Author: Investor Empires

  • 72% of UK firms face skills gaps, turn to AI and upskilling amid £275m productivity loss

    The UK skills gap continues to widen, with 72% of businesses reporting shortages in critical areas such as AI, data analytics and cybersecurity – up from 69% in 2023, according to DocuSign’s 2024 Digital Maturity Report. As a result, companies are increasingly turning to “quiet hiring,” upskilling their existing employees…

  • Taiwan hopes delayed F-16s start arriving by end of this year By Reuters

    By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Friday it aims to deliver its first new F-16 fighter jets by the end of this year, blaming “severe fluctuations” in the international situation for delaying the island’s delivery. In 2019, the United States approved $8 billion in arms…

  • Taiwan hopes delayed F-16s start arriving by end of this year By Reuters

    By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Friday it aims to deliver its first new F-16 fighter jets by the end of this year, blaming “severe fluctuations” in the international situation for delaying the island’s delivery. In 2019, the United States approved $8 billion in arms…

  • Bitcoin Surges to $60,000 as Markets Brace for Potential Fed Rate Cut

    Bitcoin has surged to $60,000, supported by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Bitcoin’s rise comes as markets brace for a 25-50 basis point rate cut, a move that many believe could boost the value of bitcoin and riskier investments. Earlier this summer, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome…

  • Eco Oro Announces Change in Management Team and Board

    Article Content VANCOUVER, British Columbia, September 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eco Oro Metals Company (CSE:EOM) (the “a companyAramex today announced that Paul Robertson has resigned as Chief Executive Officer. Eric Tsung, the company’s current Chief Financial Officer, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Eric will…

  • What are the technicals in the EURUSD saying into the new trading week

    High Risk Warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage also creates additional risks and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk tolerance. You may lose some…

  • Bitcoin Sentiment Spikes After Mild Price Jump: Crowd Too Excited Too Quickly?

    Data shows that positive sentiment around Bitcoin has spiked on social media after Bitcoin rebounded above $58,000, meaning investors may be feeling a fear of missing out. The ratio of positive to negative sentiment towards Bitcoin has increased recently. According to data from the analytics company saintThe public has recently…

  • Melisron buys Aviv Development stake for NIS 625m

    This is the third real estate exit for Doron Aviv and his sister Dafna Harlev after selling Osif to Arkady Gaydamak in 2007, and 50% of Aviv Development to Melisron in 2022 for NIS 845 million. Leora Ofer’s Melisron (TASE: MLSR) has acquired the entire stake in Aviv Development, owned…

  • Exclusive-OpenAI’s stunning $150 billion valuation hinges on upending corporate structure, sources say By Reuters

    Written by Crystal Ho and Kenrick Kay OpenAI’s new funding round is expected to come in the form of convertible notes, according to people familiar with the matter, who said its $150 billion valuation will depend on whether the ChatGPT maker is able to flip its corporate structure and remove…

  • A16z, OpenSea partner with Stand With Crypto to create NFT legal fund  

    Andreessen Horowitz’s A16Z Crypto Fund has partnered with Stand With Crypto and OpenSea to create a legal defense fund for creators. According to the releases from OpenSea and a16z, this initiative It is designed to provide legal support and advice to artists and creators using blockchain technology, especially those working…

  • A16z, OpenSea partner with Stand With Crypto to create NFT legal fund  

    Andreessen Horowitz’s A16Z Crypto Fund has partnered with Stand With Crypto and OpenSea to create a legal defense fund for creators. According to the releases from OpenSea and a16z, this initiative It is designed to provide legal support and advice to artists and creators using blockchain technology, especially those working…

  • International Seaways executive sells $49,750 in stock By Investing.com

    According to the latest filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Solon Derek Gee, senior vice president of International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE: ), recently sold shares of the company’s stock. The deal, which took place on September 12, involved the sale of 1,000 shares at $49.7503 per share, for…

  • NASDAQ and S&P indices end the week with five straight days of gains

    Major US stock indexes closed higher today. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 had a perfect week with five straight days of gains. The Nasdaq erased its -5.77% decline from last week with a gain of 5.95%. The image shows today’s closing levels as follows: The Dow Industrial Average rose 297.01…

  • Bitcoin Backed Token Announced By Coinbase: BTC Holders Can Now Access DeFi Apps on Base

    Bitcoin has risen more than 5% since Wednesday, but the past few weeks have been marked by volatility and uncertainty. However, Important Announcement from Coinbase It brings new optimism to BTC holders keen to explore DeFi opportunities. As of yesterday, Coinbase launched Coinbase Wrapped BTC (cbBTC), an ERC20 token backed…

  • Delaware bankruptcy court says Yellow owes pensions, stock drops 90%

    Yellow shares fell 90% Friday afternoon following a Delaware court ruling on its pension obligations. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) A Delaware bankruptcy court offered some clarity late Friday on the $6.5 billion in liability claims against Yellow Corp., but the total amount the incomplete bankrupt company will pay remains undetermined. The…

  • DirecTV, Dish in talks again to merge satellite-TV businesses, Bloomberg reports By Reuters

    (Reuters) – AT&T Inc and its joint venture partner TPG are in talks to merge DirecTV with Dish, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Discussions between DirecTV and Dish parent EchoStar Corp. are still in the early stages, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg…

  • Detroit Aims to Drive Digital Asset Innovation on Day Three of the America Loves Crypto Tour

    Cryptocurrency natives and fans of Detroit rapper Big Sean flocked to Lager House, outside downtown Detroit, for the third stop of America loves cryptocurrencies The tour. The event featured an evening of live entertainment and a call to action to encourage voters to vote with cryptocurrencies in the upcoming 2024…

  • Detroit Aims to Drive Digital Asset Innovation on Day Three of the America Loves Crypto Tour

    Cryptocurrency natives and fans of Detroit rapper Big Sean flocked to Lager House, outside downtown Detroit, for the third stop of America loves cryptocurrencies The tour. The event featured an evening of live entertainment and a call to action to encourage voters to vote with cryptocurrencies in the upcoming 2024…

  • S&P soars to best week of 2024 as Wall Street gears up for anticipated interest rate cuts

    S&P 500 (SP500) Friday Up 4.02% The index ended the week at 5,626.02 points, posting gains in all five sessions. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (New York: Spy) Up 4.01% For this week. Bulls returned to Wall Street this week, helping The index rose from its previous levels. Worst week…

  • Chart Art: Trend Reversal Due for Silver (XAG/USD)?

    Are my eyes deceiving me or is this a reversal pattern forming on the 4-hour time frame of silver? I see what appears to be a complex double bottom or what could be an inverted head and shoulders formation. Anyway, check out this resistance area being tested! Silver (XAG/USD) 4…