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Japan’s Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries

Japan’s Nintendo fans test Switch 2 ahead of launch amid tariff worries

(This April 26 story has been refiled to remove an extraneous word in paragraph 2)CHIBA, Japan (Reuters) - Nintendo fans were given a chance to try out the company’s new Switch 2 gaming device at an event near Tokyo on Saturday, ahead of a release that some worry could be overshadowed by tariffs driving up prices."Since Mr. Trump became president tariffs have gone up so I am concerned about a pr ...

2025-04-28 11:58:04
Asia shares edge up; dollar at mercy of US trade whims

Asia shares edge up; dollar at mercy of US trade whims

By Wayne ColeSYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian share markets and the dollar made a cautious start on Monday as confusion over U.S. trade policy showed little sign of easing, in a week packed with major economic data and mega-tech earnings.While U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed progress is being made on trade with China, and many other countries, actual evidence is lacking. Treasury Secretary Scott B ...

2025-04-28 11:56:40
Australia’s Alkane to acquire Canada’s Mandalay to form a $650 mln gold producer

Australia’s Alkane to acquire Canada’s Mandalay to form a $650 mln gold producer

Investing.com-- Australia’s Alkane Resources Ltd (ASX:ALK) will acquire Canada’s Mandalay Resources Corp (TSX:MND) in an all-share deal, to create a diversified mid-tier gold and antimony producer with operations in Australia and Sweden, the companies said on Monday.Under the agreement, Alkane will issue 7.875 of its shares for each Mandalay share, giving Mandalay shareholders about 55% owne ...

2025-04-28 11:55:39
Toyota Industries shares poised to surge on potential buyout

Toyota Industries shares poised to surge on potential buyout

TOKYO (Reuters) -Shares of Toyota Industries (OTC:TYIDF) were set to surge on Monday after Japanese automaker Toyota (NYSE:TM) said over the weekend it was exploring the possibility of investing in a potential buyout of the key parts supplier.Toyota Industries shares remained untraded with a glut of buy orders on Monday. The bid and ask indicated that their price was poised to hit the daily uppe ...

2025-04-28 11:54:40