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January Jobs Growth Weaker Than Expected, Stifling US Equity Futures Pre-Bell
January Jobs Growth Weaker Than Expected, Stifling US Equity Futures Pre-Bell
Feb 7, 2025
08:58 AM EST, 02/07/2025 (MT Newswires) -- US equity futures were little changed pre-bell Friday as traders digested the January jobs report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures flatlined, S&P 500 futures slipped 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures were down 0.1%. Oil prices were higher, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude up 0.5% at $74.69 per barrel and US...
Sector Update: Financial Stocks Higher Pre-Bell Friday
Sector Update: Financial Stocks Higher Pre-Bell Friday
Feb 7, 2025
08:55 AM EST, 02/07/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Financial stocks were edging higher pre-bell Friday with the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) recently advancing by 0.2%. The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares ( FAS ) was 0.3% higher and its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares ( FAZ ) was down 0.2%. Affirm Holdings' ( AFRM )...
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Futures drift lower after January nonfarm payrolls data
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Futures drift lower after January nonfarm payrolls data
Feb 7, 2025
Feb 7 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures slipped on Friday as the January nonfarm payrolls number missed expectations, while the numbers for December were revised higher. A Labor Department report showed the U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs in January, compared with economists' estimate of a rise of 170,000. The unemployment rate stood at 4%, compared with expectations of 4.1%,...
Oil Prices Move Higher as U.S. Tightens Sanctions on Iranian Exports
Oil Prices Move Higher as U.S. Tightens Sanctions on Iranian Exports
Feb 7, 2025
08:51 AM EST, 02/07/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Oil prices early on Friday rebounded from three days of losses as the Trump Administration tightened sanctions on exports from Iran. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil for March delivery was last seen up US$0.42 to US$71.03 per barrel, while April Brent crude climbed US$0.45 to US$74.74. The rise comes as U.S. President...
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Here’s how technology impacts the environment and what the big IT firms are doing to reduce it
Here’s how technology impacts the environment and what the big IT firms are doing to reduce it
Jun 3, 2022
On World Environment Day 2022, we take a look at the tech sector that alone is responsible for 2-3 percent of the global greenhouse gas emissions. See how technology impacts the environment and what the big companies are doing.
After text messages on phone, extreme weather alerts on TV, radio soon
After text messages on phone, extreme weather alerts on TV, radio soon
Jun 4, 2023
”If you’re watching television, the TV screen will flash the warning message and there will be audio too. If you’re listening to a song on the radio, it will be cut short and the alert will be aired. This will be done very shortly,” the official said.
China pushes to digitise coal mines for safety, efficiency — where India stands
China pushes to digitise coal mines for safety, efficiency — where India stands
Apr 27, 2023
Huawei Technologies has teamed up with China's Shaanxi Coal Industry Co to pilot the intelligent coal mine technology in two places. Smart coal mine sensors monitor parameters like gas build-up, ventilation levels and flooding, and send an alert if any of these reach a dangerous level. Sustainability too has to be factored into the equation, going forward.
This company claims it can send alerts within seconds and help people in disasters without needing phone numbers
This company claims it can send alerts within seconds and help people in disasters without needing phone numbers
Oct 13, 2022
Utimaco provides a Public Warning System (PWS) that sends alerts and warnings within seconds to every cell phone in an area affected by a catastrophic situation without the need for mobile numbers and irrespective of the congestion in the telecom network.
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Lok Sabha passes Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill — All you need to know
Lok Sabha passes Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill — All you need to know
Jul 11, 2023
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.
What is the debate over Biodiversity Bill, likely to be tabled in monsoon session of Parliament
What is the debate over Biodiversity Bill, likely to be tabled in monsoon session of Parliament
Jul 12, 2023
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.
Brahmapuram waste plant fire: Kerala Assembly witnesses uproarious scenes, LoP says CM running away from issue
Brahmapuram waste plant fire: Kerala Assembly witnesses uproarious scenes, LoP says CM running away from issue
Mar 13, 2023
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. 
Govt blames inaction by AAP in Punjab, Delhi for bad air quality
Govt blames inaction by AAP in Punjab, Delhi for bad air quality
Nov 6, 2023
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.
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Bitcoin Bounces Back to $95K as Bullish Sentiment Returns
Bitcoin Bounces Back to $95K as Bullish Sentiment Returns
Jan 13, 2025
Bitcoin has recovered from its 2025 and 8-week low of just below $90,000 during late trading on Monday, Jan. 13. The asset gained around $5,000 over the past 12 hours from that drop or so to tap the $95,000 level during trading in Asia on Tuesday morning. BTC is now back in the middle of its range-bound channel that formed...
7 Million OpenSea Addresses Leaked in 2022 Breach, SlowMist Confirms
7 Million OpenSea Addresses Leaked in 2022 Breach, SlowMist Confirms
Jan 13, 2025
The data breach OpenSeas email service provider which occurred in June 2022 resulted in the leak of 7 million email addresses. Experts have found that this includes many well-known people, firms as well as key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the crypto industry. OpenSea Breach According to the latest update shared by SlowMists pseudonymous chief information security officer, 23pds, the leaked...
Hackers Target X Accounts of Crypto Firms to Promote Scam Tokens
Hackers Target X Accounts of Crypto Firms to Promote Scam Tokens
Jan 13, 2025
Several account hijackings on X over the weekend have raised alarm in the crypto community. The incidents involved the official accounts of Litecoin, Foresight Ventures, and Holoworld AI being compromised to promote fraudulent cryptocurrencies and phishing links, exposing users to potential scams. The Incidents On January 11, Litecoin confirmed that bad actors had accessed its official X account, saying: “Litecoins...
Bitcoin Recovers $7K Following Sub
Bitcoin Recovers $7K Following Sub
Jan 14, 2025
Bitcoins volatile rollercoaster continued in the past 24 hours as the asset plunged below $90,000 for the first time in months but has jumped by over seven grand since then. The altcoins are also in recovery mode, with ETH reclaiming $3,200, while DOGE has jumped by over 7% daily. BTC Bounces Off The primary cryptocurrency was in a freefall state...
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