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The Australian dollar tumbled on Tuesday against a basket of major rivals, resuming losses against the US counterpart after a short hiatus and becoming the worst performing G8 currency after the RBAs rate cut. The Reserve Bank of Australia voted to cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.85%, the lowest since May 2023, as inflation cooled. The Price...

The Australian dollar fell against most major rivals on Thursday despite strong labor data. Australia's unemployment rate was unchanged in April at 4.1%, same as March, and matching expectations. The Australian economy added 89.0 thousand new jobs in April, easily beating estimates of a 20.9 thousand addition, while March's reading was revised to show the addition of 32.2 thousand jobs...

The Australian dollar fell against most major rivals on Wednesday following labor data. Australian wages rose 0.9% in the first quarter of the year, above estimates of 0.8%. On trading, the AUD/USD pair rose 0.7% as of 20:56 GMT to 0.6428. Loonie The Canadian dollar fell 0.3% against the greenback as of 20:56 GMT to $0.7155. The US Dollar The...

09:02 AM EST, 02/28/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Technology stocks were mixed premarket Friday, with The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) down 0.2% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF ( XSD ) 2.5% higher. Dell Technologies ( DELL ) shares were down more than 7% after the company issued Q1 and fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings outlook below analysts' expectations. Entegris...

09:06 AM EST, 02/28/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Health care stocks were steady pre-bell Friday, with the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) and Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLV ) inactive. ANI Pharmaceuticals ( ANIP ) shares were up nearly 15% after the company reported higher Q4 adjusted earnings and revenue in addition to raising its 2025 sales outlook. Apellis...

09:09 AM EST, 02/28/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Financial stocks rose pre-bell Friday with the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) 0.7% higher recently. The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares ( FAS ) was up 2.2% and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares ( FAZ ) was 2% lower. State Street (STT) has agreed to acquire Mizuho...

08:55 AM EST, 02/28/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Energy stocks edged higher premarket Friday with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) up 0.2% recently. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 0.8% and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.2% lower. Front-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 1.1% at $69.57 per barrel at the...

In the dynamic and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating NVIDIA ( NVDA ) and its primary competitors in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, our aim is to...

In the latest quarter, 8 analysts provided ratings for Impinj ( PI ) , showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 3 4 1...

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.  Five Factors Leading Stocks Higher An enlarged chart of SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ( SPY ) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&P 500 (SPX). Note the following: The chart shows that the market is now above the breakout line but below the micro resistance zone....

7 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Viant Technology ( DSP ) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish. Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings...

The probe pertains to Dapoli resort, which is allegedly illegal. The former minister and Shiv Sena (Uddhav) leader, Anil Parab, allegedly wangled a permit to use land meant for agricultural use. The ED had started the investigation under the the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after a complaint from the Environment Ministry.

The new bill exempts registered AYUSH practitioners and people accessing codified traditional knowledge, from sharing benefits with local communities or giving prior intimation to state biodiversity boards before accessing biological resources.

On Tuesday, the Gehlot government invited bids for both projects to build the dams within the next four years. The chief minister had announced both projects in last year’s budget.

A fire that broke out at the waste treatment plant in Kochi on March 2, 2023, continues to spread toxic fumes even after 11 days of the incident. The Kerala government has said that 95 percent of the fire has been extinguished, but the smoke from the landfill has not entirely subsided. 

08:35 AM EDT, 09/18/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Aeluma ( ALMU ) said Thursday it has priced its underwritten public offering of 1.7 million common shares at $13 per share for expected gross proceeds of about $22.1 million. The semiconductor company said it granted the underwriters a 30-day option to buy up to 255,000 more shares at the public offering price....

08:35 AM EDT, 09/18/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Xali Gold ( CGDXF ) Thursday said it will resume trading following a reinstatement review by the TSX Venture Exchange after the company clarified its agreement with Remedioambiente on the El Oro Property Tuesday. The Company is very pleased to get back to our normal course of business and focus our efforts on...

FactSet Research Systems ( FDS ) released its fourth-quarter results on Thursday. The company reported quarterly sales of $596.9 million, surpassing analyst expectations of $593.5 million and representing a 6.2% year-over-year gain. The company reported quarterly adjusted earnings per share of $4.05, missing the street view of $4.13. Also Read: FactSet Reports Q3 Revenue Beat, Client Growth, Leadership Shift With JPMorgan Hire Organic revenues grew...

08:35 AM EDT, 09/18/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Biogen (BIIB) said Thursday that it has signed an agreement to buy Alcyone Therapeutics for an upfront $85 million, with the potential for certain additional milestone payments. The company said milestone payments are related to the development and regulatory approval of the ThecaFlex DRx medical device with nusinersen, and other pipeline products. Biogen...

BlackRock has confirmed it has no plans to launch a Solana (SOL) ETF anytime soon, despite the roaring success of its Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs launched this year. The company’s dismissal of small-cap altcoins leaves room for other asset managers to compete in this area, with some already filing to launch the product. BlackRock’s Take On A Solana ETF...

TL;DR XRPs price surged to a four-month high of $0.66 amid optimism about a potential resolution in the Ripple v SEC lawsuit. The number of XRP sharks and whales has increased, signaling confidence but also potential volatility if large sell-offs occur. XRP on the Run The cryptocurrency sector continues to struggle today (July 31), with its global market capitalization briefly...

21Shares which is part of 21Shares AG has announced the integration of Chainlink Proof of Reserve on the Ethereum mainnet. It improves the transparency of the Ethereum reserves backing the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH), which is physically backed by Ether and tracks its performance. The Zurich-based financial institution said that the latest move aligns with its broader goals to...

Bitcoins price struggles continued in the past day, as the asset slumped to $65,300 for the first time since last Friday amid uncertainty coming from the US government. The altcoins are also in the red today, aside from XRP, which skyrocketed to a multi-month peak of over $0.66 earlier. BTC Slipped to $65.3K The primary cryptocurrency had a wild end...