Japan's leading index improved in February to the highest level in one-and-a-half years, preliminary data from the Cabinet Office showed on Friday. The leading index, which measures future economic activity, rose more-than-expected to 111.
India's central bank decided to retain its key interest rates on Friday, as inflation is on a declining trajectory. The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India led by Governor Shaktikanta Das, voted 5-1 to leave the repo rate unchanged at 6.
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (SMSN.L, SSNNF.OB, SSNLF.OB) Friday said it sees a siginifcant jump in first-quarter operating profit as well as sales. For the first quarter, the company projects consolidated operating profit of around 6.
Shell Plc (SHEL) provides an update to the first quarter 2024 outlook. The company expects production in Integrated Gas to be in the range of 960 kboe/d - 1,000 kboe/d for the first quarter.
The Greenbrier Cos., Inc. (GBX) reported Friday second-quarter net earnings attributable to the company of $33.4 million or $1.03 per share, up from $33.1 million or $0.