The Japanese yen weakened in Asian trading on Wednesday against a basket of major and minor currencies, extending its losses for a third consecutive session against the US dollar and reaching the 160-yen threshold, placing investors on high alert for a possible intervention by Japanese monetary authorities to support the local currency and curb excessive movements in the foreign exchange...

The euro weakened in European trading on Wednesday against a basket of global currencies, resuming its losses against the US dollar and moving further away from two-week highs. The single currency remains under pressure due to risk aversion as investors assess developments in negotiations between Washington and Tehran, following confirmation from both sides that diplomatic contacts continue and discussions over...

The US dollar traded near its highest level in two months on Thursday as renewed conflict in the Gulf region weighed on risk appetite, while investors remained alert to the possibility of Japanese intervention as the yen hovered near the key 160-per-dollar level. Renewed attacks Iranian attacks on Kuwait on Wednesday damaged Kuwait International Airport and left dozens injured, while...

Renewed strength in the US dollar pushed the Japanese yen back toward the critical 160-per-dollar level on Wednesday, prompting verbal warnings from Japanese officials and keeping traders on alert for possible intervention in the currency market, while fresh military developments in the Gulf boosted demand for the dollar as a safe-haven asset. Renewed clashes in the Middle East The United...

01:01 PM EDT, 05/20/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Broad Market Indicators Broad-market exchange-traded funds, including IWM and IVV, were trading higher. Actively-traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was up 0.8%. US equity indexes traded mixed, while government bond yields rose after midday Monday as investors weighed remarks from top Federal Reserve officials on the path ahead for monetary policy. Energy iShares US...

NEW YORK, May 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields rose on Monday as investors likely sold government bonds to buy new corporate debt, while Federal Reserve officials pointed to uncertainty over the central bank's ability to cut interest rates if inflation remains sticky. But with no U.S. economic data releases on both Monday and Tuesday, investors were bracing for overall...

12:39 PM EDT, 05/20/2024 (MT Newswires) -- US equity indexes traded mixed while government bond yields rose after midday Monday as investors weighed remarks from top Federal Reserve officials on the path ahead for monetary policy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded little changed at 40,003.1, erasing earlier gains. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to 5,319.8 and the Nasdaq Composite...

01:14 PM EDT, 05/20/2024 (MT Newswires) -- US benchmark stock indexes traded mixed after midday Monday as investors weighed remarks from top Federal Reserve officials on the path ahead for monetary policy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell less than 0.1% to 39,978.2, erasing earlier gains. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to 5,319.2, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.7% to...

(Reuters) - Pat Gelsinger took the reins as Intel CEO three years ago with hopes of reviving the American industrial icon. He soon made a big mistake. Intel had a sweet deal going with Taiwan's TSMC, the giant manufacturer of semiconductors for other companies. TSMC would make chips that Intel designed but could not produce. And it was offering deep...

You probably never heard of Walter Schloss. Walter passed on to the great market in the sky in 2012 at the age of 95 after a long and, as many would say, unremarkable career on Wall Street. He was never famous. He was not a frequent guest on Wall Street Week and was only mentioned in Barron’s a few times...

In the last three months, 10 analysts have published ratings on Monolithic Power Systems ( MPWR ) , offering a diverse range of perspectives 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...

Across the recent three months, 5 analysts have shared their insights on Agilysys ( AGYS ) , expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish. 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...

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.

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. 

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.

June 18 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms has lobbied the U.S. Congress for legal immunity from child-harm claims tied to social media products such as Instagram, as it faces thousands of lawsuits from young users and their families, according to a source familiar with the matter and proposed legislative language reviewed by Reuters. If adopted by lawmakers and passed into law...

– Extraordinary General Meeting of Perceptive Shareholders Scheduled for July 9, 2026 NEW YORK and BRISBANE, Calif., June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Perceptive Capital Solutions Corp ( PCSC ) , a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by an affiliate of Perceptive Advisors, and Freenome Holdings, Inc. (Freenome), an early cancer detection company developing blood-based screening tests, today announced that...

MINNEAPOLIS, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vireo Growth Inc. (CSE: VREO) (“Vireo” or the “Company”), today announced the closing of its previously announced acquisition to acquire an indirect 49% equity interest in HA-MD, LLC (“HA-MD”), the sole owner of Chesapeake Integrated Health Institute, LLC and Maryland Alternative Relief, LLC, pursuant to a membership interest purchase agreement dated November 3, 2025...

04:45 PM EDT, 06/18/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Hyperscale Data ( GPUS/PD ) said Thursday it has set up an at-the-market equity offering program under which it may sell, from time to time, shares for gross proceeds of up to $300 million. The company said it plans to use most net proceeds to further develop its Michigan and Montana data facilities,...

Bitfarms announced on Monday that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a shareholder rights plan, effective immediately, to preserve the integrity of its strategic alternatives review process in response to an unsolicited takeover offer from Riot Platforms Inc. The plan, commonly known as a “poison pill,” is intended to prevent any party from gaining control of Bitfarms without providing...

Metaplanet, a Japanese company, announced on June 11 a purchase of 23.351 BTC worth about $1.59 million, elevating its BTC holdings to 141.07, worth $9.6 million. This pro-bitcoin move by Metaplanet triggered a remarkable 10.8% price surge in its publicly traded shares. Metaplanet Buys 23.351 BTC The Tokyo-based company, which has earned the nickname Asias MicroStrategy, announced that following the...

Matter Labs, the creators of ZKsync, announced on Tuesday that a community airdrop for their new ZK tokens will start next week. The Ethereum Layer 2 service provider will distribute 3.675 billion tokens, representing 17.5% of the total token supply through airdrops, to about 695,232 eligible wallets. ZK Airdrop Coming Next Week In the release, the team announced that ZK...

TL;DR Despite the cryptocurrency market downturn on June 12, Pepe (PEPE) and Bonk Inu (BONK) saw significant gains, both increasing by 10%. PEPEs daily trading volume surpassed $1.2 billion, outpacing Dogecoin (DOGE) and all other meme coins on that front. Not Like the Rest The cryptocurrency market keeps bleeding today (June 12), with numerous leading digital assets, including Bitcoin (BTC),...