Shares of Spark Power soared after the Canadian electrical services company announced its acquisition by private-equity firm American Pacific Group (APG) in a deal valued at approximately C$140 million, including debt. Share Price Rally In morning trading, Spark Power's shares surged by 61% to reach C$0.79, marking a 66% increase since the beginning of the year. APG's … [Read more...] about Spark Power Agrees to Takeover in C$140 Million Deal
South Korean Semiconductor Stocks Surge
South Korean semiconductor stocks experienced significant gains on Tuesday as foreign investors showed strong demand, driven by increasing optimism for a recovery in memory-chip prices. Chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Lead the Way Shares of chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix outperformed the benchmark Kospi index, rising 3.1% and 4.8% respectively, while … [Read more...] about South Korean Semiconductor Stocks Surge
Oil Futures Edge Higher on Talks of Easing U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela
Oil futures showed signs of recovery on Tuesday following a slight decline in the previous session. The downward trend was triggered by ongoing discussions regarding potential concessions on U.S. sanctions related to crude exports from Venezuela. Price Action West Texas Intermediate crude for November delivery rose by 33 cents, or 0.4%, to $86.99 a barrel on the New York … [Read more...] about Oil Futures Edge Higher on Talks of Easing U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric: A New Strategy for Profitability
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric, an emerging electric vehicle (EV) start-up, has revealed its strategic approach to achieve sustainability and profitability. Taking inspiration from Tesla's renowned Master Plan, Faraday aims to reduce its dependence on external funding sources. Despite the limited details provided, investors have responded positively to this announcement. A … [Read more...] about Faraday Future Intelligent Electric: A New Strategy for Profitability
Momentum Fades for Jim Jordan’s Bid for House Speaker
The momentum supporting Ohio Republican Jim Jordan's campaign to become the next House Speaker experienced a setback on Tuesday as he failed to secure the necessary votes on the first ballot. Vote Breakdown: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D., N.Y.): 212 votes Jim Jordan: 200 votes Other candidates: 20 votes Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.): 6 votes In … [Read more...] about Momentum Fades for Jim Jordan’s Bid for House Speaker