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Stock steady, dollar climbs before Fed rate decision
Stock markets moved sideways while the dollar edged higher against main rivals Wednesday with the US Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates.
UK electricity grid set for 'unprecedented' £35 bn investment
National Grid unveiled Wednesday a massive plan to nearly double the transmission capacity of the UK's electricity grid, boosting the British government's net zero ambitions.
Germany criticises UniCredit's 'unfriendly' moves on Commerzbank
Italian bank UniCredit's move to increase its stake in German lender Commerzbank, which further fuelled speculation of a takeover bid, was "uncoordinated and unfriendly", the German government said Wednesday.
Syrians face horror, fearing loved ones may be in mass graves
After losing hope of finding his two brothers among those freed from Syrian jails, Ziad Alaywi was filled with dread, knowing there was only one place they were likely to be: a mass grave.
Dutch authorities fine Netflix 4.75 mn euros over personal data use
Dutch authorities fined video streaming giant Netflix 4.75 million euros ($4.98 million) Wednesday over its handling of subscribers' personal data, which it said was unclear or incomplete in several respects.
Further hike in UK inflation hits rate cut chance
UK annual inflation climbed further above the Bank of England's target rate in November, official data showed Wednesday, firming expectations that it will avoid cutting interest rates this week.
Stock markets, dollar climb before Fed rate decision
Stock markets mostly climbed and the dollar steadied against main rivals Wednesday with the US Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates.
Syria's first flight since Assad's fall takes off
The first commercial flight since the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad took off from Damascus airport on Wednesday, offering Syrians a glimmer of hope after years of war and decades of oppression.
Shares in Japan chipmaker Kioxia jump 10% on Tokyo debut
Shares in Japanese chipmaker Kioxia closed 10 percent higher in Tokyo on Wednesday after an initial public offering that valued the firm at more than $5 billion.
Shares in Japan chipmaker Kioxia jumps 10% on Tokyo debut
Shares in Japanese chipmaker Kioxia closed 10 percent higher in Tokyo on Wednesday after an initial public offering that valued the firm at more than $5 billion.
Asian markets mixed ahead of Fed news, Nissan soars on merger reports
Asian markets swung Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's much-anticipated policy announcement, while shares in Japanese car titan Nissan soared more than 20 percent after reports said it was in merger talks with rival Honda.
France mass rape trial triggers soul-searching in Spain
France's notorious mass rape trial has generated an enormous echo in Spain, a pioneer in the fight against gender-based violence, and highlighted the often overlooked scourge of domestic sexual violence.
Floor-length and horns: Namibia's Herero dress endures
From his humble Windhoek workshop, Namibia's leading fashion designer is keeping alive the love for the Herero people's traditional dress with horned headgear, a full-length skirt and a link to German colonisers accused of genocide.
Japanese carmakers Honda, Nissan in preliminary merger talks: reports
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are in preliminary merger talks to help them compete against Tesla and Chinese electric vehicle makers, media reports said Wednesday.
US Fed expected to cut again, despite uncertain path ahead
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday and signal a slower pace of cuts ahead, brushing off uncertainty about inflation's downward path and the possible impact of some of President-elect Donald Trump's economic proposals.
Shares in Japan chipmaker Kioxia rally on Tokyo debut
Shares in Japanese chipmaker Kioxia rallied more than seven percent on their debut in Tokyo on Wednesday after an initial public offering that valued the firm at more than $5 billion.
True blue tradition: how Japan's coveted jeans are made
Call it an antidote to fast fashion: Japanese jeans hand-dyed with natural indigo and weaved on a clackety vintage loom, then sold at a premium to global denim connoisseurs.
Asian markets diverge ahead of Fed news, Nissan soars on merger reports
Asian markets swung Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's much-anticipated policy announcement, while shares in Japanese car titan Nissan soared more than 20 percent after reports said it was in merger talks with rival Honda.
Hungarian Lego artist wows with his very grand designs
To build his giant Lego structures which usually take hundreds of thousands of bricks, Hungarian artist Balazs Doczy first must solve major "engineering challenges".
Cuba's 'invisible' tragedy: US-bound migrants who disappear in the Caribbean
In the early hours of January 3, 2023, 32 people climbed onto a makeshift raft off southern Cuba and set out across the Caribbean for Florida, 170 kilometers (100 miles) away.
'Everybody wants to be my friend': Trump feels the love
A shock outsider when he was first elected president eight years ago -- and a pariah when he left office -- Donald Trump appears to be the most popular person in America as far as the rich and powerful are concerned.
Japan's Honda and Nissan in preliminary merger talks: reports
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are in preliminary merger talks, media reports said Wednesday.
Gladstone Commercial Announces Issuance of $75 million of Senior Unsecured Notes
Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq:GOOD) ("Gladstone Commercial") today announced that its subsidiary, Gladstone Commercial Limited Partnership ("Gladstone LP"), has closed $75 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.47% senior unsecured notes due December 18, 2029 (the "Notes"), in a private placement with certain institutional investors.
GXTP Returns With Explosive New Album Reloaded
Generating explosive sound waves for your listening pleasure, NFARTAM™, a worldwide independent record label, proudly presents the return of GXTP with the release of their sophomore album, Reloaded. GXTP's pulsating new album, released on November 8th, highlights an impressive collection of tracks that feature an outstanding lineup of collaborators such as Sueco, Killer Mike, Santana, Faris Zahid, and David Bryan of Bon Jovi.
SMX Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Listing Delinquency Notice
SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ;SMXWW) announces that on December 11, 2024, it received a delinquency notification letter from the Listing Qualifications Staff of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC due to the Company's non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), as the bid price of the Company's ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market was below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days, from October 8, 2024 to December 9, 2024.
Forum Ventures Releases Report Analyzing Venture Capital Activity in 2024 and Shifting Market Trends Heading into 2025
A survey of North American VCs reveals that founders who adapt to evolving investor strategies are well-positioned to raise capital despite a market slowdown.
Monogram Technologies Provides 510(k) Submission Update Following Positive Meeting with FDA
Management Anticipates That it has Sufficiently Addressed the FDA's Concerns to Mitigate the Need for a Clinical Data RequestManagement Anticipates a Comprehensive AIR Response in Q1 2025
GPOPlus+ Announces Warehouse Upgrades and Cash and Carry Model Expanding Retail Reach
Upgrading Warehouses to Ambient Temperature Control Enables Expanded Product Lines and Cash and Carry Model Enhances Service Efficiency While Opening New Revenue Channels
Clear Start Tax Helped Overcome a $16,000 Tax Debt Hurdle With an Innovative IRS Program
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Japan's Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks: report
Japanese auto giants Honda Motor and Nissan Motor will enter talks on a merger aimed at helping them compete against Tesla and other electric vehicle makers, newspaper Nikkei reported early Wednesday.
Stock markets mostly drop ahead of Fed policy update
Major stock markets mostly fell Tuesday as attention turned to the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision, with traders hoping for guidance on its interest rate plans as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
US Fed begins final 2024 rate meeting with cut expected
The US Federal Reserve began its last interest rate meeting of the year on Tuesday, with expectations high for another rate cut and a signal from policymakers that the pace of cuts will slow next year.