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: General Motors stock up 1.2% premarket after Mizuho upgrades to buy now that UAW strike is over

General Motors Co.’s stock GM rose 1.2% in premarket trade Monday, after Mizuho upgraded the stock to buy from neutral and said the car maker has several catalysts for a move higher now the UAW strike is over. These include that estimated costs of wag...

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4 Dec 2023

: Hawaiian Air’s stock soars 174% after Alaska acquires airline for a 270% premium

Hawaiian Holdings Inc.’s stock HA soared 174% in premarket trade Monday, after Alaska Air Group Inc. ALK announced a deal to acquire the parent of Hawaiian Airlines for about $1.9 billion. Under the terms of the deal, Alaska Air will pay $18 a share i...

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4 Dec 2023

: State Street taking full ownership of India joint venture with HCLTech

State Street Corp. STT said Monday it will take full ownership of a joint venture in India called Statestreet HCL Services. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Bringing the State Street HCL Services capabilities and expertise in-house will create a mo...

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4 Dec 2023

Trezor launches education initiative in Africa, funds Bitcoineta trip

Trezor has officially launched its educational program in Africa in addition to funding Bitcoineta, a West African Bitcoin awareness campaign, and the Africa Bitcoin Conference.

4 Dec 2023

Platypus exploiters walk free after claiming to be ‘ethical hackers’

While Mohammed M. and his brother were cleared of all criminal charges, 7.8 million euros worth of crypto tokens became inaccessible after getting stuck in a wallet.

4 Dec 2023

FTSE 100 Stalls While Dax 40, S&P 500 Near July Highs

Outlook on FTSE 100, DAX 40 and S&P 500 ahead of this week’s US unemployment data.

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4 Dec 2023

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) Surge to Fresh 18-Month Highs

Bitcoin and Ethereum have broken through prior areas of resistance and are back at levels last seen 18 months ago.

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4 Dec 2023

AstraZeneca partners with AI company to find cure for cancer

The collaboration aims to create a zero-shot generative AI model that would work on creating new antibody therapeutics and enhancing existing ones.

4 Dec 2023

Breakout or $40K bull trap? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin surges past the key $40,000 amid a macro liquidity boost, but traders’ predictions include a BTC price crash of 25% or more.

4 Dec 2023

South African regulator may license 36 crypto companies in December

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority reviewed 128 applications from crypto service asset providers.

4 Dec 2023

South Korean financial authorities solicit reports on unlicensed crypto exchanges

Financial regulators in South Korea have opened a window of time for people to come forward and report any unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country.

4 Dec 2023

Living Expenses Statement Worksheet

Download the Living Expenses Statement worksheet for free! To use the worksheet, make sure to read our post on why estimating your expenditures is important in knowing your cash flow. Here are the instructions: Download Living Expenses Statement worksh...

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4 Dec 2023

Interview: SEC to Launch Digital Asset Security Service Provider Rules by Q1 2024

The Digital Asset Security Service Provider Rules of the SEC will be different from the Virtual Asset Service Provider Rules of the BSP.

4 Dec 2023

XAU/USD Breaking News: Gold Reaches All-Time Highs

Gold prices almost hit the $2150 level as safe haven demand from increasing tensions in the Middle East. XAU/USD now looks to be in for a breakdown lower.

Forex

4 Dec 2023

Personal Income Statement Worksheet

Download personal Income Statement Worksheet for free! To use the worksheet, I recommend that you read post on the purpose of an income statement, and why understanding your financial status is crucial to financial planning. Here are the instructions. ...

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3 Dec 2023

Markets Week Ahead: Gold in Record Zone as Dow Breaks Out; EUR/USD, USD/JPY Eye NFP

The U.S. ISM services PMI and November U.S. employment data will take center stage this week. These reports are likely to offer invaluable clues about the health of the U.S. economy, which could set the tone for financial markets.

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3 Dec 2023

Metaverse Marketing: Mineski Global Recognizes Power of Gamification in Marketing

Mineski Global has bolstered gamification in the Philippines through brands such as GG Truck, Slash, and mgames.

3 Dec 2023

Stage 1 Know Financial Status

The first step to smart financial planning is knowing where you are at right now. Having a clear picture of your present standing makes you aware of how much you are earning, how much you are spending, how much you end up saving, and how much you are s...

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3 Dec 2023

US Dollar’s Trend Hinges on US Jobs Data, Setups on EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD

This article focuses on the technical outlook for major U.S. dollar pairs such as EUR/USD, USD/JPY and GBP/USD. It also examines key price levels that could come into play ahead of the November U.S. jobs report.

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3 Dec 2023

Oil Weekly Forecast: Crude Oil Markets Dissatisfied by OPEC+

Crude oil prices slumped last week after OPEC+ announced voluntary cuts into 2024 as US factors play an important role in short-term guidance this week.

Forex

3 Dec 2023

Financial Goal Worksheet

Download by clicking Financial Goals Worksheet. Before using, it is best to read my post on financial goal-setting and the importance of writing down your life’s dreams. To use, here are the instructions. Download the Financial Goals Worksheet. Open th...

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2 Dec 2023

Gold Weekly Forecast: XAU Eyes NFP After Powell

Gold prices rallied to end the week well above the $2000 mark as XAU/USD heads into the overbought zone.

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2 Dec 2023

Euro (EUR) Forecast: EUR/USD, EUR/GBP Crumble as Rate Cut Talk Gets Louder

The Euro has sold off against a range of other currencies this week as expectations of an ECB rate cut grow and bond yields slump.

Forex

2 Dec 2023

Philippine Mutual Funds For Beginners How To Start Investing

For the longest time, I’ve been thinking about writing this guide because mutual funds are a good passive income option but they’re not well understood. And when you’re lucky enough to attend free seminars that are provided by investment houses and fin...

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2 Dec 2023

Blockchain Council of the Philippines Welcomes New Members

Philippine Blockchain Council (BCP) proudly inducted 54 individual and four corporate members into its ranks.

2 Dec 2023

BSP Monetary Board Cancels Bexpress’ VASP Crypto License

The revocation is noteworthy given that BEXPRESS, INC. was among the limited circle of only 19 entities in the Philippines holding a VASP license.

2 Dec 2023

Japanese Yen Weekly Forecast: The Yen Remains at the Mercy of External Factors

The Japanese Yen has made significant gains against the Euro and Greenback this week. The move was driven largely by Euro and USD fundamentals and i expect that to continue.

Forex

2 Dec 2023

Cant Decide Which Bank To Invest In UITF Heres How

You’ve heard about unit investment trust fund or UITF in the Philippines for Pinoy, and you might’ve spent the last hour scouring the internet or this blog on how to invest in them. And you’ve probably heard that UITF is offered by banks and trust comp...

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1 Dec 2023

: Amazon hires three rocket launches from Musk’s SpaceX

Amazon.com Inc. AMZNsaid Friday it has hired Elon Musk’s SpaceX for three Falcon 9 rocket launches to support deployment plans for Project Kuiper, Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. The deal, the first between the companies, is consi...

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1 Dec 2023

: Dow posts highest close in nearly 2 years, equities extend rally to five straight weeks

U.S. stocks powered higher on Friday, shrugging off tough talk from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell about it being too early to talk about rate cuts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA gained about 294 points, or 0.8%, ending near 36,245, acc...

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1 Dec 2023