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Hudson Pacific and Blackstone to invest £700 million for a Sunset Studio in London
August 02, 2021 06:00 PM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary US-based Hudson Pacific Properties and Blackstone plan to invest £700 million for the construction of a massive state-of-the-art film, TV and digital production complex in London. With the easing of lockdown restrictions and.....
Why to keep an eye on the 6 global stocks in 2021?
August 02, 2021 04:22 PM AEST| By ManikaInvestors today prefer to build their portfolio by diversifying their risks. There are several opportunities for investing in stocks of other countries these days. Gone are the days when it was unthinkable to invest in stocks of foreign companies s.....
APAC markets in green; US ups the ante on Chinese firms’ IPOs
August 02, 2021 02:53 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanSummary Japan leads the APAC rally. ASX200 touches a new record level. Afterpay shares surge 19% after the acquisition announcement. The equity markets across the Asia Pacific region seemed to move past the gloom of last week, as they tra.....
A week when central banks meet
August 02, 2021 12:58 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanIf the economy and the financial system were a ship, the captain of that ship would be the central bank of that economy. That conveys the importance of central banks across economies. While central banks may not be hogging as much limelight as govern...
China tightens its grip on tech-based firms, threatens compliance deadlines
August 01, 2021 09:03 PM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary China has threatened that compliance deadlines would be imposed on companies like Didi Chuxing. The Chinese authorities would increase oversight of the on-demand trucking and ride-hailing companies such as Didi Global Inc and Full Truck.....
Climate pledges to the UN: India, China miss deadline, smaller nations submit ambitious plans
August 01, 2021 07:06 PM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary China and India failed to comply with the UN deadline on submitting fresh pledges for reducing greenhouse emissions. A smaller group of nations submitted more ambitious pledges, which directly mounted considerable pressure on larg.....
Does it make sense to invest only in dividend stocks?
August 01, 2021 09:16 AM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshInvesting in dividend stocks or dividend yield stocks is a common practice of investors. Companies which pay regular dividends to its investors are much in demand as they make investors their partners in the profits they earn. Dividends are a part .....
What is nanotechnology and where can it be applied?
August 01, 2021 12:54 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaNanotechnology, which grew considerably during the period 1960-1990, is expected to hit US$70 billion in the next five years, according to a recent study by Global Industry Analysts Inc. Nanotechnology is essentially the study of minute particles,.....
Are cryptocurrencies any good? The US Senate doesn’t think so
August 01, 2021 12:48 AM AEST| By Ankit SethiSummary Warren heavily criticized cryptocurrencies Sherrod Brown spoke favorably about the underlying blockchain technology Elizabeth Warren has written a letter to Janet Yellen for regulating cryptos The Senate committee conducted a hear.....
What is mindful eating and why is it important?
August 01, 2021 12:13 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Mindful eating is about being aware of what we eat, how we eat and how much we eat. Mindful eating can benefit you in many ways, from weight control to kindling positive feelings in you. Binge eating, stress eating, and eating for crav.....
Weekly roundup of FTSE 100 risers and fallers (July 26-30)
July 31, 2021 09:06 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaFTSE 100 managed to end the week ended 30 July in positive territory, but it was a tumultuous week. Here we are giving the recap of gainers and losers of every day during the passing week. 26 July 2021 Top riser International Consolidated Airlin...
Famous five of business this week (July 26-30)
July 31, 2021 09:04 AM AEST| By Suhita PoddarMonday – July 26 Activision Blizzard Inc. (LON: 0H8X) (NASDAQ: ATVI) Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard is a developer and provider of interactive gaming and entertainment solutions. The gaming giant was hit with several sexual harass...
US stock indices slip into red amid mixed cues
July 31, 2021 07:17 AM AEST| By Sanjeeb BaruahBenchmark US indices slipped into the red on Friday, July 30, dragged down by losses in most sectors and closing the trading week on a subdued note. The S&P 500 fell 0.54% to 4,395.26. The Dow Jones declined 0.42% to 34,935.47. The NASDAQ Compos...
Real Estate & Technology Shares Traded Higher; FTSE 100 Ended at 7,032.30
July 31, 2021 04:23 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaUS Markets: Broader indices in the United States traded in red - particularly, the S&P 500 index traded 22.35 points or 0.51 per cent lower at 4,396.80, Dow Jones Industrial Average Index dipped by 117.25 points or 0.33 per cent lower at 34,967.2...
IAG shares tumble 8% even as Q2 loss shrinks
July 31, 2021 12:51 AM AEST| By AbhijeetSummary International Consolidated Airlines Group shares fell nearly 8% Passenger capacity was nearly 21.9% of total passengers carried in Q2 2019 The operating loss narrowed to €967m in Q2 2021 as against €2,182m Shares of Inte.....
5 FTSE listed crypto stocks
July 31, 2021 12:43 AM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Cryptocurrencies are digital money that is not backed by tangible assets or securities. Rising interest in these unregulated digital currencies can be attributed to their growing popularity to earn high profits. There are many crypto r.....
Big Tech: How did these five companies worth US$9.25 trillion fare in June quarter?
July 31, 2021 12:20 AM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanThe last week of July has been a momentous one, with the most valued companies in the US disclosing their quarterly earnings report. All the big tech companies announced their quarterly results this week – some did better than expected, others...
How hard has COVID-19 hit the commercial value of Tokyo Olympics?
July 31, 2021 12:10 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Tokyo Olympics is being held under a state of emergency with no spectators to prevent it from becoming a super spreader event. The COVID-19 pandemic has badly hit the commercial value of the event and impaired trade flows at domes.....
What does Credit Suisse investigation into Archegos fiasco reveal?
July 31, 2021 12:07 AM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanAn external investigation into the dealings of Credit Suisse with the collapsed US hedge fund manager Archegos Capital has revealed that the Swiss banking major had failed “to effectively manage risk.” The investigation, which was led by...
What is net neutrality? Here’s what you need to know
July 31, 2021 12:05 AM AEST| By Sonal SinhaSummary In net neutrality, data available on the internet are treated equally by the internet service providers, businesses, and government. In its absence, internet service providers can prevent users from visiting specific websites by s.....