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Why to keep an eye on the 6 global stocks in 2021?
August 02, 2021 04:22 PM AEST| By ManikaInvestors today prefer to build their portfolio by diversifying their risks. There are several opportunities for investing in stocks of other countries these days. Gone are the days when it was unthinkable to invest in stocks of foreign companies s.....
APAC markets in green; US ups the ante on Chinese firms’ IPOs
August 02, 2021 02:53 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanSummary Japan leads the APAC rally. ASX200 touches a new record level. Afterpay shares surge 19% after the acquisition announcement. The equity markets across the Asia Pacific region seemed to move past the gloom of last week, as they tra.....
A week when central banks meet
August 02, 2021 12:58 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanIf the economy and the financial system were a ship, the captain of that ship would be the central bank of that economy. That conveys the importance of central banks across economies. While central banks may not be hogging as much limelight as govern...
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China tightens its grip on tech-based firms, threatens compliance deadlines
August 01, 2021 09:03 PM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary China has threatened that compliance deadlines would be imposed on companies like Didi Chuxing. The Chinese authorities would increase oversight of the on-demand trucking and ride-hailing companies such as Didi Global Inc and Full Truck.....
Climate pledges to the UN: India, China miss deadline, smaller nations submit ambitious plans
August 01, 2021 07:06 PM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary China and India failed to comply with the UN deadline on submitting fresh pledges for reducing greenhouse emissions. A smaller group of nations submitted more ambitious pledges, which directly mounted considerable pressure on larg.....
What is nanotechnology and where can it be applied?
August 01, 2021 12:54 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaNanotechnology, which grew considerably during the period 1960-1990, is expected to hit US$70 billion in the next five years, according to a recent study by Global Industry Analysts Inc. Nanotechnology is essentially the study of minute particles,.....
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What is mindful eating and why is it important?
August 01, 2021 12:13 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Mindful eating is about being aware of what we eat, how we eat and how much we eat. Mindful eating can benefit you in many ways, from weight control to kindling positive feelings in you. Binge eating, stress eating, and eating for crav.....
What are the top technology trends in 2021?
July 31, 2021 12:26 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary COVID-19 has brought about a paradigm shift, and technology has given the shift a face. Changes in the way an economy functions are here to stay, and hence it is essential to explore the technologies that would keep the ball rolli.....
Big Tech: How did these five companies worth US$9.25 trillion fare in June quarter?
July 31, 2021 12:20 AM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanThe last week of July has been a momentous one, with the most valued companies in the US disclosing their quarterly earnings report. All the big tech companies announced their quarterly results this week – some did better than expected, others...
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How hard has COVID-19 hit the commercial value of Tokyo Olympics?
July 31, 2021 12:10 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Tokyo Olympics is being held under a state of emergency with no spectators to prevent it from becoming a super spreader event. The COVID-19 pandemic has badly hit the commercial value of the event and impaired trade flows at domes.....
What does Credit Suisse investigation into Archegos fiasco reveal?
July 31, 2021 12:07 AM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanAn external investigation into the dealings of Credit Suisse with the collapsed US hedge fund manager Archegos Capital has revealed that the Swiss banking major had failed “to effectively manage risk.” The investigation, which was led by...
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What is net neutrality? Here’s what you need to know
July 31, 2021 12:05 AM AEST| By Sonal SinhaSummary In net neutrality, data available on the internet are treated equally by the internet service providers, businesses, and government. In its absence, internet service providers can prevent users from visiting specific websites by s.....
Chinese tech stocks drag APAC markets back in red
July 30, 2021 03:01 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanThe equity markets across the Asia Pacific region were trading in the red on Friday, as shares of the Chinese technology companies in Hong Kong were battered yet again. The Hang Seng Index of Hong Kong was down 1.96%. Most stocks that had rebounded...
APAC markets in green as Hong Kong shares snap losing streak
July 29, 2021 04:18 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanHaving been battered earlier this week, Hong Kong stocks rebounded today after a comforting statement from the Chinese market regulator. Meanwhile, equity markets in Asia-Pacific also rose after the US Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate...
What is value-based pricing in healthcare?
July 29, 2021 02:10 PM AEST| By Tripti JoshiSummary Value-based pricing in the healthcare sector can offer patients access to better health services and treatments at a lower cost. In healthcare value-based pricing, the value of relevant drugs, components or services is identified, measu.....
Big Tech crushes earnings estimates: How have their shares reacted?
July 29, 2021 02:06 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanThree big tech companies – Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) – with a combined worth of over US$5 trillion, announced their second quarter results on Tuesday. All the three compa...
Bitcoin hits US$40,000; how high can it go in 2021?
July 29, 2021 12:03 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanBitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple coins - largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalisation. When the world’s largest cryptocurrency – Bitcoin -- crashed below the US$30,000-mark on 20 July 2021, no one would have thought that it would...
How have cryptocurrencies turned around since Musk’s U-turn?
July 28, 2021 05:41 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanAfter the world’s largest cryptocurrency – Bitcoin – crashed below the US$30,000 mark, analysts started giving their verdict on its future direction. There were two schools of thought at that point in time: one argued that Bitcoin...
Explaining Project Pegasus: What you need to know about snooping right under your nose
July 28, 2021 02:06 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanLast week, when the Project Pegasus news story was broken by a consortium of media houses across the world, many were left flabbergasted. The shock wasn’t because of the way the espionage was conducted. In the intelligence gathering circles, a...
Multiple Hong Kong indices dip in bear zone
July 28, 2021 11:24 AM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanMultiple indices on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) have crashed deep into the bear zone as China continues its purge on tech companies – most of which are listed on the HKEX. Two indices in particular – Hang Seng Tech Index and Hang...
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