The dollar is heading for a weekly loss today amid a weak US economic performance and little progress in trade talks with global partners. Investors are closely assessing the US payrolls report released today to gauge the path ahead for the Feds monetary policies, with recent data so far showing the economy is facing increasing inflationary pressures and slower growth....

The Japanese yen rose in Asian trade on Monday against a basket of major rivals, recovering from a week low against the dollar on haven demand ahead of a new round of trade talks between the US and China. Recent Tokyo data showed the Japanese GDP grew better than expected in the first quarter of the year, bolstering the odds...

The euro fell in European trade on Friday against a basket of major rivals, giving up a six-week high against the US dollar on profit-taking. Despite the losses, the common currency is about to mark a weekly profit after the European Central Bank hinted at a pause in the year-long cycle of policy easing. The dollar rebounded ahead of the...

The yen rose against most major rivals on Monday following a batch of positive data. Japans GDP was unchanged in the first quarter, beating estimates of a 0.2% contraction. Lending by Japanese banks rose 2.4% last month, slightly above estimates. On trading, the dollar fell 0.2% against the yen as of 20:23 GMT to 144.5. Aussie The Australian dollar rose...

05:48 AM EST, 03/03/2025 (MT Newswires) -- US equity investors will focus on tariff announcements and nonfarm payrolls while tuning into monetary policy implications of the trade policy from Federal Reserve heavyweights on the speaking circuit this week. * March 4 is the deadline for President Donald Trump to announce punitive import duties on China, Canada, and Mexico. The current...

08:16 AM EST, 03/03/2025 (MT Newswires) -- US equity futures were higher pre-bell Monday as traders looked ahead to a fresh batch of quarterly earnings updates from Corporate America due for release this week, including from major retailers. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 0.3%, S&P 500 futures increased 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures were up 0.7%. Target ( TGT )...

06:27 AM EST, 03/03/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Canopy Growth ( CGC ) , a global cannabis company, was at last look down 1.8% and close to its 52-week low after over the weekend it said it established an at-the-market equity program that allows it to issue and sell up to US$200 million in common shares in public offerings in the...

(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Intel ( INTC ) up after report of Nvidia ( NVDA ), Broadcom ( AVGO ) collaboration * Tesla up after Morgan Stanley reinstates stock as 'top pick' * Crypto stocks surge after Trump hints at new bitcoin reserve...

Cognizant Tech Solns underwent analysis by 6 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish. The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 0 0 6 0 0...

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In a race for dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing sectors, U.S. tech giants, including Amazon.com Inc. ( AMZN ) and Microsoft Corp. ( MSFT ) , are competing for energy resources traditionally held by Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miners. What Happened: The rapid growth of AI and cloud computing data centers has led to an unprecedented surge...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A Chinese hacking group exploited a software bug to compromise several internet companies in the U.S. and abroad, a cybersecurity firm said on Tuesday. Researchers at the firm, Lumen Technologies ( LUMN ), said in a blog post that the hackers took advantage of a previously unknown vulnerability in Versa Director - a software platform used to manage...

Accusing Kejriwal of being busy with election campaigning in poll-bound states and waking up to the situation late, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, said that the Centre had held a meeting with Chief Secretaries and senior officials from four North Indian states on 20th October to discuss measures to reduce air pollution, which he claims weren't adopted by the AAP-led governments.

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.

Activists have contended that words like "ecotourism facilities" and "any other purposes" are too vague and may pave the way for widespread exploitation and misuse.

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.

Fast fashion retailer H&M is all set to sell second-hand clothes at its Regent Street flagship store in UK from October — offering items that are 'ready to be loved again.' Zara also recently launched its online second-hand service in France, having trialled it in Britain since November last year. But are these 'green initiatives' for real, or just some more greenwashing? CNBC TV18 gives a macro view.

Aulerth's offerings range from ₹5,000 to as high as ₹2.8 lakh. Are women willing to spend this much on jewellery made from scrap? Founder and CEO Vivek Ramabhadran definitely believes so. Aulerth produces couture-inspired pieces in association with designers like JJ Valaya, Suneet Varma, among others. It has reported 33% repeat customers in the past year and expects a spike to 40% soon.

For the last several years, Starbucks has been testing different kinds of plastics. In 2019, the company went to a straw less lid, eliminating a good amount of plastic. By the end of 2023, the goal is to reduce by 15 percent the amount of material in each cup.

The firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project, designed with a hybrid of solar, wind, and battery storage, is aimed at providing a stable and dispatchable energy supply during peak hours. Shares of Tata Power Company Ltd ended at ₹270.75, up by ₹12.60, or 4.88%, on the BSE.

TL;DR Meme coins on the Solana blockchain have shown potential for high profits, with instances of substantial investment returns highlighted. Despite these opportunities, the inherent volatility of meme coins underscores a considerable risk of losses. Meme coins built on the Solana blockchain have been thriving in the past several months, with the sector spewing new ones quite frequently. Todays best...

Dogecoin has emerged as one of the top-performing assets amidst market recovery from significant volatility last weekend. Trading at $0.164, the eighth-largest crypto by market capitalization, has extended its monthly gains to nearly 96%. Coinciding with this surge, the number of transactions by DOGE whales has hit a new milestone. Dogecoin Whales Make a Splash Amidst renewed market activity, Dogecoins...

The cryptocurrency market has failed to recover as swiftly as many expected it to, and Bitcoins price seems to be struggling to break above $66K definitively. Most of the altcoins are also trading in the red, with two notable exceptions. Bitcoin Fails at $66K As seen in the chart below, Bitcoins price was unable to retain its bullish momentum that...

Solana (SOL) has become the most popular blockchain ecosystem in 2024, capturing nearly 50% of global crypto investor interest in chain-specific narratives, according to a recent report by crypto data aggregator CoinGecko. The report follows the accelerated resurgence of SOL this year, currently at $177 and getting closer to its 2021 highs. Another reason behind Solana’s massive traction is the...