NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks tacked on to a global rally Friday as interest rates around the world dipped, and financial markets braced for the return of Donald Trump to the White House on Monday. The U.S.dollar finished the day with across-the-board gains. Friday saw the wave of optimism sweep up the key indexes to solid gains. Investors appeared encouraged by strong corporate earnings and signs of economic

Dow Jones jumps 335 points amidst global markets rally

Wall Street ends week on high note as stocks around world rally

U.S. and stocks worldwide rally ahead of Trump inauguration

NEW YORK, New York - Wall Street ended Thursday's session in the red, with most major U.S. benchmarks posting modest losses. A mix of profit-taking and concerns about recently-released, and upcoming economic data weighed on investor sentiment. Below are the closing figures for Thursday for the major indices:S&P 500 (^GSPC)5,937.34 - down 12.57 points, a drop

Dow Jones dips 68 points as markets falter

U.S. stocks close down, Techs take biggest hit

Tech stocks take a beating Thursday, Nasdaq drops 173 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks closed sharply higher Wednesday despite renewed concerns over inflation. Consumer prices rose more than expected last month, stoking concerns the Federal Reserve may still have some work to do in bringing inflation under control.The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4 percent from November, and was ahead 2.9 percent compared to a year earlier, the Labor Department <a href="https://www.

U.S. stocks rally sharply on latest CPI, Dow Jones adds 703 points

U.S. stock markets move significantly higher

Glee on Wall Street sidelines inflation concerns

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks were mixed again Tuesday despite a slightly lower inflation reading. The PPI (producer price index), which measures wholesale inflation, edged up 0.2 percent in December, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Tuesday. A panel of Dow Jones analysts had estimated a 0.4 percent rise.More significantly wil

Dow Jones edges higher despite lower-than-expected PPI

Wall Street mixed at close Tuesday, Nasdaq takes a dive

Tech stocks sold off Tuesday, only Dow ends on front foot

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markets were mixed Monday with the Dow Jones making appreciabel gains, while tech stocks were sold off sharply. Demnd for industrial stocks accelarated as Treasury yields continued higher, with the 10-yield hitting a fourteen month high."With the 10-year yield potentially getting to 5 percent, I think it's going to be very hard for the equity market to really gain any meaningful t

Nasdaq dips Monday but Dow Jones gains 359 points

Wall Street has mixed day Monday, techs retreat, industrials gain

U.S. stocks kick new week off on divided note

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], January 17 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the GIFT International Fintech Institute (GIFT-IFI) and the GIFT International Fintech Institute Innovation Hub (GIFT-IFIH), marking a new approach to fostering startups in GIFT City.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister stated that these initiatives are designed to build a specific startup ecosystem in Gujarat.
Over the pa

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurates GIFT International Fintech Institute and Innovation Hub in Gandhinagar

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): IT services and consultancy firm Wipro on Friday reported a 24.66 per cent rise in net profits in the just-concluded October-December quarter. The profits were Rs 3,364 crore during the quarter, as against Rs 2,700 crore in the year-ago period.
The revenue increased marginally by 0.5 per cent to Rs 22,319 crore. In the year ago period, it was at Rs 22,205 crore.
Wipro Limited today ann

Wipro logs over 24% increase in net profits in Oct-Dec quarter, revenue rises marginally

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): A Delhi Court on Thursday pronounced charges against Religare promoters Malvinder Mohan Singh and Shivender Mohan Singh for cheating and criminal conspiracy.
The Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police had registered a case of alleged siphoning off funds against Religare Finvest Limited (RFL) in 2019.
As per the chargesheet, RFL had a corporate loan book since 2008 and it is allege

Delhi Court pronounces charges against Malvinder, Shivender Singh for cheating, conspiracy

New Delhi [India], January 15 (ANI): M Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, chaired a review meeting with heads of Public Sector Banks and MD and CEOs and senior officers of Private Sector Banks, in New Delhi on Wednesday,according to an official release from the Ministry.
The review meeting was also attended virtually by senior executives of SIDBI, Mudra Ltd, IBA and NCGTC.
During t

Secretary Department of Financial Services chairs review meeting today

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 15 (ANI): The Indian stock market continued its upward movement on Wednesday as both indices opened with marginal gains.
The Nifty index surged by 74.40 points, or 0.32 percent, to open at 23,250.45 points, while the BSE Sensex index opened at 76,900.14 points, gaining 400.51 points or 0.52 percent.
Experts noted that selling by foreign investors is expected to continue, and any clari

Nifty, Sensex continue with upward trend, focus shifts to Trump oath and Q3 results

(250114) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A trader works on the floor of New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, on Jan. 14, 2025. U.S. stocks ended mixed on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 221.16 points, or 0.52 percent, to 42,518.28. The S&P 500 added 6.69 points, or 0.11 percent, to 5,842.91. The Nasdaq Comp

U.S.-NEW YORK-STOCKS

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 14 (ANI): Domestic stock markets on Tuesday ended on a positive note, recovering from seven-month lows hit in the last trading session due to a decline in the rupee and investors worries over the earnings of domestic companies.
The domestic benchmarks, Nifty ended at 23,207.60, up 121.65 points or 0.53 per cent, while the BSE Sensex ended in green at 76,499.63, up 169.62 points or 0.2

Markets close on positive note today, rebound driven by oversold conditions: Experts

Ethiopia relaunched its stock exchange, the Ethiopian Securities Exchange, on Friday after a 50-year absence.The operations of the Ethiopia Securities Exchange were stopped in 1974 following the takeover by a communist military government.Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed described the relaunch as an "historic milestone" for Ethiopia's economic and financial landscape."We have officially rung the bell to l

Ethiopia relaunches securities exchange to lure investors

New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): Stock exchanges in India are likely to experience margin expansion as a result of the new futures and options (FO) measures implemented by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), according to an analysis by Jefferies.
While the measures have significantly impacted trading volumes in the options segment, the effect on premiums has been less pronounced, indicating a shift in t

Exchanges likely to see margin expansion due to new FO measures: Jefferies Report

ABU DHABI, 11th December, 2024 (WAM) -- ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi and its Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) showcased a series of recent regulatory enhancements during Fintech Abu Dhabi, part of Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2024.The developments include a comprehensive framework for the issuance of Fiat-Referenced Tokens (FRTs) within ADGM, broadening the range of digital asset

ADGM showcases series of regulatory enhancements at ADFW

ABU DHABI, 11th December, 2024 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), one of the world's fastest-growing exchanges, signed an agreement with the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) and the Jordan Securities Depositary Center (SDC) to integrate into the Tabadul Digital Exchange Hub. The signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) Conference in Abu Dhabi. 

ADX signs agreement with Amman Stock Exchange, Jordan Securities Depositary Centre to join Tabadul Hub

ABU DHABI, 5th December, 2024 (WAM) -- Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) is set to host its monumental third edition from 9th to 12th December 2024.With ADQ as the headline partner, the event is expected to gather over 20,000 leaders, experts and executives from across the

Abu Dhabi Finance Week to host its biggest ever edition next week

DUBAI, 26th November, 2024 (WAM) -- The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of financial services, conducted in, and from, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has, 2024 year to date, taken eight enforcement actions and issued 24 alerts. These actions targeted individuals and entities that undertook unauthorised financial services activities, misled investors, failed to compl

DFSA takes decisive action by finalising eight enforcement cases in 2024 against individuals, firms

ABU DHABI, 20th November, 2024 (WAM) -- The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM has published its Information Technology (IT) Risk Management Guidance (Guidance), providing a comprehensive and holistic framework for managing technology risks in ADGM's financial sector.The Guidance reflects extensive industry engagement, following the publication of the FSRA's Discussion Paper on IT Risk Manage

ADGM FSRA publishes IT Risk Management Guidance

DUBAI,19th November, 2024 (WAM) -- The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of financial services conducted in and from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), today hosted its Annual Outreach session, drawing more than 500 participants from across the financial services sector. The event underscores the regulator's commitment to enhancing industry collaboration, innovation, and

DFSA releases 2024 Cyber Thematic review

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Energy Department, emphasized the importance of expanding domestic energy production, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) and nuclear power, during his Senate confirmation hearing this week.Wright, formerly CEO of Liberty Energy, described fossil fuels as a cornerstone for combating global poverty, which he called a more press

Trump's energy department pick calls for more LNG and nuclear power

Trump's energy chief wants to increase LNG and nuclear power

Must increase LNG, nuclear power, says Trump's energy department pick

COPANCA, Moldova: When the electricity is cut off in his village in southern Moldova, a former Soviet state in eastern Europe, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici spends his time solving crosswords and puzzles under the light of a small gas lamp."It's a bit hard without electricity," said the former deputy school director. He has stored up firewood to keep his wood-burning stove running and warm the room he shares

Moldova grapples with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region

As Russia stops gas supply to Moldova plant, citizens struggle in cold

Energy crisis grips Moldova, citizens struggle with outages

The Russian leader was invited to visit the South Asian nation by his counterpart Narendra Modi last yearIndia and Russia are working on finalizing a timeline for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the Russian leader to visit his country for their next bil

India and Russia planning timeline for Putin&#039;s visit New Delhi

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the removal of three Indian entities from the US Entity List, and said this will lead to greater collaboration between New Delhi and Washington in the fields of nuclear energy, clean energy, and critical minerals.
This comes after the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) removed three entities--Indian Rare Earths, I

"Welcome step": MEA welcomes US removing three Indian entities from restrictive list

Moscow is not expecting a major change in bilateral relations after the US president-elect takes office, spokesman Dmitry Peskov saysThe Russian government has no expectations of a radical change in relations with the US under Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Trump, who is set to be inaugurated on Monday, campaigned on a promise to change many of the policies of his 

Trump unlikely to adopt new Russia policy Kremlin

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has resolved its legal challenge to a regulatory cap on airline levies, ending a contentious case just before it was due to go to trial. The semi-state operator and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which regulates aviation in Ireland, reached a confidential settlement ahead of a scheduled three-week hearing in the High Court's commercial division. The agreem

Dublin Airport operator settles challenge to airline passenger cap

Airline levy cap legal challenge resolved by Dublin Airport operator

Legal challenge to airline levy cap settled by Dublin Airport operator

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair is once again urging the introduction of a two-drink limit for passengers at airport bars, citing the need for improved safety for both travelers and crew members. The airline emphasized that such a measure would help create "a safer travel experience for passengers and crews," as it continues its crackdown on disruptive behavior. Last week, Ryanair initiated legal action to recov

Ireland's Ryanair calls again for two-drink limit at airport bars

Limit drinks at airport bars to two, reaffirms Ireland's Ryanair

Ireland's Ryanair reiterates limit of two drinks at airport bars

PERTH, Western Australia - A 34-year-old Perth woman faced Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday, accused of assaulting Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers at Perth Airport following an alleged incident on a flight from Sydney.The AFP says it was called to meet the plane at Perth Airport on Monday night after receiving a request for assistance when a passenger became disruptive and refused to follow crew instr

WA woman attacks federal police officers after unruly flight

Woman Charged Over Alleged Assault of AFP Officers at Perth Airport

Woman disrupts Sydney-Perth Jetstar flight, assaults arresting police

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Taiwan's military has announced new recruitment and retention measures to help sustain troop levels, as the island faces continued threats from China amid a shrinking number of volunteer soldiers.According to Taiwan's Central News Agency, the Ministry of National Defense unveiled measures Wednesday that call for pay raises for volunteer enlistees among other incentives.According to data f

Taiwan faces decline in troop numbers, report reveals

WASHINGTON - South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Donald Trump's pick to lead the agency central to his vision of cracking down on illegal immigration, is facing senators Friday at a confirmation hearing that is her first chance to lay out her vision for the sprawling Department of Homeland Security.Noem, a two-term governor and former U.S. congresswoman, was chosen by the president-elect to lead the department re

Trump&#039;s homeland security pick faces scrutiny on immigration plans

WASHINGTON - Hours after Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin nailed its first-ever orbital mission, SpaceX seized back the spotlight on Thursday as its latest test of Starship, its gargantuan next-generation mega rocket, ended with the upper stage dramatically disintegrating over the Atlantic.In terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk's company didn't disappoint, underscoring its technical prowess by catching the first stage 

SpaceX catches Starship booster again, but upper stage explodes

Texas [US], January 17 (ANI): SpaceX's Starship launch system lifted off on its seventh uncrewed test flight on Thursday, with an upgraded version of the megarocket embarking on the program's most ambitious flight to date, CNN reported.
SpaceX was able to duplicate its prior feat of catching a booster that returned to Earth. But 8.5 minutes into flight, the Starship spacecraft itself was lost, as per CNN.
"Starship experi

Musk's Starship rocket 'lost' after 8.5 minutes into flight

Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 17 (ANI): In a Passing Out Parade held at INS Garuda, Kochi, trainees of 100th Naval Air Operations Course (Centennial Course) passed out donning the coveted golden wings on Friday.
Vice Admiral AN Pramod, AVSM, Director General Naval Operations, Naval Headquarters was the Chief Guest for the event and congratulated all personnel on parade for their impeccable turnout, smart drill and sharp

Passing Out Parade of 100th Naval Air Operations Course held at INS Garuda, Kochi

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Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 16 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Jal Shakti Department swiftly launched an investigation into suspected wastewater discharge from a hotel near a village water source on Thursday.
Assistant Engineer Koti inspected the site, requested a Pollution Control Board inspection, and collected water samples, which tested normal.
The department assured the public after water samples showed no i

Himachal's Jal Shakti Dept launches investigation into suspected wastewater discharge

"Red flag" fire danger warnings expired for much of the Los Angeles area Thursday as wind conditions eased, enabling firefighters to gain greater control of two of Southern California's largest wildfires.In its latest report, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says the Palisades Fire, which broke out more than a week ago on the western edge of Los Angeles, is now 22% contained. The second 

Red flag fire warnings expire for Los Angeles as winds ease

(250116) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2025 shows a Boeing B787-9 aircraft of Mongolian Airlines parking at the one-stop aircraft maintenance base of Hainan Free Trade Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. This aircraft is to receive examination and maintenance services here, which marks the maiden orde

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New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to one Padam Chand Jain, proprietor of Shree Shyam Tubewell Company, who was arrested by the ED over alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme in Rajasthan.
Jain was arrested in June last year following the ED's probe into the matter after a first information report (FIR) was registered by the Anti-Cor

SC grants bail to one accused in Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities case

Warsaw is trying to outdo its allies by making false accusations against Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has saidThe Kremlin has dismissed allegations by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk that Russian security agencies are plotting "acts of air terror," describing the claims as baseless.Poland is "well-known for making such unsubstantiated accusations" and "often tries to maintain

Kremlin hits back at Poland over air terror plot claims

Shanghai emerges as hotspot for international travelers

Southern California firefighters made some progress in containing two major wildfires, while forecasters said weather conditions in the coming days could bring welcome relief from the days of dry air and high winds that have plagued the region.The relief will give firefighters a key window to battle the Palisades Fire on the west edge of Los Angeles and the Eaton Fire in the foothills east of the city before ano

Dry, windy weather to ease as firefighters battle LA wildfires

&copy; Provided by Xinhua A firefighter observes the wildfire on top of a hill in Mandeville Canyon in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Qi

Explainer: When will the raging LA wildfires end?

Xinhua Photo Daily | Jan. 16, 2025

Gandhinagar (Gujrat) [India], January 16 (ANI): Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, launched a series of significant development projects worth Rs 241 crore in Mansa, Gandhinagar district.
The centerpiece of the event was the Bhoomi Poojan for a Rs 234 crore barrage on the Sabarmati River at Mahakali Dham - Mini Pavagadh Ambod, a historic pilgrimage site in

Amit Shah inaugurates Rs241 Crore development projects in Mansa, Gujarat

Hundreds of thousands in Southern California faced new threats of fire-spreading high winds on Wednesday as firefighters continued to fight wildfires that have killed at least 25 people and left nearly 30 missing.A day after firefighters got a reprieve with lighter winds than expected, gusts were hitting up to 56 kilometers per hour on the Pacific coast and 88 kilometers per hour in the mountains before dawn, Na

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