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The economy is always a hot topic in the news. There's the stock market, investments, companies, and of course, the dollar and euro. The economy affects everyone in some way or another, so it's no surprise that people are always interested in reading about it. One of the most popular topics in the economy category is the stock market. Many people invest their money in stocks, hoping to make a profit. The stock market can be very volatile, however, so it's important to stay up-to-date on all the latest news and events that could affect your investments. Another popular topic is currency exchange rates. The value of the dollar and euro are always fluctuating, so if you're planning on traveling overseas or doing any international business, it's crucial to know what the current rates are. Of course, there are also plenty of other topics to read about when it comes to the economy. Companies are always announcing new products or initiatives, governments are enacting policies that will impact businesses and consumers, and economists are constantly analyzing data and making predictions about where the economy is headed. No matter what your specific interest is, you're sure to find plenty of economy news to keep you informed and entertained.
Nikkei 225 declined 2.7% to 38,118.49, S&P/ASX 200 dropped 1.1% to 7,876.60, Kospi shed 1.9% to 2,705.41, Hang Seng declined 1.2% to 17,101.45, while the Shanghai Composite dropped 0.8% to 2,879.78 Asian shares were down in Thursday morning trading, with Tokyo's benchmark losing more than 1,000 points at one point, after Wall Street dropped. U.S.
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares was just 0.06% lower on Friday, following a 1.88% drop the previous day The yen stabilized near a 12-week high against the dollar on Friday while Asia-Pacific equity markets were steady, a day after their worst session since mid-April. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares was just 0.06% lower
Shore Capital holds 12.8% of UK Oil and Gas (LON: UKOG) and this follows the repayment of the convertible loan facility provided by RiverFort Global Opportunities and YA II PN. The share price jumped 69.4% to 0.0305p. Fully listed Thalassa Holdings (LON: THAL) has taken a 9.94% stake in Surgical Innovations (LON: SUN) and the […]
Spot gold dropped 1% to $2,372.74 per ounce and U.S. gold futures declined 2.1% to $2,366.00 Gold prices dropped 1% on Thursday as investors booked profits ahead of U.S. economic data that could offer more cues on when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year and by how much. Spot gold dropped 1%
NetWest has increased its dividend by 9% despite profit and income falling in the half-year and quarter periods ending June 30th compared to a year ago. However, a second-quarter rebound provided a source of optimism. Yesterday, we reported that Lloyds earnings are often a barometer for UK banking earnings as they tend to report first. […]
Stock markets dropped further as a number of companies in a range of industries published disappointing earnings reports Wall Street stocks mostly slid Thursday despite robust US economic growth that briefly boosted sentiment, while European markets wavered following a flurry of disappointing company results. A slump began earlier this week after disappointing earnings reports from
Spot gold gained 0.3% to $2,372.25 per ounce, but was 1% lower so far this week Gold prices regained some ground on Friday after dropping sharply in the previous session, ahead of a key U.S. inflation figure that could offer more hints on when interest rate cuts will start. Spot gold gained 0.3% to $2,372.25
It was interesting to note that Octopus Investments has this week upped its stake in hVIVO (LON:HVO), the company that operates the world’s largest commercial human challenge trial unit. The investment group now holds 7.61% of the group’s equity, having increased its stake by 72% to a total of 51,804,020 shares. Last Tuesday some 49,372,402 […]
Brent crude futures for September declined 74 cents, or 0.9%, to $80.97 a barrel and U.S. WTI crude for September slipped 74 cents, or 1%, to $76.85 Oil prices dropped on Thursday on mixed demand signals a day after large draws on U.S. inventories while consumption in China, the world's largest crude importer, remains lacklustre.
Financial management software developer Aptitude Software (LON: APTD) is going through a period of transition as it moves to a service-based revenue model with its new software. The fully listed company has strong prospects over the medium-term. The current core product is AccountancyHub, but the newest product is Fynapse. So far it has four clients […]
Nova Minerals Limited (Nova or the Company) (ASX: NVA, NASDAQ: NVA, NVAWW OTC: NVAAF, FSE: QM3) is pleased to announce the closing of its underwritten US NASDAQ public offering today of 475,000 units, with each unit consisting of one American Depositary Share representing ordinary shares (“ADS”) and...
Rightmove—the UK’s largest property portal—reported revenue increased by 7% to £192.1 million in the first half of 2024, up from £179.5 million in the same period last year. The earnings uplift was helped by the UK housing market making a tentative recovery. Operating profit rose by 2% to £131.6 million, whilst underlying operating profit saw […]