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Two decades after 9/11, the wounds are still fresh!
September 05, 2021 07:24 PM PDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights The world abided together to fight terrorism after the horrifying 9/11 terror attacks. After years of struggle to fight and combat terrorism, the Taliban captured Afghanistan once again last month. Be it the Americans or the Afghans.....
Australia’s ASX200 features among APAC top performers over last year
September 05, 2021 07:19 PM PDT| By Furquan MoharkanA stock market ticker shows financial gains and losses Highlights ASX200 is among the top gainers in the APAC region. Vietnam’s VN30 has emerged as the top performer across the globe. Vietnam, India, South Korea, Taiwan have performed b...
COVID-19 pandemic: have we reached endemic stage?
September 04, 2021 07:35 AM PDT| By Tripti JoshiAt the endemic phase, a disease might not always be prevalent with elevated spread levels but may continue there for a longer duration with intermittent rises. On 24 August 2021, the Chief Scientist of the WHO, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, stated that in.....
US stocks end mixed on weak jobs data
September 03, 2021 02:13 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahBenchmark US indices closed the week mixed on Friday, September 3, after weak jobs data raised uncertainty about the economic recovery. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained as the weaker-than-expected job data eased fears over Fed’s tapering...
US firms brace for US$18 bn losses after Hurricane Ida slams Gulf Coast
September 03, 2021 09:45 AM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahHurricane Ida, which lashed the Gulf Coast over the weekend, has left more than a million people out of power, while the insurance firms braced for over US$18 billion losses in claims, even as the government evaluates the damage in the wake of the .....
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Japan PM Suga set to resign, Tokyo stock markets at a 30-year high
September 03, 2021 06:39 AM PDT| By Rishika RainaHighlights Japan PM Yoshihide Suga is set to resign amid public dissatisfaction over his handling of Covid-19 and the Olympics. Serving for less than a year, Suga is scheduled to step down on 30 September. Following the news, Japan&rsquo.....
Energy stocks lift US indices higher after OPEC OKs production hike
September 02, 2021 03:06 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahBenchmark US indices closed higher on Thursday, September 2, pulled up by gains in energy stocks after global oil cartel OPEC decided to go ahead with its planned production increase. The S&P 500 was up 0.28% to 4,536.95. The Dow Jones gained 0....
Five stocks Warren Buffett is still pursuing
September 02, 2021 12:18 AM PDT| By AayushWarren Buffett, 91, is arguably the most successful investor of the 20th century and that’s the reason why Wall Street keeps a close eye on his portfolio. He is one of those few investors whose entry or exit from a stock holding creates a buz.....
S&P 500, Nasdaq gain as tech, real estate stocks rise
September 01, 2021 02:25 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahS&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed higher on Wednesday, the first day of September, boosted by gains in technology, real estate, and utility stocks, while Dow Jones declined amid mixed cues. The S&P 500 was up 0.03% to 4,524.09. The Dow Jon...
APAC markets mixed; ASX200 in red despite positive GDP numbers
August 31, 2021 11:41 PM PDT| By Furquan MoharkanHighlights ASX is trading in the red despite better-than-expected GDP numbers China markets are in the green. Japan is the biggest gainer in the region. Asia Pacific shares were trading mixed on Wednesday, with Australian shares in negati.....
How many jabs of vaccine are needed to protect you from COVID-19?
August 31, 2021 07:56 PM PDT| By Team Kalkine MediaWith 221 countries and territories affected till now, the COVID-19 cases, as on date stand in excess of 218 million – sending the world economy into a wild goose chase. Even though the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved a list of v.....
Why Microsoft, Coca-Cola see carbon capture way out of emission muddle?
August 31, 2021 03:44 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahReducing carbon footprints has been a major focus of the Biden administration as it takes up the cudgel for fighting climate change. The zero-carbon emission target is at the heart of Biden’s climate policy that finds expression in various pr.....
US stocks slip on consumer confidence data
August 31, 2021 03:08 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahBenchmark US indices closed lower on Tuesday, August 31, after blue-chip technology stocks retreated amid coronavirus fears and new economic data showed declining consumer confidence. The S&P 500 fell 0.13% to 4,522.68. The Dow Jones shed 0.11%...
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Why are investors eyeing Nasdaq Listed NIU Technologies?
August 31, 2021 01:56 AM PDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights NIU technologies is a China-based electric two-wheeler maker and seller. The company is listed on NASDAQ. The company has reported robust earnings in its second quarter ending 30 June 2021. NASDAQ listed NIU technologies .....
China’s new regulation to reduce children’s online gaming time significantly
August 31, 2021 01:32 AM PDT| By Jasmine AnandHighlights China would be executing an online gaming restriction for the country’s young population under 18 years of age. No online gaming on weekdays, children to now access online games for only an hour on weekends and public holidays......
Who is Dr Ashley Bloomfield, the Guardian angel of NZ health?
August 31, 2021 12:50 AM PDT| By RomaHighlights Dr Ashley Bloomfield, a household name in the Kiwi healthcare is again on the forefront Fighting the COVID-19 outbreak for the second time, he advises caution. A decreasing number of cases on Tuesday is an indication that the diseas.....
Longest war in US history comes to an end as last US troops exit Afghanistan
August 30, 2021 06:53 PM PDT| By Furquan Moharkanrime accused in 9/11 terror attacks In last days of the war, the US evacuated about 120,000 people out of Afghanistan The US has ended its long-drawn-out war in the Central Asian country of Afghanistan after two decades, as it completed final e...
S&P 500, Nasdaq extend gains on tech boost
August 30, 2021 02:58 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahBlue-chip S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite continued their gains on Monday, August 30, from the previous week’s record closes after technology and consumer discretionary stocks rallied. The S&P 500 was up 0.43% to 4,528.79. The...
How a rise in TSMC chip price could affect the electronics industry?
August 30, 2021 08:24 AM PDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahHighlights Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) might increase the prices of its microchips used in the electronics industry. Rising raw material costs and orders may have forced the chipmaker to hike prices. Smartphones, car.....
Asia Pacific markets close in green
August 30, 2021 03:35 AM PDT| By Furquan MoharkanHighlights Most APAC markets began the week on a positive note. Australia recorded an unprecedented surge in fresh COVID-19 cases. Investors are keeping track of Meituan results. Asia Pacific shares on Monday closed mostly in the green, w.....
