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.
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As Copper M&A Wars Escalate, Solaris Resources' Warintza Project Stands Out
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Stablecoins Emerge as a Lifeline in Argentina's Economic Crisis
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APRA urges superannuation funds to improve financial contingency planning amid significant shortcomings.
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Dec 15, 2015 03:54 AM EST
Kia Self Driving Car Will Roam Nevada Road
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Dec 15, 2015 03:52 AM EST
Deeper recession, faster CPI, higher rate squeezing Brazil
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Dec 15, 2015 09:49 PM EST
China leaves US, Japan behind in patent race
With 928,000 patent applications in 2014, China emerged as the leading country in the patent race, surpassing the US and Japan, which ranked at second and third positions respectively. China's patent applications rose 12.5 percent during the year, the US grew 1.3 percent, while Japan declined by 0.7 percent. The total number of patent applications in 2014 were 2.7 million.
Dec 15, 2015 04:00 AM EST
Despite BG takeover, Shell to slash jobs
Royal Dutch Shell is keen on slashing jobs by 2,800 as part of its cost reduction exercise. Shell is acquiring BG Group Plc in a £40-billion takeover, for which it has received all the required regulatory approvals. However, considering the lower oil price, shareholders raise questions that offer is overpriced for BG Group plc. The acquisition deal is poised to be over by early 2016.
Dec 15, 2015 03:42 AM EST
Combating Pollution in China with Smartphone App
Smartphone applications and devices can now be utilized allowing citizens in China in monitoring pollution.
Dec 14, 2015 08:24 PM EST
Samsung Galaxy S7 will have a Pressure-Sensitive Touch Screen With Retina Scanner
Samsung is going to launch a new Galaxy S7 with pressure-sensitive touch screen on March 2016.
Dec 21, 2015 08:05 AM EST
The Plan to File a Lawsuit Against Amazon by the NJ Mayor has been Abandoned
People from all over the world were contemplating if filing a lawsuit against Amazon is justified by NJ Mayor over traffic issues. Surprisingly, within a couple of weeks, NJ Mayor has withdrawn his decision to sue Amazon and clarifies the reason behind his sudden decision change.
Dec 14, 2015 08:50 PM EST
Taylor Swift’s World Concert Documentary Launch on Apple Music Exclusively on 20th December, 2015
Taylor Swift gave an excellent gift to her fans by announcing the launch of the Concert documentary on her birthday. She will launch it on Apple Music before Christmas on 20th December 2015.
Dec 14, 2015 11:48 PM EST
Airbus owners reach out future operators for Singapore Airlines’ planes
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Dec 15, 2015 03:36 AM EST
Asian stocks trade lower on thin volumes; Oil below $36/ bbl
Asian stocks were trading lower ahead of US Federal Reserve meeting, which will be held during 15-16 December 2015. Barring Shanghai index, all Asian indices ended lower on thin volumes. Oil price slipped below $36 a barrel. Japanese Nikkei index dropped to 10-week low. The Wall Street ended withlosses last week.
Dec 15, 2015 02:08 AM EST