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S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs after tech, energy stocks rally
August 23, 2021 02:43 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahBenchmark US indices closed at record highs on Monday, August 23, pulled up by gains in technology and energy segments as investors turned their focus on riskier assets amid hopes of a faster economic recovery. The S&P 500 was up 0.85% to 4,479....
What's the new customer verification process introduced by Binance
August 23, 2021 07:48 PM AEST| By Suhita PoddarWorld’s leading Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has recently announced that it will be tightening the verification requirements of its expanded know-your-customer (KYC) policy on its platform for customer in a bid to strengthen efforts agains.....
PayPal rolls out crypto services in the UK
August 23, 2021 07:17 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The mainstream adoption of digital currency is innately leading to global advancement in payments and trading system. PayPal Holdings Inc. has launched its crypto trading services in the United Kingdom. Following the launch, the sto.....
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Changing the Face of Content: What is Contentos?
August 23, 2021 06:32 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights Contentos’ intent is to create a decentralised content network where assets can be openly produced and distributed. Contentos is a blueprint for what digital content might look like in the future. Furthermore, its design .....
APAC markets start the week on a high, major indices surge 2%
August 23, 2021 10:21 AM CEST| By Furquan MoharkanEquity markets in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region were rallying on Monday morning after the Hong Kong markets bounced back from last week’s bearish trend. By Monday afternoon, the benchmark Hang Seng Index of Hong Kong was trading 1.78% higher,...
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Bitcoin touches $50,000 for the first time since May
August 23, 2021 04:45 PM AEST| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Bitcoin touched the $50,000 mark for the first time since May The leading cryptocurrency was up by 2.47% and was trading at $50,311.40, according to CoinMarketCap. After it reached the record-high $65,000 in mid-April, i.....
How have emerging markets fared in 2021?
August 23, 2021 04:49 AM CEST| By Furquan MoharkanGlobal equity markets have been garnering everyone’s attention. After tanking into bear zone in March 2020, the markets recovered soon and have been witnessing an unprecedented rally for the past 1.5 years now despite the economy being in tatte...
Convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19: are there any benefits?
August 23, 2021 04:06 AM CEST| By Tripti JoshiHighlights The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently announced the final results from a study assessing convalescent plasma (CP) therapy in COVID-19 outpatients with early symptoms. The results demonstrated no significant benefit of the .....
Anti-lockdown protests turn violent in Australia; scores arrested
August 22, 2021 03:05 PM CEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Over 4,000 people took to the streets in Melbourne and Sydney to protest the extension of the covid lockdown. Police arrested some 200 protestors in Melbourne as they attacked the police personnel trying to stop them. Nine cops were .....
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Five stocks that never left Buffet’s basket despite pandemic headwinds
August 21, 2021 04:17 PM CEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHelter-skelter is the one word describing everything globally since a tiny virus crossed Chinese borders and wreaked havoc. The financial markets were no exception. Yet, it was interesting that other than the hope of overcoming the challenge, what .....
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How to diversify cryptocurrency portfolio?
August 22, 2021 12:11 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Diversification of the crypto portfolio is similar to the diversification of traditional portfolios. With thousands of cryptocurrencies, it is a cumbersome task to choose the right currency for a portfolio. Choosing the right crypto.....
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US indices close higher as tech, consumer stocks rally
August 20, 2021 02:06 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahBenchmark US indices closed higher on Friday, August 20, propelled by gains in technology stocks after investors ignored concerns of delta infections that threatened to halt the economic recovery. The S&P 500 was up 0.81% to 4,441.67. The Dow Jo...
Are NZ retail companies feeling the heat of level 4 lockdown?
August 20, 2021 10:00 PM CEST| By RomaHighlights Retailers are concerned about the new Delta variant, which is potentially more transmissible. The government urged to clarify what qualifies as an essential service, amidst the Level 4 lockdown announcement. Prime Minister says it i.....
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What is big data, and what are its applications in the healthcare sector?
August 20, 2021 04:34 PM CEST| By Tripti JoshiHighlights The term big data in healthcare describes the enormous volumes of information generated by digital technologies adoption in the healthcare industry. Big data uses particular statistics in healthcare to explore new developments,.....
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Next wave of eCommerce: D2C and live selling
August 20, 2021 04:12 PM CEST| By Sonal SinhaHighlights COVID-19 has brought numerous changes in the way people live, work and purchase products. The pandemic gave a massive boost to a new wave of eCommerce - D2C and live selling. D2C eCommerce refers to the strategy through which .....
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The ultimate beginner’s guide to spirituality
August 20, 2021 04:10 PM CEST| By Team Kalkine MediaTo attain optimum peace and well-being people follow yoga and meditation. But how one understands “the state of being” is the matter of question. Its answer lies in achieving spirituality. What is spirituality? First things first, bei.....
The week ahead: Key economic events to watch
August 20, 2021 10:43 AM CEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The recent wave of the Delta variant has posed a significant roadblock in the path to global economic recovery. The key economic announcements lined up ahead would provide better insight into how world leaders are planning to fight t.....
MBOX Crypto Enjoys the popularity of NFT Gaming
August 20, 2021 05:24 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights MOBOX is a non-fungible token (NFT) gaming platform listed for trading on the Binance exchange. It was launched in April 2021. MOBOX (MBOX) saw gains of 156% on Thursday, pushing its price to a new high of US$5.47 before correcting t.....
Where can you store your crypto? 10 prominent multi-crypto wallets
August 20, 2021 04:38 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul JohnsCryptocurrency has become an unlikely phenomenon during the lockdowns that plagued much of the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic and now with the Delta variant enforcing further lockdowns. The restrictions have left many worker.....
China’s rate decision dampens APAC markets
August 20, 2021 06:03 AM CEST| By Furquan MoharkanA stock market ticker shows financial gains and losses. Equity markets across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region mostly traded in the red on Friday as China left its benchmark lending rate unchanged. The shares in Mainland China fell as the Shang...