Category: News

  • Smotrich asks Histadrut to save him billions, but offers gesture

    Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David met today to discuss the Finance Ministry’s plans for the 2025 budget, some of which conflict with the interests of the labor organization and will require its approval. The main point raised is the Finance Ministry’s intention to save NIS 8…

  • INTRODUCING REDBREAST 18 YEAR OLD By Investing.com

    This award-winning 18 Year Old is the first new permanent addition to the Redbreast family in four years and offers a unique twist on Redbreast with the addition of creamy sherry casks in the aging process. New York, September 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Red Chest, Ireland Redbreast 18 Year Old,…

  • Why Medical Properties Trust Rallied Today

    Shares from Medical Property Fund (NYSE: MPW) Technology stocks were up 16.8% in Thursday trading as of 12:45 p.m. ET. Medical property Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Shares of Steward Healthcare have fallen sharply as high interest rates and problems with its largest tenant, Steward Healthcare, forced the company to…

  • GE Vernova rallies after profitability update, affirming full-year guidance (NYSE:GEV)

    Monte Racusin/Digital Vision via Getty Images GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) +2.4% In Thursday trading, the stock hit an all-time daily high, reversing an early 4.5% decline after it cut guidance for third-quarter earnings, but Reaffirms its full-year forecast. GE Vernova (GEV) said it still expects to deliver strong organic revenue in…

  • Nasdaq CEO: U.S. economic growth would be 0.5% higher if it weren’t for fraud

    If financial crime were a sector of the U.S. economy, it would be on par with accommodation and food services—money laundering activity would account for 3.1% of national GDP in 2023. Despite its scale, financial crime remains a largely hidden epidemic, spanning jurisdictions and borders and underpinning many of society’s…

  • The billionaires taking on big corporates for a fair shake

    Sometimes their voice is heard, but more often they prefer to work in the shadows, their words appearing only in court papers. They are part of the minority shareholders who compete with the mega-rich multinationals. Don’t be fooled by the term “minority shareholders” – their stakes in some companies listed…

  • HMRC dismissals for gross misconduct hit five-year high as 179 civil servants sacked

    HMRC sacked 179 staff for serious misconduct in 2024, the highest number in at least five years, according to data obtained through a Freedom of Information request. This represents a 43% increase compared to 2020 when 125 employees were dismissed for similar reasons, accounting for just 28% of all dismissals…

  • Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Announces Private Offering of an Additional Amount of its 9.500% Senior Secured Amortizing Notes due 2029

    This section is Partnership Content Provided The content in this section has been provided by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Globe Newswire Breadcrumbs Path Links Globe Newswire Article author: Published on September 12, 2024 •…

  • Recovery in housing sales continues

    According to the latest housing market survey by the Treasury’s chief economist, 8,909 homes were sold in July 2024, up 29% from July 2023, mainly due to special discount offers offered by builders. The survey shows that the market recovery is continuing, although it should be noted that July 2023…

  • ForexLive European FX news wrap: Light movements ahead of ECB decision, more US data

    Headlines: Markets: Australian Dollar Advances, Swiss Franc Lags During the Day European stocks rise; S&P 500 futures up 0.1% US 10-year Treasury yields rise 1.7 basis points to 3.670% Gold rises 0.2% to $2,516.57 West Texas Intermediate crude rose 1.7% to $68.45. Bitcoin price rises 1.0% to $58,057 The session…

  • UBS cuts Interpublic Group to sell rating By Investing.com

    UBS has revised its stance on Interpublic Group (NYSE:IPG), downgrading the stock to sell from neutral and revising its price target down to $29 from $34 previously. The decision comes as the analyst believes the consensus has not fully factored in the impact of significant account losses, including the recent…

  • Steward Health Care’s settlement deal with landlord MPT receives court approval

    U.S. hospital operator Steward Health Care has received court approval for a settlement with its owner, Medical Properties Trust (MPT), amid ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez approved the agreement, which allows Steward to move forward with the sale of the hospital operations. This comes on the heels…

  • Stellantis dealers in U.S. blame CEO for ‘rapid degradation’ of its brands

    jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Stellantis’NYSE: STLAThe U.S. auto dealer network has criticized CEO Carlos Tavares for the “rapid decline” of its brands, accusing him of “short-term decisions” that have increased profits and his own compensation, according to an open letter seen by Bloomberg. The car manufacturer has The company…

  • Gen Z turns to Instagram and TikTok for news, Ofcom report shows

    They use these platforms to search for things on Google. Spend countless hours While some social media platforms have been a breeding ground for fake information, deepfakes, and security concerns, Gen Z also turns to them for news. Take TikTok for example: the Chinese-owned short-video platform has been banned on…

  • Cornish Lithium mine granted special status to power UK’s electric vehicle ambitions

    Angela Rayner, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, has backed plans to turn the disused Trelavor clay mine near St Austell into a major lithium mine, a move that could significantly boost the UK’s battery manufacturing capabilities. The site, operated by Cornish Lithium, is expected to…

  • Thailand’s slumping economy is new leader Paetongtarn’s focus in her first parliamentary speech

    Breadcrumbs Path Links BMW PMN Business Article author: Associated Press Gintama Saksuranchai Published on September 12, 2024 • Read for 4 minutes You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article Content BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s new Prime Minister Paithongtarn…

  • SNC: Half of startups had investments canceled due to war

    Startup Nation Central (SNC) today released its report, “One Year of Israeli Innovation in War,” which analyzes the impact of the ongoing conflict on Israel’s tech ecosystem, including significant differences across the country’s regions and declining trust in government efforts. Among the report’s most troubling findings are the financial uncertainty…

  • ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD/JPY swings again on BoJ comments

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  • ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD/JPY swings again on BoJ comments

    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…

  • Viridian Therapeutics Announces Pricing of Upsized Public Offering of Shares of Common Stock and Preferred Stock By Investing.com

    WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Viridian Therapeutics (Nasdaq: VRDN), a biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing potential best-in-class medicines for the treatment of serious and rare diseases, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock and, in lieu of common stock for certain investors,…