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Bitcoin Mining Could Have Prevented Blackouts In Spain And Portugal, Says Expert
As investigators pore over the chain of events that plunged large swathes of Spain, Portugal and parts of southern France into darkness earlier this week, a prominent figure in the Bitcoin mining sector has argued that the catastrophe was “highly unlikely” to have unfolded had the Iberian grid been ...Bitcoinist
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
Old Bitcoin Whales Resurface With $760M Move—Brace For Impact?
On-chain data shows Bitcoin whales holding since between three and five years ago have come alive to move a large number of tokens. Bitcoin HODLer Whales Have Broken Their Silence Recently In a new post on X, CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn has talked about how some old Bitcoin investors have...NewsBTC
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Japan's Nikkei climbs as BOJ signals longer road to rate hikes
TOKYO, May 1 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, extending early gains after the Bank of Japan slashed growth and inflation forecasts in a sign it would take longer than previously expected to raise interest rates again.Reuters
Thu, May 1
Forex
GBP/JPY rises to near 192.00 after BoJ’s Ueda speech
The GBP/JPY cross gains ground to near 191.95 during the early European session on Thursday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) softens against the Pound Sterling (GBP) after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept interest rates steady and slashed its growth forecasts on Thursday.
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Thu, May 1
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold slips to 2-week low as trade tensions ease; US payrolls data on tap
U.S. economy shrinks in first quarter of fiscal 2025Trump says he has "potential deals" with India, South Korea and JapanDollar up 0.4% against its peersBy Anushree Mukherjee May 1 (Reuters) - Gold eased to hit its lowest level in two weeks on Thursday as the dollar's strength and eas...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Other
Reach Says On Track To Meet Full Year Market Expectations
May 1 (Reuters) - Reach PLC RCH.L:REACH PLC - REACH PLC - TRADING UPDATEREACH PLC - ON TRACK TO MEET FULL YEAR MARKET EXPECTATIONSREACH PLC - DIGITAL REVENUE INCREASES 1.6% IN Q1REACH PLC - GROUP REVENUE DECREASES 3.7% YEAR-ON-YEAR IN Q1REACH PLC - CONFIDENT IN 4-5% OPERATING COST REDUCTIONREACH : ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Other
Science Group calls meeting of Ricardo shareholders to oust chairman
May 1 (Reuters) - Science Group SAGS.L on Thursday said that it has requisitioned a general meeting of shareholders at Ricardo RCDO.L to propose the removal of its Chairman Mark Clare, ramping up calls for change at the British consulting firm.Reuters
Thu, May 1
Other
Lancashire grows GWP by 12.7% during Q1
Gross written premiums up 12.7% to $712.1 million in Q1 2025California wildfire loss estimate unchanged at $145 million to $165 millionReinsurance growth in property, casualty, energy, marine classesBy Scott VincentMay 1 - (The Insurer) - Lancashire reported gross written premium growth of 12.7% in ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Other
UK's Rolls-Royce confident on targets despite tariff uncertainty
LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - British engineering company Rolls-Royce RR.L said on Thursday it expected to be able to offset the impact of global tariffs to keep it on track for 2025 profit targets, following a strong start to the year. Britain's preeminent engineering company did not give details o...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Before the bell: London gains after bullish US tech results
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comBEFORE THE BELL: LONDON GAINS AFTER STRONG US TECH RESULTSBritish shares were set to rise at the open on Thursday as U.S. futures point...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Other
Hiscox top line rises 2.4% in Q1 as London market returns to growth
Top line, measured by ICWP, grew 2.4% or 3.3% at constant currencyLondon market ICWP grew 4.0% to $329.7 millionNo change in estimated California wildfire lossInvestment result for the first quarter was $114.1 millionBy Ryan HewlettMay 1 - (The Insurer) - Hiscox reported top-line growth of 2.4% for ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Other
Itaconix Says Board Expectations For 2025 Remain Unchanged
May 1 (Reuters) - Itaconix PLC ITXI.L:ITACONIX PLC - US TRADE ACTIONS EXPECTED TO IMPACT PRODUCTION COSTS AND REVENUESITACONIX PLC: IMPLEMENTING SELECTIVE PRICE INCREASES AND SUPPLY CHAIN COST REDUCTION EFFORTSITACONIX PLC: DID NOT IMPLEMENT NEW 2025 PRICING AT END OF 2024 IN ANTICIPATION OF US TRAD...Reuters
Thu, May 1
