Bhaskar Prasad
Senior Correspondent
Bhaskar has branched into journalism after his doctoral degree in International Business Management. He has over 13 years of experience in various academic research institutes and multi-national organizations based in Europe and Asia. He has a keen interest in developments in international business with the changing security, political and economic conditions globally.

Articles By Bhaskar Prasad

The NASDAQ

From Global Markets 7:07 am

Pre-Market Movers (AEG, STD, ANR, CSCO, CGV, ARNA, UL)

The companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trade Thursday are: Aegon N.V., Banco Santander, Alpha Natural Resources, Cisco Systems, CGG Veritas, Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc and Unilever plc.

Sony Corp's incoming CEO Kazuo Hirai speaks during a roundtable discussion with journalists at the company's headquarters in Tokyo in this February 9, 2012 file photo. The biggest challenge facing Sony's incoming chief executive Kazuo Hirai

From Companies 5:35 am

Sony Reports Record Loss, But Forecasts A Return To Profit

Consumer electronics and entertainment giant Sony Corp reported Thursday a record net loss for the fiscal year ended March but pinned hopes on a restructuring strategy to return to profit this year.

An investor reads a newspaper with a magnifying glass in front of an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Huaibei, Anhui province April 5, 2012.

From Global Markets 5:01 am

Asian Markets Fall On Weak Chinese Data, Europe Concerns

Asian markets fell Thursday as weak exports data from China and concerns surrounding Greece and Spain dampened sentiments.

Chinese one yuan coins are placed on 100 yuan banknotes in this illustrative photograph taken in Beijing

From Politics & Policy 2:16 am

China’s April Trade Surplus Widens On Weak Imports

China reported Thursday a rise in trade surplus to $18.4 billion in April from $5.35 billion in March amid continued weakness in exports caused by economic crises in overseas markets.

From Global Markets May 09

Pre-market Movers (DMD, ARNA, FOSL, STD, XCO, F, NEM)

The companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trade Wednesday are Demand Media Inc, Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc, Fossil Inc, Banco Santander, EXCO Resources Inc, Ford Motor Company and Newmont Mining.

The Toyota logo is shown on the front of a Prius Hybrid vehicle during the first press preview day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit

From Economy May 09

Toyota Profit Climbs Amid Improving US Market

Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp said Wednesday that its net profit for the three months ending March 31 surged five times compared to a year earlier as the car market picked up in the US.

An investor reads a newspaper with a magnifying glass in front of an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Huaibei, Anhui province April 5, 2012.

From Global Markets May 09

Asian Markets Fall On Continuing Uncertainty In Greece

Asian markets fell Wednesday as concerns over the future of Greece in the Eurozone and the looming debt crisis rose.

A view shows Toshiba Corp's logo at the fourth International Photovoltaic Power Generation (PV) Expo in Tokyo

From Economy May 08

Toshiba Q4 Net Profit Down 63%; Recovery Expected This Year

Japanese technology conglomerate Toshiba Corp said Tuesday that its net profit for the three months ending March 31 declined 63 percent from a year earlier on a strong yen and weak global sales of digital products.

Myanmar

From Politics & Policy May 08

Myanmar’s Economy Set For Growth But Needs Reforms, Says IMF

Myanmar can post six percent economic growth next year if the right reform steps are taken by the government, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said.

IT Outsourcing to India

From Companies May 08

Cognizant Cuts Forecast, India’s IT Outsourcing Industry Under Pressure

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp has lowered its full-year forecast due to a slowdown in demand for IT outsourcing.