Argentina based Fintech Ohana to Launch Digital Wallet to Help Locals Pay for Daily Services via QR Codes, Send Money, Settle Taxes

Argentina-based Fintech firm Ohana (which means “family” in Hawaiian) has revealed that its digital wallet will allow users to pay for everyday goods and se

Tencent, Parent Company of WeChat, to Invest $70 billion into Blockchain, AI, Cybersecurity & More in Pursuit of New Infrastructure

Tencent, a massive Chinese conglomerate that also operates WeChat, is planning to invest $70 billion over the next five years. The money will go into "new infr

The “Future Is Bright” for Qatar’s Fintech Firms that can Survive COVID-19 and Partner with Incumbents, According to Financial Services Professional

The "future is bright" for Qatar's Fintechs that can survive COVID-19 & partner w/ incumbents, according to financial services professional.

BitGo Launches New Offering Institutional Trading Service Through New Entity BitGo Prime

Digital asset custody provider BitGo announced on Wednesday it is now offering institutional trading services through its new entity, BitGo Prime. BitGo claims

Digital Currency Trading & Lending Platform Genesis Acquires Institutional Custodian Vo1t

Genesis, a digital currency trading and lending platform, recently announced it has acquired Vo1t, an insured digital institutional custody service. Genesis rep

Israeli startup D-ID Raises $13.5 Million as Part of Series A

D-ID, an Israeli tech startup, has raised over $13.5 million in a Series A funding round that reportedly closed last month. The funding was led by AXA Venture P

Digital Asset Derivatives Trading Platform, Delta Exchange, Acquires Strategic Investment from New York’s CoinFund

Delta Exchange, an established cryptocurrency derivatives exchange that maintains offices in Singapore, has received funding from New York-headquartered blockch

Over £27 Billion Provided by CBILS, CLBILS and Bounce Back Loans

Each week, HM Treasury publishes updates on approved lending under three COVID-19 related support schemes. This week HM Treasury said £12.47 billion has been a

Digital Asset Derivatives Platform ZUBR Receives “In Principle” Approval from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission

ZUBR, a digital asset platform to arbitrage using derivatives, has received "in-principle" approval from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) t

Overfunding: Neobank for Africans Eversend Surpasses €550,000 in Funding Through Seedrs Round

Eversend, a Neobank for African, has successfully secured its initial €550,000 equity crowdfunding target through its Seedrs campaign. The company is now offe

Custody Platform Koine Partners with Brokerage GCEX

Both FCA regulated, Koine and GC Exchange Limited (GCEX) partner to provide global client-base with segregated custody and settlement on digital assets and fiat

norisbank, Part of Deutsche Bank Group, Incorporates Deposit Solutions to Offer Consumers Savings Options

norisbank, part of Deutsche Bank Group, has launched a deposit marketplace offering "selected third-party banks" savings options via Deposit Solutions. The Fi

New Lenders Approved for CBILS

The British Business Bank has announced the approval of four new lenders for accreditation under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). The

Germany based Digital Bank N26 Publishes Survey Results Including US and European Markets

N26, a Germany-based digital bank that recently closed on $100 million funding as part of an extended Series D, is distributing survey results regarding the US

San Francisco based Fintech Fundbox, a B2B Payment and Credit Network Provider, Receives Investment from Japan’s MUFG

Fundbox, a Fintech firm focused on "disrupting" the global $21 trillion B2B commerce ecosystem with its payment and credit network for B2B transactions, confi

Four Reasons Why Digital Security (Security Token) Liquidity Has Lagged

How fundamental misunderstandings about the function, behavior, and purpose of digital securities have stymied the path to liquidity -- but there is hope...

LanDynamix launches a cost-of-downtime calculator guide

Promoted | LanDynamix, a leading managed IT services provider, says companies trying to quantify the cost of downtime all too often make the mistake of tackling it from a technology perspective.

Datatec reports strong results, says it’s bucking virus crisis

JSE-listed international technology group Datatec has reported strong full-year results for the year ended February 2020, though the good performance happened before the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Gartner cancels annual South African IT conference for 2020

Analyst firm Gartner has cancelled the South African leg of its IT Symposium/Xpo event, which was due to take place in Cape Town in October, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

SA plans R350-billion infrastructure fund, including for broadband

South Africa plans to announce a R350-billion infrastructure programme after talks with the private sector and multilateral lenders, said Paul Mashatile, the treasurer-general of the ANC.

Dangote, MTN emerge most admired African brands

In his reaction, Group Chief Corporate Communication Officer of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, said the management was not unexpected of

FG needs to call OGEFZA management to order –Free trade zones stakeholders

OGEFZA seeks to achieve two objectives: to absorb the private sector Free Zones operators in oil and gas logistics services into its fold and under the

West Africa at risk of desert locusts' invasion - FAO

New swarms of desert locusts will threaten West Africa in June, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has warned..

Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) decrease from June 1 2020

HMRC has reduced the advisory fuel rates (AFR) for all engine sizes and fuel type, effective from June 1.

Licence Check welcomes Government guidance on working safely with vehicles

Licence Check has welcomed updated Government guidance on working safely with vehicles during the Coronavirus pandemic as more businesses look to return to work.

Used cars: Leasing companies will have to ‘work harder’

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions says the industry will have to ‘knuckle down’ if values are to be achieved in a post-pandemic used car market.

Collision Involving Train And Pedestrian, Tawa - Wellington

Emergency services are responding to a collision between a train and a person at a level crossing near the intersection of Hinau Street and McClellan Street in Tawa.

Woman Dies Following Collision Between Train And Pedestrian, Tawa - Wellington

Police can now confirm a woman has died following the collision between a train and pedestrian in Tawa today.

Milestone In Cash Flow Support To SMEs

A billion dollar milestone is about to be passed as government cash flow support rolls out to small businesses through interest-free loans.

Total Value Of Commercial Bank Loans In The US Jumped By $1trn Since January

American debt levels continue rising year after year, with a surge in the number of people using loans to pay anything from home renovation and medical expenses to vacations, scholarship, and credit card debts.

OECD GDP Falls By 1.8% In The First Quarter Of 2020

Following the introduction of COVID-19 containment measures across the world, real gross domestic product (GDP) in the OECD area fell by 1.8% in the first quarter of 2020, the largest drop since the 2.3% contraction in the first quarter of 2009 at the height of the financial crisis, according to provisional estimates.

Alibaba Records Only 9% Lower Profit Than Amazon But Trails By 4x In Revenue

Data gathered by Learnbonds.com shows that Chinese internet company Alibaba registered 9.3% lower profits compared to United States’ Amazon. The data further shows that there is a significant gap in revenues between the two companies by at least four times for the financial year ending March 31, 2020.

Spark Backs Kiwi Innovators To Harness 5G, To Transform Healthcare And Stimulate Economic Recovery

With the Government’s 5G spectrum allocation announced and businesses now operating in a changed world, Spark has reshaped and relaunched its 5G Starter Fund with an added focus on transforming health and wellness for all New Zealanders. The Fund has been increased and will provide a pool of $625,000 for up to four Kiwi businesses to develop 5G applications that can help to support New Zealand’s economic recovery.

Takeovers Panel Responds To Metlifecare’s Application For Letter Of Intention

The Takeovers Panel has reviewed the information proposed to be put by Metlifecare Limited (Metlifecare) to its shareholders for the purpose of voting on a scheme of arrangement (the Proposed Scheme) to effect the acquisition of 100% of the ordinary shares in Metlifecare by Asia Pacific Village Group Limited (APVG).

Search For Missing Trampers Resumes

The search for missing trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor resumed at first light this morning.

NZ Olive Oil Makers Win Big, Kiwis Encouraged To Buy Local

New Zealand, 27 May 2020 – Kiwis are being encouraged to support local and buy world-beating olive oil made by New Zealand growers, who have won seven Gold Medals at the 2020 New York International Olive Oil Competition.

Effects Of COVID-19 On Trade: 1 February–20 May 2020 (provisional)

Effects of COVID-19 on trade is a weekly update on New Zealand’s daily goods trade with the world from 1 February 2020. Comparing the values with previous years shows the potential impacts of COVID-19.

Multi-sector Group Launched To Reignite District Economy

Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen has formed a new collaborative panel to help reignite the local economy after COVID-19.

Whangarei Finance Company In $945K Settlement With Commission

Current and former borrowers of Whangarei-based finance company Profile Finance Limited will receive $945,334 in credits and refunds after Profile Finance signed a settlement agreement with the Commerce Commission.

Air New Zealand Carepoints Donations Ramp Up

Just five days after the launch of the Air New Zealand Carepoints™ programme, the airline’s Airpoints™ members have already donated more than 172,000 Airpoints Dollars™ to Kiwis in need, smashing the initial 150,000 donation target.

Government Investment Supports The Acquisition Of New Interislander Ferries

State-Owned Enterprises Minister Winston Peters has welcomed KiwiRail’s announcement that it is seeking a preferred shipyard to build two new rail-enabled ferries for the Cook Strait crossing.

Lane Neave Advises MIE Pay On Australian Listing

Lane Neave has advised financial and technology company MIE Pay Limited on the New Zealand aspects of its listing on the National Stock Exchange of Australia.

Six Barrel Soda Expands Overseas Presence, Opens First Auckland Store

Six Barrel Soda Co. is growing its presence in Hong Kong and the United States, hot on the heels of expanding its export markets to include Canada just before the Covid-19 Lockdown.

Dechra Granted Clearance To Acquire Osurnia From Elanco

The Commerce Commission has granted clearance to Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, Dechra Limited and Dechra Veterinary Products LLC to acquire the assets, rights and liabilities relating to Osurnia from Elanco Tiergesundheit AG.

Randy Orton reveals that he's bought a new plane

Yes! Randy Orton announced on Instagram that he bought himself a new plane!

Dropped plans revealed for AJ Styles on RAW before he was traded to SmackDown

AJ Styles was traded to SmackDown this past week, after a year-long stint on WWE RAW.

Indian firm launching 5G satellite constellations to provide high-speed internet amid delayed trials

Government-sanctioned 5G trials in India, which were scheduled for this year, have reportedly been postponed by a year because of the coronavirus situation. As of now, India seems to have missed its seat in the global 5G wagon of 2020, which is being led by South Korea, China, the US, and the UK respectively.

Airbus wins ESA contract to construct third European Service Module for NASA's Orion spacecraft

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract with Airbus for the construction of the third European Service Module (ESM) for Orion, the American crewed spacecraft. The contract is worth around euro 250 million.

Global operators push 5G Extended Reality

A group of fifteen global operators backed a push from Qualcomm to bring 5G-enabled VR ...

Celcom prepares for 5G vendor selection

Malaysia-based Celcom Axiata is tipped to deploy a 5G network using two equipment suppliers and ...

Bharti Telecom raises $1.1B from Airtel stake sale

Bharti Telecom, the holding company of India’s Bharti Airtel, sold a 2.75 per cent stake ...

Samsung eyes payments security boost with new chip

Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor division unveiled its next generation security chip and related software, marketing the ...

Kia Evaluating Bringing ‘Soul’ To The Indian Market – Report

The Kia Soul is offered with two different ICE powertrains in the foreign markets, including a 2.0-litre NA petrol unit, along with a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol motor

Tech in Time of Covid and What Has Happened So Far

The first half of the year is about to be done. One more month and we’ll move to H2. It’s only May but it seems the year 2020 is longer. It’s not just because it’s a leap year but because of all th…

Amid global pressure, China takes U-turn, says COVID-19 virus has ‘multiple origins’

In March, a draft proposal to the UNSC prepared by Estonia highlighted “growing concern about the unprecedented extent of the COVID-19 outbreak".

Coinbase Strengthens Institutional Focus, Acquires Leading Crypto Brokerage

Major cryptocurrency firms continue to pave the way for institutional involvement in the space. The US-based digital asset exchange, Coinbase, just

China’s president calls for long-term perspective to deal with economic challenges

China’s president calls for long-term perspective to deal with economic challenges

Investcorp closes €340 million for second Italian NPL Fund

Investcorp closes €340 million for second Italian NPL Fund

Facilio launches REbuild to help real estate owners safely restart property operations

Facilio launches REbuild to help real estate owners safely restart property operations

26% of IT security managers in KSA missed important family dates because of data breaches

26% of IT security managers in KSA missed important family dates because of data breaches

Four things firms need to know about protecting employees during times of crisis

Four things firms need to know about protecting employees during times of crisis

Saudia to operate 60 domestic flights during first phase

Saudia to operate 60 domestic flights during first phase

Sharp positive reversal in US dollar appetite hints at mounting stress

Sharp positive reversal in US dollar appetite hints at mounting stress

NIDLP grants SR5 billion loans to 40 Saudi firms

The National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) has granted loans amounting to SR5 billion to over 40 Saudi exporters and increased private sector investments to over SR35 billion, Okaz newspaper reported.

Saudi Arabia sees consistent drop in new COVID-19 cases and rise in recoveries

Saudi Arabia sees consistent drop in new COVID-19 cases and rise in recoveries

Private sector employees can resume duties in offices: Ministry

Private sector employees can resume duties in offices: Ministry

Aurora Cannabis Stock Is Worth a Look After Reliva Acquisition

Aurora stock piqued the interest of investors when the company announced its acquisition of Reliva and entry into the U.S. market.

Aurora Stock Is a Contentious Contrarian Cannabis Play

Brace yourself, because there will continue to be outsized daily price moves in Aurora stock. But there's potential for long-term gains.

Regeneron Stock Is a Solid Long-Term Buy

Investors are excited about Regeneron stock for its Covid-19 treatment. They're missing the point. Regeneron is a great long-term buy.

Nio Stock Is a Solid Buy After Rough Week

Nio stock took a beating in 2019, but the company is positioned for growth in 2020, with improving sales and extended Chinese EV subsidies.

10 Stocks to Buy as They Ride a Coronavirus Tailwind

These names are either heavily discounted or are actually riding high on the outbreak.

GE Stock Comeback Story is Delayed But Not Canceled

The comeback story of 2020 will have to wait. But if management continues on its 2019 track, GE stock should make the turn eventually.

Intel Remains A Blue-Chip Stock to Buy Post-Pandemic

Intel stock has held up remarkably well in 2020, as evidenced by first-quarter results, and move to the cloud means more upside ahead.

Don’t Be Too Eager to Book a Position With JetBlue Stock

With an uptick in travel demand, JBLU stock appears to look interesting. But when you expand your horizons, it’s still a bull trap.

Nordstrom Needs to Bring Back What Made it Special

Nordstrom announced that it is closing its three Jeffrey stores. If you own Nordstrom stock that’s a good thing. Here’s why. 

Facebook Stock to $1,000? It’s Possible Now Thanks to Shops

Newly announced Facebook Shops is a game-changer which cracks the ultra-valuable social commerce code, and could push FB stock to $1,000.

It’s Time to Take Ford Out to the Junkyard

Highly leveraged and with little wiggle room to emerge quickly from the coronavirus shutdown, the deck is stacked against F stock.

Here’s How to Make a Safer Wager on Penn National Gaming Stock

Today’s PENN stock price deserves a new strategy that plays a bit like craps. It uses the options market to leverage more upside.

Virgin Galactic Stock Will Reach $30 Again, but the Timeline Is Cloudy

Investors should expect a slow build in SPCE stock with an eye towards an eventual doubling of the share price.

Don’t Be One of Those People Betting on a Chesapeake Stock Rebound

Speculators are betting there's something for them in Chesapeake's efforts to restructure its debt and keep operating, but CHK stock is dead.

Gaming Is a Billion-Dollar Opportunity for Amazon Stock

Gaming is another example of how AMZN will continue to innovate and find new ways to break into new businesses to boost Amazon stock.

Peloton Stock Is Only a Buy On the Next Pullback

PTON stock has rallied as demand has skyrocketed. But the rally looks like it's gone a bit too far. Investors would do well to stay patient.

Uber Stock Is Raising Even More Red Flags Amid Jobs Cut Turmoil

There are multiple red flags that investors need to keep an eye on if they're considering a position in Uber stock today.

7 Cheap Stocks to Buy With Great Potential

In times of market turbulence, cheap stocks offer a unique way to escape the broad moves up and down and instead benefit from big potential.

It’s Time to Sell Wildly Unprofitable United Airlines Stock

Warren Buffett didn't sell UAL stock just because he is scared. United Airlines faces a long road to recovery, and it isn't worth a buy here.

Exxon Mobil Stock Isn’t Worth the Risk

Exxon Mobile stock has been squeezed by an oil price war, the coronavirus pandemic, and debt, making XOM a stock to avoid.

Expect Canopy Growth Stock to Pass Its Big Earnings Test

CGC stock has rallied from March lows along with other cannabis stocks. As the sector shows signs of life, Canopy earnings need to be solid.

Co-Diagnostics Could Soar With Its Coronavirus Test

Co-Diagnostics may be worth much more than today's price. CODX stock could be worth two or three times more, under certain estimates.

Don’t Get Caught Up in the Hype of Gold Stocks

The current economic events are a plus for gold. But gold stocks have gotten ahead of themselves right now.

Math ‘Tricks’ Won’t Save Chevron

While Chevron stock has rebounded significantly from this year’s bottom, we’re talking contextually about low thresholds. Getting back to pre-pandemic levels is another story entirely.

Gold Stocks Are a Safe Haven From the Upcoming Recession

If the global recession gets worse in the rest of the year, then gold stocks may continue to be good buys.

As SPCE Stock Remains a Moonshot, Stay on the Sidelines

A "wait-and-see" approach may be the best way to play SPCE stock, as the company remains highly speculative.

10 Value Stocks to Buy From the Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF

The gap between expensive stocks and cheap value stocks to buy is wider than it has ever been. That's an opportunity for investors.

Don’t Rush to Buy Delta Stock, There’s Plenty of Time to Bottom Fish

While bottom fishers are scooping up airline stocks, DAL stock looks unlikely to make a significant recovery anytime soon.

10 Stocks Worth Your Time on Robinhood’s Top 100 List

Robinhood's top 100 list gives us a glimpse into millennial trading habits, but these ten Robinhood stocks should make your buy list.

Shopify Will Remain an E-Commerce Powerhouse

Shopify is capitalizing on this shifting trend in e-commerce as people avoid brick-and-mortar stores. SHOP stock is a strong buy right now.

Be Ready to Sell Speculative Marathon Oil Stock at Any Moment

Investors are chasing MRO stock up in May on an assumption the oil patch will permanently rebound. That's a foolish and costly mistake.

There’s a Bull Case for Delta in a Bear Market

Although the airline industry is getting pummeled, DAL stock looks to be the best poised to turn around among the major carriers.

7 American ETFs for the Hometown Crowd

American ETFs stocks are again outpacing their international rivals, giving some credibility to having a home country bias.

Alibaba Stock Will Struggle to Overcome These Short-Term Headwinds

Alibaba stock is facing threats from JD.com and the U.S.-China Cold War. This has led to weak sentiment towards Alibaba that should linger.

A Much Higher Gold Price Is No Flight of Fancy

Many are starting to turn away from gold stocks as coronavirus tensions ease, but the price of gold can still reach $60,000.

The Trip Aboard Carnival Cruises Stock Will Be Stormy

There is a new normal coming so CCL stock will have to face a new reality. This is especially true if there is a delay in the vaccine.

Buy Ford Stock Before It Restores the Dividend

Ford may have suspended its dividend, but investors are in for a treat when it comes back. If you buy F stock now, you could see 50% gains.

Biotech Stocks Have Been on Fire, But Timing Is Everything

Consensus is that the experts will find a vaccine to Covid-19 soon, so the biotech stocks have rallied hard. Buying them now carries risk.

General Electric News: GE Stock Lights Up 8% on Light Bulb Business Sale

General Electric (GE) news for Wednesday concerning the sale of the company's lighting business has GE stock taking off.

5 Top Stock Trades for Thursday: TWTR, ZM, TSCO, COST, JWN

Costco Wholesale, Twitter, Nordstrom, Tractor Supply and Zoom Video were our top stock trades on Wednesday. So, let's look at the charts.

HP Earnings: HPQ Stock Falls 4% on Weak Q3 Guidance

HP (HPQ) earnings for the tech company's fiscal second quarter of 2020 have HPQ stock falling after-hours Wednesday despite an EPS beat.

Box Earnings: BOX Stock Drops 2% Despite Q1 EPS, Revenue Beats

Box (BOX) earnings for the cloud storage company's first quarter of 2020 have its stock on the move after markets closed on Wednesday.

Consider Bank of America Stock a Buy If Markets Retest Lows

Oversold BAC stock could rebound in the short term. But long-term upside in the big bank's shares could be a challenge.

“The Market” Isn’t the Same as “Stocks”

Can we trust this market rally ... and why you may not have to. Investors should stay focused on stocks within the market, not "the market" itself.

After 83% Rebound, It’s Time to Ditch Chevron Stock

With a sustained dividend minimizing downside, and big upside potential if oil prices rebound, Chevron stock may be a buy at today's prices.

India conducts over 1.16 lakh COVID-19 tests in 24 hours; Highest in a single day

A number of 1,16,041 lakh COVID-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours in the country which is highest in a single day so far.Whereas, the total number of 32,42,160 samples have been tested in India for coronavirus.

Liquor outlets in Kerala to open on May 28; new app to regulate customers

Using the mobile app, people will receive an e-token to book the time slot to visit the nearest outlet and this would reduce the crowds seen earlier, State Excise Minister T P Ramakrishnan said. The state-run liquor outlets and other bar and beer and wine shops were closed since March 24, when the centre declared nati

Chinese researchers debunk theory that COVID-19 originated from Wuhan wet market

A leading Chinese virologist, whose mysterious disappearance sparked speculation about the novel coronavirus emanating from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), was for the first time interviewed on Tuesday on China's state television where she warned that such viruses are just the 'tip of the iceberg' and expressed

Winter vegetable markets to reopen today with new timings

Winter vegetable markets will reopen today after three-day Eid Al Fitr break with new timings, offering a number of farm fresh local vegetables at competitive prices.

California eases pandemic restrictions; New York Stock Exchange opens

SACRAMENTO, Calif.,  - California, the most populous U.S. state, took another step  toward ending sweeping lockdowns imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic, allowing barber shops and hair salons in most counties to operate for the first time in more than two months.

Portugal 2020 paid 760 ME in advance between March and May

The Government paid, between March and May, 760 million Euros in advances to the beneficiaries of Portugal 2020, to which was added another 89 million Euros in repayments that companies did not have to make, was announced on 27 May.

News flash: People working from home are just as productive

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic most companies have shifted to having employees working at home. For some that is ideal, for others the lack of human contact can be depressing. It’s a double-edged sword in many ways -- you want people around but enjoy being home.

COVID-19: Here are clever solutions to use lifts without touching buttons

Going out to malls to shop for groceries or to run necessary errands during the pandemic is a totally different experience from when we weren’t so cautious about what we touch. Malls and other establishments have been coming up with creative ideas to combat the spread of COVID-19, like installing alternative elevator solutions.

COVID-19: New cases drop to 15 today, new record low during MCO

After recording a staggering 187 new cases yesterday, the number of new COVID-19 cases have dropped to 15 today. This is the lowest daily figure in Malaysia since the movement control order was imposed on 18th March 2020. The total number of confirmed cases in Malaysia is now 7,619.

Tips to Minimize Risk of Contracting Coronavirus While Travelling by Air

If you have decided to travel by air, here are certain must-follow tips that you need to keep in mind in order avoid contracting coronavirus.

Nokia Suspends Operations at Its Tamil Nadu Plant After 42 Employees Test COVID-19 Positive: Report

Notably, the plant had been operating in a restricted manner over the past few weeks ever since the Centre announced the easing of the restrictions to fix the economy.

Preparations in Full Swing as West Bengal to Resume Domestic Flight Operations From Tomorrow

Starting from May 28, the Kolkata and Bagdogra airports will each handle 10 arrivals and 10 departures per day.

Airbus team continues Karachi plane crash probe

KARACHI: The technical team of the aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, arrived at the site of the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) jet crash on Wednesday to investigate the incident.The team, compris

Balochistan registers 16pc increase in Covid-19 recovery rate: spokesperson

QUETTA: Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani on Wednesday said that the recovery rate in the province, which had decreased to 13 per cent over the last few weeks, has risen to 29 per c

‘Killer highway’ in Balochistan more deadly than terrorism

KARACHI: In Balochistan, fatal highway accidents have surpassed even terrorism in deadliness as the strategic region prepares to receive $64 billion in investment as a key route of the China-Pakistan

Morning top 5: Irish debt warning; ICTU recovery plan; and NPHET advice

There is a warning Ireland's debt could return to near record levels due to COVID-19.The Irish F...

ICTU warns against 'cliff edge' removal of COVID-19 payments

The head of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) says income supports, such as COVID-19 pay...

Central Bank reports €2.5bn profit for last year

The Central Bank is reporting a profit of over €2.5bn for last year – with just over €2bn o...

BTP Appoints Paul Forrest as Inaugral Non-Exec Chairman

Blockchain Technology Partners (BTP) announced this Wednesday that it has appointed Paul Forrest as its inaugural non-executive chairman.

Charles Schwab Acquires USAA’s Investment Management Assets

The Charles Schwab Corporation announced this Wednesday that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of USAA’s Investment Management Company.

Argentex Group Announces Completion of New London Headquarters

Argentex Group, provider of foreign exchange services to institutions, corporates and high net worth private individuals announced new London headquarters.

Integral to Provide Workflow Automation to Velocity Trade

Integral announced that it has been selected by Jefferies’ TrueFX trading network, Velocity Trade, to update its workflow automation and trading technology.

Stripe Expands to 5 More European Nations

Stripe, a major payment processing company, has expanded its services to five more European countries - the Czech Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Malta.

GCEX to Use Koine Custody and Settlement Service

Koine, a provider of segregated, institutional custody and settlement services for digital assets and fiat money, has integrated with digital broker GCEX.

BitGo Launches Crypto Brokerage for Institutions

BitGo, a crypto financial services platform, has announced the launch of its prime brokerage platform, offering digital asset trading services to its institutional clients.

Central Bank of Russia Cancels Banking Licence of Morgan Stanley

The Central Bank of the Russian Federation has issued an order this Wednesday revoking the banking licence of Morgan Stanley Bank LLC, effective today.

Natixis IM Makes Strategic Investment in UK Savings Fintech

Smart, a UK-based savings technology company, has announced on Tuesday that it received a strategic investment from Natixis Investment Managers, a French investment bank.

FSMA: Belgians Traded 5 Times More BEL 20 Shares amid COVID-19

According to the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), a Belgian regulator, investors traded BEL 20 shares up to five times more.

Delta Exchange Launches Interest-Bearing Accounts for Crypto Traders

Delta Exchange, a crypto derivatives platform, announced on Wednesday the launch of interest-bearing accounts for its customers.

ZUBR Granted Gibraltar’s In-Principle DLT Approval

ZUBR has received an in-principle decision from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission to grant the firm authorisation as a DLT provider

Standard Chartered Names Lay Choo Ong as Head of Retail Banking Hong Kong

Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong announced today it has appointed Lay Choo Ong as the new head of retail banking, Hong Kong.

Two Canadian Banks Set Aside C$4 billion for Coronavirus Credit Losses

Anticipated bankruptcies and defaults caused by the coronavirus pandemic will mean lenders have to record potential losses from their loan portfolios sooner

Bitstamp Unveils British Pound Trading vs Fiat and Cryptocurrencies

Bitstamp, one of the largest crypto platforms in Europe, has announced its plans of supporting a new set of digital assets after adding the pound sterling trading .

Charles Schwab-TD Ameritrade Merger Hit by Eight Lawsuits

Boards of Charles Schwab and rival TD Ameritrade have invited their respective shareholders to agree on the all-stock merger that was valued at $26 billion.

Azam named top African Brand

Azam was on Sunday named one of the most admired African brands.The Azam non-cyclical consumer segment emerged as one of Most Admired African Brands (prompted) in this year’s Brand Africa.

Bulgaria: Newly Employed Persons Higher than Registered Unemployed in May

For the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis in Bulgaria, the number of newly employed persons is higher than those newly registered at the employment offices. In the week of May 18-24, a total of 8,028 people found jobs, while the newly unemployed persons numbered 7,225, the National Statistical Institute reported.

COVID-19: WHO Expects Anti-malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine Safety Findings By Mid-June

'A final decision on the harm, benefit or lack of benefit of hydroxychloroquine will be made once the evidence has been reviewed by the Data Safety Monitoring Board,' the body said in a statement. 'It is expected by mid-June.'

EcoCash court bid hits brickwall

The High Court has dismissed Econet Zimbabwe's mobile money platform, EcoCash's application which sought to interdict the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) from su...

ZW$ remains our best foot forward

At the rate at the Zimbabwe dollar (ZW$) is losing its intrinsic value, it may just be a matter of time before the country dollarizes, officially or non-officia...

Zimbabwe Buys US$5 Face Masks For US$28 In Shocking Covid-19 Scandal

A shocking corruption scandal has been unearthed in which the government of Zimbabwe bought Covid-19 equipment at hugely inflated costs from a private

Covid to accelerate rebound in small cars, rural market: Maruti

Even as it re-starts nearly 2,000 dealerships across the country, automobile giant Maruti Suzuki India will go into a high gear to tap the rural market.

Bombay HC orders litigant, who wants BMC to convert Wadia Hospital into Covid-19 hospital, to deposit Rs 1 crore

Modi govt denying people benefit of low oil prices; no other nation doing so: Moily

When nations around the world have passed on the benefit of plunging oil prices to consumers, the Modi government has irrationally kept petrol and diesel prices at levels prevalent when crude prices had touched an all-time high of USD 107 few years back, former petroleum minister M Veerappa Moily said Tuesday.

Market Update: Sensex surrenders opening gains, drops over 60 points

Indore: New guidelines issued for operation of fruit and vegetable market

Honda Motorcycle’s Yadvinder Guleria to speak at FPJ-IIM Indore’s webinar on auto sector

Indore: Soaring temperature leads to surge in electricity demand by 50 MW

Indore: After two months, DAVV opens its gate but for sanitization

NABARD gets its new chief, G R Chintala

60% women in India own gold jewellery: WGC survey

Indore: Doctors fear coronavirus, only 20 per cent clinics open in city

Due to the less number of clinics being operated currently, people have to travel more in the city during lockdown to reach clinics.

Dalmia Bharat: Operating efficiency, deleveraging remains on agenda

Over 3500 Shramik Special trains carrying over 48 lakh passengers organised till date: Railway Ministry

The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday informed that over 3,500 Shramik special trains have been originated till now by Indian Railways carrying more than 48 lakh passengers to various destinations.

Bhopal: Market opens but no business on day 1, traders not happy with 11am- 5pm timing

The district administration has permitted opening of shops in phased manner from 11am to 5 pm

Morgan Stanley Tip Westfield Malls Best Set To Recover

Morgan Stanley analysts predict Scentre-owned Westfield will be among the best set shopping malls for recovery amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Feature Jobs: Pedestrian Group, MGroup, Senso & More!

Here at Pedestrian Group, we are hiring a full time Head of Editorial – Business Insider, Lifehacker, Gizmodo and Kotaku (SYD). Reporting directly to the Publisher, this senior management role will be responsible for continuing our exciting growth trajectory across all four sites, acting as their brand custodian and ultimate cheerleader. The ideal candidate will […]

A 3-Tonne Cluster Of Unflushable Shit Formed In Mackay & Engineers Blame TP Panic Buying

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Salon, beauty parlours await customers post amid relaxations in lockdown

The salons and beauty parlours have been allowed to operate in Dehradun in the fourth phase of lockdown but people are still avoiding such places. According to various barbers and salon owners, they are earning only about two per cent of what they used to earn before the lockdown. Some salon

Two held for swindling Rs 48L through chit fund company

Two persons were arrested for swindling Rs 48 lakh on the pretext of doubling the money within 15 days, police said here on Tuesday. The accused had created a phony chit-fund concern, ‘The Future Company’. They claimed it to be a chain-marketing company which could double

3,274 Shramik trains run till May 25: Rly

nIndian Railways has operationlised 3,274 “Shramik Special” trains till May 25 across the country and ferried more than 44 lakh passengers to their home states through “Shramik Special” trains in 25 days. The railways have distributed more than 74 lakh free meals and more than one Crore

Online training programme continues at BSL

Class room training in BSL Human Resource Development Department is currently suspended due to Covid-19. Sharing information the chief of communication BSL Manikant Dhan told that in order to balance such situation the digital platform is being used by the Bokaro Steel Plant to ensure continuity of

HP Excise & Tax Department sells retail liquor vends totaling Rs 1,180 Cr

Excise and Taxation Department of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday said against a total retail liquor vend business of Rs 1190 crore, the Department has sold business at a price of Rs 1180 crore in the State. Principal Secretary, Excise and Taxation Sanjay Kundu said despite lockdown and recession in

India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337

India's Covid-19 tally crosses 1,50,000-mark, toll at 4,337. According to the ministry's website, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities.

'China must know Indians are no pushovers'

'China must know Indians are no pushovers'. 'We will not accept these misadventures by the Chinese.'

Petrol, diesel prices stable in Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai - 27 May 2020

Petrol and diesel prices on 27 May 2020: Petrol and diesel prices have been stable at all major cities on Wednesday.

SBI cuts interest rates on FDs

Mumbai: India's largest public sector bank State Bank of India (SBI) on May 27 cut fixed deposit interest rate by 40 basis points across all tenors. This is the second rate cut in a month. The...

Consumer sector seen de-growing by 2-4%

Mumbai: The coronavirus lockdowns and the resultant disruptions in demand and supply will see the consumer sector de-growing by 2-4 per cent this fiscal, says a report. However, the impact will be...

Favipiravir drug working better on Covid patients

Hyderabad: City-based pharma firm Raghava Life Sciences Pvt Limited (RLS), which is into API production, on Wednesday claimed Favipiravir antiviral drug has been producing better results in treating...

Boeing Cutting More Than 12,000 US Jobs With Thousands More Planned

Boeing said Wednesday it was eliminating more than 12,000 U.S. jobs, including laying off 6,770 U.S. workers as the largest American planemaker restructures in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. From a report: Boeing also disclosed it plans "several thousand remaining layoffs" in the next few mon...

Efficacy of Financial Literacy Programmes

Financial institutions- markets-instruments- services are lifeblood of an economy. These perform significant role in developing society. Modern societies

500-bedded pediatric hospital at Bemina misses 3 deadlines in 6 years

After missing three consecutive deadlines in the past six years, the 500-bedded Pediatric hospital in Srinagar’s Bemina area is still awaiting its

Interest on loans: SC issues notice to Centre, RBI

The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre and the RBI to respond to a plea challenging levy of interest on loans during the moratorium period, which has

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oyo company now 151 — Makinde

According to available information, the company has about 500 staff

Shallots Are The Perfect Single-Person Onion Alternative

Cooking as a “single person” is really about mastering portion control and learning how to scale. A single onion may not seem like too much onion, but a single-person portion of a recipe rarely calls for an entire onion. Enter the shallot, which is naturally the size of about half an onion (or less) and is much...

Ethiopian govt offers 40% of Ethio Telecom to international operators, 5% to public

Ethiopia's Ministry of Finance has decided to offer a 5 percent stake in Ethio Telecom to the public, with a cap on the number of shares an individual can buy, reports Addis Fortune. The minority stake in the telecom company will be sold to thousands of Ethiopians. Forty percent of the company will be privatised to one of the international telecom operators,  and the government will retain a majority share. 

KKR to invest USD 1 bln in European venture for hyperscale data centres

The investment firm KKR has partnered with entrepreneur Franek Sodzawiczny to launch a data centre company in Europe. The new venture Global Technical Realty (GTR) will provide build-to-suit data centres for large technology companies in Europe. 

Technicolor abandons plan for EUR 300 mln rights issue, seeks new EUR 400 mln financing

Technicolor said that it has been unable to go ahead with its previously announced EUR 300 million rights issue, due to the unprecedented crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. It has instead entered talks with some of its creditors and with third-party investors to obtain a new EUR 400 million financing, indicating that so far it has received indicative offers from one investor and from one of its existing lenders.

MMDA has come up with 'Modified Coding' scheme for June 1 GCQ

Quarantines are being eased or lifted and by June 1, but number coding may come back but in a

While Asian countries reel from Covid-19 economic fallout, Chinese investors buy luxury property from ‘Singapore to Sydney’

While Asian countries reel from Covid-19 economic fallout, Chinese investors buy luxury property from ‘Singapore to Sydney’

‘Current economic downturn will be more severe than the Global Financial Crisis of 2008’ – Ong Ye Kung

‘Current economic downturn will be more severe than the Global Financial Crisis of 2008’ – Ong Ye Kung

European Commissions unveils €750-billion recovery plan

The European Commission proposed a €750-billion aid package to help Europe’s economic recovery from the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday

Oman's share index ends marginally higher

MSM30 index closed at 3,445.68 points, up 1.11 per cent from previous close

France unveils $8.7 billion plan to rescue ailing car industry

The plan focuses on the production of environmentally-friendly vehicles

SEZAD keeps project deadlines while ensuring COVID-19 safety

While taking all precautionary measures to combat coronavirus, the Special Economic Zone Authority at Duqm (SEZAD) has also implemented its plan to complete the infrastructure projects for the zone, particularly Duqm Port, according to Yahya bin Said Al Jabri, SEZAD Board Chairman.

MOFFETT reopens production in Dundalk after Covid-19 closure

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IRISH WATER: Essential repairs impacting Dundalk customers

Irish Water are to carry out essential maintenance on Thursday, impacting customers in Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk and surrounding areas. Customers in these locations may experience low water pressure and/o...

Rs 223 Crore Bank Fraud: HC Denies Bail To Accused Ex-Chairman

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Wednesday rejected plea of former chairman J&K State Cooperative Bank, seeking quashing of FIR against him filed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in the whopping 230 crore fraud case

Morning market opened at Nongpoh town

NONGPOH: Ri Bhoi Deputy Commissioner, RM Kurbah on Wednesday inaugurated the morning market of Nongpoh Town at Mawspeng ground to enable farmers to sell their produce keeping in mind the importance of social distancing due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Talking Viral Mutations, Genome Sequencing and Antigenic Drift With Dr Timothy Triche

Technology Networks interviewed Dr Timothy Triche to gain his perspectives on how analysis of unique strains can help to define the scope and severity of COVID-19, why this is a complex process and the possible negative implications of antigenic drift.

RBNZ says the banks have $40 billion of loans on commercial property with $5 billion of that in development projects

RBNZ says the banks have $40 billion of loans on commercial property with $5 billion of that in development projects

The Productivity Commission's Hamed Shafiee says the goal should not be simply to rebuild the economy we had, but to shift gear and find new ways for the economy to reach its full potential

The Productivity Commission's Hamed Shafiee says the goal should not be simply to rebuild the economy we had, but to shift gear and find new ways for the economy to reach its full potential

HSBC could quit small, non-strategic countries including New Zealand, the Financial Times suggests. HSBC NZ says business constantly reviewed but Asia will continue to be a core engine for business growth

HSBC could quit small, non-strategic countries including New Zealand, the Financial Times suggests. HSBC NZ says business constantly reviewed but Asia will continue to be a core engine for business growth

Although auction numbers are still well down on where they were at this time last year, the sales ratio is higher

Although auction numbers are still well down on where they were at this time last year, the sales ratio is higher

GRAINS-Corn futures up for 3rd session as U.S. planting lags expectations

* Wet weather in U.S. Midwest slows corn, soybean planting pace* Forecast of lower Brazilian production supports prices (Adds details on Brazilian crop, quote in paragraph 3-4)By Naveen ThukralSINGAPORE, May 27 (Reuters) - Chicago corn futures rose for a third session on Wednesday as a slower-than-expected U.S. planting progress and a downgrade to Brazilian production underpinned the market.Soybeans ticked higher, a day after strong gains on support from Chinese demand.

GRAINS-Corn up for 3rd session as U.S. planting lags expectations

SINGAPORE, May 27 (Reuters) - Chicago corn futures rose for a third session on Wednesday as U.S. planting progress dropped below market expectations.Soybeans ticked lower after a rally, although losses were curbed by strong Chinese demand.FUNDAMENTALS* The most-active corn contract on the Chicago Board Of Trade added 0.4% to $3.20-1/4 a bushel by 0040 GMT, having gained 0.7% in the last session.

West African food trade under strain as COVID-19 shuts borders

* Traders see up to 30% losses due to COVID-19 restrictions* Goods spoil as border closures disrupt food transport* Trade frictions could contribute to food crisis - U.N.By Aaron RossDAKAR, May 27 (Reuters) - In ordinary times, it takes Boureima Diawara two or three days to truck his mangoes the 1,200 km (745 miles) from southern Mali to Senegal's seaside capital Dakar.

REFILE-West African food trade under strain as COVID-19 shuts borders

(Fixes typo in paragraph two)* Traders see up to 30% losses due to COVID-19 restrictions* Goods spoil as border closures disrupt food transport* Trade frictions could contribute to food crisis - U.N.By Aaron RossDAKAR, May 27 (Reuters) - In ordinary times, it takes Boureima Diawara two or three days to truck his mangoes the 1,200 km (745 miles) from southern Mali to Senegal's seaside capital Dakar.

Brazil's JBS plant closed amid COVID-19 outbreak in Rondônia state - statement

SAO PAULO, May 27 (Reuters) - A labor court in Brazil's remote state of Rondonia ordered the closure of a plant operated there by JBS SA until the company tests all employees in the unit for the coronavirus, according to a statement sent to Reuters on Wednesday.In his ruling on Tuesday, Labor Judge Wadler Ferreira said JBS's unit in the town of São Miguel do Guaporé "is the main source of contamination and spread of the virus." The ruling said more than 60% of the cases already confirmed in the municipality are inside the company.

JBS beef plant ordered closed in Brazil's Rondônia state due to pandemic

SAO PAULO, May 27 (Reuters) - A labor court in Brazil's remote state of Rondonia ordered the closure of a beef plant operated there by JBS SA until the company tests all employees in the unit for the coronavirus, according to a statement sent to Reuters on Wednesday. In his ruling on Tuesday, according to the court statement, Labor Judge Wadler Ferreira said JBS's unit in the town of São Miguel do Guaporé "is the main source of contamination and spread of the virus."

UPDATE 2-Soy loading resumes at Brazil port after COVID-19 case, ship in quarantine

(Adds health authorities authorize resumption of loading)By Roberto Samora and Marcelo TeixeiraSAO PAULO/NEW YORK, May 26 (Reuters) - Soybean loading operations were set to resume late on Tuesday at a berth at Brazil's Paranaguá port after a ship was ordered into quarantine following a positive COVID-19 test on a crew member, authorities said.Loading at the berth was halted after the positive test, the Williams shipping agency said, adding that it was the first confirmed case of the disease at the port since the coronavirus outbreak began.

China's poultry, egg prices dip under inventory pressure

By Emily ChowSHANGHAI, May 27 (Reuters) - China's poultry and egg prices have come under pressure in recent weeks, with egg prices falling to multi-year lows, as inventories rise amid slow demand.Egg futures prices on the Dalian Commodity Exchange have slumped in recent weeks to trade at historic lows, a sharp fall from its three-year high in October.Futures were on course for their sharpest monthly loss, with the June delivery contract down 14% so far this month. On Wednesday, it was last down 2.3% at 2,641 yuan ($368.92) per tonne.

China buys more; will it be enough for Phase One?

The “phase one” trade agreement with China, one of President Trump’s top trade achievements, calls for Beijing to buy huge quantities of U.S. food, agricultural and seafood exports.

Corn is oversold; watch for short covering to provide price spark, analyst says

Outside investors are watching the June crop weather forecasts turn dry.

Sheep producers find niche markets for wool

Producers are looking to creative marketing – from value-added ventures to meeting niche markets for artisanal fibers – to keep wool production viable.

GRAINS-U.S. soybeans firm after rain slows Midwest planting progress

* Wet weather in U.S. Midwest slows corn, soybean planting pace* Positive COVID-19 case at Brazil port supports soybeans* Wheat range-bound as northern Hemisphere weather watched (Rewrites throughout with U.S. market open, adds quote, updates prices, changes byline, changes dateline from PARIS/SINGAPORE)By Karl PlumeCHICAGO, May 27 (Reuters) - U.S. soybean futures firmed on Wednesday as a slowdown in plantings in the Midwest and forecasts for more rain lifted prices to two-week highs, although technical selling kept a lid on gains.

UPDATE 2-Potential meat plant closures could hit Brazil's BRF production levels -CEO

(Adds quote, JBS most recent plant closure)By Ana ManoSAO PAULO, May 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian food company BRF SA said the potential closure of slaughterhouses due the spread of the novel coronavirus at meat production sites would make it impossible to keep output at current levels.There are no BRF plants closed due to the outbreak, but at one point, the company's Lajeado facility in Rio Grande do Sul state had been shut by authorities to contain the spread of the disease among workers.

LIVESTOCK-Cattle futures rise on economic optimism, discount to cash prices

By Karl PlumeCHICAGO, May 27 (Reuters) - U.S. cattle futures rallied for a second straight day on Wednesday as easing coronavirus restrictions around the country bolstered optimism about the outlook for the economy and beef demand.U.S. stocks rose, with the S&P 500 closing above 3,000 for the first time since March 5, as further easing of lockdowns lifted investor optimism.

GRAINS-U.S. soybeans firm after rain slows Midwest planting progress

* Wet U.S. Midwest weather slows corn, soybean planting pace* Positive COVID-19 case at Brazil port supports soybeans* Wheat range-bound as northern hemisphere weather watched (Adds closing prices)By Karl PlumeCHICAGO, May 27 (Reuters) - U.S. soybean futures firmed on Wednesday as a slowdown in plantings in the Midwest and forecasts for more disruptive weather lifted prices to two-week highs, although technical selling kept a lid on gains.

China buys more than 10 cargoes of Brazilian soy this week - Bloomberg News

May 27 (Reuters) - China has bought over 10 cargoes of Brazilian soy this week, as its trade tensions with the United States continue to rise causing Beijing to look towards securing supplies, Bloomberg News reported https://bloom.bg/2TNZyb0 on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.Brazil is the top supplier of soybeans to China, the world's biggest buyer of the beans.

UPDATE 1-COFCO to turn Santos port terminal from grains to sugar - statement

(Adds details of operation, context on sugar market)By Roberto Samora and Marcelo TeixeiraSAO PAULO/NEW YORK, May 27 (Reuters) - Chinese commodities trader COFCO International said on Wednesday it will use its 12A terminal in Brazil's Santos port to move sugar instead of grains beginning in July and through the end of the year.

A gateway to transport and energy research: The Innovation and Networks Executive Agency

D Beckers, Director, Innovation and Networks Executive Agency, charts the important work of the organisation in supporting transport and energy research

Food company promises related to healthy eating are rarely met

B Popkin, The Global Food Research Program, shares the global experience with food industry self-regulation and reflects on how healthy eating promises are rarely met

India among major markets to see increase in ATM usage over 2019

Almost half of the world’s major markets saw an increase in the use of ATMs over 2019, despite the global push towards cashless payments which has intensified due to the coronavirus outbreak in recent months.

JP Morgan to deploy Calastone tech for automated settlement

JP Morgan has signed a partnership agreement with Calastone which will see it deploy the latter’s technology to enhance its settlements processes.

Unibank completes processing stage of TranzAxis migration

Azerbaijan-based Unibank has connected its in-house processing directly to Mastercard, a step towards its full migration to Compass Plus’s open payments platform TranzAxis.

Canadian data start-up Cinchy lands $10m Series A

Cinchy, a Canadian start-up helping banks avoid the security risk of replicating data, has landed $10 million in a Series A round.

Strong customer authentication suffers another delay

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently announced it is allowing extra time for the roll-out of Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) for e-commerce transactions in the UK, and the move is likely to be followed by others across Europe.

Hyundai Capital America goes live with Sopra’s Cassiopae

Hyundai Capital America (HCA), the captive finance arm of Hyundai Motor Company, has gone live on Sopra Banking Software’s Cassiopae system.

Challenger bank Lunar partners with Danish esports firm Astralis

Lunar, the Nordic challenger bank, has partnered with Danish esports firm Astralis Group to launch a new banking offering.

UBS to set up fintech venture fund to speed up its digitisation

UBS is looking to invest “hundreds of millions” of its own money in “dozens” of fintechs, in a move to  finance start-ups which are disrupting the banking industry.

Nvidia AI tech recreates Pacman code from watching it being played

Nvidia says it has developed AI technology which can re-create the code that created Pacman just from watching the game being played.

ST enhances ToF ranging sensors

ST has extended the capabilities of its FlightSense ToF ranging sensors by introducing a device with patented histogram algorithms that allow measuring distances to multiple objects as well as increasing accuracy

PV power plant design software upgraded

PVcase, the photo-voltaic power plant software specialist, has released version 1.33, to coincide with the update to PVsyst 7.0.

SI semi forecast is -6% in 2020; +10-15% in 2021

1Q 2020 revenue versus 4Q 2019 was mixed for major semiconductor companies, ranging from a 19% decline for ST  to 9.9% growth from Kioxia (previously Toshiba Semiconductor), reports Bill Jewell’s Semiconductor Intelligence.

SiGe rectifier diodes maintain effiency at high temperature

Nexperia has introduced 120V silicon germanium (SiGe) rectifier diodes “with reverse voltages that combine the high efficiency of their Schottky counterparts with the thermal stability of fast-recovery diodes”, according to the company. “Design engineers can rely on an extended safe-operating area with no thermal runaway up to 175°C.”

'Reboot, reform' of agriculture pushed

During the launch of the "Plant, Plant, Plant" program in line with the celebration of the farmers and fisherfolk's month at the Department of Agriculture central compound in Quezon City, Dar said the agriculture sector should be more responsive especially with the pressing issues faced by the country.

Holcim restarts Luzon, Davao operations

Leading cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines, Inc. has restarted manufacturing and logistics operations with stronger health and safety controls in all its sites nationwide after pausing cement production in compliance with government quarantine measures against coronavirus disease 2019.

$400-M ADB loan to fund PH capital market dev’t

The Asian Development Bank has approved a $400-million policy-based loan to support the  government’s efforts to strengthen domestic capital markets and reach its development goals of high, sustained economic growth, and poverty reduction.

55 Covid-related goods makers keen on investing in PH

Trade and Industry Sec. Ramon Lopez said 55 companies manufacturing products to fight the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak have expressed interests to invest in the country.

Perks for firms backing anti-Covid measures pushed

DAVAO CITY – Mayor Sara Z.

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World economic prospects darken, rebound delayed – Poll

BENGALURU (Reuters) – Economic prospects for the developed world this year have darkened again in the past month as the coronavirus pandemic has rolled from Asia to the Americas, with a V-shaped sharp recovery expected by less than one-fifth of economists polled by Reuters.

She is the World’s highest paid woman CEO

Lisa Su of Advanced Micro Devices is the first woman ever to top The Associated Press’ annual survey of CEO compensation: Her 2019 pay package was valued at $58.5 million following a strong performance for the company’s stock during her five years as CEO.

Rebooting Uganda’s economy post COVID-19

Private sector present various stimulus packages to government on how kick-start business activities back to normal growth curve Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Life is slowly returning to normalcy in Uganda’s towns save for those that lie on the borders with neighbouring countries. Shops and restaurants are back to business albeit observing social distance …

Gov’t to inject UGX 1 trillion in UDB to boost local production

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has said that part of the 1.9 trillion shillings loan obtained from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be injected in the Uganda Development Bank (UDB), to enhance the country’s production capacity.  While commissioning the Lida Packaging products, a manufacturing company that has started producing face masks …

AfCFTA: Implementing Africa’s free trade pact the best stimulus for post COVID-19 economies

Wamkele Mene was recently appointed Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. Due to the effects of COVID-19, free trading for countries that have ratified the agreement cannot begin on July 1, 2020 as was originally scheduled. He spoke to Kingsley Ighobor about the way forward. Describe the impact of COVID-19 on …

Fresh dairy introduces free home delivery services

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Khisa Isaac In a bid to enable customers access milk products without leaving their homes to curb the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, milk processor, Fresh Dairy, has unveiled a free home delivery services for both its Fresh Dairy and Brookside products.   The service dubbed ‘Staysafe Stay healthy’ will see the …

2nd UBA Africa Day Conversations held virtually with calls for collaboration to fight COVID-19 fallout

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pan-African lender, United Bank for Africa joined countries on the African continent to celebrate the African Day. Formally the African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day, Africa Day, is commemorated on May.25 annually as a foundation for the formation of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963, now known as …

Farmers shy away from designated produce collection centres

Kayunga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Kayunga district are scared of delivering agricultural produce to the designated collection centres after reports that three COVID-19 positive truck drivers were picked from the area. Kayunga district taskforce designated four produce collection centres in different sub-counties to ease trade because of the lockdown. The collection centres …

UTB to market Uganda as safest destination after COVID-19

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has unveiled plans to aggressively market Uganda as the safest destination to visit after the COVID-19 but also re-brand destination Uganda. UTB Chief Executive Officer Lilly Ajarova said that the COVID-19 pandemic has put the world tourism sector back to the same level and …

Coffee quality likely to drop as farmers struggle to offload unsold harvest

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The quality of coffee from a lot of farmers will likely be compromised as many who failed to get buyers to take their produce decided to heap it in their homes. This is according to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) managing director Emmanuel Ilamulemye, who spoke during an …

Ugandan banks close at 2pm to allow staff beat curfew

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several commercial banks have announced they will revise down their closure time to allow staff enough time to drive home so as not to be caught by the 7pm curfew. While some banks have not yet indicated that they will shift from the 3pm closing time, at least …

World leaders urge governments on COVID-19, stimulating economies

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Top world leaders in government and private sector want tangible solutions to heal world economies that have been hit by coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). They were speaking during celebrations for Africa Day 2020 facilitated by United Bank for Africa (UBA). The event was screened live across the continent, according to a …

Eurowings Flight EW9844 forced to turn back after flying to closed airport

There are some red faces at a European low-cost carrier after one of its planes had to turn around mid-flight as the airport it was travelling to wasn't even open.

US COVID-19 patients have longer hospital stays than in China

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the United States are longer than in China and patients face higher rates of intensive care unit admission, research shows.

Paris-based Aircall raises €59.2 million for its cloud-based phone system

Today French startup Aircall, the phone system for modern business, has announced raising around €59.2 million Series C funding. The round was led by DTCP, alongside new investors Swisscom and Adam Street, and existing investors Balderton Capital, Draper Esprit, eFounders and NextWorld. Founded i

EIT Digital Challenge: Previous winners share their experience

The EIT Digital Challenge is a fast-paced and exciting competition, in which high growth European tech startups can win a full-year of acceleration worth €50K, access to EIT Digital’s innovation network and international visibility (and, if you are the top selected startup, a further €100K). Appl

London-based Greyparrot nabs €2 million to automate recycling sorting

Today British AI tech startup Greyparrot has raised around €2 million to tackle the growing waste crisis, by introducing digitisation and automation to recycling. The round was led by Speedinvest, a leading early-stage industrial tech investor, with participation from Force Over Mass. The new funds

“The benefits a diverse team can bring are huge”: Interview with Adeva’s CEO and co-founder Katerina Trajchevska

Nowadays, we are lucky to see that an increasing number of inspirational entrepreneurs and leaders climb the career ladder by fusing the power of technology with solidarity, empathy, a human touch, and sense of empowerment. And, by doing so, they pull others up with them. One of these leaders is

Demonstration held on TAG 24

Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Dimapur, Niuland block conducted demonstration on Cultivation Practices of Groundnut (TAG 24) on May 22 at Niuland.

Coronavirus Update: India’s Covid-19 Tally Tops 1.5 Lakh With 6,387 New Cases; Here’s The Latest State-Wise Breakup

The total number of active cases in the country has also increased to 83,004.

Crisis Looming Over Handlooms: Six Relief And Revival Measures That Can Help The Sector Tide Over The Impact Of Covid-19 

Since mills are under lockdown, yarn supplies have come to a grinding halt, hitting the handloom sector severely.

Global Covid-19 Cases Rise To Over 56 Lakh, Death Toll Crosses 3.5 Lakh Mark

The total number of people that have recovered from the disease has also increased to over 23 lakh.

As China Seeks Support On Hong Kong, India Has The Opportunity To Revive Relations On New Terms

Any serious observer of India-China relations would first point out the lack of reciprocity in it.

Farmers Will Grow What Markets Want: What Modi Government’s Agriculture Reforms Will Achieve

To begin with, the change towards a demand-driven value chain, instead of a supply-driven one, is a gamechanger.

Perfection Baking During Quarantine Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Many in the US have been treating the quarantine as a time to perfect their cooking particularly comfort foods – food that isn’t necessarily healthy. Karina Bafradzhian looked into why Americans opt for baking during this difficult time and whether the US might face a flour shortage.

ProBit Exchange Opens Trading for Decentralized Blockchain Storage Platform ILCoin

ILC has been listed on May 21 on ProBit Exchange, a top 40 exchange on CoinmarketCap as well as one of the top 3 exchanges in Korea. A trading competition is also running until June 7 featuring both KRW and BTC pairs with a 20,000 ILC prize pool for the top 10 traders during the duration. 

IOTA Foundation and Law Firm Dentons Present DLT-Powered Digital Health Passport

In the recently concluded Global Legal Hackathon, Germany-based IOTA Foundation and U.S.-based law firm Dentons developed a distributed ledger technology-based (DLT) digital health passport called Selv.

Dynamic Coin Offering (DCO) Promises Investor-Friendly Token Crowdfunding Mechanism

The days of the old and risky crowdfunding mechanisms in the cryptocurrency industry, including ICO, STO, and IEO, could be numbered. The secure DYCO (Dynamic Coin Offering) framework promises to safeguard retail investors from the inefficiencies of the yesteryear crowdfunding mechanisms.

Dynamic Coin Offering (DYCO) Promises Investor-Friendly Token Crowdfunding Mechanism

The days of the old and risky crowdfunding mechanisms in the cryptocurrency industry, including ICO, STO, and IEO, could be numbered. The secure DYCO (Dynamic Coin Offering) framework promises to safeguard retail investors from the inefficiencies of the yesteryear crowdfunding mechanisms.

Analysts: On-chain Data shows Ethereum is “Undervalued”

Ethereum’s having an envious year. The blockchain for all blockchains is seeing advancements in DeFi, institutional investments, and even government interest. With such massive potential, analysts say the protocol is vastly undervalued – especially if on-chain data is considered. 

aelf (ELF) Launch Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol

With the rise in the use of blockchain-based products and services, the enterprise demand for reliable performance, versatility, and blockchain interoperability solutions has increased as well. One of the most prominent bottlenecks that are hindering the mainstream adoption of distributed ledger technology (DLT) solutions is their interoperability. However, the rapid pace of development of blockchain interoperability solutions comes as a ray of hope that seeks to close the informational gap between different isolated blockchains.

IMF Senior Official Says Private Corporations Can Bolster Digital Currencies

Digital currencies are being increasingly looked into around the world, with most governments and corporations alike working on some iteration of the technology. In this regard, a senior official at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes a private-public nexus is the way forward for CBDCs. 

India: Largest Private Port Operator Partners TradeLens to Deploy Blockchain in SCM

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s biggest private port operator has partnered with blockchain-powered digital container logistics platform TradeLens to optimize its port operations and improve supply chain management (SCM).

Ex-MP to Lose Multi-Million Estate Over Ksh6M Debt

The former legislator will have to surrender his multi-million estate as the Ksh 6 million loan he accrued...

Ex-IEBC CEO James Oswago Dealt Blow in Ksh1.3B Tender Case

Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was dealt a blow in the Ksh. 1.3 billion tender case...

Youth Online Businesses Face Closure as Govt Demands Fees

Deejays and those with online shops selling various goods including clothes, shoes and food items are affected by the pronouncements from...

TSX Venture Exchange Stock Maintenance Bulletins

VANCOUVER, May 26, 2020 /CNW/ - TSX VENTURE COMPANIESOCEANIC WIND ENERGY INC. ("NKW")[formerly NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. ("NKW")]BULLETIN TYPE...

SANTELESAMISOK Launches New Entertainment Company, Paving the Way for Independent Artists

SINGAPORE, May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Known as "SANTELESAMISOK", Ariffin Tahir is a force in the world of marketing and PR. After being motivate...

TSX Venture Exchange Stock Maintenance Bulletins

VANCOUVER, May 26, 2020 /CNW/ - TSX VENTURE COMPANIESOCEANIC WIND ENERGY INC. ("NKW")[formerly NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. ("NKW")]BULLETIN TYPE...

France expects economic slow-down by 20% in Q2

French gross domestic product in the second quarter of 2020 is forecast to drop by massive 20%, according to the country’s official INSEE statistics as reported by The Guardian.

Bank: Lithuanian billion-rescue-plan may be slowed down by red tape

As the Lithuanian government plans to invest 6.3 billion euros in the economy and human resources in 18 months, Swedbank has pointed to excessive red tape as weakness that could slow down the investments, LRT reports.

Predicting the course of US-China relations in the post Covid-19 era

Authors: Ayush Banerjee and Dhritiman Banerjee* The coronavirus pandemic is a natural threat to the geopolitical order. And it is needless to state that this majorly affects the currently international paradigm in a manner that the world has not seen before. Although there have been a few instances where pandemics have shaken the mortality rates, […]

Austria’s efforts to accelerate its clean energy transition

Austria is committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2040 at the latest – 10 years earlier than the goal set by the European Union. To meet this ambitious deadline, the Austrian government will need to significantly step up decarbonisation efforts across all parts of its energy sector, the International Energy Agency said today in its […]

More Unified Approach to Public Procurement Needed to Boost Kazakhstan’s Economic Recovery

Kazakhstan has made significant efforts over the past two decades to bring its public procurement system closer to international standards, but a considerable part of procurement activity has yet to meet these standards, thereby limiting overall effectiveness and efficiency, says a World Bank Assessment. “We acknowledge that the rules and institutions of Kazakhstan’s public procurement […]

World Bank: Belarus’ Economy Can Face a Severe Shock

As a small, open, commodity-exporting economy, Belarus is heavily exposed to shocks caused by deep contractions in its main trading partners, the collapse of oil prices, and global financial volatility related to the COVID-19 pandemic, says the World Bank’s latest Economic Update for Belarus, released today. Belarus’ economy is anticipated to contract by at least […]

Enabling Europe to lead the green and digital transition

The Commission released today its latest report on the EU’s Science, Research and Innovation Performance, through which it analyses how Europe performs in the global context. It highlights the need for research and innovation (R&I) to support sustainable and inclusive growth of companies, regions and countries, making sure that no one is left behind in […]

Strengthen Inclusion and Empower the World’s Invisible Billion

The World Bank announced today the launch of the second Mission Billion Challenge for innovative solutions to increase inclusion and access to digital platforms such as identification systems. This challenge will crowdsource innovations at a time when countries seek to deliver cash relief to vulnerable persons, such as informal workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Discount chain QD reopens six more stores

A discount retailer is reopening a further six of its stores around East Anglia.

Four family-owned Ipswich shops to reopen this June

The Childs/Manning family, who have several businesses on St Peter’s Street say they are looking forward to welcoming customers back

John Lewis reveals exact date for reopening of Ipswich store

Retailer John Lewis has revealed Ipswich will be one of the first locations to reopen among a handful of UK branches.

EDF asked to delay Sizewell C final plans consultation

Energy giant EDF is being asked to delay the formal consultation on its plans for a new £14billion nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast until after the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions are lifted.

Philips Avent’s final swansong before factory closure

A Suffolk manufacturing plant due to shut down in July has been providing headbands for facemasks during the coronavirus lockdown as its final swansong after operating for 84 years.

New bid for 27 self-build and custom-built homes in Suffolk village

Plans for up to 27 new homes in Melton have been re-submitted by developers.

Sun set to stay in Suffolk as warm spell continues

Suffolk is set to see a prolonged warm spell this week with clear skies and temperatures reaching the mid 20s.

Stanley Ho, who built Macao's gambling industry, dies at 98

HONG KONG — Casino tycoon Stanley Ho, whose business empire dominated the Portuguese gambling enclave of Macao for decades, died Tuesday in Hong Kong at age 98.

Stanley Ho, who built Macao's gambling industry, dies at 98

HONG KONG — Casino tycoon Stanley Ho, whose business empire dominated the Portuguese gambling enclave of Macao for decades, died Tuesday in Hong Kong at age 98.

'PPE Access' working to distribute PPE to frontline workers, private businesses in the region

The not-for-profit organization hopes to be operational by June

Heat warning remains in place for a third straight day

A cold front is expected to move in on Friday

Regional, municipal administrative buildings could open in mid-June

Most of the buildings have been closed since March 18

Bank of The West Decreases Stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Bank of The West reduced its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 5.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,577 shares of the company’s stock after selling 867 shares during the period. Bank of The West’s holdings in Johnson […]

Security National Bank of SO Dak Trims Holdings in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Security National Bank of SO Dak lowered its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 7.0% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 13,402 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,006 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson accounts for about 2.3% of Security National Bank of SO Dak’s […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Shares Sold by Security National Bank of Sioux City Iowa IA

Security National Bank of Sioux City Iowa IA decreased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 1.5% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 17,628 shares of the company’s stock after selling 270 shares during the period. […]

Spectrum Management Group LLC Sells 1,374 Shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Spectrum Management Group LLC lessened its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 87.5% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 196 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,374 shares during the quarter. Spectrum Management Group LLC’s holdings […]

Armbruster Capital Management Inc. Sells 325 Shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Armbruster Capital Management Inc. reduced its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 9.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,265 shares of the company’s stock after selling 325 shares during the period. Armbruster Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Johnson […]

Quilter Plc Decreases Stock Holdings in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Quilter Plc decreased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 0.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 134,207 shares of the company’s stock after selling 269 shares during the period. Johnson & Johnson makes up about 1.2% […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Increases Holdings in Verisign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Verisign, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSN) by 9.9% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 10,095 shares of the information services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 906 shares during the quarter. PNC […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Boosts Position in Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its position in Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) by 10.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 26,951 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,610 shares during […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Decreases Stock Holdings in Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:BBY)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. trimmed its stake in shares of Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:BBY) by 4.6% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 41,823 shares of the technology retailer’s stock after selling 2,035 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Raises Stake in DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc (NASDAQ:XRAY)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its position in DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc (NASDAQ:XRAY) by 36.9% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 46,949 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock after buying an additional 12,660 shares […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Has $1.75 Million Position in UGI Corp (NYSE:UGI)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lessened its stake in UGI Corp (NYSE:UGI) by 10.4% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 65,435 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 7,588 shares during the quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc.’s holdings in UGI […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Has $2.22 Million Stock Position in iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (BATS:EZU)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. decreased its stake in iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (BATS:EZU) by 21.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 72,893 shares of the company’s stock after selling 19,604 shares during the quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc.’s holdings in […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Raises Stake in Rio Tinto plc ADR (NYSE:RIO)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Rio Tinto plc ADR (NYSE:RIO) by 9.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 45,286 shares of the mining company’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,938 shares during the quarter. PNC Financial Services Group […]

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Increases Stake in Proto Labs Inc (NYSE:PRLB)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC grew its position in Proto Labs Inc (NYSE:PRLB) by 20.3% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,066 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 686 shares during the quarter. ETRADE Capital […]

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Boosts Stake in Heico Corp (NYSE:HEI)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Heico Corp (NYSE:HEI) by 19.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 4,020 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after buying an additional 647 shares during the period. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Heico were worth […]

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Reduces Stock Holdings in Floor & Decor Holdings Inc (NYSE:FND)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of Floor & Decor Holdings Inc (NYSE:FND) by 29.3% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 9,705 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,017 shares during the quarter. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s […]

Swiss National Bank Acquires 2,400 Shares of BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE:BWXT)

Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings in BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE:BWXT) by 1.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 184,700 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,400 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in BWX Technologies were […]

Swiss National Bank Acquires 2,800 Shares of Aecom (NYSE:ACM)

Swiss National Bank raised its holdings in shares of Aecom (NYSE:ACM) by 0.9% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 304,680 shares of the construction company’s stock after buying an additional 2,800 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in Aecom were worth $9,095,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A […]

Swiss National Bank Buys 348,300 Shares of Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NBL)

Swiss National Bank increased its stake in Noble Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NBL) by 23.1% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 1,856,312 shares of the oil and gas development company’s stock after acquiring an additional 348,300 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in Noble Energy were worth $11,212,000 as of its most […]

Citizens & Northern Corp Has $2.14 Million Stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Citizens & Northern Corp increased its holdings in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 6.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 16,282 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 921 shares during the period. Johnson […]

Nations Financial Group Inc. IA ADV Has $1 Million Stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Nations Financial Group Inc. IA ADV lessened its stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 1.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 7,655 shares of the company’s stock after selling 135 shares during the period. Nations Financial Group Inc. IA […]

Capital Advantage Inc. Has $958,000 Stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Capital Advantage Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 2.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 6,305 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 138 shares during the quarter. Capital Advantage Inc.’s holdings in […]

Rs 15,000 crore worth MoUs to be signed in TN today

Even before the lockdown could fully be lifted, Tamilnadu is today set to sign MoUs with multiple companies which are keen to invest in the State. Continue Reading →

TN inks mega investment pacts worth Rs 15,000 crore

Tamilnadu today signed MoUs with multiple companies which are keen to invest in the State. Continue Reading →

Swiss National Bank Grows Position in Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPR)

Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings in shares of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPR) by 23.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 401,831 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after buying an additional 75,600 shares during the period. Swiss […]

Swiss National Bank Increases Position in Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII)

Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings in Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) by 23.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 225,549 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 42,400 shares during the quarter. Swiss National Bank owned about 0.37% […]

Russell Investments Group Ltd. Sells 9,634 Shares of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:FR)

Russell Investments Group Ltd. cut its stake in shares of First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:FR) by 7.1% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 126,555 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 9,634 shares during the quarter. Russell Investments […]

Russell Investments Group Ltd. Sells 40,321 Shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN)

Russell Investments Group Ltd. reduced its holdings in AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 36.7% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 69,520 shares of the company’s stock after selling 40,321 shares during the period. Russell Investments Group Ltd. owned approximately 0.15% […]

First Allied Advisory Services Inc. Decreases Stock Position in AES Corp (NYSE:AES)

First Allied Advisory Services Inc. lessened its position in AES Corp (NYSE:AES) by 58.6% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 15,587 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 22,035 shares during the quarter. First Allied Advisory […]

First Allied Advisory Services Inc. Makes New Investment in Pinterest (NYSE:PINS)

First Allied Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 15,740 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $243,000. A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to […]

Cetera Advisor Networks LLC Sells 226 Shares of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM)

Cetera Advisor Networks LLC reduced its position in Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) by 7.6% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 2,757 shares of the technology infrastructure company’s stock after selling 226 shares during the quarter. Cetera Advisor Networks LLC’s holdings in Akamai Technologies were worth $252,000 as of its most recent […]

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) Shares Acquired by First Allied Advisory Services Inc.

First Allied Advisory Services Inc. lifted its position in shares of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) by 8.6% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 2,658 shares of the technology infrastructure company’s stock after acquiring an additional 211 shares during the quarter. First Allied Advisory Services Inc.’s holdings in Akamai Technologies were worth […]

Aigen Investment Management LP Grows Stake in Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:SCS)

Aigen Investment Management LP increased its stake in Steelcase Inc. (NYSE:SCS) by 13.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 21,831 shares of the business services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,639 shares during the period. […]

Aigen Investment Management LP Purchases Shares of 15,169 NCR Co. (NYSE:NCR)

Aigen Investment Management LP purchased a new stake in shares of NCR Co. (NYSE:NCR) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm purchased 15,169 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $268,000. A number of other institutional investors have also made […]

1,927 Shares in Liberty Broadband Corp Series C (NASDAQ:LBRDK) Acquired by Aigen Investment Management LP

Aigen Investment Management LP purchased a new position in Liberty Broadband Corp Series C (NASDAQ:LBRDK) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 1,927 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $213,000. Several other institutional investors also recently […]

Navient Corp (NASDAQ:NAVI) Shares Sold by Aigen Investment Management LP

Aigen Investment Management LP trimmed its position in Navient Corp (NASDAQ:NAVI) by 57.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 28,722 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after selling 38,583 shares during the quarter. Aigen Investment Management LP’s holdings in Navient […]

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Purchases 1,434 Shares of Brighthouse Financial Inc (NASDAQ:BHF)

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank lifted its position in Brighthouse Financial Inc (NASDAQ:BHF) by 18.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 9,348 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,434 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank’s holdings in Brighthouse Financial were worth […]

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Purchases 1,409 Shares of Ares Management Corp (NYSE:ARES)

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank raised its position in Ares Management Corp (NYSE:ARES) by 24.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,109 shares of the asset manager’s stock after buying an additional 1,409 shares during the quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank […]

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Sells 5,276 Shares of Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE:JNPR) by 24.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,284 shares of the network equipment provider’s stock after selling 5,276 shares during the period. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s holdings […]

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Sells 8,844 Shares of Koninklijke Philips NV (NYSE:PHG)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC lowered its position in shares of Koninklijke Philips NV (NYSE:PHG) by 54.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 7,426 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 8,844 shares during the period. ETRADE […]

Tuesday Morning closing 230 stores, files bankruptcy

DALLAS, TX - Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday with plans to close more than a third of its stores. Tuesday Morning had been struggling when the coronavirus pandemic began and went into a free fall when it was forced to temporarily close its locations due to the crisis. The company joins a growing list of retailers that have tumbled into Chapter 11 bankruptcy during the pandemic, including J.C. Penney, Neiman Marcus and J. Crew. In each case, the companies were already in rough shape before the pandemic began due to excessive debt and declining foot traffic. Tuesday Morning, which sells a wide variety of merchandise including home decor, bath and body goods, crafts, food, and toys, hopes to stay in business while using the bankruptcy process to restructure its operations. The company plans to permanently close about 230 of its 687 stores this summer. Of those, it has already identified 132 that will be shuttered, including 17 in California. "These stores were…

Inland shopping malls gradually reopening

INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – The region’s largest enclosed shopping malls are gradually reopening but with conditions to keep consumers safe. The largest, Ontario Mills, opened Tuesday along with the Galleria at Tyler in Riverside. Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga lists on its website plans to reopen June 1st. San Bernardino’s Inland Center has reopened. Some stores are reopening at Moreno Valley’s Towngate mall. In Temecula, some restaurants and essential businesses are open and curbside pickup is being offered at the Promenade which opened Wednesday. Shoppers are asked to check the websites of their favorite malls before visiting.

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Supply side inflation easing

Via the excellent Damien Boey at Credit Suisse:

Consumer confidence continues long climb out of gutter

The ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence index rose 0.4% to 92.7 in the week to 24 May, its eighth straight increase. However, it has a long way to go to return to ‘normal’ levels:

Video: Massive fire at Cotton Market

Nagpur: Fire broke out at Cotton Market based shops on Wednesday afternoon. Though, exact reason behind the fire and material loss could not be predicted as the given time. Three fire tenders were pressed into the action. The sky, filled with thick black smoke could be seen for miles around. In the meantime, Fire Officials […]

VTA’s suggestion to MSME Minister Gadkari on GECL

Recently Government of India notified the Rs. 3 lakh crore Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) Scheme for Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to assist them surge over the economic distress being faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this GECL scheme, MSMEs borrowers having Rs 25 crores of […]

Big Mac is back in Kildare: McDonalds outlets to re-open in Naas and Newbridge next week

Long queues are expected as McDonalds Drive Thru restaurants in Newbridge and Naas will be reopening next week.  The Drive Thru facilities at 51 restaurants will reopen and the 'McDelivery' deliv...

LATEST: Number of Kildare Covid-19 cases rises by 13 today

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Retailers add COVID-19 surcharge for services to help offset costs of pandemic

VANCOUVER - Among the many changes that returning customers to Hatz Hair Studio in North Vancouver may notice is a $5 charge on their bill to help offset co

Sydney becomes “biggest tenants market in 20 years”

If you’re looking for a new rental property now could be the time to upgrade to that waterfront view, with prices across the city suffering from a ‘covid-crunch’. @RuthWW #9News pic.twitter.com/MQ7yM4Gu99

India has lowest fatality rate, claims health ministry

NEW DELHI, May 26: The Health Ministry on Tuesday reeled out statistics to claim India is among the countries having the lowest COVID-19 fatality rate but ruled out complete end of the lockdowns since the battle against the dreaded virus has to go on as India won't be immune from it in the near future.Its joint secretary Lav Srivastava told a Press conference here that India's fatality rate has come down from 3% to 2.87% compared to the world's rate of 4%. The average fatality rate per lakh the world over is 4.5 per lakh population while it is 0.3 deaths per lakh in India. At the same time, he said the recovery rate is also improving to 41.61.He factored this success to an early lockdown, social distancing and increase of the health infrastructure. As ICMR director general Balram Bhargav pointed out India had just one lab in Pune for testing but the ramp up resulted in 612 labs testing in more than one shift, 480 of which are the government labs and remaining private.In reply to a question, Dr Bhargav remained…

India to operate 11 more flights from US in 2nd phase of Vande Bharat Mission

India to operate 11 more flights from US in 2nd phase of Vande Bharat Mission: India has decided to operate additional Air India non-scheduled commercial flights in the ongoing second phase of Vande Bharat Mission, from the United States to various cities in India, the Indian Embassy here said.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Survey looks at binge-drinking, financial anxiety during COVID

TORONTO - A recent survey of about 1,000 Canadians suggests heavy drinking is highest among younger people and those worried about personal finances due to

Australian construction work fell in Q1

The ABS has released data on the value of construction work done for the March quarter of 2020, which registered another 1.0% seasonally-adjusted decline in total construction activity over the quarter – the seventh consecutive quarterly decline – and a 6.5% decrease over the year:

ASX bath of blood drains into bank rip

The Australian dollar is pulling back a little from the overnight surge:

Falling CNY sends out another AUD warning

Another new low for CNY this afternoon:

Qatar turns the LNG screw

More excellent news for Australian energy prices. Qatar is flooding the global market, at the AFR:

Sensex up 183 points, banking stocks rally | Markets News

New Delhi: Markets opened on a positive note led by rally in banking stocks. The BSE Sensex was trading 183.81 … Sensex up 183 points, banking stocks rally | Markets News Read More »

Rich Listers gush manufacturing nonsense

There is nothing more amusing than miners and realtors governing a manufacturing revival. At the AFR of course:

JNU Prof’s Fix for Economy’s Revival Post Lockdown

According to Mumbai-based think-tank, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), more than 122 million Indians — mainly daily wage … JNU Prof’s Fix for Economy’s Revival Post Lockdown Read More »

Early farewell? BMW set to cease M2 Competition production in Europe…

A fresh report claims BMW will end production of its F87-generation M2 Competition in Europe earlier than initially planned.

4th Budget sets aside $33b more to help workers, businesses

The Straits Times/ANN - Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat yesterday announced a $33 billion supplementary Budget aimed primarily at helping workers and businesses pull through the Covid-19 pandemic and the bleak economic outlook ahead.

Top Politics Society Business World Sports Editorial Features Columns Pop&cool Medical startup to begin Japan’s 1st clinical trial for coronavirus vaccine

The Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN - Japanese medical startup AnGes Inc. has decided to start a clinical trial in July to obtain government approval for a new coronavirus vaccine that the company is jointly developing with Osaka University. It is expected to be the first such clinical trial in Japan. The goal is to put the vaccine into practical application by March 2021.

WARHORSE AIR FREIGHT INITIATIVE TAKES OFF

The nationwide project driven by a company independent of the freight forwarding industry to enable non-conflictive inclusivity and ethical trade has attracted support from businesses such as Bidvest International Logistics, CFR, BidAir and Savino Del Bene, and organisations including the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF), B4SA and BUSA. It is facilitated through an all-inclusive shared-space air charter solution underpinned by a compliant and transparent administration process according to the CEO of tvg&associates (TVG) Teresita van Gaalen who says the next flight is scheduled for Friday 05 June “We have undertaken the project to help secure a number of all-important socio-economic factors in South Africa during the national State of Disaster. Collaboration between all parties is essential in the current circumstances and the intention is to ensure a stable and inclusive supply chain facilitated by a channel that offers the highest levels of impartiality, good governance and a seamless…

Job Opening: 3D Generalist in Bangalore India

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Fresh Dairy starts free home delivery services

Fresh Dairy has announced its free home delivery services dubbed ‘#Staysafe #Stayhealthy’ for both its Fresh Dairy and Brookside products. The Fresh Dairy General Manager – Sales Joseph Awino said, the #Staysafe #Stayhealthy is a home delivery solution aimed at ensuring that their consumers remain safe and healthy while enjoying greater convenience and safe product transportation using their door to door motorbike delivery solution during the on-going global COVID-19 pandemic. “Fresh Dairy’s home delivery solution – ‘#Staysafe #Stayhealthy’ is free and available to all customers in Kampala and Greater Kampala areas of Entebbe, Wakiso and Mukono districts primarily throughout the week. “Customers are encouraged to call our customer care toll free line on 0800100020/21 or Whatsapp 0715744664 all throughout the day (8 am to 6 pm) to place their orders, that come with free delivery,” said Awino. Awino further noted that all Fresh Dairy and Brookside products are available for the free home delivery services to include:…

Pound-to-Australian Dollar Downtrend Intact and Set to Endure as Support Comes Under Pressure

The British Pound's downtrend against the Australian Dollar looks set to remain in place for the foreseeable future says a note foreign exchange analysts

Pound Sterling advances against Euro and Dollar after EU Rows back on Fishing and Haldane Cools Negative Interest Rate Expectations

The British Pound advanced by over a percent against the U.S. Dollar and half a percent against the Euro as markets welcomed a bevvy of developments including rumours of progress on fishing in deadlocked EU-UK trade negotiations and a senior Bank of England policy maker quelled expectations for negative interest rates

Data Centre capacity to grow two times by 2025

Citing policy initiatives, widening customer base and increasing corporate requirements for data storage, findings of a recent study said Data Centre (DC) market will grow two times by 2025. Continue Reading →

Israeli Economy Shrinks By More Than 7 Percent Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Private spending dropped by 20.3 percent, investment in fixed assets by 17.3 and exports by 5.9 percent from January to March, according to Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics.

EUR/USD Forecast: Looking for a Breakout

The EUR/USD exchange rate trades at 1.0975 at the time of writing, just on the cusp of the 1.10 barrier. Analyst and technical forecaster Richard Perry at Hantec Markets maintains a view that the Euro is looking to make a break higher

Gold Price Forecast: New Trend Lower is Forming

Gold prices are have fallen for three days in succession now and mid-week trade sees the precious metal lower at $1708. Analyst and technical forecaster Richard Perry of Hantec Markets says there is a risk gold shifts into a near-term downtrend

GBP/USD Forecast: Holding Support will be Key

The GBP/USD exchange rate rallied to a high of 1.2362 over the course of the past 24 hours and has since settled back at 1.2312 at the time of writing. Analysts and technical forecaster Richard Perry asks whether Sterling has what it takes to push higher

Africa: Building resilient economies through regional integration

The second Africa Regional Integration Index (ARII 2019) launched by the ECA, AfDB and the AUC, calls for African economies to deepen their integration.

Op-Ed: Challenges faced by early-stage clean energy companies

Like many other sectors, early-stage clean energy companies are heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the response of governments to it.

Singrobo hydropower project to deliver electricity under a 35-year PPA

Power company Themis Group announced it has issued a Full Notice to Proceed with construction of the 44MW Singrobo Hydropower Project, in Ivory Coast.

COVID -19: Major Ruparelia Group Hotels and Restaurants open for business

A number of Ruparelia Group Hotels, Apartments and Restaurants have opened for business according to the Ruparelia Group of Companies Chairman Dr Sudhir Ruparelia. Dr Ruparelia said in Kampala that the Hotels, Apartments and Restaurants that are currently open and operating according to President Yoweri Museveni recent directive are Kabira Country Club, Speke Apartments, Bukoto Heights, Boulevard Apartments, Speke Apartments Kitante and Speke Resort and Country Club Munyonyo. “We have taken measures to ensure the safety of both our guests and staff,”  said Dr Ruparelia. He, however, added that the opening of Speke Hotel, Forrest Cottages in Naguru and Dolphin Suites Bugolobi will be delayed for a few more days. “We can’t wait to see you again at *La Cabana* and looking forward to hosting you again soon. The good news is – we are READY to make you happy with the best items from our menu!  *#staysafe*,” said Ruparelia.

Birla Corporation Surges 43% In Two Days As Company Doubles Profit In March Quarter

Birla Corporation stock surged 43% in two sessions Cement maker Birla Corporation’s stock continued to surge on Wednesday for the … Birla Corporation Surges 43% In Two Days As Company Doubles Profit In March Quarter Read More »

Climate Targets and Industry Participation in the Recovery

By Henrik Poulsen, Mads Nipper, and Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen  COPENHAGEN – The COVID-19 pandemic must not lead governments to lower their climate ambitions. Accelerating the transition to a low-carbon sustainable economy can both drive the recovery and build resilience for the future. Other countries could look to Denmark for inspiration on climate initiatives that will also contribute to economic recovery. The country is currently taking real action to achieve its target of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 70% by 2030 and reaching zero net emissions by 2050. As the CEOs of Danish corporations with a global presence in renewable energy, water technology, and pharmaceuticals, respectively, we have been appointed by the Danish government to chair public-private “climate partnerships” created to pursue climate-policy goals. Our job has been to develop comprehensive roadmaps for reaching emissions-reduction targets within our respective sectors in the most cost-efficient way. Having chaired these partnerships…

Working at the pace of change

Following the launch of tech firm TSG’s online portal to help Jersey’s care organisations order desperately needed PPE equipment quickly and easily, Ian Heath spoke to Andy Delaney about his team’s effort in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic

S&P BSE Sensex NSE Nifty 50 LIVE Sensex Nifty Close 3% Higher, Break 2-Day Decline Amid COVID-19

Domestic stock markets soared more than 3 per cent on Wednesday backed by strong buying interest in banking stocks. The S&P … S&P BSE Sensex NSE Nifty 50 LIVE Sensex Nifty Close 3% Higher, Break 2-Day Decline Amid COVID-19 Read More »

FCA launches 'Jeep for All' initiative

FCA India has announced lucrative deals and financial schemes under the ‘Jeep for All’ initiative.

Redmi Earbuds S will be Available for Sale Today with an Affordable Price -

The demand for true wireless earbuds in the market is constantly increasing and in view of the demand from the

Dollar slips amid vaccine hopes as Japan reopens

Overall market lethargy left the Uganda shilling trading flat against the U.S. currency in yesterday’s trading session. Fickle dollar supply by corporate players was evenly matched by a dearth inactivity on the foreign currency demand counter that left the home unit stuck within the 3780-3800 trough versus the buck. The USDUGX currency pair looks settled, and will probably remain within the present levels in the interim, barring fresh factors coming into play. The U.S. dollar struggled from a sell-off of safe-haven assets as investors became more optimistic about the global economy’s recovery. With more nations easing their lockdown restrictions, traders are hopeful that we could see a faster – than – expected rebound in the global economy.

Sindh govt demands removal of CEO PIA, CAA head

Sindh govt demand removal of CEO PIA, CAA head

Bank of New York Mellon Corp Has $28.14 Million Stake in Twist Bioscience Corp (NASDAQ:TWST)

Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its holdings in Twist Bioscience Corp (NASDAQ:TWST) by 1,085.9% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 920,144 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 842,556 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp’s holdings in Twist Bioscience were worth $28,139,000 as […]

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) Shares Sold by PNC Financial Services Group Inc.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. cut its stake in shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 6.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 38,629 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,617 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. owned about 0.08% […]

First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF (NASDAQ:FV) Shares Sold by PNC Financial Services Group Inc.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. reduced its holdings in shares of First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF (NASDAQ:FV) by 14.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 64,393 shares of the company’s stock after selling 11,224 shares during the quarter. […]

IndexIQ Advisors LLC Trims Stock Position in Catchmark Timber Trust Inc (NYSE:CTT)

IndexIQ Advisors LLC cut its holdings in shares of Catchmark Timber Trust Inc (NYSE:CTT) by 6.7% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 24,717 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 1,785 shares during the period. IndexIQ Advisors LLC owned […]

Etsy Inc (NASDAQ:ETSY) Shares Sold by Swiss National Bank

Swiss National Bank lessened its holdings in Etsy Inc (NASDAQ:ETSY) by 0.3% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 229,800 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 800 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank’s holdings in Etsy were worth $8,834,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities […]

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HE) Holdings Boosted by Swiss National Bank

Swiss National Bank boosted its holdings in Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HE) by 1.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 211,300 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,600 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank owned […]

Five9 Inc (NASDAQ:FIVN) Shares Purchased by Swiss National Bank

Swiss National Bank boosted its holdings in Five9 Inc (NASDAQ:FIVN) by 2.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 118,500 shares of the software maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,400 shares during the quarter. Swiss National Bank owned […]

Rhumbline Advisers Purchases 7,594 Shares of Meritage Homes Corp (NYSE:MTH)

Rhumbline Advisers lifted its position in shares of Meritage Homes Corp (NYSE:MTH) by 6.0% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 134,215 shares of the construction company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,594 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers owned […]

SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPSC) Shares Sold by Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank trimmed its position in shares of SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPSC) by 15.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 5,050 shares of the software maker’s stock after selling 927 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank’s holdings […]

Skinbiotherapeutics (LON:SBTX) Shares Down 1.5%

Skinbiotherapeutics PLC (LON:SBTX) dropped 1.5% during mid-day trading on Monday . The stock traded as low as GBX 16.68 ($0.22) and last traded at GBX 16.75 ($0.22), approximately 423,279 shares traded hands during mid-day trading. An increase of 62% from the average daily volume of 261,826 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 17 […]

iShares Europe ETF (NYSEARCA:IEV) Shares Sold by PNC Financial Services Group Inc.

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lowered its position in shares of iShares Europe ETF (NYSEARCA:IEV) by 41.6% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 51,795 shares of the company’s stock after selling 36,838 shares during the quarter. PNC Financial Services […]

Mackay Shields LLC Takes $956,000 Position in Turning Point Therapeutics (NASDAQ:TPTX)

Mackay Shields LLC purchased a new stake in Turning Point Therapeutics (NASDAQ:TPTX) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 21,400 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $956,000. Other large investors have also recently added to or […]

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. Buys Shares of 6,823 Cimpress NV (NASDAQ:CMPR)

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Cimpress NV (NASDAQ:CMPR) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund bought 6,823 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $363,000. Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of […]

Russell Investments Group Ltd. Purchases 14,252 Shares of SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPSC)

Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its position in SPS Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPSC) by 18.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 90,380 shares of the software maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 14,252 shares during the period. Russell Investments […]

Capacity could be reduced by 87% in pubs due to 2m social distancing rule

The typical bar or restaurant in Ireland could face an 87% reduction in capacity if the 2m social distancing advice remains in place when they re-open. Capacities in pubs and bar/restaurants will drop...

96,5% of Namibian businesses are adversely affected by the COVID-19

-A recent survey conducted by the Namibia Statistic Agency (NSA) revealed that 96,5% of businesses are adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

French team visits plane crash site, demands complete record of A320

French team visits plane crash site, demands complete record of A320

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. Raises Stake in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) by 65.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 90,480 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after buying an additional 35,740 shares during the quarter. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.’s holdings in […]

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) Shares Acquired by Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank

Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank lifted its position in shares of AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE:AMN) by 38.0% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,401 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 1,213 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Holdings Lifted by Partnervest Advisory Services LLC

Partnervest Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 12.0% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 6,776 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 725 shares during the quarter. Partnervest Advisory Services LLC’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $889,000 as of […]

Ares Management Corp (NYSE:ARES) Insider Sells $1,861,277.25 in Stock

Ares Management Corp (NYSE:ARES) insider David B. Kaplan sold 50,647 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $36.75, for a total transaction of $1,861,277.25. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which […]

Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP) COO Joseph R. Nachman Sells 2,635 Shares of Stock

Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP) COO Joseph R. Nachman sold 2,635 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $20.81, for a total transaction of $54,834.35. Following the sale, the chief operating officer now directly owns 146,890 shares of the company’s stock, valued […]

Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) Shares Purchased by Swiss National Bank

Swiss National Bank increased its position in Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE:DCI) by 0.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 244,700 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 600 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank owned about 0.19% of Donaldson […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Shares Purchased by Swiss National Bank

Swiss National Bank increased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 21.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 11,147,766 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,003,900 shares during the period. […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Purchases 4,239 Shares of Science Applications International Corp (NYSE:SAIC)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Science Applications International Corp (NYSE:SAIC) by 22.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 22,776 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,239 shares during the period. […]

Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is Providence Wealth Advisors LLC’s 2nd Largest Position

Providence Wealth Advisors LLC lessened its position in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 0.5% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 24,915 shares of the software giant’s stock after selling 136 shares during the quarter. Microsoft comprises 4.7% of […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Shares Sold by Biondo Investment Advisors LLC

Biondo Investment Advisors LLC trimmed its stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 1.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 36,868 shares of the company’s stock after selling 365 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson makes up 1.6% of Biondo Investment […]

Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) CFO Todd R. Morgenfeld Sells 36,233 Shares

Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) CFO Todd R. Morgenfeld sold 36,233 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.59, for a total transaction of $673,571.47. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. PINS […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC’s 3rd Largest Position

Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 15.5% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 61,097 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,210 shares during the […]

IndexIQ Advisors LLC Invests $177,000 in Marcus & Millichap Inc (NYSE:MMI)

IndexIQ Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Marcus & Millichap Inc (NYSE:MMI) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 6,532 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $177,000. A […]

First Trust Advisors LP Trims Stake in Westlake Chemical Co. (NYSE:WLK)

First Trust Advisors LP trimmed its holdings in shares of Westlake Chemical Co. (NYSE:WLK) by 29.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 84,430 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock after selling 34,448 shares during the quarter. First […]

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Acquires 12,515 Shares of ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:ON)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC lifted its position in ON Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:ON) by 109.4% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 23,957 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after acquiring an additional 12,515 shares during the period. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s holdings in ON Semiconductor were worth $298,000 as of its most recent […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Cuts Stake in Anheuser Busch Inbev NV (NYSE:BUD)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of Anheuser Busch Inbev NV (NYSE:BUD) by 10.3% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 40,091 shares of the consumer goods maker’s stock after selling 4,614 shares during the quarter. […]

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. Raises Position in Amdocs Limited (NASDAQ:DOX)

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in Amdocs Limited (NASDAQ:DOX) by 40.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,343 shares of the technology company’s stock after buying an additional 2,680 shares during the quarter. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc.’s holdings […]

Papp L Roy & Associates Cuts Stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Papp L Roy & Associates lowered its holdings in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 3.0% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 192,115 shares of the software giant’s stock after selling 5,972 shares during the period. Microsoft accounts for about 5.5% of Papp L Roy & Associates’ portfolio, making the stock […]

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Buys 18,570 Shares of iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA:SLV)

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA:SLV) by 16.0% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 134,308 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after acquiring an additional 18,570 shares during the quarter. […]

Mumbai returnee tag stigmatises guest workers

Villagers are scared that guest workers returned from places with high number of corona positives will spread the virus

Pilot of the crashed plane did not open landing gear: ATC

Air traffic controller and approach tower controller have submitted their written statements

British Land reveals fewer than half of retail tenants paid rent in March

The commercial landlord, which owns shopping centres and office space, has written down the value of its retail portfolio by 26%.

Pound Sterling "Blown Off Course by Frosty Brexit Talks", Dips 0.5% against Euro and Dollar

The British Pound has suffered an abrupt shift in fortunes as it fell from top of the leaderboard amidst a fresh injection of nerves concerning the status of ongoing Brexit talks

Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc. Buys 2,850 Shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc. grew its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 16.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 20,000 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,850 shares during the period. Johnson & Johnson makes […]

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Shares Purchased by Hilton Capital Management LLC

Hilton Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 907.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 75,620 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 68,116 shares during the quarter. Johnson […]

TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC (NASDAQ:TTWO) Shares Sold by Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. trimmed its holdings in TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC (NASDAQ:TTWO) by 44.6% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 2,919 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,346 shares during the period. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.’s holdings in TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE were worth $346,000 as of its most recent SEC […]

Dairy remains ‘resilient’ due to business model

JERSEY’S dairy industry is ready to bounce back after the Covid-19 crisis and continues to be ‘resilient’ due to its mix of local and export markets, an industry spokesman has said.

Australian Dollar Hit by News China will Now Target Aussie Coal Exports

The Australian Dollar turned sharply lower against the Pound, Euro and U.S. Dollar as well as the majority of its G10 peers amidst signs China was looking to ramp up economic pressure on Australia

Aussie jobs market continues to improve

According to Pickering, new job postings have more than doubled since their low on 19-April:

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Stake Raised by Fiera Capital Corp

Fiera Capital Corp grew its position in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 9.1% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,931,498 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 580,576 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson comprises about […]

Russell Investments Group Ltd. Has $4.26 Million Stake in Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL)

Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its holdings in Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL) by 77.1% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 193,526 shares of the athletic footwear retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 84,231 shares during the quarter. Russell Investments […]

ADX ends Wednesday in green after Eid holiday

Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: The main index of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) closed Wednesday’s trading session on a positive note in its first session after the three-day Eid Al Fitr holiday. The general index rose by 0.51% or 20.86 points to …

Coal India arm awaits Centre nod for mining project in Assam

PTI Guwahati Coal India arm North Eastern Coalfields (NEC) has said its mining operations in Tikak Open Cast Project (OCP), under Saleki Proposed Reserve

RIL expanded in every conceivable technology trend: report

IANS Mumbai Reliance Industries (RIL) has expanded its horizon in every conceivable technology trend and the investments made by the company are bridging

2 out of 3 MSMEs are well-placed in lockdown

IANS New Delhi Two out of three micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are well-placed to surge through the lockdown while 30 per cent are very stron

Stringent lockdown further reduced GDP forecast: Fitch

IANS New Delhi India’s stringent lockdown norms have lasted longer than expected, said Fitch Ratings as it further reduced India’s GDP forecast to (-)

BC Ferries losing up to $1.5 million each day as pandemic tanks ridership

The company does not qualify for the wage subsidy

Cause to celebrate Africa Day amid a lack of energy access

Africa Day, an opportunity to raise awareness on how diverse each African country is and the importance of this diversity in doing business in each region.

French economy making 'cautious' virus lockdown recovery

Economic activity in France is making a clear if cautious recovery after lockdown measures were relaxed earlier this month but the country is still heading for a roughly 20 percent contraction this quarter, the national statistics agency said Wednesday.

U.S. Dollar in Comeback Mode as Trump, Pompeo Threaten Big Trouble in Little China amid Fresh Unrest in Hong Kong

The British Pound vs the US Dollar: GBP/USD News and Conversion Level for Pounds to Dollars

The Euro-to-Dollar Rate Crosses Rubicon On EU Recovery Plan but Analysts Divided in Views on Outlook

The Euro vs the Dollar - Latest Exchange Rate News and Forecasts on the Euro Dollar Currency Pair Today

Volkswagen SA resumes production and export of Polo hatch range

Volkswagen South Africa says it has resumed building the Polo for both the local market and export, while also restarting production of the Polo Vivo.

States need to Raise 20 Lakh Crore rupees to Fight Coronavirus -

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that in the wake of the crisis arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic,

Julphar’s loss down 30% in Q1-20; accumulated losses at AED 566m

Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar) incurred AED 62.5 million in net losses attributable to shareholders during the first quarter of 2020, down from AED 89.1 million in the year-ago period. Net sales fell to AED 114.6 …

Texas Bar Says Patrons Wearing Masks Will Not Be Allowed Inside

It is possible you could see a ' No Mask, No Service' sign at a particular business. At this place, it's 'Mask On, No Service'.

Panel’s mantra of ease of doing business

NT NETWORK Panaji With the tight financial position of the state practically ruling out any kind of relief package, the economic revival committee in its

German chemical firms see 'significant' blows ahead from virus

Germany's powerful chemical sector can expect significant blows to activity from to the coronavirus pandemic this year, an industry federation warned Wednesday.

Delhi's peak power demand clocks seasons' highest of 5,464 MW

Delhi's peak power demand clocks seasons' highest of 5,464 MW: With the ongoing heat wave and the temperature soaring every passing day, peak power demand in the capital touched .... Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com

Kuwait’s crude oil rises $2.14 pb on Tuesday - KPC

Mubasher: The price of Kuwait’s crude oil reached $28.61 per barrel (pb) on Tuesday, 26 May, up by $ 2.14, compared to $26.47 pb last Friday, according to the official prices released by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). The global oil market …

Despite virus outbreak, Tamil Nadu attracts 17 investors worth Rs.15,128

The companies which signed the MoUs are from Germany, Finland, Taiwan, France, South Korea, Japan, China, USA, Australia, UK

Minister Shiimi announces increases to tax on alcohol, tobacco

-In line with the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) agreement, the Finance Minister also announced increases to tax on alcohol and tobacco, effective from 27 February 2020.

Chinese Embassy instructs businesses operating in Namibia not to retrench workers

-Chinese businesses operating in Namibia are under instructions not to retrench their local workers due to the impact of COVID-19.

Globe cellsite builds bring jobs, good employment benefits

One of the hardest sectors hit by the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) is the country’s workforce. The travel restrictions, health protocols, and practically stoppage of thousands of companies and industries all over Luzon have resulted in many layoffs and changes on how people work as compared to the pre-COVID19 routine.

Penticton Farmers' Market reopens on Saturday

It’s official. The Penticton Farmers' Market will be back in business for the 2020 season as of this Saturday.The market in the 100 block of Main

Gold Futures Ease Below Rs 46,150 Per 10 Grams Mark As Equities Soar

Current Gold Price In India: MCX gold futures rose to as high as Rs 45,775/10 grams during the session Gold … Gold Futures Ease Below Rs 46,150 Per 10 Grams Mark As Equities Soar Read More »

B.C.’s essential grocery, hardware store employees should get pandemic pay: retail group

Only B.C.’s social, health and corrections workers are eligible for top-ups

Funding announced for pair of North Delta salmon conservation projects

Grants for Cougar Creek-related works by Burns Bog Conservation Society, Cougar Creek Streamkeepers