NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks markets came off sharply on Tuesday, down from record highs for the Dow Jones and Standard and Poor's 500 attained on Monday. Oil prices weakened as Israel indicated it was no longer considering targeting Iran's oil fields in its proposed retaliatory attack following a barrage of 180 missiles fired at the Jewish state by Iran on 1 October.Nvidia and other chip makers dropped shar

Dow Jones dives 325 points as mood on Wall Street sours

U.S. stock markets in sharp retreat as buyers abandon ship

U.S. stocks follow record highs with major losses Tuesday

NEW YORK, New York - It is like Groundhog Day on Wall Street these days as record highs are achieved one day, and then the next and then the next.So it was ho-hum Monday as the Standard and Poor's 500 and Dow Jones both closed at new record highs."All-time-highs sentiment is maybe a little stretched, so it wouldn't be surprising, especially in the last three or four weeks before an election, to see some v

Wall Street at historic new highs, Dow Jones up 201 points

Wall Street continues record-breaking streak Monday

Another Ground Hog Day for U.S. stocks as records fall

NEW YORK, New York - Stocks jumped sharply higher again on Friday with the Dow Jones industrials and Standard and Poor's 500 registering new record closing highs.A raft of data this week sent mixed signals to the market with investors and traders now resigned to next month's Fed move to be a 25 basis points cut, in place of a 50 basis points cut."Overall, these numbers are getting less impactful as inflat

Stocks soar, Dow Jones, S&P 500 reach new milestones

U.S. stocks roar Friday as buyers overwhelm sellers

Wall Street marches higher shattering more records

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 15 (ANI): The Indian stock market closed in negative territory on Tuesday, erasing early gains after a positive start at the opening bell. The Sensex, which opened at 81,820.12, ended the day 152.93 points down, closing at 81,667.19. Meanwhile, the Nifty fell by 70.60 points to settle at 25,057.35.
The market's performance reflected cautious sentiment, with 18 of the Nifty 50 stocks a

Stock markets end in red amid mixed global cues, profit-booking

Protesters have gathered outside the New York Stock Exchange to demand a halt to weapons deliveries to IsraelHundreds of pro-Palestine Jewish activists have taken to Wall Street in New York to protest against US support for what they call Israel's "genocide" in Gaza. Scores of demonstrators have been arrested, police say.A group of protesters wearing red shirts and holding banners reading

Pro-Palestine Jewish activists occupy Wall Street

Taipei, Taiwan - China's stock markets had a volatile day on Monday, showing mixed responses to the finance ministry's latest fiscal policies, released during a closely watched briefing over the weekend.Hong Kong shares dropped 0.75% while its mainland peers rebounded, including the Shanghai Composite's 2.07% gain, although the rally slowed.While some investors remained hopeful on Beijing's promise of fis

Beijing&#039;s fiscal stimulus gets mixed responses in Chinese stocks

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 14 (ANI): The stock market closed on a positive note on Monday, with the benchmark indices registering strong gains.
The Sensex surged 591.69 points to end at 81,973.05, while the Nifty climbed 163.70 points, closing at 25,127.95.
Among the Nifty 50 stocks, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Life Insurance, LT, and HDFC Bank led the rally, emerging as the top gainers for the day. On the flip 

Indian indices closed in green, Sensex jumps 591 points, Nifty closed above 25,100

New Delhi [India] October 14 (ANI): Domestic Institutions led by mutual funds have raised their stake in the Indian mobile payments company Paytm. Latest shareholding pattern filed by the company on the exchanges shows that mutual funds have increased their stake in the company by 1 per cent.
Domestic mutual funds company Mirae Asset and Nippon Mutual Funds have expanded their stake in the company to 4.49 per cent and 2.2

Domestic Mutual Funds expanded their stake by 1% in Paytm during Q2 FY25

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 11 (ANI): Young investors are rapidly emerging as a driving force behind the growth of mutual fund investments in India, with platforms like Groww witnessing a significant surge in participation.
With over 50 per cent of new systematic investment plans (SIPs) initiated by individuals under the age of 35, the trend underscores a growing awareness of early financial planning and discipl

Young investors driving growth of investments in mutual funds

GENEVA, 5th October, 2024 (WAM) - Creative services have grown by 29 percent since 2017, reaching $1.4 trillion in exports in 2022, as digital tools like AI continue to transform the sector.According to UN Trade and Development's (UNCTAD) Creative Economy Outlook 2024, creative services exports surged by 29 percent to $1.4 trillion in 2022, while creative goods exports increased by 19 percent to $713 billion.</p

Creative economy growing fast, with services leading charge: Creative Economy Outlook 2024

ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2024 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ) announced the successful pricing of its second bond issuance. The US$2 billion bond to be listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) follows ADQ's debt capital markets debut issuance in May 2024. The new issuance will further diversify ADQ's funding sources to contribute to financing strategic growth initiatives within the grou

ADQ prices second US$2 billion bond issuance to be listed on London Stock Exchange

DUBAI, 23rd September, 2024 (WAM) -- Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC (the "Company") has announced that its Board of Directors has approved an interim cash dividend for the first half of 2024 amounting to AED157.5 million, equivalent to 2.10 fils per share.The last date for dividend entitlement is 26th September 2024, with the ex-dividend date set for 27th September, 2024. The registry will close on 30th Septe

Al Ansari announces AED157.5 million interim cash dividend for 2024

ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2024 (WAM) -- The market cap of Arab stock exchanges reached $4.268 trillion at the end of August 2024, marking a growth of 0.52%, equivalent to $22 billion, compared to $4.246 trillion at the end of July 2024, according to the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF). The AMF's monthly bulletin data said that the market value of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange reached $763.9 billion, that of the Du

Arab bourses' market cap hit $4.268 trillion in August

ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2024 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has received the award for Best Islamic Stock Exchange 2024 by the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA).The GIFA award committee recognised ADX for its efforts and contributions to the Islamic finance sector. In its evaluation, the committee considered several key factors, including the market capitalisation of Sharia-compliant financia

ADX named Best Islamic Stock Exchange 2024

Correcting the figure in the second paragraph from AED2 billion (US$549 million) to AED2 trillion (US$549 billion) at the request of the source. ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2024 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has received the award for Best Islamic Stock Exchange 2024 by the Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA).The GIFA award committee recognised ADX for its efforts and contributions to the I

CORRECTION: ADX named Best Islamic Stock Exchange 2024

ABU DHABI, 12th September, 2024 (WAM) -- PGIM, the global investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc., has received Financial Services Permission (FSP) to operate in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi, located in the city's financial district.Establishing its local entity marks PGIM's formal entry into the Middle East market, underscoring its commitment to se

ADGM grants PGIM Financial Services Permission

ABU DHABI, 6th September, 2024 (WAM) -- The market capitalisation of the 20 largest companies listed on the local stock exchanges by market value reached AED2.8 trillion by the end of this week, with further increases expected in line with the markets' plans to double their market value to AED 6 trillion in the coming years.The 20 listed companies accounted for 77.6 per cent, or AED 2.79 trillion, of the total m

UAE market cap soars as top 20 companies hit AED2.8 trillion

DUBAI, 29th August, 2024 (WAM) -- The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) today reported exceptional achievements for the first half of 2024, highlighting continued growth in the number of authorised firms and its ongoing commitment to fostering a robust and resilient regulatory environment within the DIFC.In H1 2024, the DFSA authorised 61 new firms, marking a 22 percent increase compared to the same peri

Dubai Financial Services Authority authorises 61 new firms in H1 2024


            SMPLNew Delhi [India], October 7: Authors from different fields have come together to share their unique views on success, wellness, and personal growth. An amazing gathering of knowledge and experience, these authors hold the ability to teach readers things that can guide them in many areas of their lives - from financial management an

Inspiring Reads: Amazon #1 Bestselling Authors Share Insights on Business, Health, and Happiness


            SMPLNew Delhi [India], September 23: Housewise [https://housewise.in/] has launched its latest product MostlyNRI [https://mostlynri.com/], a portal to help NRIs with all and sundry work in India. Whether a student requires its marksheet from university, a professi

Housewise launches MostlyNRI: Comprehensive Support for NRIs, From Banking to Taxation

DEER PARK, Texas: At least two workers were killed, and nearly three dozen others were injured following a hydrogen sulfide leak at an oil refinery in Deer Park, a suburb of Houston, Texas.  The leak triggered an urgent shelter-in-place order for nearby residents, although officials later determined there was no public danger. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez reported that the injured individuals were ei

At least 2 killed and dozens injured after leak at Texas oil refinery

Texas oil refinery leak kills 2 workers, injured dozens others

Leak at Texas oil refinery kills at least 2 and injures dozens

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The first team to clinch bowl eligibility now goes to work on seeing if they can fulfill their coach's initial bold prediction.

No. 16 Indiana comes off its bye week with a Big Ten Conference game against Nebraska on Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, Ind. The Hoosiers (6-0, 3-0) have won every game by at least 14 points.

When Curt Cignetti accepted the head coaching job, one of 

Fresh off a bye, No. 16 Indiana faces stern test in Nebraska

ABU DHABI, 15th October, 2024 (WAM) -- Space42, the UAE's first AI-powered SpaceTech company with a global reach, and UAE technological leaders nybl, the science-based artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer, today revealed the first-of-its-kind satellite-enabled AI solution for oil and gas (O&amp;G) companies that will optimise oil wells' efficiency and productivity.The new solution, the first outcome of the partn

Space42, nybl unveil AI solution to boost efficiency, productivity in oil, gas industry

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached immovable and movable properties worth Rs 23.54 crore in connection with the misuse of funds in the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) Siemens project.
The ED's Hyderabad Zonal Office attached these properties under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
According to the ED, the proje

ED attaches Rs23.54 crore assets in Andhra Pradesh Skill Development scam

The billionaire distributed the money to ?fascists? through opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan leader has claimedVenezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused tech tycoon Elon Musk of "investing" at least $1 billion in inciting violence in the South American country after the presidential election earlier this year.Maduro was declared the winner of the July 28 poll b

Musk spent $1bn on coup attempt Maduro

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Etihad Airways, the UAE's national airline, has announced strong traffic figures for September 2024, marking a successful end to the summer holiday season. The airline welcomed 1.6 million passengers during the month, achieving an impressive average passenger load factor of 88 percent. Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, highlighted the company's upward trajectory. "Our pas

13.6m passengers have flown with Etihad so far this year

UAE airline running at 87 percent passenger capacity in 2024

Significant passenger growth for Etihad last month

ATLANTA, Georgia: Delta Air Lines' third-quarter profit dropped to US$971 million, a 26 percent decline compared to last year, as the airline grappled with a global technology outage that caused widespread flight cancellations and signaled a potential slowdown in air travel demand.  The technology failure in July, which grounded 7,000 flights, cost the airline approximately $500 million in losses. Despite

Delta's Q3 profits fell below $1 billion after global tech outage

Due to global tech outage, Delta's Q3 profit suffered a 26% decline

Cancellations after global tech outage send Delta's Q3 profit down

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The National Transportation Safety Board said that a near collision between two aircraft was narrowly averted at Nashville airport last month after air traffic controllers cleared an Alaska Airlines jet to take off after telling pilots of a Southwest Airlines jet to cross the same runway. Pilots of the Alaska Airlines plane aborted their September 12 take-off at Nashville International Airport,

Close call at Nashville airport as 2 planes crossed on same runway

Nashville ATC asked 2 planes to cross each other on same runway: NTSB

Probe finds Nashville ATC sent 2 planes to cross on same runway

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The death of the pilot aboard a Turkish Airlines jetliner headed from Seattle to Istanbul this week forced the copilot to make an emergency landing in New York, an airline official said. Turkish Airlines spokesperson Yahya Ustun said in a statement that at some point after flight 204 took off from Seattle on October 8 night, Pilot Ilcehin Pehlivan, 59, lost consciousness.  Ustun s

Pilot dies on Turkish Airlines flight; aircraft lands in New York

Turkish Airlines bound for Istanbul lands in New York after pilot dies

Turkish Airlines flight lands in New York after pilot dies aboard

OWENTON, Kentucky: A medical helicopter heading to pick up a patient hit a wire and crashed in Kentucky, killing its three crew members, authorities said. Kentucky State Police said in a news release that the crash was reported on October 7 evening in Owenton near state Highway 22. Police identified the victims as Gale Alleman, Bethany Aicken, and James Welsh. A preliminary report from the Federal Aviatio

3 killed when helicopter headed to pick up patient crashes in Kentucky

Three crew members killed when medical helicopter crashed in Kentucky

Medical helicopter picking up patient crashes in Kentucky, killing three

Lufthansa barred more than 120 Orthodox Jewish men from boarding their connecting flight in May 2022The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a $4 million penalty against German national airline Lufthansa for allegedly discriminating against a group of Jewish passengers.According to a DOT <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/dot-penalizes-lufthansa-4-million

German airline penalized for discriminating against Jewish passengers

(241015) -- DULLES (U.S.), Oct. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An airplane transporting giant pandas arrives at the Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 15, 2024. A pair of giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, arrived at Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, after an approximately 19-hour trans-Pacific trip from Sichuan Provin

U.S.-DULLES-DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT-GIANT PANDAS-ARRIVAL

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): The Ministry of Civil Aviation has called a high-level meeting on Wednesday following 10 bomb threats received on Monday and Tuesday.
According to the sources, Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday held a meeting with the Bureau of Civil Aviation, CISF, and other senior officials in airport security over the bomb threats.
Sources in CISF have confirmed that more than 10 

MoCA convenes high-level meeting after over 10 bomb threats target airplanes

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Iran's foreign ministry summoned Hungary's ambassador on Tuesday to protest against new European Union sanctions on Tehran, and denied Western allegations that it has transferred ballistic missiles to Russia, Iranian state media reported.The EU agreed on Monday to impose sanctions on seven people and seven organizations, including airline Iran Air, for alleged links to Iranian trans

Iran summons Hungarian ambassador, condemns EU and UK sanctions

DUBAI, 15th October, 2024 (WAM) -- The inaugural Aviation Future Week (AFW), organised by Emirates Airline and the Museum of the Future, commenced today, bringing together global aviation leaders, industry experts, and innovators to discuss the future of the industry.Running from 15th-17th October, the event provides a high-powered platform to explore how the future of aviation is being shaped around the passeng

Global aviation leaders gather in Dubai to discuss future of air travel at inaugural Aviation Future Week

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Seventh-seeded Anna Kalinskaya of Russia rallied for a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win against Australia's Priscilla Hon on Tuesday in the opening round of the Ningbo Open in China.

Kalinskaya overcame seven double faults and converted seven of 13 break chances to advance in 2 hours and 18 minutes in the only three-set match of the day.

England's Katie Boulter defeated Italy's Sara Errani 6-3, 6

WTA roundup: Anna Kalinskaya rallies at Ningbo Open

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): The Ministry of Civil Aviation has called a high-level meeting on Wednesday after a series of bomb threats received on Monday and Tuesday.
According to the sources, Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday held a meeting with the Bureau of Civil Aviation, CISF, and other senior officials in airport security over the bomb threats.
Sources in CISF have confirmed that more tha

MoCA calls high-level meeting after series of bomb threats in airplanes

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): An Air India aircraft from Delhi to Chicago was diverted to an airport in Canada on Tuesday following a bomb threat, according to an airline official.
"Flight AI127 operating from Delhi to Chicago on October 15, 2024, was the subject of a security threat posted online and, as a precautionary measure, has landed at Iqaluit Airport in Canada. The aircraft and passengers are being re-scre

Air India flight from Delhi to Chicago diverted to Canada following bomb threat

The airline has been forced to make costly adjustments to its fleet due to delivery delays, its president has saidThe president of Emirates, one of the world's largest international airlines, has said the carrier will have "serious conversations" with Boeing after the US manufacturing giant announced that its 777X model will be further delayed.Boeing confirmed last week that the first del

Emirates flags &#039;serious talks with Boeing

Banaskantha (Gujarat) [India], October 15 (ANI): Gujarat has thrived in agriculture and allied sectors, largely due to improved irrigation and innovative farming practices.
At the heart of this transformation lies the Sujalam Sufalam Yojana, a visionary initiative launched by Narendra Modi in 2003 during his tenure as Chief Minister.
This ground-breaking scheme was designed to combat water scarcity and revolutionize water

From drought to abundance: Sujalam Sufalam Yojana's success story in Gujarat

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has removed Spicejet, the budget airline from enhanced surveillance on Tuesday.
A senior DGCA official informed that Spicejet was placed under enhanced surveillance by DGCA on 13th September 2024 in view of the financial constraints being faced by the operator which could potentially affect the discharge of mandatory obligations of aircr

DGCA lifts enhanced SpiceJet surveillance

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): India and Canada have been dealing with an unprecedented diplomatic crisis after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that Indian government agents were involved in the killing of Nijjar in Canada. India has rejected Canada's allegations, terming it "absurd" and "politically motivated."On Monday, Canada expelled six Indian diplomats and consular officials in connection with a

India-Canada ties hit new low after expulsion of diplomats: Timeline of events on how relations turned sour

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Noida International Airport (NIA) has successfully completed the calibration of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) and Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) on Monday.
In a statement, the airport informed that a Beech King Air 360ER from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) began the calibration process on October 10, with the process concluding on Monday.
The calibration, carried

Noida airport successfully completes calibration flight to test navigation system

Mongolia declared itself a "people's republic" 100 years ago on November 26, 1924. But despite the name of its capital city remaining Ulan Bator (Red Hero), the country's Soviet-linked past has been widely described as "forgotten."Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev (center left) marks 50 years of the Mongolian People's Republic alongside Mongolia's communist leader Yumjaagiin Tsedenb

Mongolia, The Forgotten Soviet Satellite

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and others on a plea against unauthorised constructions and encroachments on the riverbeds, floodplains and catchments of all rivers.
A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra sought a response from the Environment Ministry, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Centr

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