FTSE 100: What’s moving markets today? February 21, 2024 Asian shares follow Wall Street's decline, HSBC's full-year profit soars by 78%, Walmart hits a record high; investors await the Fed minutes and tech darling Nvidia’s earnings report for market direction.
Walmart shares hit all-time high on solid holiday quarter sales February 21, 2024 Walmart shares closed at a record high and led the Dow Industrials after forecasting fiscal 2025 sales above Wall Street expectations and raising its annual dividend by 9%.
Ferrexpo cancels dividend at eleventh hour as legal action looms large February 20, 2024 Ferrexpo's former owner faces a number of charges from his country's government including an embezzlement action
Prince William’s Homewards announced as The Lord Mayor’s Appeal new charity February 20, 2024 | Sponsored The Lord Mayor’s Appeal and The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales have announced a new partnership in support of Homewards. Launched in 2023 by Prince William and The Royal Foundation, Homewards is a transformative five-year programme that aims to demonstrate that by working together, it’s possible to end homelessness, making it [...]
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 20, 2024 Asia stocks struggle despite China's interest rate cut, while Middle East tensions keep oil prices near three-week highs. Investors are focused on Bank of England's Bailey speech and Nvidia earnings.
China’s central bank slashes mortgage rates in high-stakes bid to revitalize property market February 20, 2024 China's central bank slashed the benchmark mortgage interest rate on Tuesday in a bid to jumpstart the country's sluggish property market and boost its struggling economy.
Coinbase is flying despite regulatory attacks February 19, 2024 Each day, Coinrule will run through the state of the digital assets market for Blockbeat, your home for news, analysis, opinion and commentary on blockchain and digital assets In Coinbase’s latest advertisement, President Abraham Lincoln is depicted on a United States Cent asking to be ‘taken off this piece of scrap metal’ and to be [...]
Building Blocks: Unveiling the mechanics behind bitcoin mining and Proof of Stake February 19, 2024 In the realm of cryptocurrency, understanding the intricate processes behind Bitcoin mining and Proof of Stake (PoS) is crucial for navigating the digital asset sphere.
FTSE 100 today: London markets prepare for quiet start amid thin U.S. holiday trading February 19, 2024 Asia shares stumble while China sees modest gains. Oil dips in light U.S. holiday trade. China's central bank holds the key interest rate steady. All eyes will be on high-flying Nvidia's earnings report this week.
Tech darling Nvidia’s earnings a litmus test for AI-driven market frenzy February 19, 2024 In the realm of technology and finance, all eyes are currently fixed on Nvidia's earnings reports scheduled for release on Wednesday, February 21st.