Record-high gold prices keep Indian investors hooked—what’s next?
India’s retail demand for gold jewelry has been significantly impacted by the surge in gold prices to new all-time highs since the beginning of the year, the World Gold Council…
Meta executives eligible for 200% salary bonus under new pay structure
Meta executives are set to receive significantly larger bonuses this year, even as the company implements layoffs affecting 5% of its workforce. According to a corporate filing on Thursday, Meta’s…
Alibaba shares surge 11% in Hong Kong as strong earnings fuel China’s e-commerce rebound
Alibaba shares soared in Hong Kong on Friday, climbing as much as 11% after the Chinese tech giant reported robust quarterly earnings. The strong performance was driven by growth in…
Standard Chartered to repurchase $1.5B in shares after reporting 18% profit surge
Standard Chartered announced a $1.5 billion share buyback on Friday alongside an upgraded earnings target, following an 18% surge in annual profit.The bank attributed the strong performance to record growth…
Bitcoin surges to $98,000, Solana and Ethereum rise while XRP slides
The cryptocurrency market saw mixed movements on February 21, with Bitcoin (BTC) crossing the $98,000 mark, while Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) posted modest gains. The total global crypto market…
Record-high gold prices keep Indian investors hooked—what’s next?
India’s retail demand for gold jewelry has been significantly impacted by the surge in gold prices to new all-time highs since the beginning of the year, the World Gold Council…
Apple launches iPhone 16e as ‘the most affordable member of the iPhone 16 family’
Apple announced the iPhone 16e on Wednesday, expanding its lineup with a lower-cost model aimed at attracting new customers. Priced at $599, the device will be available for pre-order starting…
Best European defense stocks to own after Munich Security Conference
European officials talked of increasing spending on defense at the Munich Security Conference over the weekend, which could prove to be a meaningful tailwind for the regional defense stocks.“We estimate…
FOMC minutes show Fed cautious on rate cuts as tariff-led inflation concerns persist
Federal Reserve officials signalled caution on cutting interest rates, emphasizing the need for further progress on inflation before making adjustments, according to minutes from their January meeting released Wednesday. Policymakers…
Tether excluded from MiCA approval as EU grants regulatory nod to 10 stablecoin issuers
The largest stablecoin issuer, Tether, has been excluded from the European Union’s latest MiCA regulation approvals, which granted licenses to 10 stablecoin providers. This move highlights the EU’s strict stance…