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Dollar trades in a narrow range as markets await Middle East developments and key US data
Dollar trades in a narrow range as markets await Middle East developments and key US data
Jun 2, 2026
The US dollar traded within a narrow range on Tuesday as investors monitored any signs of progress toward an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while also awaiting key US economic data later in the day that could help shape expectations for Federal Reserve monetary policy. A peace agreement between the United States and Iran would ease pressure on...
Euro dips before Eurozone inflation data
Euro dips before Eurozone inflation data
Jun 2, 2026
The euro slipped slightly in European trading on Tuesday against a basket of global currencies, extending its losses for a second consecutive session against the US dollar and moving further away from a two-week high. The decline comes amid profit-taking and corrective selling, as well as risk aversion driven by investor caution ahead of further developments in the ongoing peace...
Euro remains under pressure as markets assess US-Iran talks
Euro remains under pressure as markets assess US-Iran talks
Jun 3, 2026
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...
Yen falls to 160 per dollar amid heightened intervention fears
Yen falls to 160 per dollar amid heightened intervention fears
Jun 3, 2026
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...
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US STOCKS-US stock futures slip on caution ahead of the week's key data releases
US STOCKS-US stock futures slip on caution ahead of the week's key data releases
Sep 2, 2025
(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Futures down: Dow 0.4%, S&P 500 0.5%, Nasdaq 0.6% Sept 2 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday, after the Labor Day holiday, as investors awaited crucial economic data in the week ahead that is expected to...
US stock futures slip on caution ahead of the week's key data releases
US stock futures slip on caution ahead of the week's key data releases
Sep 2, 2025
(Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday, after the Labor Day holiday, as investors awaited crucial economic data in the week ahead that is expected to shape the Federal Reserve's stance on monetary easing. The August nonfarm payrolls report, due on Friday, is the centerpiece of the week and will follow a monthly private payrolls reading and job openings...
Elliott Management plans activist campaign at PepsiCo with $4 billion stake, WSJ reports
Elliott Management plans activist campaign at PepsiCo with $4 billion stake, WSJ reports
Sep 2, 2025
(Reuters) -Elliott Management had taken a $4 billion stake in beverages giant PepsiCo ( PEP ) and was planning an activist campaign to boost the company's share price, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. PepsiCo's ( PEP ) shares jumped about 5% in premarket trading. The move comes at a time when the...
Social Buzz: Wallstreetbets Stocks Mostly Lower Premarket Tuesday; Opendoor Technologies, Palantir Technologies to Decline
Social Buzz: Wallstreetbets Stocks Mostly Lower Premarket Tuesday; Opendoor Technologies, Palantir Technologies to Decline
Sep 2, 2025
06:47 AM EDT, 09/02/2025 (MT Newswires) -- The most-talked-about stocks in the Reddit subforum Wallstreetbets were mostly lower hours before Tuesday's opening bell. Opendoor Technologies ( OPEN ) fell by 3.6% hours before market open, swinging from a 4.2% increase at Friday's close. Palantir Technologies ( PLTR ) was 2% lower premarket, after a 0.9% decline from Friday's session. Nvidia...
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Apple antitrust suit mirrors strategy that beat Microsoft, but tech industry has changed
Apple antitrust suit mirrors strategy that beat Microsoft, but tech industry has changed
Mar 22, 2024
(Reuters) - The U.S. government's antitrust lawsuit against Apple ( AAPL ) draws on the watershed 1998 case that broke Microsoft's ( MSFT ) stranglehold on desktop software, but that may prove to be an imperfect blueprint for addressing smartphone competition. The market for the iPhone today looks very different from the near-monopoly enjoyed by Microsoft's ( MSFT ) Windows...
Deep Dive Into Confluent Stock: Analyst Perspectives (17 Ratings)
Deep Dive Into Confluent Stock: Analyst Perspectives (17 Ratings)
Mar 22, 2024
In the preceding three months, 17 analysts have released ratings for Confluent , presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish. The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 7 5 5...
Analysis-Apple antitrust suit mirrors strategy that beat Microsoft, but tech industry has changed
Analysis-Apple antitrust suit mirrors strategy that beat Microsoft, but tech industry has changed
Mar 22, 2024
(Reuters) - The U.S. government's antitrust lawsuit against Apple ( AAPL ) draws on the watershed 1998 case that broke Microsoft's ( MSFT ) stranglehold on desktop software, but that may prove to be an imperfect blueprint for addressing smartphone competition. The market for the iPhone today looks very different from the near-monopoly enjoyed by Microsoft's ( MSFT ) Windows...
AIOZ Network Partners With Alibaba Cloud to Boost AI, Storage and Streaming Services
AIOZ Network Partners With Alibaba Cloud to Boost AI, Storage and Streaming Services
Mar 22, 2024
The two companies will establish a DePIN alliance in south-east Asia.AIOZ's native token is currently trading flat after the announcement, it is up by more than 200% in 30 days.AIOZ Network will use Alibaba Cloud to improve Web 3, AI, storage and streaming services.Decentralized infrastructure network (DePIN) AIOZ Network has become the leading blockchain partner in Alibaba Cloud’s Innovation Accelerator...
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Accenture claims 'no impact' in apparent ransomware attack
Accenture claims 'no impact' in apparent ransomware attack
Aug 12, 2021
Cybercriminals have breached Accenture in an apparent ransomware attack but the global consulting giant says the incident was immediately contained with no impact on it or its systems. The LockBit ransomware gang announced the attack on Tuesday night on its dark web leak site, setting a deadline of Thursday evening for payment.
This 27-year-old from London built a $7.8-billion business after a rare allergic reaction
This 27-year-old from London built a $7.8-billion business after a rare allergic reaction
Aug 17, 2021
Johnny Boufarhat is now officially one of the world's youngest self-made billionaires at $3.2 billion, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index. His online events platform Hopin thrived in the COVID-induced lockdown universe.
Amazon customers cancel Prime as Jeff Bezos thank you note for 'rocket ride' backfires
Amazon customers cancel Prime as Jeff Bezos thank you note for 'rocket ride' backfires
Aug 12, 2021
Not just 'overpaying' customers, Amazon employees and Democrats are equally upset. Workers tweeted their frustrations and ridiculed Bezos' efforts to go to space when the company's warehouses are notorious for inhumane working conditions.
Govts, corporations must increase their cyber security protection, says Palo Alto Networks' Nikesh Arora
Govts, corporations must increase their cyber security protection, says Palo Alto Networks' Nikesh Arora
Aug 13, 2021
As the world adopts more and more technology, the risk of compromising cyber security becomes more real and it is here. With the COVID pandemic pushing the adoption of tech like never before, cyber securities is one of the top priorities for governments and corporations. However, Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks cautions that the gap between what is being done and what is needed is still large and needs fixing.
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Here’s How Much BTC Big Bitcoin Holders Bought in Five Months Amid Market Volatility
Here’s How Much BTC Big Bitcoin Holders Bought in Five Months Amid Market Volatility
May 30, 2024
Large investors have been actively accumulating Bitcoin during market downturns, potentially viewing them as buying opportunities and then selling during periods of market revival or anticipation of increased institutional adoption. Data shows that the collective holdings of Bitcoin wallets containing at least 10 BTC have increased significantly in the past five months. In fact, this cohort was found to have...
Here’s When BlackRock’s Spot Ethereum ETF Could Launch After Updated S
Here’s When BlackRock’s Spot Ethereum ETF Could Launch After Updated S
May 30, 2024
BlackRock has submitted a revised registration statement for its proposed spot Ethereum ETF. The updated S-1 filing also included details about the companys seed capital investor. Now, analysts suggest that U.S. spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could launch by late June. BlackRock Reveals Seed Capital Investor Information The worlds largest asset manager submitted an amended S-1 registration statement nearly a...
​​​​​Dow and Nikkei 225 Hit by Selling, Nasdaq 100 Losses Contained for Now
​​​​​Dow and Nikkei 225 Hit by Selling, Nasdaq 100 Losses Contained for Now
May 30, 2024
Dow Jones 30, Nasdaq 100, Nikkei 225 - Analysis and Charts Recommended by Chris Beauchamp Building Confidence in Trading ​​​Dow’s May gains disappear ​The index has lost most of the gains made since the beginning of the month, having dropped 2000 points in the space of two weeks.​This has turned the view from short-term bullish to one of near-term caution....
Important Ripple v. SEC Lawsuit Update May 30: Details
Important Ripple v. SEC Lawsuit Update May 30: Details
May 30, 2024
TL;DR Ripple filed to seal data related to the SECs motion, arguing that its financial statements are irrelevant to the case, while the regulator claims they are crucial. The watchdog sued the firm in 2020 for raising $1.3 billion in unregistered securities. The lawsuit is now in trial, with Ripple having secured some partial court wins. The Latest Development After...
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