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With U.S. Federal Reserve officials expecting to cut interest rates in 2024, there are steps investors can take now to prepare.

With the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) nearing the potential approval of the first Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), issuers are vying for an early advantage to capture investor interest.

Intel on Wednesday said it was forming a new independent company around its artificial intelligence software efforts with backing from digital-focused asset manager DigitalBridge Group and other investors. Intel executives would not comment on the value of the deal or whether it would retain a majority stake in the new venture, other than to say the firm would have an independent board of directors and the chipmaker would remain a shareholder.

Israeli strike killed the deputy leader of Palestinian militant group Hamas. The day after loud blasts ripped through the district from the drone attack that killed Saleh al-Aruri, armed men of Hezbollah were standing guard in the mainly Shiite Muslim area that is their stronghold. Local residents said they were surprised to learn that their busy street housed the secretive Hamas bureau in a non-descript three-storey building nestled next to a pharmacy and a sweets shop. Israel has not claimed the deadly attack but Hamas, the group behind the October 7 attack that sparked the Gaza war, and Lebanese officials have no doubt it was Israel who killed Aruri and six Hamas operatives. Beirut's southern suburbs have long been a stronghold of the Iran-backed Hezbollah armed group, but it is also an overcrowded residential area packed with civilians, shops and restaurants. «No one knew that there was a Hamas office here,» said Ahmed, 40, who works in the nearby sweets shop.

The U.S. stock market looks set to extend its strong performance in the new year as investors eye multiple interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve in 2024.

₹1,000 crore. The public offer consists of a fresh issue by the company, devoid of any offer-for-sale component. The anchor book of the issue will be launched a day before i.e.

Quicker and cheaper than its larger rival Bitcoin, Tron has overtaken its rival as a platform for crypto transfers associated with groups designated as terror organisations by the EU, Israel, the US and other countries, according to a Reuters analysis.

Nifty on Wednesday ended 148 points lower to form a long negative candle on the daily chart placed at the edge of breaking below the immediate support of 10-day EMA. The positive chart pattern like higher tops and bottoms is intact on the daily chart and the present weakness could be in line with the formation of new higher bottoms of the sequence. A decisive move below 21,500 levels could open the next downside of 21,255 (20-day EMA) and the next 20,980 levels in the near term. Immediate resistance is placed at 21,670, Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities said.

Kanye West is in the news once again for the wrong reason. After receiving flak from the world Jewish community, and popular brands like Gap and Adidas, Miami's five-star hotel Four Seasons is not happy with him. According to 'Page Six', West seems to have worn out his welcome at his favorite hotel. The report suggests that the rapper has been camping out at the five-star Four Seasons at the Surf Club resort for quite some time. He even has set up a recording studio at the hotel. But the hotel and its people, particularly its security staff, are upset with the star's tendency to have late-night guests.

NEW DELHI : The Congress on Wednesday said the Supreme Court judgment on certain matters relating to transactions by the Adani Group has proven to be "extraordinarily generous" to SEBI and asserted that the party's fight against crony capitalism and its ill-effects on prices, employment and inequalities will continue. In a relief to the Adani Group, the Supreme Court refused to transfer the probe into the allegations of stock price manipulation by the Indian corporate giant to a special investigation team and directed market regulator SEBI to complete its probe into two pending cases within three months.

₹24,300 crore of foreign exchange in the supply year 2022-23, said Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri on Wednesday. Public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) have saved about 509 crore litres of petrol on account of ethanol blending during the ethanol supply year 2022-23, besides leading to an expeditious payment of about ₹19,300 crore to farmers. It is estimated that a net reduction of net carbon dioxide to the tune of 108 lakh metric tonnes was seen during the period.

Virat Kohli's bow and arrow pose when 'Ram Siya Ram' song was played in the stadium. The video has gone viral. The incident happened when South Africa's India origin player Keshav Maharaj came in to bat when his team were reeling at 35 for six in 15.5 overs.

Disney as the highest-grossing studio at the 2023 box office. This is the first time since 2015 that Universal has achieved this milestone. The success can be attributed to a diverse lineup of 24 films, including popular blockbusters such as «The Super Mario Bros. Movie,» "Oppenheimer," and "M3GAN." These movies collectively raked in an incredible $4.907 billion in ticket sales worldwide. On the other hand, Disney, which has been a dominant force in the global box office, had to settle for second place with earnings of $4.827 billion from 17 new releases.

In 2023, BofA Securities clients witnessed another substantial year of equity inflows, collectively netting $66 billion in US equities.

₹1,304 in the initial trading hours on January 3. This surge followed the company's announcement of acquiring an Israel-based firm. The acquisition of Libra Merger Ltd marks Sun Pharma's second venture in Israel, following the notable acquisition of Taro Pharma.

Matrimonial app safety has become a top concern for many. Is sharing your details wise? This preys on the emotional vulnerability of singles desperate for marriage. This elaborate scam uses romance to exploit people seeking love.

Zuno General Insurance, a modern digital insurance provider, unveils its newest health insurance offering: Zuno HealthPlus Policy. This cutting-edge health insurance scheme is crafted to deliver personalised coverage and advantages to both individuals and families, all at a reasonable premium. This product, adjusted for inflation, enables coverage for as many as nine family members under a single policy, simplifying the management of multiple policies.

BEIRUT : Israel was on high alert for an escalation with Hezbollah on Wednesday after one of the top leaders of the Palestinian Hamas was killed in a strike in Beirut that was widely blamed on Israel and heightened the risk of a broader Middle East conflict. The killing of Saleh Arouri, the most senior Hamas member slain since the war in Gaza erupted nearly three months ago, provided a morale boost for Israelis still reeling from Hamas' Oct. 7 attack as the militants put up stiff resistance in Gaza and continue to hold scores of hostages.

As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, net financial savings of households fell to a nearly five-decade low of 5.1% of GDP in FY23, down from 7.2% in FY22. For India, which has been known as a country with good savings habit, this news is worrisome.

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Request for Information (RFI). This initiative seeks public input to assist in the implementation of responsibilities outlined in the recent Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. The deadline for responses is February 2, 2024​​​​.

Blockchain firm CertiK recently issued a high-priority warning to users of the OKX Wallet, particularly those using the iOS application. The alert, communicated via social media and other channels in December 2023, stressed the urgency for users to update their applications due to a critical security flaw discovered by the firm.