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...

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 rose in Asian trade on Wednesday against a basket of major rivals, expanding gains for the second straight session against the US dollar and hitting a week high, while approaching five-week highs following strong Australian wages data. The data renewed inflationary pressures on the Reserve Bank of Australias policymakers, which hurt the odds of a rate cut...

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...

Oil prices were on track for a more-than-7 percent jump this week, their biggest in months, as early trading on Friday saw gains extended on fresh tensions in the Middle East after a key Saudi Arabian supply hub was knocked out in an attack last weekend.

The HDFC Bank had last split its shares in 2011 in a ratio of 1:5, or one share of Rs 10 split into five shares of Rs 2 each.

Among brokerages, Mitessh Thakkar is bullish on Petronet LNG, and bearish on IndusInd Bank Ashok Leyland, and Bosch. Prakash Gaba has a 'sell' call on Cipla, Dish TV, Reliance Industries, and YES Bank. Rajat Bose is positive on UPL and negative on SBI and BEL.

Asian shares have been lagging global peers in recent months and MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan is on course to post its first weekly loss in five, although it rose 0.08 percent early on Friday.

During the last three months, 22 analysts shared their evaluations of Zoom Communications ( ZM ) , revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish. The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings...

Analysts' ratings for Okta ( OKTA ) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 40 analysts. 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 7 11 22 0 0...

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 5 analysts have published ratings on IonQ ( IONQ ) in the last three months. The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total...

35 analysts have shared their evaluations of Fortinet ( FTNT ) during the recent three months, expressing 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 9...

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.

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.

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.

Hearing Solutions, the company behind the Hearzap hearing care chain, has successfully secured Rs 50 crore in funding from the healthcare and life sciences-focused private equity fund of 360 One Asset Management.

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Hitesh Oberoi, MD & CEO of Info Edge India spoke about the latest happenings in the company and gave his outlook for the future.

Alok Tandon, CEO, INOX Leisure said they are changing the way people watch movies and the three key features are...

In a discussion with CNBC-TV18, Nisha Poddar engaged with industry experts Karan Sharma (MD & Co-Head of Digital & Tech Investment Banking at Avendus Capital), Disha Singh (Co-Founder at Zouk), and Rahul Chowdhri (Partner at Stellaris Venture Partners). The conversation delved into the prevailing challenges for startups amidst a funding winter, exploring viable options and shedding light on the practicalities of deals in the startup landscape.

Crypto custody and trading platform Bakkt has received a warning from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) regarding its non-compliance with the stock exchange’s listing rules. According to the NYSE, the platform has not been able to maintain its closing share price above $1 for the past 30 days, hence facing delisting risk. Bakkt Plans to Resolve the IssueOn Wednesday,...

Meme coins are back at it with significant gains throughout the past 24 hours. The market is recovering, in general, but some meme coins are undoubtedly performing better than the rest. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is up a whopping 13% over the past 24 hours, trading at slightly below $0.0003. The cryptocurrency remains down some 10% on the weekly chart, outlining...

Bitcoin mining firm Core Scientific announced that total revenue for fiscal year 2023 amounted to $502.4 million, reflecting a decrease of $137.9 million or 22% from the $640.3 million recorded in the previous year. Core Scientific said that it had successfully mined 19,274 BTC (valued at approximately $1.4 billion) during 2023 despite undergoing bankruptcy. Core Scientific Reports Revenue FallAccording to...

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged 17 individuals for allegedly perpetrating a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of Latino investors in the country for approximately $300 million. According to an official release from the regulator, the alleged fraudsters operated under a company named CryptoFX LLC, which is based in Houston, Texas. SEC Charges 17 For...