The U.S. dollar headed toward its first weekly gain in a month on Thursday as tensions between Iran and the United States escalated amid the conflict in the Middle East. Stalled peace talks pushed oil prices back above $100 per barrel, dampening investor optimism. Tehran heightened the standoff by seizing two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. This...

The Euro declined in the European market on Thursday against a basket of global currencies, deepening its losses for the third consecutive day against the U.S. dollar. It reached its lowest level in ten days as investors focused on purchasing the American currency as the preferred alternative investment amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran in the Strait...

The Canadian dollar declined for the third consecutive day against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday as investors assessed ongoing trade restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and data showing that rising oil prices pushed domestic producer prices higher last month. The Canadian currency, known as the loonie, was trading down 0.1% at 1.3680 CAD per U.S. dollar (equivalent to 73.10...

The Euro declined in the European market on Friday against a basket of global currencies, continuing its losses for the fourth consecutive day against the U.S. dollar. It is approaching its lowest level in nearly two weeks and is on track for its first weekly loss in a month as investors prioritize the American currency as the preferred alternative investment....

* FTSE 100 down 0.9%, FTSE 250 down 1% * Financial stocks slump * Industrial stocks fall tracking European counterparts * Pearson jumps on stronger growth forecasts (Updates to market close) Oct 17 (Reuters) - London's benchmark index hit a two-week low on Friday, weighed down by losses in heavyweight lenders that joined a global selloff in financial stocks on...

01:07 PM EDT, 10/17/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Tech stocks were lower Friday afternoon, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) down 0.3% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) falling 1.7%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index was shedding 0.9%. In corporate news, Meta Platforms ( META ) said Friday that it is providing simple, new ways for parents to control...

* Argentina's Merval index rises on Bessent support * Regional equities slip, capping volatile week * UBS upgrades EM equities By Niket Nishant Oct 17 (Reuters) - Argentina's stocks gained 1.1% on Friday after another nod of confidence from Washington, outperforming as Latin American markets limped towards the end of a volatile week. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated support...

(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Indexes up: Dow 0.5%, S&P 500 0.4%, Nasdaq 0.4% * Trump says 100% tariffs on China not sustainable * Eli Lilly ( LLY ) falls after Trump vows weight-loss drug price cut (Updates after markets open) By Sukriti Gupta...

In the current session, the stock is trading at $497.13, after a 0.24% spike. Over the past month, Microsoft Inc. stock increased by 7.39%, and in the past year, by 8.24%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued. Microsoft P/E...

In the ever-evolving and intensely competitive business landscape, conducting a thorough company analysis is of utmost importance for investors and industry followers. In this article, we will carry out an in-depth industry comparison, assessing NVIDIA ( NVDA ) alongside its primary competitors in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. By meticulously examining key financial metrics, market positioning, and growth prospects,...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide a copyright dispute between Cox Communications and a group of music labels following a judicial decision that threw out a $1 billion jury verdict against the internet service provider over alleged piracy of music by Cox customers. The justices took up Cox's appeal of the lower court's decision that it...

In the fast-paced and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Microsoft ( MSFT ) in comparison to its major competitors within the Software industry. By analyzing crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth potential, our objective is to provide valuable...

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.

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.

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.

09:26 AM EDT, 08/25/2025 (MT Newswires) -- AbbVie ( ABBV ) has agreed to buy Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals' lead asset bretisilocin for up to $1.2 billion, including an upfront payment and development milestones, the companies said Monday. As part of the deal, Gilgamesh will spin off an entity to be called Gilgamesh Pharma to hold its employees and other programs, including...

09:25 AM EDT, 08/25/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Tudor, Pickering, Holt on Monday reiterated its buy rating on the shares of Cenovus Energy ( CVE ) with a C$28.00 price target after the oil producer and refiner on Friday said it agreed to acquire oil-sands producer MEG Energy (MEG.TO) for $7.9-billion, including debt. We like the deal especially for CVE given...

09:23 AM EDT, 08/25/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Netflix's ( NFLX ) KPop Demon Hunters topped the North American box office this weekend with ticket sales of about $18 million, according to multiple media reports. The animated musical had estimated ticket sales of $16 million to $18 million, the Associated Press said, citing rival studios. The AP and other outlets said...

Aug 25 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would make deals like the one his administration announced last week with Intel ( INTC ) all day long. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he would also help companies that make similar deals with U.S. states. (Reporting by Ryan Patrick Jones in Toronto)...

A spot crypto ETF would track the market price of the underlying crypto asset, giving investors exposure to the token without having to buy the currency. The SEC has previously denied all spot bitcoin ETF applications citing potential for fraud, but that could soon change after it lost a legal battle in August.

Binance will pay $4.3 billion in one of the largest corporate agreements in US history. Changpeng Zhao will pay a $50 million fine under a deal that requires him to step down as CEO. Zhao pleaded guilty Tuesday to violating the Bank Secrecy Act in federal court in Seattle.

Negotiations between the Justice Department and Binance include the possibility that its founder Changpeng Zhao would face criminal charges in the US under an agreement to resolve the probe into alleged money laundering, bank fraud and sanctions violations, according to the Bloomberg.

The crypto market is experiencing one of its longest, most bitter winters in recent history. It has caused a massive...