November 14, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Financial markets looking sheepish ahead of US data

The US Dollar Index, a measure of the USD's performance against a basket of major currencies, showed marginal losses on Monday, and the 10-year US Treasury bond yield closed nearly unchanged, hovering just above 4.6%. In the Eurozone, the EUR/USD currency pair maintained stability around 1.0700, having recorded slight gains on the preceding day. Forecasts…

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November 14, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

IC Markets Announce IC Shares

Through the partnership with FinClear, IC Shares has been established to provide a secure, user-friendly, and cost-effective means of accessing mid-cap and blue-chip companies in the Australian share market. Clients can easily invest in Aussie shares using their own HIN with a competitive brokerage fee, one of the lowest on the market, making the investment…

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November 14, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Banks using the Zelle payment app started scam-based refunds

Owned by seven banks, including JPMorgan Chase (JMP.N), the Bank of America (BAC.N), and Wells Fargo (WFC), Zelle is a peer-to-peer payment system. Scammers, claiming to be official representatives, such as banks, agencies, or service providers, tricked Zelle users into transferring money to these quasi-bodies. According to federal law, banks must reimburse their clients for…

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November 14, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Novo Nordisk shares riding high on success of Wegovy

This bullish stock performance follows on the heels of a key study that found Wegovy, the Novo Nordisk weight loss drug, reduces cardiac risks and related mortalities in obese people. Those involved in the study took the highest dose of the drug and consequently experienced a drop in blood sugar and inflammation, two of the…

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November 13, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Markets wary after UK cabinet reshuffles and upcoming US data

The US Dollar Index, having closed the previous week on a positive note, remained stable just below 106.00, while major currency pairs experienced fluctuations within familiar ranges. The UK's Office for National Statistics is set to release the jobs report early on Tuesday, along with third-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth data from the Euro…

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November 13, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

AustralianSuper rejects last-minute offer to accept planned Origin Energy takeover

In a 2 November media release, AustralianSuper reaffirmed its 31 October stance and said: AustralianSuper intends to vote its shares in Origin Energy (Origin) against the best and final offer from the Brookfield and EIG-backed consortium announced today. The mentioned consortium approached AustralianSuper, asking it to drop its opposition to the $10.5bn takeover bid for…

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November 13, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Could China’s high-tech manufacturing loans ring a warning bell for cheap exports

Experts typically look at the lending trends of China’s central bank to determine which sectors the government prioritises above others. A year-on-year comparison shows loans to the embattled Chinese property sector dropped by 0.2% while those to the manufacturing sector surged by 38.2%. Financial analysts warn that although this may look similar to the uptick…

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November 10, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Cauldron Energy begins drilling program in Melrose, Australia

The new drilling operation aims to investigate historical geochemical nickel anomalies that have been identified in recent electromagnetic surveys. Notably, Parle Investments Pty Ltd, a seasoned investor in the uranium sector, has emerged as a substantial shareholder, endorsing Cauldron's unwavering commitment to uranium exploration. Cauldron has received a further $1.47m endorsement from outside investors. Don’t…

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November 10, 2023 BY Elizabeth Anderson

ThinkMarkets Launches New Mini Account Featuring Dynamic Leverage up to 2000:1

The Mini Account effectively lowers the barriers of entry for new traders with a minimum deposit requirement of just $10 and offers a comprehensive trading environment encompassing 50 of the most popular financial instruments across FX, indices, precious metals, energies & cryptocurrencies. Accommodating the needs of its diverse clientele, ThinkMarkets has optimised the Mini Account…

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