Japan’s SoftBank may secure stake in Uber

Ride-sharing company Uber announced a deal to sell a stake to Japan's SoftBank as the firm looked to turn a new page ahead of its planned IPO in 2019. The move was unveiled shortly after reports emerged that its former CEO Travis Kalanick and an ... ( read original story ...)

Over 1tn yen Japan Post share release planned for next year

Japan Post Holdings operates companies engaged in postal services, savings and life insurance. The company's shares have stagnated recently, falling below the IPO offering price of 1,400 yen as low interest rates in Japan have depressed profitability at ... ( read original story ...)

Uber says deal in works to sell stake to Japan’s SoftBank

Scandal hit ride-sharing company Uber on Sunday said it entered into a deal to sell a stake to Japan's SoftBank as the firm looks to turn a new page ahead of its planned IPO by 2019. The move was announced shortly after reports emerged that its former CEO ... ( read original story ...)

Sabre Insurances set to raise £213 million in London IPO

Uber confirms SoftBank investment that may pave road to 2019 IPO Ride hailing firm Uber has clinched a deal with Japan’s SoftBank and San Francisco’s Dragoneer on an investment that could lead the way to its stock market flotation in 2019. Eurozone ... ( read original story ...)

Uber gives green light for sale of stake to Japan’s SoftBank

Scandal hit ride-sharing company Uber on Sunday announced a deal to sell a stake to Japan's SoftBank, as the firm looks to turn a new page ahead of its planned IPO by 2019. The move was unveiled shortly after reports emerged that its former CEO Travis ... ( read original story ...)

Japan plans 2 sites for land-based Aegis missile shield

TOKYO -- Japan plans to place two land-based batteries of high-altitude ballistic missile interceptors -- one each in northern Akita Prefecture and western Yamaguchi Prefecture -- to add a new nationwide layer of defense, though the target operational date ... ( read original story ...)

Stock Futures Down As Intel Hinders Dow, This IPO Blasts Off

Small caps were under a bit less pressure than the general premarket session, with Russell 2000 futures off 0.3%. In Japan, Tokyo's market flashed a possible warning signal, rising nearly 2% in morning trade, then crashing to a 1.7% loss before paring ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s finance ministry looks to stem gold smuggling

Japan has seen a surge in gold smuggling cases since the consumption tax was raised from five percent to eight percent in 2014 TOKYO (TR) – Japan’s Ministry of Finance is seeking to apply stricter penalties to smugglers of gold amid a recent surge in ... ( read original story ...)