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EXCLUSIVE-Global trading giants step up India presence, fuelling talent rush, exchange upgrades
India is global leader in equity derivative trading volumesGlobal trading firms expand India teams, add hiresInterest swells after Jane Street's $2.4 billion profitSurging demand for top university talent drives up payBy Jaspreet Kalra and Jayshree P Upadhyay MUMBAI, June 20 (Reuters) - Half...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
Japan's Nikkei trades lower as uncertainties in Middle East conflict weigh
TOKYO, June 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average reversed early gains to trade lower on Friday as geopolitical risks surrounding the Middle East conflict weighed on sentiment. As of 0208 GMT, the Nikkei .N225 was down 0.1% at 38,442.36, after rising as much as 0.4% earlier in the session....Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
South Korea's short-selling accessibility has improved, MSCI says
MSCI classification review due next week South Korea unlikely to get an upgrade this time - analyst MSCI says restrictions for foreign investors in Argentina still in placeGreece improvements cited by MSCI, setting stage for an upgrade SINGAPORE, June 19 (Reuters) - South Korea's stock market...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
GRAINS-Chicago wheat slips as harvest pressure sets in; soybeans set for weekly gain
By Ella Cao and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, June 20 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat futures pulled back on Friday after a pre-holiday short-covering rally in the U.S., as harvest pressure looms in Europe and the Black Sea region. The most-active wheat contract Wv1 dropped 0.59% to $5.87 a bushel, as of 0211...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
INDIA STOCKS-Indian markets set for muted open as Middle East tensions spur caution
June 20 (Reuters) - India's equity benchmarks are poised for a subdued start on Friday, in line with broader Asian markets, as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran continue to rattle global investor sentiment.Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks struggle, oil up for 3rd week as Trump weighs US action on Iran
SYDNEY, June 20 (Reuters) - Share markets in Asia struggled for direction on Friday as fears of a potential U.S. attack on Iran hung over markets, while oil prices were poised to rise for a third straight week on the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
Why Reddit Stock Was Moving Higher This Week
Shares of Reddit (NYSE: RDDT) were moving higher this week after the company launched two new AI-powered advertising tools and benefited from some positive analyst commentary on the stock.According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock was up 19.4% for the week as of Wednesday's clo...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jun 20
GRAINS-Chicago wheat slips as harvest pressure sets in; soybeans set for weekly gain
BEIJING, June 20 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat futures pulled back on Friday after a pre-holiday short-covering rally in the U.S., as harvest pressure looms in Europe and Black Sea region. Soybean futures eased but remain on track for a third straight weekly gain, partly supported by strong soyoil price...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
Australia's Omni Bridgeway falls as co flags potential impact to portfolio
** Shares of Omni Bridgeway OBL.AX fall 3.4% to A$1.208, their lowest levels since February 25** The corporate financial service provider says in event of U.S. legal finance tax provision being enacted, less than 25% in fair value of co's global investment portfolio might be potentially exposed ...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
Australia's Santos eyes best week in over 2-1/2 years on $18.7 bln takeover offer
** Shares of Australia's second-largest gas producer, Santos STO.AX, rise 11.4% so far in the week, set for their best week since early October 2022** Co on Monday said it plans to support an $18.7 billion takeover bid from an international consortium led by ADNOC** Citi sees the takeover bid as...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
PRECIOUS-Gold steady as Israel-Iran conflict escalates, US involvement uncertain
June 20 (Reuters) - Gold held steady on Friday, with geopolitical tensions escalating in the Middle East as Israel and Iran continued their air war, while investors remained wary of possible U.S. involvement.FUNDAMENTALS* Spot gold XAU= was steady at $3,367.60 an ounce, as of 0020 GMT. Bullion was d...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
European shares dive as Mideast tensions, US involvement fears weigh
June 19 (Reuters) - European shares skidded to an over one-month low on Thursday as escalating Middle East tensions and fears over potential U.S. involvement rattled investors.The pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX closed down for the third consecutive day with a 0.8% drop to its lowest level since...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
London stocks fall as BoE keeps rates on hold; Middle East tensions persist
June 19 (Reuters) - London stocks dropped to an over two-week low on Thursday as the Bank of England left borrowing costs unchanged, while the raging conflict in the Middle East kept risk-taking in check.The benchmark FTSE 100 .FTSE closed down 0.6%, with a stronger pound GBP= adding additional...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
Is BigBear.ai a Buy?
Lots of investors are wondering how they can tap into the growth of artificial intelligence (AI), and one company many are likely considering right now is BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI). The company's core service is AI data analytics, which has become important as companies look for better ways to sift th...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jun 20
RPT-COLUMN-Powell signals hawkish Fed is flying blind: McGeever
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, June 19 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve took a slightly hawkish turn on Wednesday, indicating it is worried more about rising inflation than slowing growth. But Chair Jerome Powell suggested this outlook should be taken with a large grain of salt. The Fed's...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
South Korea's short-selling accessibility has improved, MSCI says
SINGAPORE, June 19 (Reuters) - South Korea's stock market accessibility for short-selling has improved and has no major issues, MSCI said on Friday as investors brace for next week's market classification from the global index provider and hope the country gets an upgrade.The stock market of...Reuters
Fri, Jun 20
2 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term
Growth stock investing hasn't been easy in 2025. The U.S. stock market has swung between sharp corrections and narrow trading ranges, making it very difficult to build conviction. Despite this, the most reliable long-term investment strategy remains the same: choosing stakes in companies with establ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jun 20
Is Dollar Tree a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?
Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) is making a lot of cents for its investors. The discount retailer is emerging as a compelling comeback story following a disappointing period in 2023 and 2024. Steady demand from bargain-hunting shoppers, alongside ongoing operating efficiency efforts, has driven an improv...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jun 20
If I Could Only Buy 1 Quantum Computing Stock, This Would Be It (Hint: It's Not IonQ)
Over the last year, a quantum-computing-themed fund called the Defiance Quantum ETF has rocketed by 41%. Among some of the biggest contributors to these gains are popular quantum computing stocks such as IonQ, whose shares have soared by 394% over the last year -- as well as Rigetti Computing and D-...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jun 20
FinVolution Group Announces Proposed Offering of US$130 Million Convertible Senior Notes
SHANGHAI, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FinVolution Group ("FinVolution" or the "Company") (NYSE: FINV), a leading fintech platform in China, Indonesia and the Philippines, today announced a proposed offering (the "Notes Offering") of convertible senior notes in an aggr...PR Newswire
Fri, Jun 20
