Category: News

Daily Market Commentary
September 03, 2024 BY PureContent

Weekly data: Oil and Gold: Price review for the week ahead

The most important economic data for this week are: US manufacturing PMI, BoC interest rate decision, US services PMI, US job report Tuesday: US manufacturing PMI at 14:00 GMT. The consensus is for an increase from 46.8 to 47.8 points. Even though the expectations are for an improved image of the manufacturing sector in the…

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September 02, 2024 BY Leaprate Staff

ATFX Ranks 4th Globally in Q2 2024 Trading Volume with 43.75% Year-Over-Year Growth

This milestone underscores ATFX's strong competitive edge in the global financial markets and highlights significant growth in trading activity.   Compared to the previous quarter, ATFX’s trading volume in Q2 2024 saw a significant increase of 22.45%, and an astonishing 43.75% year-on-year growth. These impressive growth rates are not only a solid foundation for the…

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Sale Of SunPower Assets Approved By Judge
August 30, 2024 BY Robert Bell

Sale Of SunPower Assets Approved By Judge

Lower demand and climbing inflation rates had caused the California-based company to declare bankruptcy earlier this month. SunPower was a leading name in the American solar market, but it began to unravel following a US Securities and Exchange Commission subpoena and the departure of its CEO. Don’t miss out the latest news, subscribe to LeapRate’s…

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Websites Falsely Using Mudrex Name To Be Taken Down
August 30, 2024 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Websites Falsely Using Mudrex Name To Be Taken Down

Based on CoinDesk information, the judgement, which was passed on 23 August 2024, gives the ministry seven days to comply. Mudrex appealed to the court when 15 people contacted the company about being scammed. Edu Patel, the CEO and co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange, said: We estimate the actual number of retail investors scammed could…

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OpenAI Looking for Funding Based on $100bn Valuation
August 29, 2024 BY Robert Bell

OpenAI Looking for Funding Based on $100bn Valuation

OpenAI was valued at $29bn last year, but that rose to $80bn early in 2024. The rise in its value coincided with annual revenue exceeding $2bn for the first time, a landmark which came earlier this year. Before that, the launch of the ChatGPT chatbot at the end of 2022 helped put the company into…

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LEGO’s Revenue Is Up 13% Despite Toy Industry Downswing
August 29, 2024 BY Elizabeth Anderson

LEGO’s Revenue Is Up 13% Despite Toy Industry Downswing

The company announced on Wednesday 28 August 2024 that its January through June revenue came in at approximately $4.65bn, or 31bn DKK. In an interview, the Danish toymaker’s chief executive, Niels Christiansen, told CNBC that the company is experiencing growth across its portfolio. He highlighted the contributions of LEGO Icons, LEGO Creator and the Fortnite…

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AGM Appoints Chong Chao Ma As CEO Of Its Canada Arm
August 29, 2024 BY Elizabeth Anderson

AGM Appoints Chong Chao Ma As CEO Of Its Canada Arm

This integrated tech outfit specialises in fintech software and high-performance hardware and computing equipment. Based on the company’s press statement, Ma’s appointment is effective immediately. The group said that this is a strategic appointment that emphasises its drive to expand and optimise emerging opportunities in cryptocurrency and blockchains in North America. It stated that Ma’s…

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Paramount Share Price Falls as Buyout Still to Be Decided
August 28, 2024 BY Robert Bell

Paramount Share Price Falls as Buyout Still to Be Decided

With billionaire Edgar Bronfman Jr. taking a step back from the battle to gain control of Paramount, it's looking more likely that Skydance Media will, after a long period of speculation, be the winner of the race to buy the company. For now, PARA is operated by National Amusements (NAI), the holding company run by…

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Expected US Rate Cuts Give Copper Price A Boost
August 28, 2024 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Expected US Rate Cuts Give Copper Price A Boost

Based on CNBC data, the September 2024 delivery of copper clocked more than $4 per pound to record its highest level since 22 July 2024. Concurrently, the tri-monthly copper price on the London Metal Exchange also increased and traded at more than $9 per metric ton. Even though this base metal experienced a four-month low…

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