The euro rose in European trade on Thursday against a basket of major rivals after a wave of losses across three sessions, with the euro eventually settling above 3-⅕ month lows against the US dollar. It comes ahead of major data on the eurozone sectors later today, which would shed important light on the health of the European economy in...

The yen fell in European trade on Wednesday against a basket of major rivals, sharpening the losses for the third straight session against the US dollar and hitting three-month lows amid concerns about a wider US-Japan gap in government treasury yields. Recent bearish remarks from Japanese officials hurt the odds of a third BOJ interest rate hike this year, while...

The Japanese yen skidded in Asian trade on Monday to three-month lows against the US dollar, after the election loss by the current Japanese parliamentary governing coalition, which could impede future interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan. The yen is also pressured by a surge in US 10-year treasury yields, amid speculation about a cautious stance by the...

Euro rose in European trade on Wednesday on track for the third profit in a row against the US dollar, hitting a week high after data showed Spanish inflation rose past estimates in October, renewing the pressure on the European Central Bank. The odds of a 0.25% ECB interest rate cut in December dipped, with investors now waiting for official...

03:47 PM EDT, 07/18/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Financial stocks were narrowly mixed in Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index down 0.2% and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) fractionally higher. The Philadelphia Housing Index was shedding 0.6%, while the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) was up 0.1%. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was declining 1.3% to $117,740, and...

03:24 PM EDT, 07/18/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Energy stocks were lower late Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index down 0.7% and the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) decreasing 0.9%. The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector index dropped 1.2%, while the Dow Jones US Utilities index rose 1.8%. Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil eased 0.1% to $67.46 a...

(Adds analyst comment, yield curve, updates yields) * Comments by Fed's Waller highlight slower private-sector hiring * US 10-year, 30-year yields set for third straight weekly rise * US housing starts rise in June * US consumer inflation expectations dip By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, July 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries rose on Friday, dragging yields lower, after Federal Reserve...

03:32 PM EDT, 07/18/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Financial stocks were narrowly mixed in Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index down 0.2% and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) fractionally higher. The Philadelphia Housing Index was shedding 0.6%, while the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) was up 0.1%. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was declining 1.3% to $117,740, and...

Across the recent three months, 23 analysts have shared their insights on Qualcomm ( QCOM ) , expressing a variety of opinions spanning 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 for Monolithic Power Systems ( MPWR ) were provided by 5 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective....

Although U.S. stocks closed mixed on Monday, there were a few notable insider trades. When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company’s prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an...

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Coded messages. Landline phones. Pagers. Following the killing of senior commanders in targeted Israeli airstrikes, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, Hezbollah, has been using some low-tech strategies to try to evade its foe's sophisticated surveillance technology, informed sources told Reuters. It has also been using its own tech - drones - to study and attack Israel's intelligence...

Rajasthan Election Exit Poll Results 2023: The exit poll results will be announced on Thursday, November 30, at 6.30 pm after voting in Telangana gets over. Rajasthan is known for its anti-incumbency, with the state swinging between the BJP and Congress in the past elections.

The Karnataka Assembly election results threw up an unexpected suspense on Tuesday, as a simple majority tantalisingly eluded BJP and...

The Madhya Pradesh Assembly election exit poll results will be streamed live on all News18 network channels, including CNBCTV18, after 6.30PM on Thursday, November 30.

The cases were lodged against Union Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar over his controversial social media posts following the blasts at a convention centre in Kochi during a prayer meeting of Christian religious group Jehovah's Witnesses.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Penny-pinching Walmart ( WMT ) shoppers focus much more on getting the lowest prices than on whether products are made in the U.S., Canada, China or elsewhere, Walmart ( WMT ) executives have said. When Walmart ( WMT ) discloses results on Thursday, the chain of more than 4,600 U.S. stores is likely to show that...

Feb 19 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1030 GMT on Wednesday: ** Switzerland's EFG International said it had posted a net profit of 321.6 million Swiss francs ($356 million) in 2024, an increase of 6% from the previous year, and that it was acquiring Swiss private bank Cité Gestion. ** Swiss technology firm...

By Bhanvi Satija and Ludwig Burger (Reuters) - About a dozen drugmakers are developing new weight-loss treatments aimed at preserving muscle, and industry analysts, clinical trial experts and doctors say they may also need to demonstrate additional health benefits beyond the numbers on a scale to get approved. The drugs are being tested to complement or replace the wildly popular...

(Reuters) - Current weight-loss methods such as lifestyle changes, surgery, and popular therapies like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's ( LLY ) Zepbound result in both fat and muscle loss that can increase the risk of falls and decrease overall strength, which could be especially harmful for older patients.  The following companies are developing weight-loss treatments that help preserve or...

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.

The crypto industry has been focussing hard on making the business more environment friendly.

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