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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 11:18:03
Australian stock exchange operator to reassess M&A rules amid James Hardie backlash

Australian stock exchange operator to reassess M&A rules amid James Hardie backlash

(Reuters) - The Australian stock exchange operator ASX said on Sunday that it had initiated a process for its rules regarding shareholder approvals for mergers and acquisitions.The ASX’s decision to review its listing process came a day ahead of fibre-cement maker James Hardie (NYSE:JHX) saying it would hold a shareholder vote before making any decision to change its ASX listing status."Under ou ...

2025-04-28 11:16:54
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 11:15:38
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 11:14:40