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Japan's Nikkei rebounds on softer yen, tech gains
Japan's Nikkei rebounds on softer yen, tech gains
Aug 19, 2024
(Updates with levels as of 0600 GMT) By Brigid Riley TOKYO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average closed higher in a widespread rally on Tuesday, supported by a softer yen and technology share gains, as an encouraging U.S. economic outlook continued to support risk appetite globally. The Nikkei rose more than 2% during the session before finishing up...
US oil, gas M&A activity jumped 57% last year amid industry consolidation
US oil, gas M&A activity jumped 57% last year amid industry consolidation
Aug 19, 2024
NEW YORK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Dealmaking activity in the oil and gas industry increased 57% last year as energy companies boosted development spending, driven by higher cash flows from profits in prior years, according to a report released on Tuesday. Top energy companies spent $49.2 billion on mergers and acquisitions in 2023, up from $31.4 billion in 2022, according...
Nvidia, AMD, Alzamend Neuro, Palo Alto Networks, Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today
Nvidia, AMD, Alzamend Neuro, Palo Alto Networks, Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today
Aug 19, 2024
On Monday, major U.S. indices closed in positive territory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6% to finish at 40,896.53, while the S&P 500 gained nearly 1%, closing at 5,608.25. The Nasdaq saw the largest increase, ending the day up almost 1.4% at 17,876.77. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the...
Japan's Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher
Japan's Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher
Aug 19, 2024
TOKYO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded in early trade on Tuesday, shaking off the weight of a stronger yen to track a rally on Wall Street. The Nikkei was up 1.1% at 37,789.68 as of 0005 GMT, while the broader Topix gained 0.8%. U.S. stocks advanced on Monday, building on their largest weekly percentage gain of...
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Electronic Arts forecasts second-quarter bookings above estimates
Electronic Arts forecasts second-quarter bookings above estimates
Jul 30, 2024
July 30 (Reuters) - Video-game publisher Electronic Arts ( EA ) forecast second-quarter bookings above analysts' expectations on Tuesday, citing robust sales of its popular titles such as EA FC 24. EA's optimistic forecast suggests the firm is benefiting from increased spending on its popular sports games like the newly released EA Sports College Football 25, indicating a potential rebound...
Qorvo beats first quarter revenue estimates on upbeat chip demand
Qorvo beats first quarter revenue estimates on upbeat chip demand
Jul 30, 2024
July 30 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Qorvo beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, as it benefited from a rise in orders due to a recovery in the smartphone market. Qorvo's ( QRVO ) results indicate that the Apple ( AAPL ) supplier has been received a boost in chip orders thanks to increased smartphone demand, driven by the...
Samsung flags strong AI demand as profit soars on higher chip prices
Samsung flags strong AI demand as profit soars on higher chip prices
Jul 30, 2024
* More than 15-fold rise in Q2 earnings * Samsung says AI servers to take larger slice of memory market * Supply of mobile, PC chips to be constrained in H2 (Adds industry background in paragraphs 9-10) By Joyce Lee and Heekyong Yang SEOUL, July 31 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics ( SSNLF ) forecasted robust artificial intelligence-driven demand for chips...
Samsung Q2 profit up more than 15-fold as chip prices rise
Samsung Q2 profit up more than 15-fold as chip prices rise
Jul 30, 2024
SEOUL (Reuters) -Samsung Electronics ( SSNLF ) reported on Wednesday a more than 15-fold rise in its second-quarter operating profit, as rebounding semiconductor prices driven by the artificial intelligence boom lifted earnings from a low base a year ago. The world's biggest maker of memory chips, smartphones and TVs said operating profit rose to 10.4 trillion won ($7.52 billion) in...
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In an election year, West Bengal topped in fake news cases on social media
In an election year, West Bengal topped in fake news cases on social media
Sep 2, 2022
West Bengal recorded the highest number of recorded cases against fake news on social media in 2021, accounting for about one-fourth of the total such cases across the country, according to NCRB data.
Twitter accounts of Uttar Pradesh Government and state information department gets hacked
Twitter accounts of Uttar Pradesh Government and state information department gets hacked
Apr 11, 2022
Twitter handle of the Government of Uttar Pradesh (@UPGovt) and Twitter handle operated by the information department (@InfoUPFactCheck) were hacked for a brief period. Both the accounts have now been restored.
All you need to know about Netaji's hologram statue at India Gate
All you need to know about Netaji's hologram statue at India Gate
Jan 24, 2022
A hologram statue of  Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was installed at India Gate on the freedom fighter’s 125th birth anniversary by PM Narendra Modi. The hologram will be replaced by a 28-feet granite statue of Netaji, to be sculpted by artists of NGMA, Delhi.
From PM Narendra Modi to Amitabh Bachchan, social media accounts of these famous personalities were targeted by hackers
From PM Narendra Modi to Amitabh Bachchan, social media accounts of these famous personalities were targeted by hackers
Dec 16, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s followers on Twitter were surprised to find a strange tweet from the leader on Sunday. The tweet asked for donations in cryptocurrencies. The tweet along with a few others was deleted after the hacked account was restored.Many celebrities, actors, politicians and artists have fallen victim to cyber-attacks. Here are some public figures whose accounts on social media platforms were hacked.
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Form 8.3 - Alpha Group International plc
Form 8.3 - Alpha Group International plc
Oct 15, 2025
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--   FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser:   Millennium International Management LP (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of...
Form 8.3 - Dowlais Group plc
Form 8.3 - Dowlais Group plc
Oct 15, 2025
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--   FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser:   Millennium International Management LP (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of...
Form 8.3 - Spirent Communications plc
Form 8.3 - Spirent Communications plc
Oct 15, 2025
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--   FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser:   Millennium International Management LP (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of...
TechCreate Group Ltd. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
TechCreate Group Ltd. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
Oct 15, 2025
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TechCreate Group Ltd. ( TCGL ) (“TechCreate” or the “Company”), a technology consultancy and advanced software solutions provider headquartered in Singapore specializing in payment solutions, cybersecurity, and digital services, today announced the pricing of its firm commitment initial public offering (the “Offering”) of an aggregate 2,550,000 class A ordinary shares par value US$0.0002 per share at a price...
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Celebrity Meme Coins Plunge 94% From Peak Values on Average: Data
Celebrity Meme Coins Plunge 94% From Peak Values on Average: Data
Jul 25, 2024
The Solana blockchain saw the launch of 30 meme tokens by celebrities last month, including those from notable figures like Andrew Tate and Soulja Boy, according to Jupiter Slorgs recent statistics. On average, they have fallen by 94% from their peak values, with the top-performing tokens still suffering losses of over 70%, while half saw their values diminish by more...
Scaramucci Slams Claims of Harris’s Anti
Scaramucci Slams Claims of Harris’s Anti
Jul 25, 2024
Amidst significant backlash for opting not to speak at the Bitcoin Conference, Vice President Kamala Harris has found an ally in SkyBridge founder Anthony Scaramucci. Voicing his support for the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Scaramucci criticized the ongoing narrative suggesting Harriss administrations hostility towards crypto. He contrasted this with former President and Republican nominee Donald Trumps history of calling Bitcoin...
Hashdex Files S
Hashdex Files S
Jul 25, 2024
Hashdex, a crypto asset management firm, has filed its registration statement, S-1, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for its Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF. Notably, the move is a step in its plans to be the first index-based crypto ETF in the U.S. that will track some digital assets in the Nasdaq Crypto US Settlement Price Index....
Here’s When India Plans to Unveil Crypto Discussion Paper
Here’s When India Plans to Unveil Crypto Discussion Paper
Jul 25, 2024
While Indian crypto users were granted no relief from the draconian tax rules in the countrys budget for 2024-2025, a discussion paper outlining its policy stance on the industry could be released before September this year. The main objective behind the discussion paper is to gather inputs from relevant stakeholders on the ideas outlined in it. Indias Crypto Discussion Paper...
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