IC Funded: Revolutionizing Prop Trading for Retail Traders
IC Markets has recently launched its proprietary trading platform, IC Funded, and it's already creating a buzz in the trading community. What started as a soft launch has now captured the attention of traders worldwide, highlighting a significant shift in how retail traders can access capital and participate in the markets.
Aug 28, 2024 01:18 AM EDT
As Copper M&A Wars Escalate, Solaris Resources' Warintza Project Stands Out
The mining industry has been busy with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in recent years, and 2024 has been one of the busiest. Major mining companies are all vying for a piece of the action in the promising copper sector. As the global push towards electrification and clean energy intensifies, the demand for copper—a critical component in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and infrastructure—is expected to soar. This has sparked even more interest from mining giants looking to secure their position for production.
Stablecoins Emerge as a Lifeline in Argentina's Economic Crisis
The US House of Representatives is set to vote on overriding President Biden's veto of a measure to remove SEC rule SAB 121, impacting cryptocurrency firms.
Super Funds Urged to Future-Proof Amid Contingency Planning Shortfalls
APRA urges superannuation funds to improve financial contingency planning amid significant shortcomings.
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Daimler cuts car market forecast as Europe wobbles
German luxury automaker Daimler (DAIGn.DE) has cut its growth forecast for the global car market, blaming cooler demand in emerging markets and a plunge in Russian sales which has put a fledgling European industry recovery in jeopardy.
Oct 02, 2014 11:37 AM EDT
Don Quijote leads Japan tourism push to rake in sales
While Japanese retailers struggle to cope with the burden of a sales tax hike, discount store operator Don Quijote Holdings aims to extend its 25-year run of rising profits by taking a different approach: turning Japan into a tourist mecca.
Oct 01, 2014 11:36 AM EDT
At least 10 killed in shelling of school and mini-van in Ukraine
At least 10 people were killed on Wednesday when shells hit a school playground and a public transit mini-van in a nearby street in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, underscoring the fragility of a ceasefire between separatists and government forces.
Oct 01, 2014 11:31 AM EDT
Special Report: In foreign hands, British automakers overtake France
When Britain lost its last native car company 20 years ago, it was lamented across the political spectrum as a national catastrophe.
Oct 01, 2014 11:21 AM EDT
Turkey vows to fight Islamic State, coalition strikes near border
Turkey signalled it may send troops into Syria or Iraq and let allies use Turkish bases to fight Islamic State, as coalition jets launched air strikes on Wednesday on insurgents besieging a town on its southern border with Syria.
Oct 01, 2014 11:15 AM EDT
Defiant Hong Kong protesters demand leader steps down
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters thronged the streets of Hong Kong on Wednesday, some of them jeering National Day celebrations, and students threatened to ramp up demonstrations if the city's pro-Beijing leader did not step down.
Oct 01, 2014 11:11 AM EDT
U.S. strikes help Iraq Kurds, army advances against Islamic State
Iraqi Kurdish forces captured a strategic border crossing and several villages from Islamic State fighters in northern Iraq on Tuesday, scoring gains as the militants were pounded by heavy U.S.-led air strikes and the Iraqi army advanced from the south.
Sep 30, 2014 11:08 AM EDT
EU says Ireland tax deal with Apple was state aid
The European Union has accused Ireland of giving Apple Inc. state aid by letting the iPhone maker shelter profits worth tens of billions of dollars from tax, in return for maintaining jobs.
Sep 30, 2014 11:04 AM EDT
Special Report: Islamic State uses grain to tighten grip in Iraq
For Salah Paulis, it came down to a choice between his faith and his crop.
Sep 30, 2014 10:59 AM EDT
Global stocks fall, bonds rise on Hong Kong unrest
Global equity markets fell on Monday as civil unrest in Hong Kong weighed on investor sentiment, while Treasury prices rose as further signs of the relative strength of the U.S. economy raised the prospect of higher interest rates.
Sep 29, 2014 12:06 PM EDT
Costs, politics erode chances for a Tokyo casino by 2020
Plans to open Japan's first casino in Tokyo before the 2020 Olympics are becoming increasingly unlikely, with developers facing skyrocketing building costs and a city government that no longer considers casino development an economic priority.
Sep 29, 2014 11:49 AM EDT
Full plates fight prejudice in Hungary restaurant
Waitress Maria Kecskemeti says working with people is a daily challenge, requiring much skill and empathy.
Sep 29, 2014 11:41 AM EDT