The Bank of Japan left its assessments of seven regions unchanged in its quarterly report.

Sequoia China said on Oct 8 it completed at end-September a controlling acquisition of Jiangyin Peier Technology Co., Ltd (PeierTech). Post-closing, Sequoia China holds roughly 80% of PeierTech; the existing management retains the remainder and will continue to run daily operations. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Jiangyin, Jiangsu, PeierTech specialises in medical nitinol materials, precision nitinol components and precision assembly services.

UBS raised its price target on MARVELL (MRVL.O) to $350 from $335.