In a historic and unprecedented event, Japan turned a new page in its political history today after Sanae Takaichi won the position of Prime Minister, becoming the first woman ever to hold the countrys highest office. Takaichis victory followed a decisive parliamentary vote. According to Japans public broadcaster NHK, she secured 237 votes in the first round, eliminating the need...

The US dollar rose against most major currencies during Tuesdays trading, while the Japanese yen fell to a six-day low following the election of hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi as Japans first female prime minister. Traders are betting that her government could bring policy uncertainty and increased fiscal spending. Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, won Tuesdays parliamentary vote...

The euro rose in European trading on Monday against a basket of global currencies, resuming its advance after a brief pause on Friday against the US dollar and moving once again toward its two-week high as political tensions in France the eurozones second-largest economy continued to ease. The government of Prime Minister Sbastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes in the...

The Japanese yen fell in Asian trading on Tuesday against a basket of major and minor currencies, extending its losses for the third consecutive day against the US dollar, ahead of the parliamentary vote to choose a new prime minister in the worlds fourth-largest economy. Sanae Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is steadily moving toward victory in...

01:36 PM EDT, 05/16/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Tech stocks were mixed Thursday afternoon, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) slightly lower and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) up 0.2%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index rose 0.4%. In corporate news, Synopsys' ( SNPS ) planned acquisition of Ansys ( ANSS ) is facing regulatory scrutiny in China, the companies...

01:51 PM EDT, 05/16/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were mixed in Thursday afternoon trading, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) climbing 1.6% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) down 0.3%. In corporate news, Walmart ( WMT ) shares popped 6.9% after it reported higher fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue. The company also...

01:31 PM EDT, 05/16/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Energy stocks were lower Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index decreasing 0.5% and the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) down 0.2%. The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector Index was posting a 0.5% decline, while the Dow Jones US Utilities Index added 0.2%. Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil was rising 0.6%...

01:37 PM EDT, 05/16/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Health care stocks were easing Thursday afternoon, with the NYSE Health Care Index decreasing 0.1% and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) fractionally lower. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) were down 0.2%. In corporate news, Biogen (BIIB) and Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS) said they would cease development of BIIB105 after a phase...

(Reuters) - The Biden administration plans to blacklist a Chinese company whose TSMC-made chip was illegally incorporated into a Huawei AI processor, according to a person familiar with the matter. Chip designer Sophgo, an affiliate of bitcoin mining equipment supplier Bitmain, is in the process of being placed on the U.S. Commerce Department's Entity List, the person said. A spokesperson...

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on ASML Holding ( ASML ). Looking at options history for ASML Holding ( ASML ) we detected 63 trades. If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 30% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with...

In today's rapidly evolving and fiercely competitive business landscape, it is crucial for investors and industry analysts to conduct comprehensive company evaluations. In this article, we will undertake an in-depth industry comparison, assessing Apple ( AAPL ) alongside its primary competitors in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. By meticulously examining crucial financial indicators, market positioning, and growth potential,...

In the fast-paced and highly competitive business world of today, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry observers. In this article, we will conduct an extensive industry comparison, evaluating NVIDIA ( NVDA ) in relation to its major competitors in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. Through a detailed examination of key financial metrics, market standing, and...

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.

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. 

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.

(Reuters) -Luggage maker Samsonite International ( SMSOF ) on Friday said it plans to pursue a dual listing in addition to its listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to increase the liquidity of its shares and reach investors in more markets. Samsonite ( SMSOF ) did not provide details of the exchanges it is considering for the second listing,...

SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices slipped on Friday on the possibility of a nearing Gaza ceasefire that could ease geopolitical concerns in the Middle East, while a stronger dollar and faltering U.S. gasoline demand also weighed on prices. Brent crude futures fell 42 cents, or 0.5%, to $85.36 a barrel by 0203 GMT. U.S. crude futures shed 40 cents, or 0.5%,...

BOGOTA, March 21 (Reuters) - The Reficar oil refinery belonging to Colombia's Ecopetrol was awarded 19.9% of the common capital in infrastructure firm McDermott in preferential shares by a judge in Amsterdam, Ecopetrol said in a statement on Thursday. The refinery is located in the Colombian city of Cartagena. ...

March 21 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms's ( META ) Instagram was down for thousands of users on Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. ...

The bitcoin mine would use solar and storage technology from Tesla and be entirely run on renewable energy

El Salvador and Iceland are hotspots to watch out for as world wakes up to power of cutting-edge geothermal.

Founded in 2017 by Jaynti Kanani, Anurag Arjun, Sandeep Nailwal and Mihailo Bjelic as a secondary scaling solution for the Ethereum blockchain, Polygon is building a suite of scaling solutions.

Shark Tank star and Canadian millionaire Kevin O’Leary, who has always been bullish on Bitcoin, expressed how the adoption of green energy by mining companies could reduce fossil fuel usage and trigger a wider acceptance of sustainable energy