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 What has COVID-19 taught us about insurance?

What has COVID-19 taught us about insurance?

June 29, 2021 09:33 PM PDT| By Furquan Moharkan

Pandemics, 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...

 Crypto picks up speed: Formula 1 signs a US$100M deal with crypto.com

Crypto picks up speed: Formula 1 signs a US$100M deal with crypto.com

June 29, 2021 06:13 PM PDT| By Furquan Moharkan

The 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...

 The power of Facebook to help counter climate change

The power of Facebook to help counter climate change

June 29, 2021 04:22 PM PDT| By Roma

Summary 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.....

 Formula One, Crypto.com strike sponsor deal: Here’s what we know so far

Formula One, Crypto.com strike sponsor deal: Here’s what we know so far

June 30, 2021 08:03 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary 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.....

 US stocks end flat on positive economic outlook

US stocks end flat on positive economic outlook

June 29, 2021 02:36 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb Baruah

Benchmark US indices closed flat on Tuesday, June 29, after technology and economy-linked stocks logged modest gains in intraday trading marked by high enthusiasm following consecutive record closings of the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite in the pr...

 Major APAC markets tread in the red zone

Major APAC markets tread in the red zone

June 28, 2021 11:40 PM PDT| By Furquan Moharkan

Most of the equity markets in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region were in the red on Tuesday, despite Wall Street indices clocking a record high overnight. In Mainland China, stocks were down by the afternoon: the Shanghai Composite Index was trading 95...

 Wall Street banks are hosting a dividend party. Here’s why

Wall Street banks are hosting a dividend party. Here’s why

June 28, 2021 10:33 PM PDT| By Furquan Moharkan

Every year, investors eagerly wait for capital allocation from the companies they hold positions in. Capital allocation can happen through dividend payouts, buybacks, and issue of bonus shares, among others. Among these, dividend is one of the most...

 Klay, Binance and the ban: All this happened within a week

Klay, Binance and the ban: All this happened within a week

June 28, 2021 09:46 PM PDT| By Furquan Moharkan

Klaytn, the public blockchain project of the South Korean Internet giant Kakao, on June 24, announced the official listing of its KLAY token on Binance -- world's largest crypto exchange by volume. On that day, the cryptocurrency seemed to have reve...

 Facebook joins the trillion-dollar club for the first time

Facebook joins the trillion-dollar club for the first time

June 28, 2021 06:33 PM PDT| By Furquan Moharkan

American tech multinational giant Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) became the latest company to cross US$1 trillion valuation mark, joining the elite club of tech only companies. The shares of the company that operates some of the largest social media platf...

 S&P 500, NASDAQ make record closes as tech stocks rally

S&P 500, NASDAQ make record closes as tech stocks rally

June 28, 2021 03:22 PM PDT| By Sanjeeb Baruah

The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite closed at record highs on Monday, June 28, providing a strong headstart to the week as investors waited for a new set of economic data and a critical OPEC meeting this week whose outcome might sway...

 Which digital coin is winning the cryptocurrency race? 

Which digital coin is winning the cryptocurrency race? 

June 28, 2021 12:45 AM PDT| By Furquan Moharkan

Cryptocurrencies have been all the rage – especially this year. Digital assets have given such returns over the years, that they have beaten the riskiest assets out there fair and square.   Even though i...

 Will new COVID-19 outbreak in Australia hit New Zealand’s tourism industry?

Will new COVID-19 outbreak in Australia hit New Zealand’s tourism industry?

June 27, 2021 11:16 PM PDT| By Jasmine Anand

Summary With spectacular locales, New Zealand has established itself as a renowned tourism destination across the globe. The sector was severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic as the nation witnessed closure of its borders marked with lockdown.....

 APAC markets mixed on Chinese industrial numbers; HK trading delayed

APAC markets mixed on Chinese industrial numbers; HK trading delayed

June 27, 2021 10:57 PM PDT| By Furquan Moharkan

The equity markets across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region were a mixed bag on the Monday morning, as Chinese industrial profits for May witnessed a slowdown. In Mainland China, stocks were trading in the green during morning trade hours: the Shanghai...

 What’s brewing in the cryptocurrency world? Here are some of the hottest developments

What’s brewing in the cryptocurrency world? Here are some of the hottest developments

June 27, 2021 08:53 PM PDT| By Furquan Moharkan

Cryptocurrencies, unlike the traditional money and equity markets, operate round the clock, throughout the year. So, unlike stock, currency, money, or oil markets, there are no weekends when it comes to crypto. As a result, the buzz around cryptocur...

 Why do governments go for lockdowns to battle COVID-19?

Why do governments go for lockdowns to battle COVID-19?

June 27, 2021 07:58 PM PDT| By Furquan Moharkan

The menace around the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be picking up the momentum, yet again. The monster virus has already churned out its new variant that is making up almost half of the growing daily cases in the UK. On a lighter note, COVID-19 seems t...

 Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines under the lens as FDA adds heart inflammation warning

Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines under the lens as FDA adds heart inflammation warning

June 26, 2021 09:29 PM PDT| By Mohammad Zaid

Summary The US FDA has added a warning for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to suggest an unusual risk of heart inflammation. Experts believe that the benefits of receiving vaccines outweigh the risks associated with them. WHO scientists h.....

 Volkswagen shifts focus on EVs as it plans to move away from combustion engine sales

Volkswagen shifts focus on EVs as it plans to move away from combustion engine sales

June 26, 2021 09:13 PM PDT| By Mohammad Zaid

Summary Growing concerns around sustainable modes of transportation are compelling leading automakers to take initiatives that are boosting electric vehicles demand. German auto giant Volkswagen is planning to focus more on electric vehicles an.....

 Carbon-tracking startups sprout as climate action takes centerstage

Carbon-tracking startups sprout as climate action takes centerstage

June 26, 2021 03:16 PM PDT| By Team Kalkine Media

As climate change issues gain traction globally, many carbon-tracking startups are popping up across the world. And guess what? Their clients are ready to pay hefty amounts to get accurate forest data that can help determine carbon presence or seques...

 How covid is changing our fitness habits

How covid is changing our fitness habits

June 26, 2021 03:13 PM PDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Covid has been an eye-opener for most people. It showed how a virus can wreak havoc in society, destroy lives and economies, but most importantly, it underscored the importance of health in life. Shaken and heartbroken by the daily deluge of disturb...

 John McAfee found dead in jail: A peek into the software titan’s life

John McAfee found dead in jail: A peek into the software titan’s life

June 26, 2021 07:17 AM PDT| By Furquan Moharkan

John McAfee, the security software pioneer who seemed to live his life on the edge while mired in a gamut of legal woes, was found dead in his jail cell near Barcelona on Wednesday. Mr. McAfee reportedly died by suicide hours after a Spanish court a...

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