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Analysis-Versace would widen Prada’s reach but fixes could hit short-term profits

Analysis-Versace would widen Prada’s reach but fixes could hit short-term profits

By Elisa AnzolinMILAN (Reuters) - An acquisition of Versace by Italian luxury group Prada (OTC:PRDSY) would create a company with a broader base that is more resistant to business cycles, but reviving the targeted brand could take years and hit short-term profits.Prada is seeking to expand after posting strong organic sales growth in the last nine months of 2024 despite a slowdown in demand, while ...

2025-03-04 14:22:43
Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 down 0.58%

Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 down 0.58%

Investing.com – Australia stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Energy, Utilities and Resources sectors led shares lower.At the close in Sydney, the S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.58%.The best performers of the session on the S&P/ASX 200 were Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX:LYC), which rose 2.91% or 0.20 points to trade at 7.07 at the close. Meanwhile, Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) a ...

2025-03-04 14:21:06
Trade wars erupt as Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with steep tariffs

Trade wars erupt as Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with steep tariffs

By David Lawder and Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday, along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%, launching new trade conflicts with the top three U.S. trading partners.The tariff actions, which could upend nearly $2.2 trillion in two-way annual U.S. trade went live at 12:01 a.m. ...

2025-03-04 14:18:33
Taiwan stocks lower at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted down 1.29%

Taiwan stocks lower at close of trade; Taiwan Weighted down 1.29%

Investing.com – Taiwan stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the , Electronic Parts/Components and Machinery sectors led shares lower.At the close in Taiwan, the Taiwan Weighted fell 1.29%.The best performers of the session on the Taiwan Weighted were Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co Ltd (TW:2430), which rose 9.98% or 3.00 points to trade at 33.05 at the close. Meanwhile, Voltronic ...

2025-03-04 14:16:11