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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Bank of America (BoA) has posted positive numbers for the third quarter making its fourth consecutive quarter with profits. The Charlotte-based bank posted a net profit of $4.07bn for the third quarter. Despite its pedestrian performance in the third quarter ending September 2015, the bank has been able to post profits for the last four quarters.
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Oct 16, 2015 09:27 AM EDT
Toyota aims to sell 30,000 fuel-cell cars annually by 2020
Toyota is aiming to sell 30,000 of different vehicles by 2020 powered by fuel-cell or hydrogen. This is to lessen the emission of harmful carbon dioxide from the vehicles itself and the production plants including new plants and production lines.
Oct 16, 2015 06:40 AM EDT
Copper production curb possible if less demand continues in China
The demand for copper along with other metals such as zinc and aluminum declined. This scenario prompts mining companies to control the production if necessary to also have contro on the prices.
Oct 16, 2015 06:17 AM EDT
Russia's military campaign in Syria propels oil prices
Russian president's military activity against Syria slightly raised the price of oil in the world market. According to some this is what he really wants and the bombing campaign in Syria is intended for the west-backed rebels seen as a threat to the Russian ally regime and Syrian President Bashar al- Assad.
Oct 16, 2015 05:58 AM EDT
Apple disabled News app in China
Apple is blocking its own News app to comply with Beijing's censorship regulations as required by the Chinese government. Apple and other companies must create their own censorship system to remove irrelevant articles from their feeds otherwise they cannot operate in the country.
Oct 16, 2015 01:31 AM EDT
Brookfield's $6.5-bn Asciano bid in regulatory fiasco
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Oct 16, 2015 01:26 AM EDT
AltaGas LNG export plans on hold over import tax dispute
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Oct 15, 2015 10:33 PM EDT
Brazil's deepening recession worries bankers, fuels job cuts
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Oct 14, 2015 09:02 PM EDT
Volkswagen emissions scandal alarms China quality watchdog
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Oct 14, 2015 08:55 PM EDT
Optimistic OPEC secretary-general expects balanced oil market in 2016
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Oct 14, 2015 07:45 AM EDT
National Geographic's Andrew Coleman in his Memorable Wildlife-Viewing Experience in Borneo
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