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Bluefin tuna sells for record $3.2 million at year-opening auction at Tokyo fish market

Sunday, January 4 by SRN News

TOKYO (AP) - A 243-kilogram (535-pound) bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market. The top bidder for the prized tuna at the predawn auction on Monday was Kiyomura Corp., whose... Read More.

Photos show record-breaking $3.2M bluefin tuna sold at Tokyo’s first fish auction of 2026

Sunday, January 4 by SRN News

TOKYO (AP) - A massive 243-kilogram (535-pound) bluefin tuna fetched a record-setting 510 million yen ($3.2 million) during Tokyo's first fish auction of 2026 at the Toyosu fish market. The winning bid at the early-morning sale on Monday came from Kiyomura Corp., operator of the... Read More.

China’s services growth hits 6-month low in December, shows private PMI

Sunday, January 4 by SRN News

By Liangping Gao and Ryan Woo BEIJING, Jan 5 (Reuters) - China's services activity expanded at its slowest pace in six months in December, as growth in new business softened and foreign demand declined, a private-sector survey showed on Monday. The RatingDog China General Services PMI,... Read More.

Markets show mixed reaction after US capture of Venezuelan leader

Sunday, January 4 by SRN News

BANGKOK (AP) - Oil prices edged higher early Monday in Asian trading, while the prices of precious metals surged as markets registered a mixed reaction to the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a weekend raid. Share prices opened higher, with benchmarks... Read More.

Dollar firmer as Venezuela raid hangs over sentiment

Sunday, January 4 by SRN News

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The dollar started the first full trading week of the new year on the front foot, rising to a 3-1/2-week high versus the euro and gaining against sterling. Currency moves have so far been modest on Monday, although... Read More.

Asian shares shrug off Venezuela impact and climb; oil volatile

Sunday, January 4 by SRN News

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Asian stocks opened higher and oil prices were choppy on Monday as investors looked past U.S. military action over the weekend in Venezuela to prepare for a packed week of economic data releases in the first... Read More.

Japan’s factory activity steadies as demand declines slow, PMI shows

Sunday, January 4 by SRN News

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity stalled in December as demand declined at a slower pace from the previous month, a private-sector survey showed, ending a five-month streak of deterioration. The S&P Global Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was flat... Read More.

Oil prices slip on ample supply despite political turmoil in Venezuela

Sunday, January 4 by SRN News

SINGAPORE, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped in early Asian trade on Monday on ample supply despite concerns about political upheaval in OPEC member Venezuela disrupting shipments. Brent crude futures fell 34 cents to $60.41 a barrel by 2308 GMT while U.S. West Texas... Read More.

Activist investors set record number of campaigns in 2025, Barclays data shows

Sunday, January 4 by SRN News

By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Activist investors who push companies to perform better launched a record number of campaigns in 2025, according to Barclays data, as market volatility, favorable financing conditions and more deal activity made for ideal conditions to lobby... Read More.

Kia targets 3.35 million vehicle sales in 2026

Sunday, January 4 by SRN News

SEOUL, Jan 5 (Reuters) - South Korean automaker Kia Corp said in a regulatory filing on Monday it is targeting 3.35 million vehicle sales in 2026. (Reporting by Joyce LeeEditing by Ed Davies) Brought to you by www.srnnews.com

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Bluefin tuna sells for record $3.2 million at year-opening auction at Tokyo fish market

Photos show record-breaking $3.2M bluefin tuna sold at Tokyo’s first fish auction of 2026

China’s services growth hits 6-month low in December, shows private PMI

Markets show mixed reaction after US capture of Venezuelan leader

Dollar firmer as Venezuela raid hangs over sentiment

Asian shares shrug off Venezuela impact and climb; oil volatile

Japan’s factory activity steadies as demand declines slow, PMI shows

Oil prices slip on ample supply despite political turmoil in Venezuela

Activist investors set record number of campaigns in 2025, Barclays data shows

Kia targets 3.35 million vehicle sales in 2026

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