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Saudi oil giant Aramco reports $106 billion profit in 2024, down 12% on lower energy prices

Saudi oil giant Aramco reports $106 billion profit in 2024, down 12% on lower energy prices

Mar 04, 2025

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco reported a $106.25 bi...

Asian shares fall after Wall St retreats on fears over hit to the US economy from Trump’s tariffs

Asian shares fall after Wall St retreats on fears over hit to the US economy from Trump’s tariffs

Mar 04, 2025

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares opened lower Tuesday in Asia after U.S. stocks fell sharply just ahead of a ne...

Chinese factories see improved orders as importers rush to beat tariffs

Chinese factories see improved orders as importers rush to beat tariffs

Mar 03, 2025

BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese manufacturers reported an uptick in orders in February as importers rushed to...

Stock market today: Asian shares advance on back of Wall St’s rally and upbeat Chinese factory data

Stock market today: Asian shares advance on back of Wall St’s rally and upbeat Chinese factory data

Mar 03, 2025

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares started the week with solid gains after Wall Street closed its dreary Fe...

Stock market today: Asian shares skid, hit by AI doubts and Trump tariff hikes

Stock market today: Asian shares skid, hit by AI doubts and Trump tariff hikes

Feb 28, 2025

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares retreated Friday in Asia, with benchmarks in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea ...

America First? Not when it comes to stock markets worldwide this year

America First? Not when it comes to stock markets worldwide this year

Feb 27, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — When it comes to stock markets around the world, this year has clearly not been “Ame...