Bloomberg Technology stocks led a broad rally in Chinese equities on Friday as the nation’s top leaders vowed to boost economic stimulus and as speculation grew about a possible easing of the continued crackdown on internet firms. The Hang Seng Tech Index jumped 10% in Hong Kong, the most since March 16, led by names like Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. …

Bloomberg The yen’s plunge to a 20-year low threatens to leave it significantly weaker for years to come, shaking up global money flows and undermining Japan’s efforts to get its fragile economy back on track. The speed of the decline — it’s slumped 11% against the dollar in seven weeks — has caught policy makers off guard and exposed divisions …

  Bloomberg KKR & Co agreed to acquire French solar and biomass power producer Albioma SA in a deal valued at about 1.6 billion euros ($1.7 billion), in the latest sign of investor demand for renewable energy assets. The buyout firm offered 50 euros per Albioma share, plus a cash dividend of 84 cents, according to a statement, confirming an …