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Hong Kong Shares Tipped To Open Under Pressure On Monday

The Hong Kong stock market on Friday snapped the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 360 points or 1.8 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 20,090-point plateau, and the losses are likely to accelerate on Monday. The …

Madoff fraud victims get $4.3b as fund completes payouts

A fund created by the US government to help compensate victims of the late fraudster Bernard Madoff has begun making its final round of payments, according to a statement by the Department of Justice.   The payouts being made by the Madoff Victim Fund are …

US investors eye bull market in 2025

NEW YORK: Investors are expecting more gains for the US stock market in 2025 after two straight standout years, fueled by a solid economy supporting corporate profits, moderating interest rates and pro-growth policies from incoming president Donald Trump. …

BlackRock’s Global Allocation Fund Reports 117% Rise in IBIT Shares

BlackRock’s Global Allocation Fund has increased its position in the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) by 117%, totaling $17,1 billion as of October 31, according to a new filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As of December 24, the ETF …

S&P 500 Ends 2024 23% Higher, Experts See Double-Digit Growth For 2025

The S&P 500 wrapped another remarkably prosperous year on Tuesday, notching a second consecutive year of 20% gains and more than 50 record highs.  All three major indices ended Tuesday in the red, with the S&P 500 down 0.43%, the Nasdaq down 0.9% …

Wall St set to end 2024 on high note as AI boom

NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes slipped in the last trading session of 2024 as Treasury yields rose, but the benchmark S&P 500 remained on course to notch its biggest two-year rally in more than two decades. The index has surged more than 50% in …

US Stock market predictions: S&P 500, Nasdaq expect Wall Street Santa Claus rally, all eyes on 'Magnificent Seven' ...

3 Clean Energy Stocks That Could Thrive Under Trump

Clean energy investors have endured yet another torrid year as traders continue shunning the alternative energy sector. The solar sector, in particular, highlights the negative sentiment pervading renewable energy investing: According to a recent report by …

Wall Street slips as the 'Magnificent 7' weighs down the market

Damian J. Troise New York — Stocks fell broadly on Friday as Wall Street closed out a holiday-shortened week on a down note. The losses were made worse by sharp declines for the Big Tech stocks known as the “Magnificent 7”, which can heavily influence the …

Stock market today: Wall Street slips as the 'Magnificent 7' weighs down the market

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing lower as Wall Street ends a holiday-shortened week on a down note. The S&P 500 fell 1.1% Friday and the the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 333 points, or 0.8%. The Nasdaq composite dropped 1.5%. The “Magnificent 7” …

The stock market is about to do something so rare that it last happened 30 years ago

By TILLY ARMSTRONG DEPUTY CONSUMER EDITOR FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 12:31 EST, 31 December 2024 | Updated: 14:53 EST, 31 December 2024 The stock market is set to gain over 20 percent for the second year in a row - a remarkable feat it has not achieved …

S&P 500: Wall Street Forecasts Another Strong Year in 2025

After a stellar performance in 2024, Wall Street analysts are projecting another year of solid gains for the S&P 500 in 2025, though expectations vary widely among major financial institutions. The benchmark index, which has already notched two …

Billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy is a Wall Street speculator accused of pump-and-dump schemes, not a scientist

Vivek Ramaswamy is the billionaire Republican politician and failed presidential candidate whom Donald Trump appointed to lead the so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), alongside co-chair Elon Musk, the richest oligarch on Earth (who …

Is the worst over for Intel stock?

Intel's stock (INTC) will enter 2025 in the penalty box, with an uncertain timeline for when it may return to the rink. Shares of Intel have plunged 60% year to date, badly lagging the 29% advance for the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC). Meanwhile, shares of …

What To Expect From the US Stock Market in 2025

Spencer Platt / Getty Images Wall Street analysts generally expect stocks to post another year of gains in 2025 as a strong economy and declining interest rates boost corporate earnings. The gap between the Magnificent Seven and the rest of the market …

'Ringing alarms': Wall Street said to be making 'risky loans' that could hurt economy

It has been 16 years since the Wall Street crash in 2007-2008. Now, Wall Street is reportedly risking everything once again. The New York Times reported Friday that billionaire investor Doug Ostrover has devised a new strategy for being the cash cow for …

New year nerves hit Asian stocks

Tokyo: Asia stocks mostly fell Monday in jittery holiday trade ahead of a potentially tumultuous 2025 when Donald Trump returns to the White House. With volumes thin, US and European equity futures were also pointing lower after losses on Friday that put …

Climate Risks: Global Collective Action Needed To Protect The Planet

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Last year was the hottest in history, with record-breaking temperatures in the atmosphere and oceans acting like fuel for extreme weather around the world. World Weather Attribution, experts on how global warming influences extreme …

Dow tumbles 500 points as Wall Street sells off Big Tech

(CNN) — US stocks tumbled Friday, heading for a down week despite a year of historic highs. The Dow was lower by around 450 points, or 1%, in early-afternoon trading, the S&P 500 lost 1.4% and the Nasdaq Composite was down by 1.9% after a selloff in …

TFSF Pulse Ushers in 2025 with Expanded Global Offerings and the Groundbreaking SmartRate AI Program

TFSF Pulse 2025: Revolutionizing Global Services with SmartRate AI DUABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TFSF Pulse, a global leader in financial technology and services, is thrilled to begin 2025 with major …

TFSF Ventures Enhances AI Software Creation and Program Management with Advanced Technology and Innovative Solutions

TFSF Ventures Advances AI Software with Innovation DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TFSF Ventures FZ-LLC, a premier software development company specializing in Fintech and cryptocurrency solutions, is proud to …

Takeaways from 2024's Worldwide Industry Targeted Cyberattack Statistics for Cybersecured New Year 2025 by SecureClaw

In 2024, the year was proclaimed as the "Year of AI" due to advancements in AI technologies, 6G services, and even AI-powered, more sophisticated cyberattacks. DOVER, DE, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Historical …

eResearch Publishes 10-Page Update Report on Silver Bullet Mines Inc.

Revenue from Super Champ Expected in Early 2025 Silver Bullet Mines Corp. (OTCQB:SBMCF) TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eResearch Corp, a leading independent equity research firm, has published a 10-page Update …

World Family Office Institute (WFOI): A Global Think Tank Elevating Investment Insights at Invitation-Only Conferences

WFOI partners with SuperReturn and AVCJ, linking GCC wealth with global investment leaders at elite, invitation-only events DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UAE-based World Family Office Institute (WFOI), the …

Henrik Fisker Sued for Fraud in Connection with Statements Made on Social Media Concerning EV Start-up, Fisker, Inc

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Henrik Fisker co-founded Fisker, Inc., an electric vehicle ("EV") start-up based in Manhattan Beach, California in 2016. After Fisker, Inc.’s October 2020 …

Association for Black Economic Power Appoints Program and Outreach Manager to Lead Financial Education Initiatives

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association for Black Economic Power (ABEP) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Aquilla Robinson as its new Program and Outreach Manager for the Financial …

Gravitas Recruitment Group Partners with Junior Achievement Hong Kong to Inspire Future Leaders

HONG KONG, HONG KONG, CHINA, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gravitas Recruitment Group, a leading recruitment firm, recently hosted seven ambitious students from Junior Achievement Hong Kong for an immersive workplace experience designed …

Houston's Baker Energy Consultancy Publishes Essential Chronology of Mexico's Energy Sector

Since 2018, foreign investors in Mexico's electricity and oil markets have been blindsided by laws, regulatory rulings, and actions by the government HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In contrast to the …

Announcing Plant Chat™ AI Platform for Phyto Education and Research Created By Nanobles and GCRC CEO Mike Robinson

Leveraging Robinson's "Researcher OG" presence online and Endocannabinoid System expertise, AI gives users an experience while advancing research initiatives SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Earable® Neuroscience Wins CES Innovation Awards with FRENZ Brainband's Focus Feature at CES 2025

Earable Neuroscience wins the CES 2025 Innovation Award for Digital Health, marking its third consecutive win and unveiling Focus Feature and B2B partnerships. CONCORD, NH, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Consumer …

B2i Digital Proudly Supports DealFlow Events’ The Microcap Conference as a Marketing Partner

B2i Digital to Showcase Presenting Companies at The Microcap Conference to Its 1.1 Million Investor Community NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- December 31, 2024 - B2i Digital, Inc. has been selected to join …

URBT Media Center Opens in Long Beach, CA, Providing Professional Space for Podcasters and Content Creators

URBT Media Center in Long Beach, CA, Provides Aspiring Podcasters with State-of-the-Art Equipment and Support LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- URBT Media Center, located at 1959 East Spring Street, Long …

Social AI Partners with Onchain Wellness & Bitcoin on Base to Revolutionize Mental Health Care Access with AI Solutions

Social AI and Bitcoin on Base (BTCB) Partner with Onchain Wellness to Transform Mental Health Access and Debut at the Golden Globes BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Social AI, a leader in AI-driven …

Health Insurance Carriers Strengthening Offerings for 2025

Health insurance carriers strengthen 2025 plans with expanded subsidies, lower out-of-pocket costs, improved preventive care, and more telehealth services FORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Health insurance …

Dr. Juan P. Chisholm ends 2024 as a 'Finalist' for the eminent American Legacy Book Awards for Mission Possible

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a recent announcement, the highly-respected American Book Fest organization named American Author and Florida native, Dr. Juan P. Chisholm as a “Finalist” for its American …

Qatar Financial Expo & Awards (QFEX 2025) to Showcase Financial Innovation and Excellence in Qatar

DOHA, QATAR, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly anticipated Qatar Financial Expo & Awards (QFEX 2025) returns for its second edition, bringing together leaders from the global financial and technology sectors at the luxurious …

Innovation in Digital Economy Summit (IDES 2025) Returns to Qatar for Its Second Edition

DOHA, QATAR, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Innovation in Digital Economy Summit (IDES 2025) is back with its second edition, set to take place at the prestigious Marsa Malaz Kempinski, Doha, Qatar. This globally recognized event …

Jason Ruedy, notes that homeowners are using home equity to consolidate debt and reduce monthly expenses amid inflation

Jason Ruedy, President of The Home Loan Arranger, notes that homeowners are using home equity to consolidate debt and reduce monthly payments amid inflation DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jason Ruedy, …

Jason Ruedy recommends homeowners opt for the 90% loan-to-value cash-out refinance instead of a second mortgage or HELOC

Jason Ruedy Urges Homeowners to Consider New 90% Loan to Value Cash-Out Refinance Option Before Taking Out a Second Mortgage or HELOC DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jason Ruedy, President, CEO of The Home Loan …