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 Is India’s central bank set to roll out its own digital currency?

Is India’s central bank set to roll out its own digital currency?

July 23, 2021 12:44 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

India – the world’s most populous country and a start-up hub – is likely to start its official central bank-backed digital currency (CBDC) soon. “RBI is currently working towards a phased implementation strategy and examining...

 US stocks end flat after spike in jobless benefits claims

US stocks end flat after spike in jobless benefits claims

July 23, 2021 07:34 AM AEST| By Sanjeeb Baruah

US stocks closed flat on Thursday, July 22, after two consecutive sessions of solid gains as investors weighed a sudden spike in unemployment benefits claims and threats from Covid’s Delta mutant. The S&P 500 was up 0.20% to 4,367.48. The ...

 3 stocks over 100% YTD returns: MRIN, NTLA, XELA

3 stocks over 100% YTD returns: MRIN, NTLA, XELA

July 23, 2021 05:48 AM AEST| By Kiran Murali

Summary Marin Software (NASDAQ: MRIN) gained 319 percent year to date. Intellia Therapeutics (NASDAQ: NTLA) returned 177 percent this year. Exela Technologies (NASDAQ: XELA) soared 114 percent year to date. The stock markets in the US hav...

 Got US$100? Here are two stocks to explore

Got US$100? Here are two stocks to explore

July 23, 2021 05:45 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE: DHI) reported total revenue of US$7.2 billion in Q3, 2021. CVS Health Corporation’s (NYSE: CVS) revenue increased to US$69.3 billion in Q1, 2021, up 3.5 percent YoY. DHI’s stock price increased by 29....

 Robinhood IPO next week, all you need to know

Robinhood IPO next week, all you need to know

July 23, 2021 02:48 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Robinhood (HOOD) eyes a US$35 billion valuation after IPO next week. Founders Baiju Bhatt and Vladimir Tenev will hold 26.2% and 39.0% of the voting power of the outstanding shares, respectively. HOOD’s monthly active users are 1...

 Can you avoid paying taxes on your Bitcoin profits?

Can you avoid paying taxes on your Bitcoin profits?

July 22, 2021 08:35 PM AEST| By Suhita Poddar

Summary  Putting resources into bitcoins doesn't mean you are excluded from tax liabilities. In Europe, Bitcoin isn't liable to tax burden except for the UK. The cost of bitcoin has taken off dramatically the last year, allowing finan...

 What does Biden administration’s latest move on cryptocurrency mean for investors?

What does Biden administration’s latest move on cryptocurrency mean for investors?

July 22, 2021 01:41 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

There have long been concerns surrounding the underground economy supported by cryptocurrencies. Few years back, the global drug trafficking was also alleged to be supported by digital currencies. With more and more formalisation of cryptocurrencies,...

 Does Dash have the upper hand over Bitcoin?

Does Dash have the upper hand over Bitcoin?

July 22, 2021 01:02 PM AEST| By Jasmine Anand

Summary Dash, a derivative of Bitcoin, was introduced with the aim of increasing transactional speed and maintaining privacy. Bitcoin, though the most popular cryptocurrency around the world, has few shortcomings, which were improvised upon by ...

 Meridian and Contact Energy join hands for ‘biggest’ green hydrogen plant

Meridian and Contact Energy join hands for ‘biggest’ green hydrogen plant

July 22, 2021 12:59 PM AEST| By Roma

Summary Meridian Energy and Contact Energy actively looking for registrations of interest to build the biggest hydrogen plant. The world’s biggest green hydrogen plant could mean major steps toward decarbonisation. McKinsey & Co repo...

 What is brewing in the APAC markets?

What is brewing in the APAC markets?

July 22, 2021 12:51 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

It has been a mixed week for the Asia Pacific (APAC) equity markets – at least till now. While the key benchmarks across the region tanked in the beginning of the week, they recovered most of the losses in Wednesday’s rally. The trigger ...

 Worried about COVID-19? Here’s what you can do to stave off the virus

Worried about COVID-19? Here’s what you can do to stave off the virus

July 22, 2021 11:33 AM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

In May, when India hit the second wave peak, the world hoped that the virus might have been gone for good. But the tenacious virus seems to have another plan. The virus can beat any mobile phone maker fair and square, when it comes to upgrades. The v...

 US stocks surge on robust earnings reports

US stocks surge on robust earnings reports

July 22, 2021 07:47 AM AEST| By Sanjeeb Baruah

Benchmark US indices closed higher on Wednesday, July 21, continuing their gains from the previous session as positive quarterly earnings reports lifted the investors' sentiments. The S&P 500 was up 0.82% to 4,358.69. The Dow Jones gained 0.83% ...

 5 rules of value investing

5 rules of value investing

July 22, 2021 06:23 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Value investing means buying the stock at a discounted price. Value investors find out the intrinsic value and margin of safety before investing. Patience, knowledge, and conviction are value investors’ fundamental principles. ...

 7 socially responsible ETFs to keep in mind

7 socially responsible ETFs to keep in mind

July 22, 2021 04:34 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial (ARCX: XLF) ETF’s expense ratio is 0.12%, and it rose 47% in one year. iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EAFE ETF (NASD: DMXF) has an expense ratio of 0.12%. The price increased by 24% in one year....

 Core Scientific will list on Nasdaq: what we know about the crypto miner

Core Scientific will list on Nasdaq: what we know about the crypto miner

July 22, 2021 12:54 AM AEST| By Invezz

Core Scientific Holding Co., a cryptocurrency mining operator, confirmed Wednesday morning in a press release it will become a public entity via a SPAC deal with Power & Digital Infrastructure Acquisition Corp. As part of the merger agreement, Core Scientific will be worth roughly $4.3 billion. Blockchain infrastructure and mining company Core Scientific is the […] The post Core Scientific will list on Nasdaq: what we know about the crypto miner appeared first on Invezz.

 Is buying Tether at this point advisable?

Is buying Tether at this point advisable?

July 21, 2021 09:20 PM AEST| By Kamalika Ghosh

Summary  Tether is a stablecoin, whose value is pegged to the US dollar. It can be used for buying other cryptocurrencies, transferring money, and earning interest. Tether has recently seen a surge amid the Black Thursday sell-off in Marc...

 Was the market correct on Bitcoin price prediction?

Was the market correct on Bitcoin price prediction?

July 21, 2021 04:37 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul Johns

Summary Renowned investor, Michael Burry, said in June 2021 that Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, in general, were heading for “the mother of all crashes”. The price of Bitcoin currently sits at US$30,637.11, dropping below the trading...

 How Bitcoin went from offering 122% YTD return to being an underperformer

How Bitcoin went from offering 122% YTD return to being an underperformer

July 21, 2021 02:03 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple coins - largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalisation In April 2021, when the world’s largest cryptocurrency – Bitcoin – touched the US$64,000 mark, it enthralled its investors with a whopping year-...

 APAC markets bounce back in green on Wall Street rebound

APAC markets bounce back in green on Wall Street rebound

July 21, 2021 12:03 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

Summary APAC markets have made a strong comeback. Australia, Japan are among the region’s star performers. Chinese shares remain flat. The equity markets in the Asia Pacific region rebounded on Wednesday after a day of huge losses y...

 COVID-19 fears continue to loom large on Tokyo Olympics

COVID-19 fears continue to loom large on Tokyo Olympics

July 21, 2021 11:09 AM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

The fears about a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic are still weighing heavy on Olympics 2020, as officials didn’t rule out the eleventh-hour cancellation. More and more athletes have started testing positive for the virus, and sponsors have...

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