The U.S. dollar declined on Tuesday, heading toward recording its seventh consecutive daily loss, as investor hopes increase for reaching a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East, despite the U.S. military beginning the implementation of a blockade on Iranian ports. The dollar index, which measures the performance of the American currency against a basket of six major...

The U.S. dollar rose against other major currencies during thin trading late Sunday, as investors pivoted toward the American currency as a relatively safe haven, following the failure of prolonged talks between Washington and Tehran to reach a peace agreement, plunging markets into a seventh week of uncertainty. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the U.S. Navy would...

The euro rose in European markets on Tuesday against a basket of global currencies, extending its gains for the seventh consecutive day against the U.S. dollar, recording its highest level in six weeks, benefiting from the drop in the levels of the American currency after a breakthrough in negotiations between the United States and Iran, despite the naval blockade that...

The Japanese yen fell in Asian trading on Monday against a basket of major and minor currencies, continuing its losses for the third consecutive day against the U.S. dollar, amid renewed buying operations of the American currency as the best alternative investment, especially after the collapse of peace talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan. With the escalation...

04:57 PM EDT, 06/12/2024 (MT Newswires) -- The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite closed at record highs for a third straight session Wednesday after consumer inflation cooled more than expected in May, while the Federal Reserve said there has been modest further progress toward its 2% inflation target in recent months. The technology-heavy Nasdaq jumped 1.5% to 17,608.4, while...

04:36 PM EDT, 06/12/2024 (MT Newswires) -- The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite closed at record highs Wednesday for the third straight session as consumer inflation cooled more than expected in May, while the Federal Reserve's updated outlook indicated one rate cut this year, down from three forecast in March. The technology-heavy Nasdaq jumped 1.5% to 17,608.4, while the...

03:44 PM EDT, 06/12/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Tech stocks gained late Wednesday afternoon with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) climbing 2.1% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) adding 1.9%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index added 2.1%. In corporate news, Ciena (CIEN) shares spiked 5.6% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the company's stock to overweight from equalweight while raising its...

MUMBAI, June 13 (Reuters) - Investors are likely to await clarity on India's fiscal consolidation path in the forthcoming government budget before propelling the next leg of a bond market rally, a top Citi India executive said. The benchmark bond yield was at 6.99%, down 19 basis points so far in 2024 on lower supply and strong foreign inflows. Once...

Ratings for Credo Technology Group ( CRDO ) were provided by 4 analysts in the past three months, 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 4 0...

TOKYO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Apple ( AAPL ) will use organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays for all iPhone models sold in 2025 and later, moving entirely away from liquid crystal displays (LCDs), Japan's Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources. Television and smartphone makers are adopting OLED displays over LCDs for the former's ability to deliver more vivid...

The release of OpenAI's ChatGPT in late 2022 sparked a global revolution in artificial intelligence (AI). Overnight, the term AI became synonymous with the generative form of the technology, representing a sudden shift away from the previous focus on computer vision, an area where China had been leading. With that shift, SenseTime ( SNTMF ) (OTC:SNTMF), once hailed as one of China's...

TOKYO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Apple ( AAPL ) will use organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays for all iPhone models sold in 2025 and afterwards, moving completely away from liquid crystal displays (LCDs), Nikkei business daily said. The planned move will exclude Japan's Sharp Corp ( SHCAF ) and Japan Display ( JNNDF ) from Apple's ( AAPL ) handset...

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.

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.

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.

04:26 PM EDT, 10/15/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Becton, Dickinson and Company ( BDX ) said Wednesday that Vitor Roque has been appointed interim chief financial officer, effective Dec. 5. Roque will succeed Chris DelOrefice, who will depart the company on the same date to pursue another opportunity. BD said it has begun a search for a permanent successor. Roque currently...

04:24 PM EDT, 10/15/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Joseph Gebbia, 10% Owner, Director, on October 13, 2025, sold 236,000 shares in Airbnb ( ABNB ) for $28,137,090. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Gebbia has control over a total of 706,875 Class A common shares of the company, with 2,860 shares held directly and 704,015 controlled indirectly. SEC Filing:...

Overview * Becton Dickinson's ( BDX ) preliminary Q4 revenue grows 8.3% yr/yr but misses analyst expectations * Full-year fiscal 2025 revenue rises 8.2% on a reported basis * Company expects full-year adjusted EPS at or above midpoint of guidance Outlook * BD expects full-year fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS at or above midpoint of prior guidance * BD aims to...

SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Abra Group, which controls Brazilian airline Gol and Colombia's Avianca, intends to confidentially submit a draft registration statement for a proposed initial public offering in the United States, it said on Wednesday. Abra Group said that the draft registration statement is for an offer of ordinary shares, but added the deal is subject to market conditions and...

Bankman-Fried was found guilty of seven counts of fraud and conspiracy after jurors in Manhattan deliberated for less than five hours Thursday.

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...

Bitcoin prices have typically rallied in the past following halvings. Six months after the first halving in 2012, the price jumped to $126 from $12. After the second halving in 2016, it went to $1,000 from $654 within seven months and in 2020 it shot up to $18,040 from $8,570 in the same time period.