Prosus has worst day in 10 weeks after US moves to ban WeChat
Naspers fell the most in two weeks as the trade battle between the US and China, now well into its third year, continues
07 August 2020 - 09:57
Shares in internet consumer group Prosus fell the most since May 27 on Friday, after the White House moved to restrict US companies from doing business with Tencent.
US President Donald Trump signed orders prohibiting business with the Chinese-owned TikTok and WeChat apps, beginning in 45 days, citing the risk of leaving personal data of US citizens exposed...
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