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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Jul 16, 2015 10:34 AM EDT
Greece Votes "Yes" on Reforms to Possibly Receive Bailout
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Jul 16, 2015 04:56 AM EDT
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Jul 15, 2015 11:01 PM EDT
European markets went up for the 3rd Greek bailout, eurozone loses its luster
European markets rejoice in the news of a Greek remedy courtesy of the 19 European leaders. Eurozone have managed to ease the turmoil but its reputation may have suffered with long-term effects.
Jul 15, 2015 10:26 PM EDT
FBI and international authorities arrest 60 hackers connected to secret online bazaar for cyber criminals
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Jul 15, 2015 08:38 AM EDT
Russia offers energy pipelines to Greece - a very expensive lifeline, skeptics say
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Jul 15, 2015 12:09 AM EDT
Taylor Swift donates $50K to a sick fan with leukemia; crowdfunding site GoFundMe changes rules
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Jul 14, 2015 04:41 AM EDT
Pope Francis Protested Against Unbridled Capitalism
Pope Francis opposed unbridled capitalism and the worship of money. Correspondingly, Bolivian President Evo Morales said the Pope is preaching socialism as the "first and the best politician in the world".
Jul 13, 2015 05:00 AM EDT
OPM data breaches started in 2013; director resigns
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Jul 13, 2015 02:32 AM EDT
Apple Extends iCloud Service Subscription For 30 Days Free To Greek Customers Due To Monetary Crisis
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Jul 12, 2015 06:53 AM EDT
Greece submits new proposals but creditors remain skeptic
Greece submitted new proposals that promise an overhaul to create additional revenue. The new proposal set could be ideal and more aligned to the creditors' earlier demands yet uncertainty remains.
Jul 12, 2015 02:45 AM EDT
NYSE Stopped trading, United Airlines grounded flights worldwide, WSJ website inaccessible - all in one day
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Jul 10, 2015 03:52 AM EDT