The dollar stabilized on Monday while the Japanese yen approached the critical level of 160 per dollar, as anxious investors assessed escalating war developments with Iran and focused on the final deadline set by US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In a sharp social media post on Easter Sunday, Trump threatened to target power plants and...

The Japanese yen fell in Asian trading on Tuesday against a basket of major and minor currencies, continuing its losses for the second consecutive day against the US dollar and approaching the point of trading below the 160 yen level. This is as the focus of investors is currently directed toward buying the American currency as a preferred alternative investment,...

The Canadian dollar rose against its American counterpart on Tuesday, but the gains were limited after the release of disappointing domestic data, and as investors await the deadline set by American President Donald Trump for Iran to end its blockade on Gulf oil. The Canadian currency was trading at a rise of 0.1% at 1.3900 against the American dollar, or...

The American President Donald Trump may boast of his ability to negotiate to conclude a winning deal, but his recent moves in Iran appear closer to a gamble on a dice table in one of his former casinos, even if it were with dice he believed were perhaps loaded in his favor. And similar to the belief of his friend...

01:35 PM EDT, 09/24/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Tech stocks gained Tuesday afternoon with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) rising 0.8% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) adding 1.4%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index advanced 1.7%. In corporate news, Smartsheet ( SMAR ) agreed to be acquired by Blackstone (BX) and Vista Equity Partners for $8.4 billion in cash....

01:31 PM EDT, 09/24/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Financial stocks fell in Tuesday afternoon trading with the NYSE Financial Index shedding 0.5% and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) off 1%. The Philadelphia Housing Index dropped 0.5%, and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) rose 0.2%. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) gained 0.2% to $63,398, and the yield for 10-year US...

03:36 PM EDT, 09/24/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Tech stocks rose late Tuesday afternoon, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) adding 0.5% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gaining 1%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index advanced 1.3%. In corporate news, Microsoft ( MSFT ) will invest $1.3 billion over the next three years to bolster AI infrastructure and initiatives...

12:21 PM EDT, 09/24/2024 (MT Newswires) -- US equity indexes rose in choppy trading as investors weighed the steepest slide in consumer confidence in more than three years with Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman's renewed call for a gradual approach to easing monetary policy. After midday Tuesday, the S&P 500 index rose 0.2% to 5,731.1. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

WAUKESHA, Wis., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Generac Holdings Inc. ( GNRC ) (“Generac” or the “Company”), a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and provided an update on its outlook for the full year 2026. First Quarter 2026 Highlights...

Post-year-end transactions refocus Wishpond ( WPNDF ) on its core marketing technology platform while maintaining majority ownership exposure to SalesCloser VANCOUVER, BC, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Wishpond Technologies Ltd. ( WPNDF ) (Wishpond ( WPNDF ) or the Company), a provider of AI-enabled marketing and sales solutions, announces that it has filed its audited annual consolidated financial statements (the...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jozu, a leading provider of on-premises AI model registry and secure ML deployment technology, today announced that it has achieved Awardable status through the Platform One (P1) Solutions Marketplace. The P1 Solutions Marketplace is a digital repository of post-competition, 5-minute-long, readily awardable pitch videos, which address the Government's greatest requirements in hardware, software, and service solutions. Jozu's...

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Ridgeline, the first front-to-back system of record for investment management, today announced the release of Ridgeline Market Intelligence, a new capability designed to help firms make faster, more informed decisions and operate more efficiently in service of their clients. Ridgeline Market Intelligence brings real-time market news and analysis directly into the...

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.

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.

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.

10:08 AM EDT, 09/24/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Coast Copper ( COCCF ) shares rose 5.3% Wednesday after it completed the sale of its Borealis property located in the Toodoggone District in northcentral British Columbia, to Hi-View Resources ( HVWRF ) . Hi-View acquired a 100% interest in its Borealis property, by paying $500,000 in cash, issuing 3.5 million Hi-View common...

Lithium Americas Corp ( LAC ) shares are trading sharply higher Wednesday morning following reports that the Trump administration is seeking a stake in the company. Here’s what investors need to know. What To Know: The Trump administration is pursuing a stake of up to 10% in Lithium Americas ( LAC ). The move is part of a national security...

10:08 AM EDT, 09/24/2025 (MT Newswires) -- ServiceNow ( NOW ) is well-positioned to sustain a 20% subscription increase and drive more than 20% free cash flow growth through fiscal 2027, analysts at Morgan Stanley said in a note Wednesday. ServiceNow's ( NOW ) overall business fundamentals have remained sound despite a volatile backdrop, delivering subscription revenue growth of about...

Sept 24 (Reuters) - Integral Ad Science Holding Corp ( IAS ) : * IAS TO BE ACQUIRED BY NOVACAP FOR $1.9 BILLION TO FURTHER SUPPORT ITS STRATEGIC GOALS * INTEGRAL AD SCIENCE HOLDING CORP ( IAS ) - SHAREHOLDERS TO RECEIVE $10.30 PER SHARE IN CASH * INTEGRAL AD SCIENCE HOLDING CORP ( IAS ): IAS SHAREHOLDERS TO RECEIVE...

The Discovery Fund aims to identify and empower entrepreneurs and early-stage startups to leverage the potential of cryptocurrencies to address real-world problems.

The crypto industry has been focussing hard on making the business more environment friendly.

Shark Tank star and Canadian millionaire Kevin O’Leary, who has always been bullish on Bitcoin, expressed how the adoption of green energy by mining companies could reduce fossil fuel usage and trigger a wider acceptance of sustainable energy

El Salvador and Iceland are hotspots to watch out for as world wakes up to power of cutting-edge geothermal.