February 09, 2021
8 ATF BIG PICTURE: Cryptos continue Musk-spurred surge
01 Top Story Aussie gas woes after China coal blow
02 ATF TV Watch this space
03 China boost to corn
Analysts expect the US Department of Agriculture to make further reductions to its end-of-season supply outlooks after Beijing makes record purchases of the grain
04 Asia Markets
HSI climbs 0.5% to 29,476.19, CSI300 adds 2% to 3,603.49 and the Nikkei 225 advances 0.4% to 29,505.93
05 Tesla safety questions
US electric vehicle manufacturer said it accepted the authorities' “guidance” over malfunctions after several drivers complained to Beijing's consumer issues supervisor
06 Wanda taps AMC surge
US Securities and Exchange Commission filing shows unit turned Class B common stock into Class A shares on February 1 but did not provide any details on the amount
07 Pacific islands divided
Micronesian countries argue it was their turn to fill chairmanship under informal arrangement that has stood for decades and claims the snub proves South Pacific bias
08 ATF Big Picture
Crypto fan Musk breaks with other industry leaders in backing the coin that’s still regarded with suspicion by many; expected to boost acceptance of virtual currency