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일본 미쓰이, 자사주 매입 규모 28억 달러로 두 배 확대

Sep 12, 2024 07:00 am UTC| Business

일본 종합상사 미쓰이는 수요일 자사주 매입 규모를 2배로 늘려 최대 4000억 엔(28억4000만 달러)을 지출하기로 결정했다고 밝혔다. 이를 통해 미쓰이는 발행 주식의 최대 6%를 매입한 후 소각할 계획이다. 미쓰이는 5월 2일부터 9월...

자라 모회사 인디텍스, 여름 부진 후 초가을 매출 회복

Sep 12, 2024 06:57 am UTC| Business

자라(Zara)의 모회사 인디텍스(Inditex)는 수요일 가을/겨울 컬렉션 판매가 급증했다고 보고하면서, 여름철 악천후로 인한 부진에서 회복하며 주가가 상승했다. 스페인 인디텍스 주가는 그리니치 표준시(GMT) 기준 오전 8시 55분에 4.6%...

Digital Currency Revolution

XRP's 3,750% Liquidation Imbalance Leaves Bulls Reeling Amid Failed Price Breakout

Sep 11, 2024 22:34 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

XRP bulls faced a dramatic 3,750% liquidation spike, with long positions dominating the market imbalance. Despite hopes for a breakout, the token experienced a sharp price rejection, leading to further losses for...

Sam Altman’s OpenAI Targets $150 Billion Valuation as ChatGPT Dominates AI Landscape

Sep 11, 2024 22:20 pm UTC| Technology Business

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence giant led by Sam Altman, is in discussions to raise capital at a potential $150 billion valuation. The success of ChatGPT has positioned the company at the forefront of the AI...

Nvidia's Future in Saudi Arabia Hinges on US Approval, China Ties Hang in Balance

Sep 11, 2024 22:06 pm UTC| Technology Business Politics

The U.S. government is nearing a decision on whether to approve Nvidia chip sales to Saudi Arabia, a deal that could accelerate AI projects in the region while impacting the kingdoms relationship with China, which is under...

Digital Currency Revolution

UK Brings Legal Clarity to Crypto: New Bill Defines Digital Assets as Personal Property

Sep 11, 2024 21:02 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

The UKs groundbreaking Property Bill, introduced on September 11, formally classifies cryptocurrencies and NFTs as personal property, providing legal clarity for digital asset holders and strengthening fraud protection...

Digital Currency Revolution

Coinbase Restores Polygon’s POL Token After Migration, Will POL Price Rally or Retreat?

Sep 11, 2024 20:15 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Coinbase has resumed transactions for Polygons new POL token following its migration from MATIC. Despite an initial price surge, POL has since dropped, but technical indicators suggest the potential for upward...

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Economy

US Launches New Trade Investigation Into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The United States has initiated a new trade investigation into Vietnams handling of intellectual property (IP) rights, a move that could eventually lead to additional tariffs on Vietnamese imports. The investigation,...

US Dollar Slips as Markets Weigh Potential US-Iran Peace Deal and Oil Price Outlook

The U.S. dollar weakened slightly on Friday as investor confidence improved following comments from President Donald Trump regarding a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The prospect of easing...

Asian Currencies Steady as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extension Hopes Weigh on Dollar

Asian currencies traded in a narrow range on Friday while the U.S. dollar remained largely unchanged, as investors assessed reports suggesting the United States and Iran are close to extending their ceasefire agreement....

Asian Stocks Rally as AI Boom and Iran Ceasefire Progress Lift Market Sentiment

Asian stock markets posted strong gains on Friday, supported by a global technology rally and growing optimism surrounding a potential extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Investor confidence...

Tokyo Inflation Cools in May, Supporting BOJ’s Cautious Rate Hike Path

Tokyo consumer inflation slowed in May, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will continue taking a measured approach to monetary policy tightening as inflationary pressures remain moderate. According to...

Politics

US Southern Command Chief Holds Rare Military Meeting With Cuban Officials at Guantanamo Bay

A rare high-level military meeting between the United States and Cuba took place at the perimeter of the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, marking a significant development in U.S.-Cuba relations amid growing...

Trump Nears Decision on Iran Ceasefire Extension as Key Disputes Remain

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is close to making a final decision on a proposed agreement to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, although major disagreements between Washington and Tehran continue to...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Access to Federal Lands in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at removing restrictions that limit access to federal lands across the United States, according to a statement from the White House. The move is part of...

Netanyahu Gaza Expansion Plan Sparks Hamas Condemnation and International Concern

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus announcement that Israel plans to expand its area of control in Gaza has drawn strong criticism from Hamas, European governments, and residents of the Palestinian territory. The...

Russia Prepares New Large-Scale Attack on Ukraine, Zelenskiy Warns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned that Russia is preparing a major new attack on Ukraine, citing intelligence reports that indicate plans for a large-scale military strike. The announcement comes as...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

Technology

Kentucky School District Secures $27 Million in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements

A Kentucky school district has secured nearly $27 million in settlements from major social media companies over allegations that their platforms contributed to a growing student mental health crisis. The financial details,...

MongoDB Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, fueled by growing demand for its database platform among enterprises and organizations developing artificial intelligence...

SpaceX IPO Could Become Largest in History with $1.8 Trillion Valuation Target

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly moving forward with plans for a historic initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion. According to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the...

Autodesk Beats Q1 Estimates, Acquires MaintainX for $3.6 Billion

Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) reported stronger-than-expected financial results for its fiscal first quarter and announced a major $3.6 billion acquisition of MaintainX, a move that strengthens its position in AI-powered...

US Quantum Stocks Surge After $2 Billion Government Investment

The U.S. Department of Commerce has sparked major excitement across the technology and financial sectors after announcing plans to invest $2 billion into quantum computing and advanced hardware companies through the CHIPS...