand Exports possibly bolstered by shippers rushing to avoid tariffs Trade barriers could undercut China39;s broad efforts to lift growth BEIJING, Sept 10 Reuters China39;s exports grew at their fastest pace in nearly 112 years in August, suggesting manufacturers […]
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Chinese Stock Exchanges Add Alibaba into Stock Connect Scheme

BEIJING, Sept 9 Reuters China39;s Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges will include Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba Group and some other companies into its Stock Connect crossborder investment scheme from Tuesday, separate filings showed on Monday. This move will integrate Alibaba into a program linking the Shenzhen and Shanghai stock exchanges with the Hong Kong stock exchange. […]
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