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Yen moves higher after Kazuo Ueda's remarks
Yen moves higher after Kazuo Ueda's remarks
May 26, 2024
Yen rose in Asian trade on Monday against a basket of major rivals, moving higher for the first time in four sessions against the dollar away from three-week lows. The gains come after bullish remarks from BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda about the need to normalize monetary policies, in turn boosting the odds of an interest rate cut later this year....
Yen hovers near three-week low under supervision of BOJ
Yen hovers near three-week low under supervision of BOJ
May 24, 2024
Yen declined in Asian trade on Friday against a basket of major rivals, extending losses for the third straight session against the dollar and almost touching three-week lows, under close supervision of the Bank of Japan which could intervene at any time. Recent government data showed inflationary pressures have receded on BOJ policymakers, further damaging the odds of Japanese rate...
Dollar backs off one-week high ahead of major US data
Dollar backs off one-week high ahead of major US data
May 23, 2024
Dollar fell in European trade on Thursday against a basket of major rivals away from one-week high, on track for the first loss in six days on profit-taking. The latest Federal Reserves meeting minutes were more bullish than expected, showing that many officials are still dismissive of any steps towards policy easing. Now investors await important US data on major...
Dow sustains losses but Nasdaq 100 hits new high and Nikkei 225 recovers
Dow sustains losses but Nasdaq 100 hits new high and Nikkei 225 recovers
May 23, 2024
Major Indices Talking Points and Analysis: Dow Jones edges lower after hawkish FOMC minutesNasdaq 100 at new high with Nvida's strong earnings likely to support the bullish trendNikkei rebounds Dow edges lower after Fed minutes The index continues to drift back, consolidating after the gains of late April and early May. The Fed minutes indicated that some policymakers remained worried...
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Alphabet debuts in Dow Jones Industrial Average as index tilts toward tech
Alphabet debuts in Dow Jones Industrial Average as index tilts toward tech
Jun 29, 2026
June 29 (Reuters) - Alphabet shares climbed on Monday as the Google parent made its debut in the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon Communications ( VZ ), and immediately ranking among its most influential members. -- Its shares rose 3.7% to $350.24, offering one of the biggest boosts to the 30-member Dow. -- The company replaced Verizon on...
TREASURIES-Shorter-dated yields mostly higher as crude prices climb; focus turns to labor data
TREASURIES-Shorter-dated yields mostly higher as crude prices climb; focus turns to labor data
Jun 29, 2026
* Crude prices climb, but gains capped by shipping optimism * US labor market data due later this week * Yield on 2-year note rises after four straight daily declines By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, June 29 (Reuters) - Shorter-dated U.S. Treasury yields were mostly higher on Monday, as crude prices rose following attacks between the U.S. and Iran over...
Sector Update: Energy
Sector Update: Energy
Jun 29, 2026
01:14 PM EDT, 06/29/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Energy stocks advanced Monday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) each adding about 0.2%. The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was shedding 0.8%, and the Dow Jones US Utilities Index decreased 0.6%. Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 2.4% to $70.92...
Update: Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary Help Push US Equity Indexes Higher
Update: Communication Services, Consumer Discretionary Help Push US Equity Indexes Higher
Jun 29, 2026
12:20 PM EDT, 06/29/2026 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates with index/price moves and geopolitical news from the first paragraph.) US equity indexes rose amid standout gains in communication services and consumer discretionary in midday trading on Monday. The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.4% to 25,646.1, the S&P 500 rose 0.8% to 7,412.5, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.5% to 52,123.5....
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Australian TV company Foxtel put up for sale by News Corp
Australian TV company Foxtel put up for sale by News Corp
Aug 8, 2024
Aug 8 (Reuters) - Australian pay television company Foxtel, controlled by the Murdoch family and partly by local telecom firm Telstra ( TTRAF ), has been put up for sale post third-party interest and a strategic review, owner News Corp ( NWSA ) said on Thursday. ...
China's SMIC vows to avoid chip price war, beats estimates on earnings
China's SMIC vows to avoid chip price war, beats estimates on earnings
Aug 8, 2024
BEIJING (Reuters) -China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp said on Friday it will steer clear of a price war in the industry, and forecast current quarter sequential revenue growth of up to 15%. Co-CEO Zhao Haijun, who had warned about the price war in May, said: We have indeed encountered a situation where some of our peers with excess capacity are...
Sega's Q1 2024: $102.5M In Video Game Sales Stand Out, Despite Revenue Drop
Sega's Q1 2024: $102.5M In Video Game Sales Stand Out, Despite Revenue Drop
Aug 8, 2024
Sega Sammy Holdings Inc ( SGAMF ) reported its financial results for the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year, revealing a mixed performance with notable strengths in its video game segment, despite an overall decline in net sales. The results for the three months ended June 30, 2024, indicate a company navigating challenges but finding success in its core...
Decoding Arista Networks's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?
Decoding Arista Networks's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?
Aug 8, 2024
Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Arista Networks ( ANET ) , 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 ANET usually suggests something big is about to happen. We gleaned this information...
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4M Building Solutions Acquires Calvary Building Services
4M Building Solutions Acquires Calvary Building Services
Sep 11, 2025
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) is pleased to announce that 4M Building Solutions (“4M”), a leading full-service commercial cleaning and janitorial services platform, has completed the acquisition of Grand Rapids, Michigan based Calvary Building Services (“CBS”). Terms of the investment were not disclosed. CBS has been serving the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan metro-area since 2017 with a team...
SECURITIES CLASS ACTION NOTICE: Girard Sharp Law Firm Encourages Current and Former 3M Company Shareholders Who Received Neogen Corporation Shares in Connection With Neogen Corporation’s Acquisition o
SECURITIES CLASS ACTION NOTICE: Girard Sharp Law Firm Encourages Current and Former 3M Company Shareholders Who Received Neogen Corporation Shares in Connection With Neogen Corporation’s Acquisition o
Sep 11, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Girard Sharp LLP, a national investment, securities, and consumer class action law firm, has filed a securities class action against Neogen Corporation ( NEOG ) (“Neogen”). According to the complaint, the class includes “all current and former 3M shareholders who received NEOG common stock in exchange for Garden SpinCo shares pursuant to...
Red Cat Holdings' Black Widow Drones System Approved for Inclusion in NATO Catalogue
Red Cat Holdings' Black Widow Drones System Approved for Inclusion in NATO Catalogue
Sep 11, 2025
06:03 AM EDT, 09/11/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Red Cat Holdings Inc ( RCAT ) said Thursday that the Black Widow system, developed by its subsidiary Teal Drones, has been approved and added to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency catalogue. Black Widow is a mission-ready small uncrewed aerial system that the US Army selected as one of two vendors to...
FOCUS-Kraft Heinz split may come too late to fend off growing MAHA threat 
FOCUS-Kraft Heinz split may come too late to fend off growing MAHA threat 
Sep 11, 2025
* Kraft Heinz ( KHC ) split may not revive brands, analysts say * MAHA movement and organic trend threaten Kraft Heinz ( KHC ) * Kraft Heinz ( KHC ) struggles with consumer perception of processed foods - sources By Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Kraft Heinz's ( KHC ) announcement this month that it would...
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Why is the Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Up Today?
Why is the Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Up Today?
Apr 17, 2024
TL;DR Shiba Inu (SHIB) experienced a 6% price increase today, making it the best performer among the top 20 cryptocurrencies. Its rally occurs amidst a broader positive trend in the meme coin market, where other assets like DOGE and MEW also recorded gains. The Possible Reasons The second-largest meme coin Shiba Inu (SHIB) is among the best-performing cryptocurrencies (at least...
Bloomberg Analyst Issues a Warning for the Upcoming Hong Kong Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs
Bloomberg Analyst Issues a Warning for the Upcoming Hong Kong Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs
Apr 16, 2024
Hong Kong regulators recently approved spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund applications, but Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas predicts that the local ETF market may not perform as well as the US due to the current lack of big players and the possibility of high fees. According to Balchunas, the Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETF market may generate $500...
UK Inflation Surprise: CPI Drops Less Than Expected, Boosting GBP
UK Inflation Surprise: CPI Drops Less Than Expected, Boosting GBP
Apr 17, 2024
UK CPI, GBP/USD Analysis UK CPI drops in March but less than expectedPound sterling reaction: Intraday gains eye 1.2500 level but GBP/USD selloff has been unrelentingGet your hands on the Pound sterling Q2 outlook today for exclusive insights into key market catalysts that should be on every trader's radar: Recommended by Richard Snow Get Your Free GBP Forecast UK CPI...
Bitcoin to Become Twice as Rare as Gold After the Halving: Bybit
Bitcoin to Become Twice as Rare as Gold After the Halving: Bybit
Apr 17, 2024
Bitcoin (BTC) becomes more scarce after each halving, but the next event that takes place in the next four days will make the digital assets twice as rare as gold, according to analysts at the leading crypto exchange, Bybit. A report on what to expect before and after the Bitcoin halving revealed that BTC will experience a supply squeeze after...
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