Nigeria, Dec. 24 -- This report is from today's TNC's Daily Open, our international markets update. TNC Daily Open keeps investors informed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are.

What To Note Today

Massive automobile merger

Official merger talks between Nissan and Honda have started, the two firms said Monday. By June 2025, the negotiations will be over.

Following the company's announcement that it would repurchase 24% of its issued shares by December 23 of next year, Honda's shares, which are listed in Japan, were up 13.4% on Tuesday, on pace for their highest day since October 2008.

Taiwan dominates Asian markets

Taiwan's Taiex stock market was the best-performing in Asia-Pacific in 2024 as of December 23 after...