The US dollar is on track to post its strongest monthly gains in nearly a year, supported by safe-haven demand as the war in the Middle East escalates and hopes for de-escalation fade. Market movements have been driven by heightened tensions following another volatile week, especially after US President Donald Trump once again extended the deadline for targeting Iranian energy...

Global fertilizer and ammonia trade is facing significant pressure due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran. According to Rystad Energys 2025 global trade map, around 15% of global ammonia trade and 21% of urea tradea nitrogen-rich fertilizerare tied to exporters that could be affected by...

The US dollar is on track on Tuesday to post its largest monthly gain since July, emerging as the strongest safe-haven asset amid the war in the Middle East, which has pushed oil prices higher while most other assets declined and increased the risk of a global recession. Currencies of advanced economies were largely stable during Tuesdays trading, with the...

The US dollar hovered near a 10-month high on Monday and is on track to post its largest monthly gain since July, as mixed signals from Iran and the United States weakened hopes for a swift end to the conflict in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump said that Irans new leaders were very rational, as additional US forces...

TOKYO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell to a two-week low on Tuesday, as the yen strengthened after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. As of 0049 GMT, the Nikkei dropped 1.4% to 42,215.57, hitting its lowest level since August 12. The broader Topix slipped 1.19% to 3,068.57. The yen...

Interactive Brokers Group Inc ( IBKR ) shares are trading higher in Monday's after-hours session after it was announced the company will join the S&P 500. What Happened: After the market close on Monday, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that automated global electronic broker Interactive Brokers ( IBKR ) will replace Walgreens Boots Alliance in the S&P 500, effective prior to the...

ORLANDO, Florida, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is coming under fire for appearing to cave to political pressure in his Jackson Hole speech on Friday, which opened the door to an interest rate cut next month, a shift from his more hawkish stance only a few weeks ago. But the charge is unfair. The heat is...

06:04 PM EDT, 08/25/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Interactive Brokers Group ( IBKR ) will replace Walgreens Boots Alliance ( WBA ) in the S&P 500, effective prior to the opening of trading on Thursday. Sycamore Partners is acquiring Walgreens in a deal expected to be completed soon, S&P Dow Jones Indices, part of S&P Global ( SPGI ) , said...

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 18 analysts have published ratings on Super Micro Computer ( SMCI ) in the last three months. The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish...

TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, is expected to report on Wednesday that first-quarter profit leapt 72% on continued strong demand for artificial intelligence servers. Net profit for January-March for Apple's ( AAPL ) top iPhone assembler and Nvidia's ( NVDA ) server maker likely came in at T$37.8 billion ($1.25 billion), according to an LSEG...

During the last three months, 22 analysts shared their evaluations of Five9 ( FIVN ) , revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish. The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective. Bullish Somewhat Bullish...

22 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Enphase Energy ( ENPH ) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions 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...

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.

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. 

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.

05:26 PM EDT, 03/14/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Altus Power ( AMPS ) reported a Q4 loss late Thursday of $0.17 per diluted share, compared with earnings of $0.42 per share a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by Capital IQ expected a loss of $0.02. Net operating revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31 was $34.2 million, up from $26.8 million a...

05:21 PM EDT, 03/14/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Kennametal ( KMT ) said late Thursday that Sanjay Chowbey will succeed Christopher Rossi as president and chief executive officer, starting June 1. Chowbey joined Kennametal ( KMT ) in 2021 and is currently the president of the company's metal cutting segment. The company said Rossi decided to retire after almost seven years...

05:27 PM EDT, 03/14/2024 (MT Newswires) -- John S Marr Jr, Director, Executive Chair of the Board, on March 12, 2024, sold 14,250 shares in Tyler Technologies ( TYL ) for $6,073,835. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Marr has control over a total of 58,371 shares of the company, with 6,983 shares held directly and 51,388 controlled...

05:22 PM EDT, 03/14/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Four Corners Property Trust ( FCPT ) said late Thursday it entered into a new $85 million term loan by using an accordion feature of its credit agreement. The loan will mature in March 2027, with one 12-month extension option. The real estate investment trust said the loan will be fully drawn at...

American entrepreneur and Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has revealed that he made his first Bitcoin (BTC) purchase when the asset was worth $6,000 due to encouragement from former Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal. According to Kiyosaki, his first 30 BTC purchase has incurred substantial returns over the years; hence, he believes Pals predictions that the cryptocurrency would...

Ripple chief executive officer Brad Garlinghouse has slammed Gary Gensler, the chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for his recent slander about most crypto executives going to jail. Garlinghouse stated in a tweet that Gensler and his approach to crypto regulation would cause U.S. President Joe Biden to lose the upcoming elections. Gensler on Crypto Execs...

Creditors of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX are now faced with the option of receiving their assets in cash or crypto. A filing in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware revealed that Judge John Dorsey had approved the solicitation packages and ballots needed for the exchange’s customers to communicate their preferences. The deadline for voting is...

Stablecoins have witnessed significant growth this year. Among them, USDT remains a leader, but other ones, such as Circle-backed USDC, are also seeing considerable activity. As such, USDCs recent deposits to centralized crypto exchanges could signal investors buying the dip amidst several market corrections in recent weeks. USDC Deposits Surge According to IntoTheBlocks Head of Research, Lucan Outumuros latest findings,...