Broker tips: Reckitt Benckiser, Aviva, IAG, Whitbread
HSBC upgraded Reckitt Benckiser on Wednesday to 'buy' from 'hold' and lifted its price target on the stock to 5,500.0p from 4,800.0p as it assessed the outlook for consumer staples in 2025.
11 Dec 16:44 · ShareCast
Council approves dredging
West Kelowna council approves dredging of Green Bay
11 Dec 17:00 · Castanet
Gleaner workers stage protest over delay in new salary and retro payments
Several workers of The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited staged a demonstration Wednesday to protest the entity's decision not to pay new salary rates and retroactive payments for December payroll. "No money, no work," chanted placard-...
11 Dec 17:13 · The Gleaner
The Onion's purchase of Alex Jones' Infowars stopped by US judge
A US bankruptcy judge has stopped the parody news site the Onion from buying conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' website, ruling that a bankruptcy auction did not result in the best possible bids.
11 Dec 17:51 · RNZ
Coalition 'wasted a whole year' on ferries - Maritime Union
"This would have to be, if not the number one, then the number two biggest political clanger of the last 20 or 30 years."
11 Dec 18:27 · RNZ
High Court refers questions around airport cap to Europe
The High Court has agreed to refer a series of questions related to the cap on passengers at Dublin Airport to the Court of Justice of the European Union for determination.
11 Dec 18:29 · RTE.ie
How we’ll get Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso back to ECOWAS – Tinubu
Mr Tinubu told the German leader that ECOWAS would leave the door open for the return of democracy in the countries.President Bola Tinubu said the interest and welfare of the citizens of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger remained a priority for leaders of ECOWAS.
11 Dec 18:35 · Premium Times
Design consultant being sought for proposed museum in Morant Bay
The procurement process to engage the services of a consulting firm to design a museum at the old courthouse in Morant Bay, St Thomas, is under way. Member of Parliament (MP) for St Thomas Eastern, Dr Michelle Charles, made the disclosure...
11 Dec 18:48 · The Gleaner
FCC Opens Entire 6-GHz Band to Very-Low-Power Device Operations
The move, which the agency says will spur innovation, had been opposed by the NAB for its potential impact on newsgathering
11 Dec 19:18 · TVTechnology
Centre’s fund to come in soon for Chennai Metro Rail’s phase II project
Funding for Chennai Metro Rail's phase II project expected soon with Centre and State contributions, MoU to be signed shortly.
11 Dec 19:39 · The Hindu
Second student block on Island Quarter site tipped for approval
The scheme will feature 394 bed spaces spread across four blocks
11 Dec 20:04 · NottinghamshireLive
Court summons IGP over N649million unpaid hotel accommodation debt
The judge ordered the police chief to appear before him within 42 hours.
11 Dec 20:15 · Premium Times
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu stresses on knowledge society rather than knowledge economy
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu aims for 50% growth rate by 2047, focusing on knowledge society transformation.
11 Dec 21:50 · The Hindu
Patna Metro project likely to be completed by August 15 next year
Patna, Dec 11 (IANS): The Patna Metro Rail Project is advancing at a fast pace with the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government aiming to inaugurate the service for a five-station priority corridor by August 15 next year, sources said. This timeline aligns strategically with the Bihar Assembly elections, slated for the end .....
11 Dec 22:51 · Daijiworld.com
AUD/USD weakens below 0.6400 ahead of Australian employment data
The AUD/USD pair remains on the defensive near 0.6370 after bouncing off a fresh year-to-date (YTD) low of 0.6336.
11 Dec 23:04 · FXStreet
Stellantis execs say former CEO was out of touch with Americans
Following a rough few months at Stellantis (STLA) , the parent company of beloved American brands Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Trucks is going through a landmark transition period.
11 Dec 23:33 · The Fresno Bee
ECB set to cut interest rates for fourth time this year
Interest rates are expected to be cut by 0.25% by the European Central Bank today.
12 Dec 00:00 · RTE.ie
ECB cuts interest rates for fourth time this year
The European Central Bank has today cut interest rates for the fourth time this year and kept the door open to further easing ahead as inflation closes in on its goal and the economy remains weak.
12 Dec 00:00 · RTE.ie
Breaking: Australia’s Unemployment Rate declines to 3.9% in November vs. 4.2% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate came in at 3.9% in November, compared with the previous figure of 4.1%, according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday.
12 Dec 00:36 · FXStreet
AUD/NZD hits two-week top, above mid-1.1000s on stellar Aussie jobs data
The AUD/NZD cross builds on this week's goodish rebound from the 1.0930 area, or its lowest level since early October and gains positive traction for the fourth successive day on Thursday.
12 Dec 01:07 · FXStreet
Australian Dollar steadies as the US Dollar holds minor losses, US PPI awaited
The Australian Dollar (AUD) halts its two days of losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday.
12 Dec 01:16 · FXStreet
CemAir in high court dispute with Swissport SA
Ordered to return airport ground services provider’s equipment.
12 Dec 02:02 · Moneyweb
GM’s exit from robotaxis rolls out red carpet for Google, Tesla
If there is one pairing that is proving to be fruitful, it would be the cozy, "first buddy" relationship between President-elect Donald J. Trump and the co-leader of the yet-to-be-established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk.
12 Dec 02:03 · The Fresno Bee
Govt raises Rs1.25tr, cuts T-bill yields by 100bps
Banks improve ADR to about 48pc.
12 Dec 02:04 · DAWN.COM
Court decision delays revamp of Durban container port
Preferred bidder ICTSI has lost its appeal against an earlier court decision interdicting the partial privatisation of Durban container terminal.
12 Dec 02:05 · Moneyweb
State takes first step towards private sector participation in grid development
Request for Information issued to test market.
12 Dec 02:06 · Moneyweb
USD/CAD falls to near 1.4150 as BoC signals a gradual approach to future rate cuts
USD/CAD extends its losses for the second successive day, trading around 1.4150 during the Asian session on Thursday.
12 Dec 02:36 · FXStreet
Japanese Yen bears have the upper hand amid fading December BoJ rate hike bets
The Japanese Yen (JPY) gains some positive traction during the Asian session on Thursday, with the USD/JPY pair snapping a three-day winning streak to a two-week high touched the previous day.
12 Dec 02:48 · FXStreet
Refinery questions linger
Some community members hoping to learn more about a large-scale fuel plant proposed for the Tk’emlups reserve say they still have some questions after attending an open house about the project.
12 Dec 04:00 · Castanet
Gold price consolidates below one-month peak; bulls not ready to give up
Gold price (XAU/USD) retreats sharply after touching over a one-month high, around the $2,726 area during the Asian session on Thursday and for now, seems to have snapped a three-day winning streak.
12 Dec 04:28 · FXStreet
EUR/USD sticks to positive bias around 1.0500 ahead of ECB; not out of the woods yet
The EUR/USD pair edges higher during the Asian session on Thursday and for now, seem to have snapped a four-day losing streak to over a one-week low touched the previous day.
12 Dec 05:10 · FXStreet
Appetite for SA exposure stokes buying in JSE’s stock
South African stocks have experienced their strongest third quarter for 11 years.
12 Dec 05:35 · Moneyweb
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Resumes uptrend within ascending trend channel above 160.00
The EUR/JPY cross trades in positive territory for the fourth consecutive day around 160.35 during the early European session on Thursday.
12 Dec 06:28 · FXStreet
China’s Commerce Ministry: Open to communication with Trump administration's economic, trade team
Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement on Thursday that “China is open to contact and communication with the Trump administration's economic and trade team.” Commenting on Australian lobster imports, the Ministry said that “China and Australia are still in technical talks.” .
12 Dec 08:01 · FXStreet
EUR/USD declines as ECB Lagarde acknowledges 50 bps rate cut was discussed
EUR/USD refreshes weekly low around 1.0470 in Thursday’s North American session after the European Central Bank (ECB) policy meeting in which the central bank reduced its Rate on Deposit Facility by 25 basis points (bps) to 3%, as expected.
12 Dec 08:20 · FXStreet
Court orders seizure of Farotimi’s book, Afe Babalola’s law firm warns bookstores
Following Wednesday's court order, Afe Babalola & Co. issued warnings via email to bookstores, instructing them to cease selling the book.
12 Dec 09:06 · Premium Times
Pound Sterling drops against USD after hot US PPI data
The Pound Sterling (GBP) surrenders gains and turns negative against the US Dollar (USD) in Thursday’s North American session.
12 Dec 09:32 · FXStreet
Exact number radiators dials should be on to 'save on heating costs' and stay warm
The Energy Savings Trust has revealed the exact number that radiator dials should be on to help people lower their energy bills, as the Energy Price Cap increases in January
12 Dec 09:49 · Birmingham Live
CEE: ECB as a downside risk for the region – ING
The region switched to muted mode with a quiet calendar in the second half of the week, ING’s FX analyst Frantisek Taborsky notes.
12 Dec 10:10 · FXStreet
Sexual harassment lawsuits 'a nightmare' for BHP, Rio
The sexual harassment lawsuits filed in Australia against global mining giants BHP Group and Rio Tinto are more than just another potential public relations disaster and possible hit to the bottom line.
12 Dec 12:00 · TimesLIVE
US Dollar ties up with small gains after ECB's Lagarde delivers a small rate cut
The US Dollar (USD) is holding on to gains this Thursday after the European Central Bank (ECB) has cut its policy rate by 25 basis points in its last meeting for 2024. ECB President Christine Lagarde confirmed during her press conference that a bigger
12 Dec 12:30 · FXStreet
Maintain protected agriculture zone status of delta districts, farmers urge govt.
Farmers participating in the agriculture grievance redress meeting held at the Collectorate here on Thursday urged the government to ensure that the protected agriculture zone status of the Delta districts remain undisturbed
12 Dec 12:46 · The Hindu
Rubber farmers threaten to intensify protest against low prices
Rubber farmers threaten to intensify protest if industries don't buy at ₹200/kg, demand government intervention for fair prices.
12 Dec 12:58 · The Hindu
Centre sanctions over 2,800 CISF troops for new airports in Noida, Navi Mumbai
The total CISF manpower sanctioned for providing a counter-terrorist cover to the two upcoming airports is 2,870. The sanction of Central Industrial Security Force manpower is for the first phase of operationalisation of the two airports.
12 Dec 13:09 · India TV
EUR/JPY dips further below 159.50 post ECB’s rate cut
The Euro weakens against the Japanese Yen during the North American session after the European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates.
12 Dec 13:38 · FXStreet
Green building guru who 'guillotined' finger off wins £1.4million
Environmentalist Sara Turnbull had been grabbing a bottle of water from a yacht in Greece in May 2018 when 'suddenly and without warning the fridge door slammed shut,' chopping off her fingertip.
12 Dec 13:49 · Mail Online
Lagarde speech: Recovery is slower than expected
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to lower the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points at the December policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
12 Dec 13:56 · FXStreet
Lagarde speech: Trade friction could weigh on growth
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to lower the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points at the December policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
12 Dec 14:01 · FXStreet
Lagarde speech: There were some discussions about a 50 bps cut
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to lower the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points at the December policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
12 Dec 14:09 · FXStreet
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