Eskom turns the screws on the economy
Troubled state-owned electricity monopoly Eskom was on Wednesday forced to ramp up daytime load shedding.
Week in Politics: A rush to repeal and the Finance Minister's surprise
Analysis - The government sets a cracking pace in dismantling Labour's legislation, Winston Peters has a fine time as Acting PM and Nicola Willis springs the surprise of the week.
Carta bet big on its 'Nasdaq for private markets.' It all came crashing down with a single post on LinkedIn.
The move comes after the company was publicly called out on LinkedIn for misusing customer data. CEO Henry Ward announced the change in a blog post,
London open: Stocks edge down ahead of data raft
London stocks fell in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed a raft of UK data releases and third-quarter US GDP figures.
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick to step down at the end of the year
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will step down from his role as head of the video game company on Dec. 29.
Full list of Boots stores set to close throughout 2024
Stores all across the country are set to close down forever
KyberSwap hacker demands full control over the DEX at ‘fair valuation’
In an unprecedented ultimatum, the hacker behind November's KyberSwap attack has insisted on full control over the project.
Cyber 5 Results are in: Pivotree Retailers Experience Another Record-Breaking, Frictionless Cyber 5 Peak Shopping Season in 2023
Leaders spanning various retail sectors experienced a seamless ecommerce journey characterized by site speed, stability, and availability, as supported by Pivotree
Japan's exports fall for first time in three months as China shipments sag
TOKYO :Japan's exports in November fell for the first time in three months dragged down by China-bound chip shipments, underscoring worries that slowing overseas economies will complicate policymakers' efforts to wind back on stimulus.November exports fell 0.2 per cent from the same month a year earlier, Mini
Nifty sees biggest decline since Oct 26 on FII selling, rising Covid cases in Kerala
Nifty saw the biggest single-day decline since October 26 and factors that brought pessimism in the market were profit booking by FII before the Christmas holidays
At UAE's super-luxury hotels, New Year rates have hit Dh6,000 a night - can they rise more?
Bookings touch Dh6,000 a night, but Dubai's new hotels are keeping rate gains in check
Odds of another rate hike have fallen, BoC governing council agreed as it held rate
OTTAWA - The odds of another rate hike have decreased, the Bank of Canada's governing council agreed during its discussions ahead of its most recent interest rate decision.
Odds of another rate hike have fallen, BoC governing council agreed as it held rate
The odds of another rate hike have decreased, the Bank of Canada's governing council agreed during its discussions ahead of its most recent interest rate decision.
‘Nigeria’s inflation, exchange rate to drop in 2024’ — Rewane
The Executive Director of Financial Derivatives, Bismarck Rewane, has forecast a drop in Nigeria's inflation and exchange rate in 2024. Rewane, a renowned
Here are 3 ways the labor market is showing concerning deterioration underneath strong headline numbers — meaning a recession and stock-market sell-off could sneak up on investors
The job market showed continued strength in January, adding 353,000 jobs. But some labor market indicators still show deterioration. If a recession
Two of seven Bank of Korea board members open to rate hikes: Minutes
SEOUL: Two of the Bank of Korea's seven board members said the bank should consider further raising interest rates if inflation persists for longer than expected, November meeting minutes showed on Tuesday (Dec 19). Raising rates would prioritise controlling price increases over risks to growth. On Nov 30
'We're looking for five-baggers, ten-baggers': A fund manager up 55% in 2023 shares 6 stocks he's betting will return at least 500% in the years ahead
Alex Umansky manages the Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund.  The fund is crushing the market this year, returning 55% since January. Umansky said he'll
Homebuilders step up construction of single-family homes as 30-year mortgage rate eases below 7%
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Homebuilders are stepping up construction of single-family homes following a steady decline in mortgage rates and broad expectations among economists that home loan borrowing costs will ease further next year.
Investors haven't been this bullish since the start of 2022, Bank of America survey shows
Investors haven't been so bullish since January 2022, according to a Bank of America survey. Hopes of a "Goldilocks" economy are fueling their
World’s diamond trade sees some signs of sales sparkle after bleak year
Diamond mining heavyweights De Beers, Alrosa start selling stones again in major boost
Gold rate in Vijayawada today stable, check the rates on 20 December, 2023
Gold rates in Vijayawada today stable.
Marketmind: All eyes on US employment report to set the tone
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets by Alden Bentley, Americas Breaking News Editor for Finance & MarketsAsian markets must wait over the weekend to trade on U.S. December employment data, the first globally significant economic release of 2024 that comes out after they close on Friday. But if
Trulioo Continues to Accelerate Growth in 2023, Fueled by Rapid Adoption of Its Identity Platform and an Eightfold Increase in KYB Business
Company Receives Industry Recognition for Global Identity Verification Platform
Stock market today: World markets churn higher after the Dow logs another close
Asian shares have churned higher after the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to another record close.
Hungary’s Orbán courts China and wins a surge of clean car investments
China is the largest foreign investor in Hungary — and the government wants more.
Toyota’s Daihatsu to halt all vehicle shipments, in widening safety scandal
By Daniel Leussink TOKYO (Reuters) -Toyota Motor's Daihatsu unit will halt shipments of all of its vehicles, Japan's biggest automaker said on Wednesday, after an investigation into a safety scandal
3 of the Best Meme Stocks to Double Down On in 2024
Explore 2024's best meme stocks that are rewriting the rules of modern trading and offering unique investment opportunities.
Public crypto companies get chance to shine as cybersecurity incidents to be reported within days under SEC rules
Publicly listed crypto companies brace for SEC's new cybersecurity disclosure mandate with swift reporting requirements and comprehensive annual assessments.
Macklem says 2024 likely to be `transition' year as economy slows, inflation falls
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he expects 2024 to be a transition year as higher interest rates slow down the economy, making way for lower inflation.
Japan’s trade shrinks in November, despite strong exports of vehicles and computer chips
Japan has reported its exports fell slightly in November from a year earlier while imports declined nearly 12%.
Zee, Sony have one-month grace period to close India ops merger - Bloomberg News
BENGALURU : India's Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Japan's Sony Group have a one-month headroom from the Dec. 21 deadline to close the merger of their India operations, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.The merger pact, which would create a $10 billion media an
Full list of Wetherspoon pubs that closed this year - and more will follow
The budget-pub chain has closed more than 30 this year with several more to go
London lags behind rest of Europe when it comes to 5G network quality, report finds
London ranks 10th for 5G quality of experience in Europe, according to a new report from fixed and mobile network benchmarking firm MedUX.
Renewable Energy Could Be a Casualty in the War on Inflation. Here’s Why.
High interest rates make green start-up costs soar. Officials at the U.N. climate summit fear the world could miss an opportunity to avert future greenhouse gas emissions.
Options traders are chasing the stock-market rally with the S&P 500 near record highs
Trading in calls linked to the S&P 500 index has remained elevated in December, part of a broader surge in options trading since this fall.
Here's what's been keeping a lid on oil prices despite risks of a wider war in the Middle East
Oil prices are slow to react to geopolitical turmoil.
PlayStation 5 reaches 50 million unit milestone as it records its best November sales since launch
Demand for PS5 continues as the console passes 50 million units sold worldwide.
Global dairy prices continue on trend at last trade auction of year
The average price rose 2.3 percent to US$3388 a tonne, while the whole milk powder price was up 2.9 percent to US$3207 a tonne.
Petrol prices fall to lowest level in more two years
It is around 10p a litre cheaper to fill up than in the run-up to last Christmas, the RAC said.
United Lithium to Proceed with 3 for 1 Share Consolidation
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Lithium Corp. (“United” or the “Company”) (CSE: ULTH; OTC: ULTHF; FWB: 0ULA) announces today that the Company will consolidate its issued and outstanding common shares (the “Shares”) at a ratio of three (3) pre-consolidation Shares to one (1) post-consolidation share (the “Consolidation”).
Fury as EDF customers' bills surge to as much as £39,000
Customers of energy firm EDF - including ex-BBC journalist Jon Sopel - have been left furious after their monthly bills surged by more than 12,000 per cent - to as much as £39,000.
Asian markets mixed as Fed officials push back on rate cut bets
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday after Federal Reserve officials looked to dampen expectations for a series of interest rate cuts next year, while the yen edged up ahead of a closely watched Bank of Japan policy decision later in the day.
More Than 170,000 Visitors, over 450 Brands, and Major International Buyers: How the First Moscow Beauty Week Went
BusinessWire India Moscow [Russia], December 19: Recently, one of the largest events in the beauty industry took place – the first Moscow Beauty Week. Over four days, more than 170,000 people visited the main exhibition at the Manege and other partner venues. Show Full Article More than 450 companies showcased cosmetics, perfumery, skincare products, and […]
Macklem says 2024 likely to be 'transition' year as economy slows, inflation falls
TORONTO — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he expects 2024 to be a transition year as higher interest rates slow down the economy, making way for lower inflation.
Prices at the pump down again in December - AA Ireland
The AA Ireland's latest monthly fuel price survey has shown another drop in petrol and diesel prices over the last month.
The breakdown so far of DOE oil purchases to refill the SPR
The Department of Energy announced Tuesday that it has awarded contracts for its December purchase of 3 million barrels of crude oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the United States’s emergency supply of petroleum. This brings the total amount of oil purchased in 2023 to 13.8 million barrels — a drop in the bucket as the Biden administration attempts to refill the reserve after selling off more than 40% of its stockpile.
Wellington home values increase by average of 3.2% in 3 months
News from Quotable Value New Zealand Wellington’s residential property market continues to strengthen into summer.
HMRC confirms cuts to tax helpline for millions just weeks from crucial deadline
The tax office says only high-priority calls will be able to get through to an adviser and others will be told to go online instead
Gold rate in Visakhapatnam today slashes, check the rates on 17 December, 2023
Gold rates in Visakhapatnam slashes for the day.
Japan inflation: National CPI comes in at 2.8% YoY in November vs. 3.3% prior
Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November came in at 2.8% YoY from 3.3% in October, according to the latest data released by the Japan Statistics Bureau on Friday, Further details unveil that the National CPI ex Fresh Food arrived at 2.5% YoY in November versus 2.9% prior.
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