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How is lithium mined, and why its mining is criticized?
July 01, 2021 01:34 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The demand for lithium has surged significantly due to the high demand for lithium-ion batteries used in portable devices and electric vehicles. Lithium is primarily extracted from ore mining and salt deserts which are also known as sal.....

Which electric cars are available in NZ? Are EVs environmentally friendly?
July 01, 2021 01:26 PM AEST| By Jasmine AnandAs the world economy hits a pivotal juncture where nature is pierced with a record pollution, dramatic climb in global temperatures, and harsh climatic changes, countries across the globe are making umpteenth efforts to reduce toxic emissions. S.....

Wimbledon 2021: We’re mostly at fag end of the men’s tennis’ greatest era!!
July 01, 2021 01:08 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanRoger Federer Playing at Central Court of All England Club, Wimbledon, UK. Wimbledon, also known as The Championship, has started. Widely regarded as the most prestigious tennis tournament, The Championship, is the oldest tennis tournament. I...

The housing crisis in New Zealand takes a new turn
July 01, 2021 12:25 PM AEST| By RomaSummary Further bad news for new homeowners, buyable homes on a decline. Five Major regions witness a record decline in number of properties. Consumer trend shifting from existing homes, towards construction of new ones. The housing issue.....

Which are the top cryptocurrencies available?
July 01, 2021 09:10 AM AEST| By Kiran MuraliA cryptocurrency is a virtual form of currency that is secured by cryptography. This unregulated digital coin is being used to make payments. It can be sent to anyone, anywhere, without any third-party intermediaries. This unregulated digital asset...

US markets end mixed; energy, industrial stocks lead
July 01, 2021 07:47 AM AEST| By Sanjeeb BaruahAll major US stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday, the last day of the month, as energy, industrials, and consumer staple segments saw modest gains amid a positive economic outlook. The S&P 500 was up 0.13% to 4,297.50. The Dow Jones gained 0...

Ten red hot stocks to explore in July
July 01, 2021 06:17 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Verb Technology stock (VERB) price increased by 56.58 percent since June 23. Infobird Co Ltd.’s stock price decreased by 15.42 percent YoY. Bed, Bath & Beyond’s stock prices increased by 225.49 percent YoY. Red hot.....

Top 10 Cryptocurrencies in the UK
July 01, 2021 12:51 AM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary In recent times cryptocurrency has gain popularity in the UK market with over 2.3 million investors as per an FCA survey. One can invest in cryptocurrency by using regular currency on any of the UK based cryptocurrency exchang.....

APAC markets beat morning blues to trade in green
June 30, 2021 05:05 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanThe equity markets across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region have pared the morning losses as both China and Japan markets are trading in green. Despite trading in the negative territory in the morning trade, shares in Mainland China closed lower. The S...

A look at top 5 cryptocurrencies in New Zealand
June 30, 2021 05:04 PM AEST| By Jasmine AnandSummary Investing in cryptocurrency is enticing investors all over the world. New Zealand is bowled over by the thrill of investing in digital currencies. Kiwis can invest in several cryptocurrencies in various crypto exchanges operating.....

Opinion: How Does The Reserve Bank Plan To Balance High Inflation and Low Interest Rates?
June 30, 2021 04:51 PM AEST| By ManikaRising house prices due to a low-interest regime, good economic growth, employment, and GDP numbers better than other countries are all posing a challenge for the dovish Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Should the Reserve Bank continue its expansionary...

New Zealand stares at higher inflation, ANZ calls for increase in OCR this year
June 30, 2021 04:11 PM AEST| By ManikaNew Zealand businesses are seeing a rise in inflation beyond the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) target of 2%. ANZ Business Outlook Survey revealed that Companies that were surveyed continued to feel tremendous cost pressure. The Survey.....

What has COVID-19 taught us about insurance?
June 30, 2021 02:33 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanPandemics, in general, come with many lessons. They bring to table new ways of leading life, stimulate scientific explorations into uncharted territories and end up shaking the existing world order. COVID-19 is no different. It has stoked a range of...

How is crude oil extracted?
June 30, 2021 12:13 PM AEST| By Nitish KumarSummary The earliest known oil wells were drilled in ancient China around 200-300 A.D. John D. Rockefeller, the first billionaire of the modern world, earned his fortune through the oil business. Oil and gas exploration uses modern and state-o.....

Crypto picks up speed: Formula 1 signs a US$100M deal with crypto.com
June 30, 2021 11:13 AM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanThe Formula 1 fans should brace themselves to find a new name on the tracks – and the one that coincides with disruption and changing times. And no, it not Mick Schumacher – the son of celebrated legend Michael Schumacher – or any...

What is crypto fear and greed index?
June 30, 2021 10:55 AM AEST| By AayushSummary A crypto fear and greed index is essentially an oscillator, which quantitively depicts the sentiments of crypto investors/speculators. Generally, it ranges in value from 0 to 100, with 0 depicting extreme fear and 100 being extreme gree.....

The power of Facebook to help counter climate change
June 30, 2021 09:22 AM AEST| By RomaSummary Facebook joins the climate change wagon pledges to promote change As part of the EU commission the aim is to educate and inform Wide reach and impact of social media could be of crucial in the matter In a recent development, Faceb.....

Top five travel stocks for long-term investors
June 30, 2021 09:09 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ: UAL) plans to introduce over 500 aircraft by 2024. Its stock rose 49% in the past year. Booking Holdings Inc.’s (NASDAQ-GS: BKNG) P/E ratio is 127.93. Its share price rose 38.5% in the past 12 mon.....

Learning app Duolingo (DUOL) IPO: Things to know
June 30, 2021 08:18 AM AEST| By Kiran MuraliEducation platform Duolingo Inc. has filed for an initial public offering. The company is planning to trade its shares on NASDAQ under the ticker “DUOL,” according to the IPO prospectus. Duolingo is yet to disclose the pricing and timi.....

Formula One, Crypto.com strike sponsor deal: Here’s what we know so far
June 30, 2021 08:03 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Crypto.com will present its brand at Formula 1 races and events and will also get promotional time slots along the tracks during races. The deal is worth US$100 million for five years. com also had signed a contract with the National H.....