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How has Bitcoin fared in 2021?

Summary Bitcoin is currently valued at US$32,859.70. If one were to only look at its price at the beginning of January and saw it was valued at US$...

Why APAC indices are in choppy waters today

The benchmark indices of equities across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region slumped on Friday following an overnight sell-off on Wall Street. But in the A...

Know the 10 biggest retail companies around the world in 2021

The year 2020 was the best and the worst year for the retail sector. It was the best year as shoppers who were working from home had a new set of need...

No spectators at Tokyo Olympics as COVID-19 is rearing its ugly head...

Last year, when the Tokyo Organising Committee (TOCOG) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), despite their initial resentment, postponed the...

Where do major auto companies get their lithium from?

The demand for lithium is heating up, sparking concerns about tight supplies of the metal. Lithium is the main component of chargeable batteries, whic...

QUAD needs to think economics. Here is why

As the world is trying to battle its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the skepticism towards China has multiplied manifold in the past one and half y...

Look at the top 8 cryptocurrency exchanges operating in New Zealand

Summary Just like stock exchanges, which offer trading in shares, cryptocurrency exchanges offer trading in digital assets. These exchanges help c...

NZ railways to get NZ$1.3-billion investment in next 3 years

Summary Three-year rail investment program pledges NZ$1.3-billion investment. KiwiRail can begin a new era of consistency and success. Responsibl...

Is Neo a good cryptocurrency? Is it better than Ethereum?

Summary NEO is a blockchain project of China and is committed to creating a smart economy. Neo uses a consensus mechanism to protect its blockchai...

Are ETFs good investment options for beginners?

Summary There are more than 2100 Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) in market. ETFs present the combination of mutual fund and stocks. There are active...

Moving iMage (MITQ) IPO: Stock jumps 700% on NYSE debut

Summary The California-based digital cinema company priced its IPO at US$3 per share. Moving iMage stock ended first-day trading on NYSE at US$24....

Carver (CARV), Urban One (UONE): 2 rising stocks on Thursday

Summary Carver Bancorp’s stock price more than tripled, while Urban One jumped over 20 percent. Carver Bancorp’s share price is up app...

Wall Street stocks retreat on economic concerns

All major US stock markets closed their sessions in red on Thursday, July 8, as a continued demand and supply imbalance raised concerns about the heal...

Top Chinese stocks to watch on Nasdaq, NYSE

Summary Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME) reported revenue of US$20.6 billion in Q1, 2021, an increase of 25 percent YoY. com, Inc. (N...

Planet Labs (PL): All you need to know about $2.8B SPAC deal

Summary The earth data and analytics company will become public following a reverse merger. California-based Planet Labs will be valued at US$2.8...

Top 10 cryptos to look at

Summary  Cryptocurrency is a virtual currency that works as a mode of payment for buying goods and services. As of 8 July 2021, the market ca...

D-Day: I3 Energy announces maiden dividend and successful corporate...

Summary AIM-listed energy company I3 Energy (LON: I3E) announced its maiden special dividend after court cancelled its share premium account. The...

Which were the hottest global tech IPOs in 2021?

Companies are compelled to employ technology to rethink virtually every aspect of their business as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The adoption of...

Which are the hottest names in the crypto space this year?

Cryptocurrencies have been selling like hot cakes this year. It has been one of the most talked-about asset classes, of late. From Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:T...

What’s fuelling the global microchip shortage and what are its ramif...

Summary Microchips are used in almost all electronic devices, automobiles, and portable products. The demand for microchips has surged to record h...