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20.06 / 03:13

markets Target Boeing wellness Trade Cycling show Sterling steady ahead of BoE decision; dollar wobbles against yen

rate decision from the Bank of England (BoE) later in the day, while the dollar was on the back foot as it awaited fresh market catalysts. Currencies were trading in tight ranges following a holiday in the United States and as investors looked not only to the BoE but also central bank decisions in Switzerland and Norway.

20.06 / 03:13

markets economy Boeing NVIDIA MSCI Nikkei show Asian stocks Asian stocks hold on to gains; BoE in focus

Asian stocks took a breather on Thursday, hovering near their highest in two years as traders waited for more U.S. policy clues, while sterling was steady before a Bank of England meeting where rates are expected to remain unchanged. Apart from the BoE, investors will also watch out for central bank decisions from Switzerland and Norway on Thursday to set the tone for global rates outlook.

20.06 / 03:05

markets Blockchain CEO Sustainability crypto tax Bitcoin Japanese Crypto Firms to Continue Pushing for Tax Reform

Top Japanese crypto firms, including major crypto exchanges, say they will keep pushing Tokyo to reform the nation’s strict tax laws.

19.06 / 11:09

markets UPS economy Trade show reports Japan's exports surge 13.5% in May, helped by cheap yen and strong demand in US, Asian markets

Japan has reported its exports surged 13.5% in May, helped by a weak yen and strong demand in the U.S. and Asia

19.06 / 11:09

markets UPS DOW economy Trade show Stock market today: Global stocks are mixed after Wall Street edges to more records

Global stocks are mixed after U.S. benchmarks ticked to more records following the latest signs that the U.S. economy may be slowing without falling into recession

19.06 / 07:37

markets Digital Crypto regulations reports International Destinations Hong Kong to Advance Crypto Market with New License: OSL CFO

Hong Kong digital asset exchange OSL ’s Chief Financial Officer David Wu says that the government might introduce a new license to advance crypto regulation.

19.06 / 04:53

UPS Provident Action Sustainability information reports Companies aren’t drawing up credible climate transition plans

climate change fast enough, according to a fresh study that looked at more than 23,000 firms worldwide. Just 2% of companies that have committed to a 1.5C-aligned plan provide the full range of information needed to ensure their emissions-cutting plans can work, according to CDP, the global nonprofit focused on increasing environmental disclosures. What’s more, the figure falls to less than 1% when all companies reporting environmental data are considered. The number of companies that actually reported a 1.5C plan increased by 44% to roughly one in four. While that’s “encouraging, action on credible climate-transition planning isn’t moving fast enough,” according to the report.

19.06 / 03:53

markets Manufacturing security Parke band Indus reports Stocks to watch: Indus Towers, HUDCO, Birla Cables, Vikram Solar, Midhani

State Bank of India: SBI has initiated discussions with market participants to raise around ₹10,000 crore ($1.20 billion) through infrastructure bonds.Indus Towers: Vodafone Group Plc will sell a 9.94% stake in Indus Towers through a bulk deal at a price range of ₹310- ₹341 per share. The sale, which is slated to open on Wednesday, is managed by Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, Jefferies, and BNP Paribas.Housing and Urban Development Corporation: HUDCO has raised $200 million (JPY 30 billion) in its first venture into the syndicated loan market.

19.06 / 01:31

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose $1.24 to $81.57 per barrel Tuesday

18.06 / 22:47

Citi Manufacturing Lexus reports testing recommendations Scandals Akio Toyoda, grandson of Toyota founder, wins shareholders' approval to stay in leadership

Toyota shareholders have voted in support of all of the company's proposals at their annual meeting, including keeping Akio Toyoda, the grandson of the Japanese automaker’s founder, as chairman of the board

18.06 / 11:47

markets UPS Target Trade Destinations Nifty 50 set record highs 32 times in 2024, up 11% from June 4 low

Also Read: Defence stocks surge up to 20% with Paras Defence, HAL, Garden Reach Shipbuilders, Mazagon Dock at record highsWith political stability and consistent policy frameworks in place over the last decade, India has emerged as a favored investment destination for global funds, despite its relatively high valuations. During this period, the Nifty 50 index has surged by over 210%.Prime Minister Modi’s ambition of making India a developed country by 2047 should continue focusing on infrastructure, Make in India, energy self-reliance, defence, etc.

18.06 / 11:13

Assurant Election President Justice country rights Call to replace EVMs with paper ballots gets louder amid hacking concerns

EVM and used to generate an 'unlocking' OTP. This incident has intensified calls from various political figures in India to replace EVMs with traditional ballot papers. Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has been vocal in his criticism of EVMs.

18.06 / 08:29

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery rose $1.88 to $80.33 per barrel Monday

18.06 / 06:55

Digital NFT Booking Web3 social donates Profiles Vatican Library Launches NFT Project for Cultural Preservation

The Vatican Library on Monday revealed plans to broaden Web3 adoption by granting non-transferable NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) to those who support its manuscript collections.

18.06 / 06:05

Citi Manufacturing Lexus reports testing recommendations Scandals Akio Toyoda, grandson of Toyota founder, wins shareholders' approval to stay in leadership

Toyota shareholders voted Tuesday in support of all the company's proposals, including keeping Akio Toyoda, grandson of the Japanese automaker's founder, as chairman on the board. Details on the vote tallies were not immediately available. But the company confirmed the majority voted in support of its positions. A shareholder proposal requesting that Toyota issue an annual report on its climate-related lobbying activities was rejected.

18.06 / 05:05

Death country outbreak reports shock infection symptoms ‘Flesh-eating bacteria’ disease spreads in Japan, killing some in 2 days

A deadly outbreak of a “flesh-eating bacteria” is spreading rapidly across Japan, alarming health officials with how quickly it can lead to death.

18.06 / 04:59

UPS Manufacturing security electronic information Up 10% in June so far, auto component maker Minda Corporation is Axis Securities' pick of the week; here's why

Minda Corporation as its 'top pick of the week'. This is on the back of its reasonable valuations, strong EV (electric vehicle) order wins, and EBITDA margin improvement.The brokerage has a ‘buy’ call on the stock with a target price of ₹502, implying a potential upside of 10 percent.Minda Corporation is one of India's leading manufacturers of automotive components, including Electronic & Mechanical Security Systems, Die Casting, Key Solutions, Telematics, ITS & IoT, Wiring Harnesses, SRCs, Components, Instrument Clusters, Sensors, and Interior Plastics.

18.06 / 04:11

markets Digital CEO Gap Research Experts Schools AI jobs command premium pay as companies fill specialised roles

AI professionals in the country are commanding as much as a 40-80% salary premium compared to traditional IT roles, experts and staffing firms told ET. Roles such as AI research scientist, AI marketing specialist, chatbot specialists, cybersecurity AI, computer vision engineer, robotics engineer along with AI ethics specialist are high in demand as companies scramble to fill new and specialised roles in AI.

18.06 / 03:41

markets UPS Provident Nikkei Trade electronic Japan's Nikkei trades 1% higher after sharp drop

Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded and gained 1% on Tuesday, as investors bought back stocks following the index's sharp loss in the previous session. The Nikkei was up 1.05% to 38,504.11 by the midday break. The index ended 1.8% lower on Monday, slipping below the psychologically key 38,000 level for the first time this month.

18.06 / 02:23

markets Action security Sustainability Research trends Trade GIFT Nifty signals a positive start for D-Street. Here's the trading setup for today's session

«We expect market uptrend to continue next week supported by positive macro trends, expectation of sustained government spending and policy continuity, healthy monsoon and strong earnings,» said Siddhartha Khemka, Head — Retail Research, Motilal Oswal.

18.06 / 02:23

UPS Cooper Manufacturing security country electronic Department India, US agree to step up cooperation on semiconductors, critical minerals

semiconductors and critical minerals during the meeting of the India-US initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), led by Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his US counterpart Jake Sullivan in New Delhi. India and the US Monday launched a new strategic semiconductors partnership to co-develop semiconductor design and manufacturing processes for precision-guided ammunition. «Launching a new strategic semiconductor partnership between General Atomics and 3rdiTech to co-develop semiconductor design and manufacturing for precision-guided ammunition and other national security-focused electronics platforms,» read the fact sheet issued by the US and India.

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