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PRECIOUS-Gold gains on softer dollar as investors await US trade updates
ECB policy meeting due on July 24Japan's government loses upper house controlPalladium up more than 1%By Brijesh Patel July 21 (Reuters) - Gold prices climbed on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar as investors monitored developments in U.S. trade talks and awaited potential market-moving ca...Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Singapore hits record high for 14th session, sets the pace for Asian equities
July 21 (Reuters) - Singapore's equity benchmark scaled an all-time high for the 14th consecutive session on Monday, buoyed by strong inflows to high-yield stocks, while bourses elsewhere in emerging Asia also began the week on a largely positive note.Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Asia shares, yen look past Japan politics as earnings loom
SYDNEY, July 21 (Reuters) - Asian shares and the yen held their ground on Monday as Japanese elections proved bad for the government but no worse than already priced in, while Wall Street futures braced for earnings from the first of the tech giants.Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Microsoft alerts businesses, governments to server software attack
WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O has issued an alert about "active attacks" on server software used by government agencies and businesses to share documents within organizations, and recommended security updates that customers should apply immediately.
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Mon, Jul 21
Building Materials and Electrical Stocks Surge as China Starts Construction of Tibet Mega-Dam
Building materials and electrical equipment stocks jumped on Monday as China began construction on a massive dam in Tibet. Dongfang Electric rose 72%; Huaxin Cement rose 35%; Shanshui Cement rose 10%; West China Cement rose 5%.
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Mon, Jul 21
Yen firms as investors gird for political uncertainty
SINGAPORE, July 21 (Reuters) - The yen firmed on Monday after Japan's ruling coalition lost its majority in the upper house as investors braced for a period of policy paralysis and market tumult in the world's fourth-largest economy ahead of a deadline on tariff negotiations with the U.S.Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Japan's shaky government loses upper house control
Ruling coalition loses majority in upper chamberPM Ishiba says he will stay on as premier Opposition parties make gains with pledges for tax cutsJapan faces August 1 deadline on US tariffsFringe anti-immigration party makes gainsBy Mariko Katsumura and Kantaro Komiya TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - J...Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Japan PM says he intends to stay on after election defeat, citing tariff talks
TOKYO, July 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed his intention to stay in the position on Sunday, after his ruling Liberal Democratic Party is projected to lose the upper house majority at Sunday's election.Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
US stock futures hold steady as traders brace for big tech earnings
US stock futures were largely flat Sunday night as investors prepared for a critical week of corporate earnings. Traders especially focus on results from major tech giants that could shape the market’s next move.Cryptopolitan
Mon, Jul 21
Microsoft alerts businesses, governments to server software attack
WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O has issued an alert about "active attacks" on server software used by government agencies and businesses to share documents within organizations, and it recommended security updates that customers should apply immediately.Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Crypto sector breaches $4 trillion in market value during pivotal week
July 18 (Reuters) - The crypto sector's market value hit $4 trillion on Friday, according to CoinGecko, marking a milestone that reflects its shift from a nascent asset class to a central part of the global investment landscape.Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
China's exports of rare earth magnets to the US surge in June
BEIJING, July 20 (Reuters) - China's exports of rare earth magnets to the United States in June soared to more than seven times their May level, marking a sharp recovery in the flow of critical minerals used in electric vehicles and wind turbines after a Sino-U.S. trade deal.Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Oil steadies as mixed US economic and tariff news offset new Russia sanctions
US consumer sentiment up, but homebuilding dropsUS Trump seeking minimum tariffs on EU EU to stop importing fuels from RussiaChevron closes Hess acquisition after arbitration win By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, July 18 (Reuters) - Crude oil futures were little changed on Friday on mixed U.S. econom...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Talen Energy shares soar to all-time high on prospect of data center deals
By Pooja Menon and Arunima Kumar July 18 (Reuters) - Shares of Talen Energy TLN.O jumped more than 23% on Friday to a record high, a day after the power producer announced deals worth $3.5 billion to buy two gas-fired plants as it looks to meet growing power demand from data centers.Talen on Thu...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
3M sees smaller tariff hit on 2025 profit amid easing US-China trade tensions
3M raises full-year profit forecast amid easing trade tensionsCo cuts 2025 tariff net impact estimate to 10 cents per shareTariff to hit 3M's profits mainly in second halfBy Aishwarya Jain July 18 (Reuters) - 3M MMM.N raised its full-year profit forecast and projected a smaller tariff-related...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Chevron closes Hess acquisition after winning Exxon legal battle
Hess takeover is one of largest energy deals in decadesChevron CEO's strategy hinged on completing acquistionExxon says it disagrees with arbitration court decisionShares in Chevron, Exxon down in early tradeBy Sheila Dang HOUSTON, July 18 (Reuters) - Chevron CVX.N closed its $55 billion ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
