Glencore, a big name in mining, saw its shares rise by about 2% early in the London trading day. The most significant stock market index in Europe, the Stoxx 600, was up by 0. 3% shortly after opening. Most sectors and all major stock exchanges were showing gains. Mining stocks led the way, up over
Bitcoin's price jumped on Friday, following reports that President-elect Donald Trump might issue an executive order to prioritize cryptocurrency. This comes after a Bloomberg report suggested Trump could form a crypto advisory council, giving the industry a voice in his administration. Shares of Co
Imagine walking down the store aisle, looking for formula for your little one. You spot a can that looks a lot like baby formula, but it says "Stage 3" – a hint that it might be the next best thing for your growing toddler. That's what Abbott Laboratories hopes you'll think. But hold on! These so-ca
In the fast-paced digital world, the tourism industry is under pressure to go green. A recent study in Vietnam looked at how online platforms and influencers can encourage tourists to visit eco-friendly places again. The research used the Motivation-Opportunity-Ability framework and found that feeli
Ever thought about investing more in bonds to boost future returns? Vanguard is suggesting just that. They've created a model portfolio that leans heavily on fixed income, with about 60% in bonds and 40% in stocks. This is different from the typical 60/40 portfolio. Why? Vanguard believes higher bon
American Express is in trouble. They've agreed to pay a massive $230 million to resolve multiple fraud investigations. This includes $138 million for giving customers bad tax advice about two wire products: Payroll Rewards and Premium Wire. These products were marketed as a way to save on taxes, but
Cryptocurrencies surged Thursday, with investors flocking to smaller, higher-risk coins in anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. XRP and litecoin led the charge, with gains of 11% and 20% respectively, as per Coin Metrics. The CoinDesk 20 index, a broad market benchmark, rose
On Thursday, European stocks reached their highest point in a month. This was mainly driven by luxury goods groups, which benefited from strong sales by Swiss company Richemont. The Stoxx 600 index, a broad measure of European stocks, climbed 0. 7% to its highest level since mid-December. The French
In 2021, a significant court ruling declared part of Brazil's Industrial Property Law unconstitutional. This led some pharmaceutical companies to file lawsuits aiming to extend their patents. A study was conducted to assess the potential economic fallout of these extensions on medicine costs for bot
Bitcoin has made a comeback, nearing the $100, 000 mark. This jump happened after recent inflation reports showed a slowdown, and the stock market started to rebound. On Wednesday, the top cryptocurrency was trading at $99, 442, which is a 3. 5% increase from previous days. Two days ago, Bitcoin hi
