The Euro declined in the European market on Thursday against a basket of global currencies, deepening its losses for the third consecutive day against the U.S. dollar. It reached its lowest level in ten days as investors focused on purchasing the American currency as the preferred alternative investment amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran in the Strait...

The Canadian dollar declined for the third consecutive day against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday as investors assessed ongoing trade restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and data showing that rising oil prices pushed domestic producer prices higher last month. The Canadian currency, known as the loonie, was trading down 0.1% at 1.3680 CAD per U.S. dollar (equivalent to 73.10...

The U.S. dollar headed toward its first weekly gain in a month on Thursday as tensions between Iran and the United States escalated amid the conflict in the Middle East. Stalled peace talks pushed oil prices back above $100 per barrel, dampening investor optimism. Tehran heightened the standoff by seizing two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. This...

The Japanese yen declined in the Asian market on Thursday against a basket of major and minor currencies, deepening its losses for the fourth consecutive day against the U.S. dollar. It reached its lowest level in nearly two weeks as investors focused on buying the American currency as the preferred alternative investment amid escalating tensions between the United States and...

* FTSE 100 down 0.9%, FTSE 250 down 1% * Financial stocks slump * Industrial stocks fall tracking European counterparts * Pearson jumps on stronger growth forecasts (Updates to market close) Oct 17 (Reuters) - London's benchmark index hit a two-week low on Friday, weighed down by losses in heavyweight lenders that joined a global selloff in financial stocks on...

* Indexes up: Dow 0.52%, S&P 500 0.34%, Nasdaq 0.23% * Trump says 100% tariffs on China not sustainable * Eli Lilly ( LLY ) falls after Trump vows weight-loss drug price cut (Updates with mid-morning prices) By Sukriti Gupta and Twesha Dikshit Oct 17 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes nudged higher in volatile trading on Friday as investors...

* Argentina's Merval index rises on Bessent support * Regional equities slip, capping volatile week * UBS upgrades EM equities By Niket Nishant Oct 17 (Reuters) - Argentina's stocks gained 1.1% on Friday after another nod of confidence from Washington, outperforming as Latin American markets limped towards the end of a volatile week. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated support...

01:07 PM EDT, 10/17/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Tech stocks were lower Friday afternoon, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) down 0.3% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) falling 1.7%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index was shedding 0.9%. In corporate news, Meta Platforms ( META ) said Friday that it is providing simple, new ways for parents to control...

8 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on TD Synnex ( SNX ) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish. In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent...

During the last three months, 11 analysts shared their evaluations of SailPoint ( SAIL ) , revealing diverse outlooks 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 0 5 6 0 0...

In the ever-evolving and intensely competitive business landscape, conducting a thorough company analysis is of utmost importance for investors and industry followers. In this article, we will carry out an in-depth industry comparison, assessing NVIDIA ( NVDA ) alongside its primary competitors in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. By meticulously examining key financial metrics, market positioning, and growth prospects,...

In the current session, the stock is trading at $497.13, after a 0.24% spike. Over the past month, Microsoft Inc. stock increased by 7.39%, and in the past year, by 8.24%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued. Microsoft P/E...

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.

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.

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 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.

09:26 AM EDT, 08/25/2025 (MT Newswires) -- AbbVie ( ABBV ) has agreed to buy Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals' lead asset bretisilocin for up to $1.2 billion, including an upfront payment and development milestones, the companies said Monday. As part of the deal, Gilgamesh will spin off an entity to be called Gilgamesh Pharma to hold its employees and other programs, including...

09:25 AM EDT, 08/25/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Tudor, Pickering, Holt on Monday reiterated its buy rating on the shares of Cenovus Energy ( CVE ) with a C$28.00 price target after the oil producer and refiner on Friday said it agreed to acquire oil-sands producer MEG Energy (MEG.TO) for $7.9-billion, including debt. We like the deal especially for CVE given...

WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The federal government could take stakes in other U.S. semiconductor companies or even move to other industries, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett told CNBC in an interview on Monday following its stake in Intel ( INTC ). Hassett, asked if the Intel ( INTC ) deal was the start of a larger effort by...

09:23 AM EDT, 08/25/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Netflix's ( NFLX ) KPop Demon Hunters topped the North American box office this weekend with ticket sales of about $18 million, according to multiple media reports. The animated musical had estimated ticket sales of $16 million to $18 million, the Associated Press said, citing rival studios. The AP and other outlets said...

The crypto market is experiencing one of its longest, most bitter winters in recent history. It has caused a massive...

A spot crypto ETF would track the market price of the underlying crypto asset, giving investors exposure to the token without having to buy the currency. The SEC has previously denied all spot bitcoin ETF applications citing potential for fraud, but that could soon change after it lost a legal battle in August.

Bankman-Fried was found guilty of seven counts of fraud and conspiracy after jurors in Manhattan deliberated for less than five hours Thursday.

Binance will pay $4.3 billion in one of the largest corporate agreements in US history. Changpeng Zhao will pay a $50 million fine under a deal that requires him to step down as CEO. Zhao pleaded guilty Tuesday to violating the Bank Secrecy Act in federal court in Seattle.