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ASX Continues Strong Christmas Rally, Overcoming US Tech Selloff
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlight Summary:,ASX 200 Performance,: The Australian sharemarket extended its year-end rally, with the ASX 200 rising 0.5% to 8,261, marking gains in nine of its 11 sectors.,Biggest Stock Movers,: Clarity Pharmaceuticals, Zip, and Mesoblast saw no...

Market Update: Big Tech Stocks Pressure US Markets as ASX Opens Weak
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Big Tech declines drag US markets down in holiday trading.,- ASX futures indicate a cautious opening amid Wall Street's tone.,- Crypto and gold follow equity markets with downward trends.,As the holiday season approaches, global markets...

Crypto Hackers Target Professionals with Sophisticated Malware Scam
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Crypto hackers use fake job scams to distribute harmful malware.,- Victims are tricked into granting access to their devices.,- Attackers target professionals via LinkedIn and other platforms.,Cybercriminals have devised an innovative wa...

Australian Market to Open Lower After Wall Street Decline
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Australian share market set to open lower after Wall Street's decline.,- Nasdaq led losses as tech giants reported notable drops.,- ASX trading hours adjusted for New Year’s holiday.,The Australian stock market is expected to open on a w...

Australia's Crackdown on Wage Theft: Tough Penalties for Employers
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Australia introduces strict penalties for wage theft from January.,- Major companies implicated in past wage theft cases.,- Employers can face imprisonment and substantial fines.,Australia has enacted new laws to criminalise wage theft,...

Palo Alto Networks: Key Growth Trends and Financial Insights
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Sustained Revenue Growth:,Over the last decade, Palo Alto Networks has maintained a compound annual growth rate of 30%, driven by its robust next-generation security ecosystems, Prisma and Cortex, alongside traditional offerings like Stra...

Bitcoin and the US Economy: Strategic Asset or Political Maneuver?
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Feasibility of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve:,CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju casts doubt on the creation of a US Bitcoin reserve, citing the dominance of the US dollar and economic resilience.,US Economic Hegemony:,Confidence in the US economy...

Betashares Eyes International Markets After Stellar Growth in 2024
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Betashares recorded notable asset growth, reaching A$46 billion under management.,- Expansion plans focus on Asia and enhancing ETF offerings globally.,- Key initiatives include acquisitions and new platform development.,Betashares, a le...

Indonesia Eyes Nuclear Power Expansion Amid Safety Challenges
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Indonesia proposes nuclear power plants at multiple sites to meet energy needs.,- Environmental concerns arise due to seismic risks in the region.,- Advanced safety measures and modular reactor technology are under review.,Indonesia has...

Ethereum ETFs Shine Amid Bitcoin's Institutional Outflows
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Ethereum ETFs see growing inflows while Bitcoin ETFs face declines.,- Institutional interest in Ethereum ETFs supported by key developments.,- Bitcoin hovers below its all-time high amidst market volatility.,Ethereum (ETH) continues to c...

ASX Ends Year on a Red Note Amid Global Market Pressures
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Market Performance:,The ASX dipped 0.35% in early trading as global market pressures and profit-taking weighed on sentiment.,Sector Impacts:,Key players in tech and retail, including Microsoft and Amazon, showed declines, reflecting Wall S...

Trump's Shift on H-1B Visas Sparks Debate on Immigration and Economy
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Trump shifts his stance on the H-1B visa program, sparking discussions.,- Big business advocates Musk and Ramaswamy voice strong support for the program.,- Critics argue the program undercuts American workers' wages.,Donald Trump has adj...

Whale Activity Signals Market Shifts: Bitcoin’s Price Movements Under Scrutiny
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Whale Movements:,Over 33,000 BTC worth $3.23 billion transferred to exchanges amid price dips.,Technical Indicators:,Key resistance and support levels identified around $95,500 and $94,000.,Market Trends:,Volatility persists with sharp can...

Austral and Challenger Forge $7M Partnership to Bolster Gold Production in Argentina
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Strategic Alliance,: Challenger Gold and Austral Gold enter a three-year toll agreement for gold processing at the Casposo plant in Argentina.,Facility Upgrade Commitment,: Casposo to secure funding for refurbishment, backed by a $7M loan...

ASX 200 Gains Momentum Over Christmas Week with Sector-Wide Growth
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- ASX 200 ended Christmas week on a positive note, closing at 8,251 points.,- Consumer Discretionary, Healthcare, and Financials sectors led gains in the market.,- Utilities was the only sector to finish in the red, dragged by Origin Energ...

Meme Coins, AI Agents, and the Decline of Bitcoin Runes: What Happened?
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Declining Bitcoin Rune Transactions,: Bitcoin Rune transactions now account for just 1.67% of daily Bitcoin transactions, a sharp fall from its dominance earlier this year. Daily fees also plummeted below $250,000.,Rising Interest in Meme...

Karoon Energy Shares Surge as Drilling Kicks Off at Who Dat West
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Karoon Energy shares rise on the announcement of drilling activities in the US Gulf of Mexico.,- Energy sector gains even as broader ASX 200 index sees a decline.,- Who Dat West exploration well estimated to hold significant oil reserves...

Key Regulatory Changes for Crypto in 2025: A Turning Point for the Industry?
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Pro-Crypto Administration,: Anticipated shifts under the Trump administration, including potential executive actions and regulatory clarity.,Legislative Focus,: Key bills like FIT21 and stablecoin regulation are likely to dominate the age...

Crypto Turmoil: Cardano (ADA) Faces Market Decline Amid Security Breach
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Cardano (ADA) sees a sharp decline amid broader crypto market downturn.,- A security breach on the Cardano Foundation account raises concerns.,- Cryptocurrency market loses significant value, impacting locked DeFi assets.,The cryptocurre...

Quantum Computing and Blockchain: A New Dawn for Bitcoin's Future
December 30, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,- Advances in quantum computing and blockchain technology may redefine Bitcoin.,- Innovations aim to enhance transaction security and scalability.,- 2025 could mark a pivotal year in Bitcoin’s evolution.,As technological advancements gain...

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