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Yen climbs as Japan consider joint intervention with US to counter currency weakness
Yen climbs as Japan consider joint intervention with US to counter currency weakness
Mar 11, 2026
The Japanese yen rose against the dollar on Friday after Japans Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Tokyo would not rule out any options to counter yen weakness, including coordinated intervention with the United States. The yen had earlier this week fallen to its lowest level in a year and a half. It was last up 0.3% at 158.13 per dollar,...
Warsh’s challenge: Balancing Fed independence and Trump’s demands
Warsh’s challenge: Balancing Fed independence and Trump’s demands
Mar 11, 2026
Kevin Warsh has intermittently pursued the position of Chair of the Federal Reserve ever since US President Donald Trump first considered nominating him nearly a decade ago. Now, as he moves closer to taking the role, the scale of the challenge ahead is coming into sharper focus. To be effective, Warsh must earn the confidence of at least three key...
Yen deepens losses to two-week low after Takaichi's remarks
Yen deepens losses to two-week low after Takaichi's remarks
Mar 11, 2026
The Japanese yen fell in Asian trading on Monday against a basket of major and minor currencies, extending its losses for a second straight session versus the US dollar and recording a two-week low, after remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi highlighting the benefits of a weaker domestic currency. The US dollar continues to advance in the foreign exchange market,...
Yen extends gains to two-week high on Japanese authorities
Yen extends gains to two-week high on Japanese authorities
Mar 11, 2026
The Japanese yen rose in Asian markets on Monday against a basket of major and secondary currencies, extending its gains for a second consecutive day against the US dollar and hitting a two-week high, supported by warnings and actions from Japanese authorities aimed at backing the struggling local currency. The advance was also supported by reports that several officials at...
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Sector Update: Health Care
Sector Update: Health Care
Oct 17, 2024
01:42 PM EDT, 10/16/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Health care stocks were edging higher Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Health Care Index and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) each adding 0.2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) rose 0.3%. In corporate news, Abbott Laboratories ( ABT ) reported better-than-expected Q3 results on Wednesday amid double-digit revenue growth in its...
Top Midday Gainers
Top Midday Gainers
Oct 17, 2024
01:23 PM EDT, 10/16/2024 (MT Newswires) -- 180 Life Sciences ( ATNF ) shares were up more than 465% amid heavy trading after the firm said it is planning to strategically enter into the online gaming industry, utilizing its newly acquired back-end gaming platform. Over 72 million shares traded intraday versus a daily average of roughly 64,000. Versus Systems (...
Exchange-Traded Funds, US Equities Higher After Midday
Exchange-Traded Funds, US Equities Higher After Midday
Oct 17, 2024
01:18 PM EDT, 10/16/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Broad Market Indicators Broad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV were higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was less than 0.1% lower. US equity indexes were advancing after midday trading Wednesday, with quarterly earnings and declining crude oil futures in focus. Energy iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) rose 0.4% and Energy Select Sector...
Top Midday Stories: Abbott Labs Narrows Full-Year Outlook; GM to Invest $625 Million in JV to Mine Raw Materials in US
Top Midday Stories: Abbott Labs Narrows Full-Year Outlook; GM to Invest $625 Million in JV to Mine Raw Materials in US
Oct 17, 2024
12:14 PM EDT, 10/16/2024 (MT Newswires) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.6% around midday trading Wednesday, rallying from a losing session the day prior. In company news, Abbott Laboratories ( ABT ) said it now expects adjusted earnings per share to be between $4.64 and $4.70 for 2024, compared to its prior guidance of $4.61 to $4.71....
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Market Chatter: Tesla's South Korean New Car Registrations Up 330% in March
Market Chatter: Tesla's South Korean New Car Registrations Up 330% in March
Apr 6, 2026
04:45 AM EDT, 04/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Tesla's (TSLA) new car registrations in South Korea rose by 330% to 11,134 vehicles in March from a year earlier, Reuters reported Monday, citing market research firm Carisyou. Tesla did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is...
United Airlines to Launch New Tiered Fare Structure in Premium Cabins
United Airlines to Launch New Tiered Fare Structure in Premium Cabins
Apr 6, 2026
05:03 AM EDT, 04/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- United Airlines (UAL) said Friday it will offer base, standard and flexible fare options for United Polaris and United Premium Plus customers traveling on long-haul international, transcontinental US and select Hawaii flights. The new options will join the existing basic, standard and flexible fares in United Economy cabins. The company said it intends...
Village Farms International to Name New Chief Financial Officer
Village Farms International to Name New Chief Financial Officer
Apr 6, 2026
04:49 AM EDT, 04/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Village Farms International ( VFF ) said Friday it launched a succession planning process for Chief Financial Officer Stephen Ruffini, who will remain in that role until a permanent replacement is identified. Ruffini is expected to be appointed to a new leadership position focused on potential mergers and acquisitions, the company said. ...
Wipro to Acquire Olam Group's Mindsprint for $375 Million in Cash
Wipro to Acquire Olam Group's Mindsprint for $375 Million in Cash
Apr 6, 2026
04:49 AM EDT, 04/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Wipro ( WIT ) agreed to acquire Olam Group's IT and digital services business Mindsprint for $375 million in cash, Olam said Monday. Olam also said it awarded an eight-year strategic transformation deal, with a $100 million committed annual spend, to Wipro ( WIT ). This deal will see Wipro ( WIT )...
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