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...

Euro rose in European trade on Wednesday on track for the third profit in a row against the US dollar, hitting a week high after data showed Spanish inflation rose past estimates in October, renewing the pressure on the European Central Bank. The odds of a 0.25% ECB interest rate cut in December dipped, with investors now waiting for official...

The US dollar rose in European trade on Friday against a basket of major rivals, resuming gains after a short hiatus, and approaching three-month highs once more. The gains come amid a surge in US 10-year treasury yields after bullish remarks from some Fed officials, and strong US data, which hurt the odds of an aggressive pace for US interest...

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...

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...

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...

(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Futures: Dow down 0.02%, S&P 500 down 0.01%, Nasdaq up 0.07% * At least three Fed speakers to speak on Wednesday * American Eagle Outfitters ( AEO ) drops after withdrawing FY forecast (Updates with analyst comment) By...

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...

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Qualcomm ( QCOM ) , and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in QCOM usually suggests something big is about to happen. We gleaned this information from...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

(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...

06:40 AM EDT, 10/18/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) said in a Thursday filing that Prabhakar Raghavan was appointed to Google's ( GOOG ) newly created role of chief technologist. According to the filing, Raghavan will transition to the new role from senior vice president for knowledge and information. Price: 165.02, Change: +0.51, Percent Change: +0.31 ...

06:47 AM EDT, 10/18/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Nokia ( NOK ) said Friday that former Finnish ambassador to the US Mikko Hautala has been appointed chief geopolitical and government relations officer, effective Nov. 1, and Louise Fisk has been promoted to chief communications officer, effective immediately. Both have also been named to the group leadership team. Nokia Technologies President Jenni...

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,...

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...

Solana (SOL) has become the most popular blockchain ecosystem in 2024, capturing nearly 50% of global crypto investor interest in chain-specific narratives, according to a recent report by crypto data aggregator CoinGecko. The report follows the accelerated resurgence of SOL this year, currently at $177 and getting closer to its 2021 highs. Another reason behind Solana’s massive traction is the...