Day: January 21, 2022

Jan 21
Google appeals $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine

Jon Swartz is a senior reporter for MarketWatch in San Francisco, covering many of the biggest players in tech, including Netflix, Facebook and Google. Jon has covered technology for more than 20 years, and previously worked for Barron’s and USA Today. Follow him on Twitter @jswartz. Source: Marketwatch

Jan 21
Wait, what? Former Bitcoin bull Raoul Pal only owns one Bitcoin?

Former Goldman Sachs hedge fund manager and cryptocurrency bull Raoul Pal claimed in a tweet that he now only owns a single Bitcoin. As the claim was made in the heat of a Twitter fight with self-proclaimed “Bitcoin Strategist” Greg Foss it’s not entirely clear whether it’s an exaggeration or an accurate statement about his […]

Jan 21
Dow posts 5th straight loss as stock-market bounce runs out of steam

Stocks ended lower Thursday, giving up early gains as investors appeared unable to shake off worries over a rising interest-rate environment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.89% fell around 313 points, or 0.9%, to close near 34,715, according to preliminary figures, extending its losing streak to five sessions, the longest since September. The S&P […]

Jan 21
Investment Bank Outlook 20-01-2022

Credit AgricoleAsia overnightA modest retreat in UST yields and Chinese policymakers’ actions to shore up the economy helped sentiment recover a little during the Asian session. Newswires reported that Chinese regulators are considering allowing property developers to use certain funds from presold properties to help ease a liquidity crunch. The PBoC also cut lending rates, […]

Jan 21
Daily Market Outlook, January 20, 2022

Daily Market Outlook, January 20, 2022 Overnight Headlines US President Biden: We Can Still Pass Big Chunks Of Spending Plan Biden: Not There Yet On Possible Easing Of Tariffs On Chinese Goods Manchin, Sinema Join GOP To Sink Filibuster Change For Voting Bill Desperate Dems Signal Support For Cutting Biden Bill Down In Size France […]

Jan 21
SundaeSwap launches on Cardano but users report failing transactions

The first DEX on Cardano launched on the mainnet today to allow traders to perform swaps and add liquidity, but network congestion has slowed transactions processing. 864 Total views 10 Total shares Cardano’s first decentralized app (DApp) SundaeSwap has launched but is causing a frustration among users due to congestion, platform errors and failed transactions. […]

Jan 21
CSX Q4 sales rise 21% as 'all lines of business' grew, rail operator says

Shares of CSX Corp. CSX, -0.03% fell in the extended session Thursday after the rail operator reported fourth-quarter results that met Wall Street expectations. CSX said it earned $934 million, or 42 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, compared with $760 million, or 33 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Sales rose 21% […]

Jan 21
Jack in the Box ends suit against FTX for allegedly stealing its mascot

Jack in the Box and FTX have come to an undisclosed settlement over the mascot related copyright suit, suggesting that the Moon Man’s days may be over in its current form. 1396 Total views 7 Total shares Jack in the Box’s lawsuit against FTX US over an alleged mascot-related copyright and trademark infringement has come […]

Jan 21
PPG stock falls 3% as paint maker to raise prices to ease inflation pressure

Shares of PPG Industries Inc. PPG, -1.15% fell nearly 3% in the extended session Thursday after the paint and coatings maker reported fourth-quarter profit and sales above Wall Street expectations but said pandemic-related “disruptions” continue to impact production and sales, and it will increase prices to mitigate soaring costs. PPG said it earned $267 million, […]

Jan 21
Indonesian Islamic organization issues new fatwa against crypto use

The fatwa points toward two critical issues with cryptocurrencies that make them illegal as an investment tool and a medium of exchange. 4654 Total views 36 Total shares The Tarjih Council and the Central Executive Tajdid of Muhammadiyah, one of the largest non-government Islamic organizations in Indonesia, issued a new fatwa against cryptocurrency use, deeming […]