The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday its decision to cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, from 4.25% to 4.00%, in a move that was largely in line with analysts expectations. ...

The Japanese yen rose in Asian trading on Friday against a basket of major currencies, attempting to recover from its eight-month low against the US dollar and heading for its first gain in three sessions. The rebound came as traders bought the yen at low levels, encouraged by a warning from Japans finance minister and stronger-than-expected inflation data from Tokyo....

The Japanese yen weakened in Asian trading on Thursday against a basket of major and minor currencies, extending its losses for the second consecutive session against the US dollar following the Bank of Japans decision to keep interest rates unchanged for the sixth straight meeting. Despite holding rates steady, the central bank reiterated its readiness to raise rates in the...

The US dollar strengthened against major European currencies on Wednesday, led by gains versus the British pound, supported by signs that the United States and China are nearing a truce in their trade dispute. Traders also turned their focus toward the Federal Reserve meeting scheduled later in the day. Speaking in South Korea, where he is set to meet Chinese...

As of Dec. 30, 2024, three stocks in the information technology sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to...

Robinhood Markets's ( HOOD ) short percent of float has fallen 10.48% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 14.64 million shares sold short, which is 2.05% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short...

(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Futures off: Dow 0.18%, S&P 500 0.21%, Nasdaq 0.20% Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures slipped in light trading volumes on Monday as elevated Treasury yields threatened to pressure a historically strong year-end period for equities. At...

08:18 AM EST, 12/30/2024 (MT Newswires) -- US equity futures were lower Monday as traders turned risk-averse in the penultimate trading session of 2024. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 0.8%, S&P 500 futures declined 1%, and Nasdaq futures were down 1.1%. Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 0.2% at $73.97 per...

* Samsung executive says foldable phones are ready for mainstream sales * Foldable phones are 1.5% of smartphone market according to IDC but an important premium niche * Canalys forecast predicts Samsung foldable phone sales flat this year * Foldable phone pioneer Samsung is losing market share to Chinese rivals -Canalys By Hyunjoo Jin and Heekyong Yang SEOUL, July 9...

SEOUL (Reuters) -Samsung Electronics ( SSNLF ) on Wednesday unveiled thinner, lighter new foldable phones as it aims to fend off Chinese competition in the higher-margin, premium segment that remains untapped by arch rival Apple ( AAPL ). The stakes are high. The South Korean company lost its global smartphone crown to Apple ( AAPL ) in 2023, and faces...

Analysts' ratings for LiveRamp Holdings ( RAMP ) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 5 analysts. 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 2 0...

During the last three months, 4 analysts shared their evaluations of Penguin Solutions ( PENG ) , revealing diverse outlooks 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 3 1...

Preparations are underway for the mega rally at Esplanade on November 29, where Shah is expected to set the tone for the BJP’s electoral strategy in the state.

Modi led the show for the BJP with 42 public rallies and four big road shows between November 2 and November 27. Shah did an aggressive campaign in the four states as well, notching up 62 rallies and road shows this month.

Campaigning for the Telangana Assembly polls, scheduled for November 30, ended at 5 pm today (November 28). The results will be announced with four other states on December 3.

The state education department made it clear that the total number of holidays proposed for 2024 was 60, the same as the preceding years, which was in accordance with the Right To Education (RTE) Act that postulates a minimum of 220 working days at schools.

07:39 AM EDT, 08/25/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Flow Beverage Corp. ( FLWBF ) announced Monday that the company and certain of its subsidiaries have received demand letters of repayment dated August 22, 2025 and notices of intention to enforce a security under section 241 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) dated August 22, 2025 from NFS Leasing Canada Ltd....

07:40 AM EDT, 08/25/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Sharps Technology ( STSS ) said it has priced over $400 million private placement offering of common shares at $6.50 per unit, with stapled warrants to purchase common stock exercisable at $9.75 for three years. ParaFi, Pantera and Monarq, along with other investors, are participating in the offering, the company said. Net proceeds...

07:41 AM EDT, 08/25/2025 (MT Newswires) -- MPLX ( MPLX ) , ONEOK ( OKE ) , Enbridge ( ENB ) , and gas transmission asset operator WhiteWater, through their Matterhorn joint venture, have reached a final investment decision to construct the Eiger Express Pipeline, WhiteWater said Monday. WhiteWater said the companies have secured transportation agreements with mainly investment-grade shippers....

07:43 AM EDT, 08/25/2025 (MT Newswires) -- CGI (TSX: GIB.A and NYSE: GIB), one of the largest independent technology and professional services firms in the world, on Monday said it was awarded a contract with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to implement a modern, software as a service enterprise financial system based on CGI Advantage, a unified enterprise resource...

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...

Phishing scams have wreaked havoc in the digital asset ecosystem and are making a comeback amidst market-wide recovery. These attacks have grown increasingly sophisticated, leading to high-profile crypto investors, whales, and prominent industry figures becoming victims, ultimately resulting in substantial financial losses. In its latest update on March 21st, CertiK identified a deposit of 3,700 ETH into Tornado Cash on...

After a series of back-and-forths regarding Do Kwons extradition, it appears that the Terraform Labs co-founder and former CEO may finally be handed over to South Korean authorities after the Appellate Court of Montenegro confirmed a previous decision to extradite him to his native country. Terraform Labs’ Chief Executive Officer, who was arrested in March 2023 with Kwon in Montenegro,...

Cardano (ADA) is showing strong growth in smart contract development. Since the beginning of the year, the number of Plutus scripts on the Cardano network, including Plutus V1 and V2, has surged by 171.45%,  At this pace, the Cardano network is adding nearly 500 new smart contracts daily. According to data from Cardano Blockchain Insights, the network has achieved 39,000...