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Futures News, September 16th: Crude oil prices have recently been experiencing strong fluctuations. While the gains have been modest, a clear bottom line is evident. This is primarily due to geopolitical tensions, including Ukraines escalating attacks on oil facilities in a European country and the Polish drone issue. The return of a geopolitical premium has boosted bullish market sentiment. Zhuochuang Information predicts that this geopolitical escalation has led to an oil market premium, but negative fundamentals are weighing on oil prices. Saudi Arabias production increases and weak demand are both contributing to a buildup of crude oil inventories. Therefore, while oil prices may remain strong in the short term, they remain under pressure in the long term.On September 16th, Brazilian President Lula da Silva met with Didi founder and CEO Cheng Wei and executives from Didi and its subsidiary, 99. 99 announced an additional investment of R$2 billion (approximately RMB 2.6 billion) in its food delivery platform, 99Food, to be fully operational by June 2026. 99Food currently operates only in São Paulo and Goiânia, and this new round of investment will fuel rapid service expansion, with plans to cover 15 cities by the end of the year and 20 more by January 2026. Wang Simong, 99 Brazil General Manager, explained that R$50 million (approximately RMB 65 million) of the investment will be used to build support points for delivery drivers, providing rest areas, drinking water, and sanitation facilities. In addition, 99 will launch a R$6 billion (approximately RMB 7.8 billion) welfare support program, including credit support for delivery drivers to purchase and lease electric scooters and bicycles.Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato declined to comment on the factors behind the stock market fluctuations.Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato: Japan is committed to complying with WTO rules, but at the same time will consider taking measures to increase pressure on Russia and coordinate with the G7.Hong Kong-listed Fosun Pharmaceutical (01652.HK) saw an unusual rise, surging 400% at one point during the session before the increase narrowed to 355%. The share price is now trading at HK$1.55.

After A Record Loss, Star Entertainment Raises $545 Million And Suspends Dividends

Skylar Williams

Feb 23, 2023 13:54

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Star Entertainment Group Ltd. announced that it would raise A$800 million ($545 million) to repay debt and suspend dividend payments, as it reported a record statutory loss for the first half of the year due to challenging business conditions in Sydney.


Star, Australia's second-largest casino operator, has seen its profits eroded by regulatory restrictions on its Sydney operations beginning in mid-September and intense competition from larger competitor Crown Resort, which began operations in Sydney in August.


The capital raising, which consists of a A$685 million 3-for-5 rights offer and a A$115 million institutional placement, will enable Star to repay debt and increase liquidity, the company announced Thursday. End of 2022, it had a net debt of A$1.11 billion.


Capital-raising shares are being sold at $1.20 each, which is 21% below Star's most recent closing price of $1.50.


Star stated that major shareholders Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium have exercised their rights and committed $80 million to the capital raise.


Star reported a record statutory net loss after tax of A$1.26 billion for the six months ended December 31, compared to a loss of A$74,2 million a year earlier.


Star had previously warned of an impairment charge of up to A$1.6 billion in the first half as a result of a proposal by the New South Wales government to increase taxes on casino poker machine operators. Sydney is the state's capital.


Tax resolution with the New South Wales government remains the most important catalyst for investors, according to Jefferies analysts.


In the first half, the casino operator wrote down the goodwill of its Sydney casino from A$851 million to zero.


In an effort to reduce its debt, the company announced it would suspend dividend payments, and its casino licences were in full operation.


The company posted a normalised nett profit after taxes of $43,6 million, compared to A$73,7 million in losses in the prior year.


Thursday is a trading suspension for Star shares while the capital raise is in progress.

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