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South Korea's Hyundai Steel considering US plant, Yonhap says
SEOUL, Jan 22 (Reuters) - South Korea's Hyundai Steel 004020.KS said on Wednesday it is considering building a steel plant in the United States, Yonhap News Agency said. An executive at the steelmaker said it is actively considering the matter in an earnings call on Wednesday, which is seen as a pot...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
MicroStrategy Expands Its Bitcoin Empire: Acquires 11,000 BTC For $1.1 Billion
On Tuesday, tech giant MicroStrategy purchased an additional 11,000 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $1.1 billion, as disclosed by its chair and co-founder Michael Saylor in a social media post on X (formerly Twitter). This acquisition marks the company’s 11th consecutive week of Bitcoin purcha...NewsBTC
Jan 22, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
DOGE Loses A Leader: Vivek Ramaswamy Steps Down – Here’s Why
The first thing that needed doing by the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, was to let go all but one leader. Former presidential candidate and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down as one of the co-heads of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Related Reading: SEC Lead...Bitcoinist
Jan 22, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Which Of These Will Make You Rich In 2025? Cardano (ADA), Ripple Or Remittix. Let’s Dive In To Find Out How & Why
Many traders believe Cardano (ADA), Ripple (XRP), and Remittix (RTX) could be the top crypto investments of 2025 for those seeking major gains. While Cardano, Ripple, and Remittix each aim to offer unique advantages, only time will tell which token truly stands out. Some view these as high-growth altcoins, while others call them the best […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 22, 2025
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Prince Harry v Murdoch: lawyers due back in court after last-gasp deal talks
Harry suing publisher for alleged illegal information gatheringSides in last-minute discussions about a possible settlementTrial at High Court is due to last eight weeksBy Michael Holden and Sam Tobin LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Prince Harry's case against Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper group ...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
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Tennis-Navarro calls for video review rule change after double bounce in defeat
By Lidia KellyMELBOURNE, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Emma Navarro's split-second decision not to halt play after a double bounce in her Australian Open quarter-final loss to Iga Swiatek on Wednesday cost her a vital point and the American called for changes to the rules on the use of video reviews.Navarro lo...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Europe before the bell: futures up as traders digest Trump comments
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.comEUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: FUTURES UP AS TRADERS DIGEST TRUMP COMMENTS European stocks are heading for a positive start to Wednesday, as E...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
Commodities
METALS-Tariff uncertainty weighs on base metals; copper down from over 1-month high
Updates prices SHANGHAI, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Most base metals fell on Wednesday, with copper pulling back from a more than one-month peak hit in the previous session, as uncertainty persisted over U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for tariffs. Trump said late on Tuesday that his administration w...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
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BRIEF-Danske Bank Gets NOK 50 Mln Fine From Norwegian Supervisory Authority
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Danske Bank A/S DANSKE.CO:RECEIVES ADMINISTRATIVE FINE FROM THE NORWEGIAN FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY AUTHORITYNORWEGIAN FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY ISSUED ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF NOK 50 MILLION FOR BREACHING RULES PROHIBITING MARKET MANIPULATIONSource text: LinkFurther company cover...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
Stocks
Tech drives Nikkei to 2-week closing high after Trump's AI investment plans
TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average posted a two-week closing high on Wednesday, powered by SoftBank Group and other technology stocks after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a private sector investment of up to $500 billion to fund AI infrastructure.
Stocks
UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Jan 22
Adds new items, updates futures Jan 22 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening flat on Wednesday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.03%* EASYJET: British airline Easyjet EZJ.L reported a smaller operating loss in its first quarter on easing fuel costs and strong passenger demand for trav...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
US SEC Unveils New Crypto Task Force Led By Commissioner Peirce – Details
The newly appointed and pro-crypto acting chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mark Uyeda, has announced the formation of a dedicated Digital Assets Task Force aimed at establishing a clear regulatory framework for the industry.
Stocks
Oracle shares rise 9% after Trump unveils $500 bln AI plan
LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Oracle shares ORCL.N jumped nearly 9% in Frankfurt on Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said the company would make a large investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, together with OpenAI and SoftBank 9984.T.Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
Economic Indicator
ECB's Knot sees little obstacle to another rate cut next week
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker and a hawk Klaas Knot noted on Wednesday that he “sees little obstacle to another rate cut next week.” Further comments Data is encouraging, confirms that we'll return to target.
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Jan 22, 2025
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Blackstone plans to sell Hotel Investment Partners, Cinco Dias reports
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Private equity fund Blackstone BX.N is readying the sale of Spain-based Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), which is worth 6.5 billion euros ($6.77 billion), Spanish newspaper Cinco Dias reported on Wednesday, citing several unidentified market sources.HIP owns 73 hotels with 22,000 ...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
