BLOOMBERG First Republic Bank shares fell again on Friday, set for their worst week ever, as sentiment around the lender remained fragile even after proposals for $30 billion of aid from Wall Street’s biggest banks. Shares in First Republic fell as much as 15% in US premarket trading, underperforming fellow regional banks, having already fallen by a record 60% so …

BLOOMBERG South Korea needs to take the politically sensitive step of fully lifting curbs on stock short selling to ensure inclusion in a key global index, the head of the country’s securities exchange said. Asia’s sixth-largest equity market is seeking to be upgraded in MSCI Inc.’s equity gauge to developed status from emerging, part of efforts to revitalise the sector …

BLOOMBERG US equity-index futures were steady on Friday and Treasuries gained, capping a tumultuous week for global markets amid lingering concern that the financial turmoil which has roiled bonds and stocks is not over. Contracts on the S&P 500 fluctuated after the index rallied 1.8% as larger banks threw a lifeline to First Republic Bank, the latest US lender to …

BLOOMBERG Power traders in China’s Shandong province can now ask to be paid for taking electricity as the province’s growing rooftop solar capacity threatens to overwhelm the grid. The province officially set the lowest price on its spot market below zero, according to a draft rule released by Shandong Development and Reform Commission. Negative prices that encourage generators to switch …

BLOOMBERG Coal India Ltd., which accounts for about four-fifths of the nation’s output of the fuel, is aiming to boost supplies to power plants this summer as unusually hot weather drives electricity demand. The state-run miner is increasing coal output and building stockpiles at its mines this month to meet supply commitments, the company said. Electricity consumption is set to …

BLOOMBERG Off the coast of New England, winds whip over the frigid Atlantic Ocean creating perfect conditions for giant offshore turbines. While plans are in place to tap that natural power to generate electricity, progress — here and around the world — is being held up by soaring inflation. As investment foundations crumble due to rising interest rates and higher …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Curious minds and aspiring creators are in for a treat this Spring break with the launch of OliOli’s New Atelier – a maker space designed for tinkering, where kids can explore the concepts of electricity, light, motion and balance to build meaningful artefacts that engage both their hands and minds! Future engineers, scientists, architects and artists …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Spring is in the air- it’s the time to relax, refresh and recharge after the long winter! As the seasons change, so does our events. Come March, it’s a host of events buzzing in…Women’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter and it’s time for school holidays…and Ramadan! So, whether you are looking for fun weekend activities for yourself …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME The British Veterinary Centre recently performed crucial surgery on a Pomeranian puppy who was diagnosed with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). PDA is a condition in which a small opening persists between the two main blood vessels leaving the heart, namely the aorta and the pulmonary artery. The surgery was performed to save the puppy’s life, …

DUBAI / GULF TIME With an impressive retail network of over 305 outlets across 10 countries, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, currently ranked as the 6th largest jewellery retailer in the world, is all set to celebrate Arab Mother’s Day, which falls on the March 21. To commemorate the occasion, the brand has unveiled a special collection of jewellery in 18K …