Featured On: Green Review

Be it a complex machine like the latest Tesla producing 778 hp power or something as ordinary as the lightbulbs in your home, almost everything runs on energy. The quantum of our dependence on energy is only increasing and seems endless, while conventional energy resources remain finite. Further, as we drift towards a sustainable way of living, we also need to transition to cleaner and greener sources of energy.

Featured On: The Market Herald

The share market closed within touching distance of an 11-month high as US futures signalled optimism ahead of a week of risk events.

The S&P/ASX 200 rallied 80 points or 1.2 per cent, finishing just 15 points below this year's closing peak of 6758. The market has been stuck in a holding pattern over the festive season, trading in a range between 6600 and around 6760. Technical analysis suggests a breakout above 6760 would open the door to further gains.

Featured On: The Market Herald

A broad rally lifted all eleven domestic sectors as US futures hinted at gains when Wall Street reopens tonight. S&P 500 futures climbed 21 points or almost 0.6 per cent. US exchanges closed overnight for the Martin Luther King Junior public holiday. Market sentiment was boosted by a rally in European equities as the US long weekend passed without major incident. US authorities had prepared for the possibility of violent protests ahead of tomorrow night's inauguration ceremony. The pan-European Stoxx 600 edged up 0.2 per cent.

Featured On: EGT

• In the Asia Pacific region, tourism sector offers significant economic boost, but it witnessed a drastic decline in international tourism amid COVID-19.

• A plethora of developments in the global tourism space can accelerate the recovery of the travel industry in Asia.

• Vaccine passports and smart tourism have emerged as potential solutions to kickstart international travel.

Featured On: The Market Herald

The enterprises that are facing a drought of business due to repeated lockdowns and extended set of restrictions in the UK are poised to benefit from the negative interest rate framework. Alongside the businesses, there can be a steep reduction in the cost of capital. The availability of capital at a cheaper rate in such a testing time can potentially accelerate the nearly freezed consumption of credit facilities.

Featured On: The Market Herald

The share market fell for a second day following a 'risk-off' session on Wall Street amid concerns about elevated valuations and impeachment moves against Donald Trump. The S&P/ASX 200 traded both sides of break-even before finishing at its session low. The index lost 18 points or 0.3 per cent, most of it in the closing auction.