The Australian dollar tumbled in Asian trade on Wednesday to 2-⅕ month lows against the US dollar, sharpening the decline for the fourth straight session after inflation in Australia cooled to three-year lows, reducing the pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia. The new data boosted the odds of an interest rate cut by the RBA in December, as investors...

The yen fell in European trade on Wednesday against a basket of major rivals, sharpening the losses for the third straight session against the US dollar and hitting three-month lows amid concerns about a wider US-Japan gap in government treasury yields. Recent bearish remarks from Japanese officials hurt the odds of a third BOJ interest rate hike this year, while...

The euro rose in European trade on Thursday against a basket of major rivals after a wave of losses across three sessions, with the euro eventually settling above 3-⅕ month lows against the US dollar. It comes ahead of major data on the eurozone sectors later today, which would shed important light on the health of the European economy in...

The Japanese yen skidded in Asian trade on Monday to three-month lows against the US dollar, after the election loss by the current Japanese parliamentary governing coalition, which could impede future interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan. The yen is also pressured by a surge in US 10-year treasury yields, amid speculation about a cautious stance by the...

09:10 AM EDT, 05/14/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Technology stocks advanced pre-bell Wednesday, as the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) was up 0.4% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF ( XSD ) was 0.3% higher recently. Sony Group ( SONY ) shares rose past 5% after the company reported a higher fiscal Q4 net income and announced a new 50...

09:04 AM EDT, 05/14/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Oil prices weakened early on Wednesday following a report showing U.S. inventories unexpectedly rose last week, heightening concerns the market is becoming oversupplied, even as OPEC issued another optimistic outlook for demand growth this year. West Texas Intermediate crude oil for June delivery was last seen down US$0.72 to US$62.95 per barrel, while...

07:52 AM EDT, 05/14/2025 (MT Newswires) -- The US dollar fell against its major trading partners early Wednesday, except for a gain versus the Canadian dollar, with the focus on appearances by Federal Reserve officials. Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson is due to speak at 9:10 am ET and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly is scheduled to speak at...

07:29 AM EDT, 05/14/2025 (MT Newswires) -- The main US stock measures edged up in Wednesday's premarket activity as investors digest the latest consumer price inflation report, while President Donald Trump again called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were slightly in the green before the opening bell, while...

During the last three months, 18 analysts shared their evaluations of Monday.Com ( MNDY ) , 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 8...

In the latest quarter, 4 analysts provided ratings for Ultra Clean Hldgs ( UCTT ) , showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 3 1 0 0...

ANSYS Inc ( ANSS ) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ( TSM ). Ltd. announced a successful pilot with Microsoft Corp ( MSFT ) on Tuesday to boost the simulation and analysis of silicon photonic components. Together, Ansys ( ANSS ) and Taiwan Semiconductor achieved a tenfold speed-up of Ansys Lumerical FDTD photonics simulation via Microsoft Azure NC A100v4-series virtual...

13 analysts have shared their evaluations of Braze during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. 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 Bearish Total Ratings 6 7 0...

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.

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. 

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.

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.

(Reuters) -CVS Health on Friday named company veteran David Joyner as new CEO, succeeding Karen Lynch who stepped down from the helm of the struggling healthcare giant after an agreement with the board. Shares of the company tumbled 11% to $57 in premarket trading. Joyner, who is the president of the company's pharmacy benefit manager CVS Caremark, takes over as...

Oct 18 (Reuters) - SLB beat analysts' estimates for third-quarter profit on Friday, as the oilfield services provider benefited from steady demand for its drilling equipment and technology in its international markets. Excluding charges and credits, SLB posted a profit of 89 cents per share for the quarter ended September 30, compared to estimates of 88 cents, according to data...

06:51 AM EDT, 10/18/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Barrick Gold Corp. ( GOLD ) is asking an Ontario judge to dismiss lawsuits alleging that its subsidiary in East Africa committed human-rights atrocities in the vicinity of its North Mara mine, arguing that the matter should be litigated overseas, The Globe and Mail is reporting. The report noted Barrick is defending two...

06:52 AM EDT, 10/18/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Comerica ( CMA ) reported Q3 adjusted earnings Friday of $1.37 per diluted share, down from $1.76 a year earlier. Analysts polled by Capital IQ expected $1.16. Revenue for the quarter ended Sept. 30, expressed as the sum of net interest income and total noninterest income was $811 million, down from $896 million...

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...

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...

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,...

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