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(Reuters) — Dutch Insurer Aegon (NYSE:AEG) raised its full-year capital generation forecast on Thursday, driven by a strong performance in the U.S. market.

By Stephanie Kelly and Andrew Hayley

EB2 NIW (national interest waiver) Visa offers numerous benefits, such as bypassing the labor certification process and the ability to self-petition, making it an attractive option for those seeking to make a significant impact in their field. Attracting top talent to work in the United States for the nation’s benefit is the fundamental aim of the EB2 NIW Visa. Eligible individuals can self-petition for a green card through this visa category, bypassing the typical labor certification process and job offer prerequisites.

rupee logged its best single-day performance in nearly two months and ended 19 paise higher at 83.14 a dollar. Analysts said that oil prices declined further in Asian trade due to signs of easing demand in China and a bigger-than-expected weekly build in US crude stockpiles. “Rupee is expected to appreciate towards the 83.00 mark amid correction in the dollar.

Bull vs bear: Indian stock market extended its rally for second straight session on Thursday. In opening bell today, Nifty 50 index opened flat at 19,674 levels and went on to hit intraday high of 19,781 levels, logging 338 points rally in two straight sessions. Sensex today opened at 65,665 and went on to hit intraday high of 66,054 levels, ascending 1,121 points in two days.

The South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has effectively confirmed reports that it is hoping to launch an initial public offering (IPO), but may be hampered by financial issues and ongoing legal problems.

The National Pension Service of South Korea has acquired approximately 26 billion won ($20 million) worth of Coinbase stocks (COIN).

Traders in Asia, especially in South Korea, have emerged as key drivers behind the recent rally in crypto market over the past two months.

A charge following the death of a worker at an Anglo American coal mine has been laid against contracting business Mastermyne.

Meanwhile, a fall in US retail sales in October after months of strong gains pointed to a cooling economy and strengthened expectations that the Fed is done hiking rates. At 11:57 a.m., Bitcoin was trading 5.2% higher at $37,415, while the second most popular token, Ethereum, was up 3.6% at $2,054. At the same time, the global cryptocurrency market cap surged by 4.8% to around $1.43 trillion in the last 24 hours. «Bitcoin (BTC) is up 5%, trading around $37,700, after a massive liquidation of leveraged positions totalling nearly $100 million for the day. The market recovery, fueled by aggressive buying and macroeconomic factors, is gaining momentum as US inflation and retail data support the Federal Reserve's easing cycle narrative,» said Sathvik Vishwanath, Co-Founder & CEO of Unocoin.

Kilitch Healthcare India Limited recalled 27 variants of eye drops being sold in the United States due to potential safety concerns after FDA investigators found insanitary conditions. The Food and Drug Administration warned consumers last month not to purchase or use store-brand eyedrops from Walmart Inc., CVS Health Corp., Target Corp. and other companies “due to risk of eye infection,” without naming Kilitch as the manufacturer.

Binance will publicly roll out a Thailand-based crypto exchange in early 2024 via a joint venture with local energy giant Gulf Energy Development.

Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue says it is expanding into asset management, part of the iron ore and energy group’s strategy to fund green investments.

Here’s one that slipped under the radar. Distressed debt guru Dominic Emmett is set to launch his own eponymously named firm.

By David Lawder

Turns out Melbourne’s EastLink toll road is not the only Aussie asset that French infrastructure giant Vinci Group’s got its eye on.

Investing.com — US stock futures were trading slightly lower on Wednesday night as investor optimism remained strong amid weaker than expected PPI data.

By Tetsushi Kajimoto

BEIJING — U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to resume high-level military communication, according to both countries.

Uranium explorer Peninsula Energy was preparing a $50 million cash call on Thursday morning.

The king of insurance broker acquisitions, Robert Kelly, is at it again.