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Dangote to Join President Mahama in Opening Invest Ghana Summit 2026 in Accra
Aliko Dangote will join President Mahama to open the Invest Ghana Summit in Accra on 16-17 November 2026, focused on production-led growth and industrial inves…
MediumTrump Announces 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Within 30 Days
Trump announced plans to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian goods within 30 days, citing air quality concerns from wildfires. Canadian officials warn the move viol…
HighSingapore's Q1 jobless rate edges up as trade tensions slow hiring
Singapore's unemployment ticked up to 2.9% in Q1 2025 as employment growth slowed to 2,300 jobs, down from 7,700 the previous quarter, amid escalating global t…
HighWeil Hires Restructuring Counsel as Partner Exits Mount at Storied Law Firm
Law firm Weil Gotshal hired restructuring counsel as key partner departures mount, with multiple outlets reporting succession turmoil and fears of a partner ru…
MediumTrump Backs Fed Chief Warsh While Signaling Alignment on Interest Rates
Donald Trump inaugurated Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, emphasizing his independence while suggesting their views on interest rates and economic growth…
HighBest Phones Under Rs 50,000 in India (May 2026): Five Picks From Poco, Realme, iQOO, OnePlus and Google
Firstpost's May 2026 roundup lists five smartphones under Rs 50,000 in India, led by Realme GT 7 Pro, iQOO 15R and Poco X8 Pro Max, with price and spec compari…
MediumFair Work Commission awards 4.75% minimum wage rise for 3M workers
Australia's Fair Work Commission approved a 4.75% minimum wage rise for 2.8 million workers, with the lowest paid receiving 6%, citing inflation pressures and…
HighJapan's Core Inflation Holds at 1.4% as Subsidies Cap Energy Costs, Keeping BOJ Hike Path Alive
Japan's core inflation held at 1.4% in May as government fuel subsidies curbed energy costs, keeping the Bank of Japan on track for another rate hike amid a we…
MediumIndian markets poised for cautious open as chip rout, crude surge weigh globally
Indian benchmark indices poised for cautious open after six consecutive losses, as Asian semiconductor rout, elevated bond yields, and crude above $91 create h…
HighAcer's $299 Smart Monitor Offers Solid Value Despite Audio Limitations
Acer's $299 Nitro GA271U P smart monitor delivers 180Hz refresh rate and QHD resolution comparable to premium competitors, making it an accessible option for w…
HighHome sellers slash asking prices on 3,000 properties daily, highest in 15 years
British home sellers are cutting asking prices on over 3,000 properties daily in September, the highest rate in 15 years, as rising mortgage rates and market o…
HighInfosys, HDFC Bank, IRFC among key stocks to watch as markets open flat
Indian equities expected to open flat on October 1 with Nifty 50 below 23,000 mark. Multiple companies including Infosys, HDFC Bank, and IRFC have significant…
HighSBI shelves mutual fund IPO plans amid market volatility
SBI chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara announced the planned USD 1-billion IPO of SBI Mutual Fund, India's largest asset manager with Rs 6.5 lakh crore AUM, has been…
HighGreece Emerges as EU Economic Success Story With Budget Surplus
Greece has achieved a budget surplus and 2.4% GDP growth, becoming one of five EU countries with fiscal surplus. The recovery reflects structural reforms imple…
HighClostridial Vaccination Proves Essential for Lamb and Calf Survival
A New Zealand veterinarian advocates clostridial vaccination as essential for preventing sudden deaths in lambs and calves while improving farm profitability t…
MediumTrump diz não se importar com permanência de Powell no Fed e pressiona por Warsh
Donald Trump afirmou não se importar com a permanência de Jerome Powell no Fed, reiterando sua prioridade de nomear Kevin Warsh para comandar o banco central a…
HighIndian markets steady as profit-taking weighs; experts eye banking, metals stocks
Indian stock market ended cautiously Wednesday with selective buying in banking and IT sectors, while gold and silver saw marginal declines. Experts recommend…
HighAlumina becomes aluminium's pressure point as tariffs, disruptions reshape global supply
Alumina refining capacity emerges as the aluminium market's critical constraint as weather disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and tariffs fragment supply chai…
HighArgentine registered wages rise 1.8% in November but lose ground to inflation again
Argentina's registered wages rose 1.8% in November but lost ground to 2.5% inflation, marking the third consecutive month of real wage decline across formal an…
HighJapan's exports surge on U.S. car demand and China chip equipment orders
Japan's exports jumped 48.6% in June, driven by US car demand and China-bound chip equipment, marking the fourth consecutive month of double-digit growth and s…
HighWomen's Oncology Market Poised to Hit $110B by 2030 Amid Persistent Care Gaps
The women's oncology market is projected to reach $110 billion by 2030, but significant gaps in funding, innovation, and patient access persist, particularly f…
HighKroger Plans Biggest Price Cuts in Years to Compete with Walmart, Costco
Kroger, owner of Fred Meyer and QFC, plans its biggest price reductions in years across thousands of products to regain market share from competitors like Walm…
HighOil prices plunge 12% as US-Iran deal reopens Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude falls 12% to $88/barrel following US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Wall Street surges with Dow Jones gaining 2.2% on geopoli…
HighNippon Life, Blackstone forge major Asia-Pacific partnership on private credit and real estate
Japan's largest private asset owner Nippon Life has partnered with Blackstone to deploy approximately 1.5 trillion yen into private credit and real estate inve…
HighCuban rum maker EMBER Habana targets 15% export growth amid currency push
EMBER Habana aims to increase foreign sales by 15% in 2026, targeting $4.4M in revenue from Legendario rum exports across European markets to boost Cuba's hard…
HighBrasil reduz Selic para 13,75% enquanto Fed eleva juros nos EUA
O Banco Central brasileiro reduziu a Selic para 13,75% ao ano no quinto corte consecutivo, enquanto o Federal Reserve elevou juros americanos para até 4%, cria…
HighInflação nos EUA sobe a 3,8% em abril, maior nível em três anos, com pressão da guerra no Irã
O índice PCE dos EUA chegou a 3,8% em 12 meses até abril, maior alta desde maio de 2023, puxado pela energia após a guerra com o Irã.
HighRetail Traders Dump $338 Million in Stocks, Biggest Selling Day Since 2020
Retail traders dumped $338 million in stocks, their biggest selling day since 2020, amid a broader market selloff that multiple outlets are tracking.
MediumChina's Supply Chain Dominance Reshapes Great Power Competition Beyond Trade
China's control over critical industrial supply chains—rare earths, semiconductors, advanced materials—has become a geopolitical weapon, shifting competition f…
HighWarsh's Jackson Hole debut signals Fed's next policy direction
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will deliver his first major speech Friday at Jackson Hole's annual gathering of economists and central bankers, with sig…
HighCanadian energy stocks hit 17-year high on disciplined capital returns
Canadian energy stocks hit their first record high since 2008 despite oil prices remaining well below 2008 peaks, driven by improved capital discipline, strong…
HighShaily Engineering grants 3,000 stock options under ESOP 2019
Shaily Engineering Plastics approved 3,000 stock options for employees under ESOP 2019, vesting over three years with four-year exercise period post-vesting, a…
HighLos mercados apuestan al "TACO Tuesday": Trump vuelve a echarse atrás
Los principales índices bursátiles estadounidenses registraron su mejor día desde mayo de 2025 tras rumores de que Trump podría poner fin a la participación de…
HighAutomakers Silent as Canada-US Tariff Dispute Escalates
Carmakers remain silent as Trump administration threatens 'cataclysmic' tariffs on Canada, while both nations escalate retaliatory measures affecting automotiv…
HighSun Pharma, HAL emerge as top buys on bullish technical breakouts
Angel One analyst Rajesh Bhosale recommends buying Sun Pharma and Hindustan Aeronautics, citing bullish technical patterns, strong volumes, and favorable risk-…
MediumFed Governor Cook's lawyer denounces Trump removal attempt
Fed Governor Cook's legal team has denounced Trump's latest effort to remove her from office, marking an escalation in political pressure on the Federal Reserv…
HighDólar cai a R$ 5,42 e Ibovespa dispara com sinais de corte de juros nos EUA
O mercado financeiro brasileiro reage positivamente a sinais do Fed sobre possível corte de juros em setembro. Dólar cai 0,95% para R$ 5,42 e Ibovespa sobe 2,5…
HighFalling Rates Push Income Investors Toward REITs and Income Trusts for TFSA Portfolios
A Motley Fool Canada piece argues falling Bank of Canada rates make REITs and income trusts like Alaris Equity Partners and Granite REIT attractive TFSA holdin…
LowBudget Xbox gaming: Fire TV Stick bundle offers cloud streaming alternative to $300+ consoles
Amazon offers a discounted bundle with Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Xbox controller, and Game Pass Ultimate for $87.97, enabling affordable cloud-based Xbox gaming wi…
HighRival $37.50 Bid Supports ZIM Valuation Amid Freight Rate Pressure
ZIM Integrated Shipping receives a $37.50 rival bid valuing the company at $4.5B, providing support amid Q1 freight-rate pressure but benefiting from Hormuz di…
MediumPSX rallies 1,900 points on bullish sentiment
Pakistan's KSE 100-index surged 1.29% to close at 148,743 points, driven by gains in consumer and industrial stocks. Market capitalization increased to Rs16.53…
HighOuro cai ao menor nível em um ano com inflação persistente e juros altos nos EUA
O ouro caiu 2,7% e chegou a US$ 3.910,53 por onça-troy, menor nível desde outubro de 2025, pressionado por juros altos e inflação persistente nos EUA.
HighFrankreichs Krise belastet Euro und Finanzmärkte
Massenproteste und Gewalteskalation in Frankreich verschärfen Sorgen um die Staatsfinanzen und drücken den Euro unter 1,12 Dollar. Französische Anleihen gerate…
HighInvestors Sell AI Stocks After Democrats' Election Sweep, Raising Bubble Fears
Several major outlets report that investors are selling AI company stocks after Democrats' election sweep, with commentators debating whether this is an AI bub…
LowCyprus rolls out €70m relief as inflation hits 5.2%, third-highest in EU
Cyprus unveiled a €70 million cost-of-living aid package including heating fuel tax cuts and electricity subsidies as inflation reached 5.2% in August 2026, th…
HighECB Raises Rates to 2.5% as Inflation Pressures Persist
The European Central Bank raised interest rates to 2.5% to combat inflation risks, with policymakers signaling potential further tightening ahead including in…
HighChina's rare earth exports surge 60% in June amid US trade talks
China's rare earth exports surged 60% in June to highest levels since 2009, signaling potential US trade agreements on critical minerals are taking effect.
HighNigeria's $950K phantom agency raises questions about systemic corruption
Nigeria's government revealed a non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council operated from federal offices with a $950,000 budget based on…
HighTrade Spotlight: Analysts Flag Buy and Sell Setups in Tata Elxsi, Colgate, Shriram Finance and Others for January 20
Moneycontrol compiles short-term buy and sell calls from analysts at Anand Rathi and ICICI Securities, among others, on stocks including Tata Elxsi, Colgate Pa…
MediumAnthropic Eyes $100B Revenue Pace Ahead of November IPO
Anthropic is on pace to exceed $100 billion in annualized revenue by 2026, with the AI company planning an IPO in November while considering new model releases…
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