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01.03 / 02:27

markets Reuters Manufacturing Trade reports recommendations Indian stock market: 10 key things that changed for market overnight - Gift Nifty, US inflation to India’s Q3 GDP data

Sensex gained 195.42 points, or 0.27%, to close at 72,500.30, while the Nifty 50 settled 31.65 points, or 0.14%, higher at 21,982.80. “Recent global economic data releases pushed investors back after a rally that was seen recently. Further, the US Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, personal consumption expenditures (PCE), holds key importance from an interest rate perspective.

29.02 / 13:55

UPS EBAY Enterprise Trade Pharmaceuticals Boston Beer, Urban Outfitters fall, Alcon, Axon Enterprise rise, Wednesday, 2/28/2024

Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Wednesday: Boston Beer, Urban Outfitters fall, Alcon, Axon Enterprise rise

29.02 / 12:11

ETF Election crypto regulation Bitcoin reports South Korea’s Ruling Party Delays Proposal to Ease Crypto Restrictions

South Korea’s ruling People Power Party has indefinitely postponed its plans to ease crypto regulations, including the lifting of the ban on local spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

29.02 / 02:13

FIVE Platform Police Trade social Investigations South Korean Police Arrest 452 People on Crypto-powered Drug Trafficking Charges

South Korean police continue to wage “war” on crypto-powered drug trafficking, with officers in the capital Seoul making 452 arrests from June 2022 to December 2023.

28.02 / 16:11

markets UPS Manufacturing Barcelona Qualcomm country electronic Semicon is the new oil, India should give more sops for fab units: Qualcomm

BARCELONA : India should beef up the quantum of its $10 billion financial incentive scheme to attract semiconductor fabrication majors, said Rahul Patel, Qualcomm Technologies’ group general manager for connectivity, broadband and networking. Patel believes India is competing against developed nations like the US, Europe, Japan, and China, who are offering incentives worth tens of billions of dollars. “India is competing against developed nations.

28.02 / 06:01

markets MET Progressive security Parke Election S.Korea considering penalties on firms failing to boost shareholder return

By Jihoon Lee

28.02 / 06:01

markets UPS Action wellness testing shock inflation data Marketmind: Calm prevails before inflation data, kiwi stirs

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee

28.02 / 05:23

Reuters economy Parke trends Trade show reports South Korea exports likely rose for fifth month in Feb: Reuters poll

By Jihoon Lee

28.02 / 05:23

markets Micron President show electronic reports South Korean stocks driven higher by SK Hynix on AI hype

Investing.com-- South Korea’s KOSPI rose sharply and moved back towards near two-year highs on Wednesday, with support coming chiefly from chipmaker SK Hynix on growing hype over artificial intelligence.

28.02 / 04:13

Citi 2020 Courts Indian-Americal Jeweller Monishkumar Kirankumar Doshi Shah indicted in multi-million dollar fraud

New Jersey, has been indicted for illegally evading customs duties for millions of dollars of jewellery imports into the US and operating unlicensed money transmitting businesses, a US attorney has said. Monishkumar Kirankumar Doshi Shah (39) was arrested over the weekend and appeared on February 26 before US Magistrate Judge André M Espinosa in the Newark federal court.

28.02 / 02:09

markets Reuters Research Nikkei Trade show recommendations Indian stock market: 7 key things that changed for market overnight - Gift Nifty to a drop in US consumer confidence

Sensex gained 305.09 points, or 0.42%, to close at 73,095.22, while the Nifty 50 settled 76.30 points, or 0.34%, higher at 22,198.35. “Domestic equities are consolidating in a range with every dip being bought showing strength at lower levels. Overall, we expect the market to trade in range with positive bias.

27.02 / 20:15

crypto market pyth alt Upbit’s Listing of Altlayer (ALT) and Pyth Network (PYTH) Sparks Double-Digit Surges in Prices

On February 27, South Korea’s leading crypto exchange, Upbit, added support for two alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) – Altlayer (ALT) and Pyth Network (PYTH). Since their listing, both altcoins have experienced major double-digit price surges, reflecting the ongoing bullish momentum in the crypto market.

27.02 / 07:45

Man OTC wellness Trade reports Investigations South Korean Police Arrest ‘Multinational Gang of OTC Crypto Thieves’

OTC crypto crime appears to be on the rise in South Korea, where police say they have arrested a “multinational gang” who allegedly locked a woman in a car before stealing cash.

27.02 / 07:45

SEC Terra Founder Do Kwon’s SEC Trial to Start Without Him Amid Extradition Delay

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, is expected to miss the beginning of his US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) trial on fraud charges due to delays in his extradition from Montenegro. The trial which was set to begin last month was postponed to March 25 on Kwon’s request.

27.02 / 05:53

economy wellness Trade show performer Asia FX firms as dollar eases; yen buoyed by sticky inflation

Investing.com-- Most Asian currencies rose slightly on Tuesday, taking some relief from mild declines in the dollar before a key inflation reading which is set to offer more cues on U.S. interest rates this week.

27.02 / 05:53

markets economy Nikkei Trade Asian stocks Asian stocks retreat, Nikkei falters as sticky inflation fuels BOJ jitters

Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks retreated on Tuesday as caution persisted before a string of key economic readings this week, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 falling from record highs after a slightly stronger-than-expected inflation print.

27.02 / 05:09

Mobile Apple Barcelona trends Photos voice Features Smartphone makers bet on AI to boost sales

artificial intelligence tools such as real-time voice translation and advanced photo editing in efforts to reignite consumer demand. The trend was on display at the telecom industry's biggest annual show, the four-day Mobile World Congress (MWC) which got underway Monday in Barcelona, where handset makers focused on the unique AI-powered features of their new flagship devices.

27.02 / 02:39

markets UPS Research Trade Bitcoin recommendations Indian stock market: 7 key things that changed for market overnight - Gift Nifty, rise in oil prices to Bitcoin rally

Sensex dropped 352.67 points, or 0.48%, to close at 72,790.13, while the Nifty 50 declined 90.65 points, or 0.41%, to settle at 22,122.05. “Globally investors would take cues from macro data releases lined up during the week. Overall, we expect the market to consolidate at higher zones while following global trends," said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

26.02 / 08:25

UPS Parke Universities country hospital patient International Seoul gives young doctors 4 days to end walkouts, threatening prosecutions or suspended licenses

The South Korean government is giving young doctors on strike four days to return to work

26.02 / 07:11

NFT Circle USDC Circle and NFT-Driven Game ‘Overdare’ Collaborate on Web3 Wallets and USDC Payouts

Stablecoin issuer Circle and South Korean NFT-driven metaverse ‘Overdare’ are teaming up to allow game developers to build in-game Web3 wallets within the platform.

26.02 / 05:25

markets UPS Provident Trade testing Asian stocks Asian stocks dip as tech rally cools; Japan scales new peaks

Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks retreated on Monday as persistent concerns over higher-for-longer interest rates sparked some profit-taking in technology stocks, while Japanese markets scaled new record peaks ahead of key inflation data.

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