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Asia stocks drop, futures waver; dollar holds gain

Bloomberg Most Asian stocks fall on Wednesday as the dollar held around a one-year high, bolstered by robust US economic data that highlighted the case for tighter monetary policy and pushed up Treasury yields. MSCI Inc’s Asia-Pacific stock index snapped a four-day climb, with Japan lower amid slower export gains. US and European futures fluctuated. The S&P 500 extended a …

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The stock market’s big buyer is back with $1 trillion to spend

Bloomberg The post-pandemic retail trading frenzy has drawn a lot of credit for driving stock prices to a series of record highs. Yet overlooked is the return of an even bigger force in the equity market: corporate America. From Apple Inc to Bed Bath & Beyond Inc, US companies have announced plans to buy $1.06 trillion of their own shares …

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Saudia weighs bumper plane order to hit 250-strong fleet

Bloomberg Saudi Arabian Airlines is contemplating an aircraft order from Airbus SE or Boeing Co that could total well above 100 jets as part of a push to lure more tourists. The carrier is targeting a fleet of 250 aircraft by 2030, adding around 100 for growth while renewing a significant chunk of an existing 150-plane fleet, Chief Executive Officer …

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