Kroger, Albertsons in Talks to Create Supermarket Powerhouse
The potential deal would combine the two largest supermarket operators in the U.S., creating a grocery giant with thousands of stores and one of the country’s biggest employers.
Asian currencies held steady against the U.S. dollar in the morning session amid a lack of catalysts.
Oil rose in the early morning Asian session on possible position adjustments by traders.
JGBs consolidated in the morning Tokyo session ahead of Japan’s general election this Sunday.
Gold edged lower in the early Asian session due to a possible technical correction.
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 is likely to open higher, paring the benchmark index’s losses so far this week.
Tesla shares soared 22% on Thursday, lifting the world's richest person's net worth by roughly $26 billion.