BlackBerry shares lifted by big Pentagon contract
BlackBerry shares leapt more than nine percent Tuesday as the troubled Canadian smartphone maker got a boost from news of contract to supply the US military with 80,000 new handsets.
France sells 1% stake in Airbus Group for 451 mn euros
The French state has raised 451 million euros ($614 million) by selling a one percent stake in European aircaft and defence corporation Airbus Group, the economy minister said Thursday.
Fiat shares surge on Chrysler merger
Shares in Fiat soared on Thursday after it announced it would take full control of Chrysler, with optimism for the historic deal's potential outweighing concerns over its cost.
Twitter tumbles after warning on overvaluation
Twitter shares tumbled Friday after a brokerage analyst warned the popular messaging network was overvalued following a meteoric rise since its initial public offering in November.
Zuckerberg sells as Facebook offers new shares
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg will sell a chunk of his stake in the company, cashing in some $2.3 billion, as part of a new share offering by the huge social network.
Temirbank and Alliance Bank sales: decision to be reached this year
The decision on sale of Temirbank and Alliance Bank will be finalized by the end of the year.
Chinese oil firms, Europe's giants win Brazil auction
China's CNOOC and CNPC, Anglo-Dutch giant Royal Dutch Shell and France's Total joined Brazilian state operator Petrobras on Monday in winning production rights to the huge "Libra" Atlantic oilfield.
Microsoft announces $40b share buyback
Microsoft announced a new $40 billion share buyback on Tuesday as part of an effort by the transitioning US tech giant to return more cash to stockholders.
Apple lifted by report on iPhone launch
Apple shares gained Monday after a report saying the California tech giant was set to announce its next iPhone at a September 10 event.
Single Pension Fund to purchase other Kazakhstan pension funds' stock by year end
Purchase of the shares of Kazakhstan’s pension funds by the Single Pension Fund will be finalized by the end of 2013.
Wall Street hammers Microsoft after earnings miss
Microsoft shares were hammered Friday after a disappointing earnings report cast doubts on the tech giant's transition to a post-PC world.
Apple slumps below $400 after analyst comments
Apple shares fell briefly below $400 Monday after an analyst said the iconic gadget maker is to slash production of its iPhones.
KEGOC ready for People's IPO
KEGOC has completed the preparatory work and internal procedures for the IPO.
People's IPO to start for KEGOC on May 13
Acceptance of applications for common shares of KEGOC under the People's IPO program will start on May 13.
KEGOC to float in People's IPO in Kazakhstan
The second stage of the People's IPO in Kazakhstan will start this year with selling of KEGOC shares in Q2.
Samsung shares fall after Galaxy S4 release
Shares in Samsung Electronics fell 1.7 percent in early trade in Seoul on Friday, hours after the launch of the company's latest flagship smartphone in New York City.
China Everbright to relaunch Hong Kong IPO plans
China Everbright Bank, a mid-sized lender, said Wednesday it would relaunch plans to list shares in Hong Kong, after earlier aborted attempts at an overseas stock offer.
Kazakhmys loses positions in London
Kazakhstan's Kazakhmys group will be excluded from FTSE-100 and moved to FTSE-250 index.
KazTransOil announces 2012 earnings
KazTransOil earned over 33 billion tenge ($220 million) in 2012.
Wall St. Raider Icahn defends Dell assault
Wall Street raider Carl Icahn defended his twin attacks on computer giant Dell and offshore oil rig operator Transocean Friday, saying such companies need "shaking up" for shareholders' benefit.