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MediciNova Announces Closing of US$20 Million Private Placement Transaction

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. LA JOLLA, Calif., Jan. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the JASDAQ Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today... To keep reading about MediciNova Announces Closing of US$20 Million Private Placement Transaction, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/Rrl0TV

Psyched: First Psychedelics ETF Debuts; Hawaii, Florida and Connecticut Eye Psilocybin Legalization; Psyence Goes Public

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. First Psychedelics ETF Debuts On NEO ExchangePsychedelics’ first exchange traded fund went public last Wednesday. The Horizons Psychedelic Stock Index ETF is now listed on Toronto’s NEO exchange under the symbol ‘PSYK’, and managed by Horizons ETFs Management. PSYK is a passive ETF, meaning that it’s not actively managed. The ETF follows the North American Psychedelics Index, an index owned and operated by Horizons and Solactive AG, which aims to replicate the performance of North American publicly-listed life sciences companies that are involved in the psychedelics industry. Horizons’ criteria for choosing members of the index requires companies to be listed on a stock exchange in Canada or in the U.S. and be engaged in res

Negative interest rates would not help Covid economy, Bank of England told

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. Cutting the UK’s official interest rate below zero would fail to boost Britain’s Covid-stricken economy because lenders would increase mortgage costs in response, the Bank of England has been told.The leading representative of Britain’s building societies said high street lenders were not in a position to handle negative interest rates, had computer systems that were ill-equipped and that the move would be counterproductive for the British economy.Mike Regnier, the chief executive of Yorkshire building society and the chairman of the Building Societies Association, said negative rates would lead big high street lenders to push up their mortgage rates to protect profitability – hurting consumers and the wider economy.“I fear this would have th

Evoqua Water Technologies earnings: here's what Wall Street expects

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. On February 2, Evoqua Water Technologies will report earnings from the most recent quarter. 11 analysts predict earnings of $0.029 per share compared to earnings of $0.040 per share in the same quarter of the previous year. Analysts are expecting the company to report $323.6 million, an decrease of 6.49% over the prior year quarter. Analysts estimate earnings of $0.647 per share for the current fiscal year. Last year, the company earned $0.670 per share. This story was written by Markets Insider's RoboEddy, which automatically writes these stories based on data provided by our partners. To keep reading about Evoqua Water Technologies earnings: here's what Wall Street expects, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://

Russia braces for new street protests against jailing of Kremlin critic Navalny

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. MOSCOW (REUTERS) - Supporters of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny were set to stage fresh protests in Moscow and across Russia on Sunday (Jan 31) for a second straight weekend despite a sweeping crackdown on his allies and the near-certainty of a confrontation with police. The rallies are part of a campaign to win the release of President Vladimir Putin's staunch opponent, who was arrested on Jan 17 after returning from Germany. He had been recovering there from a nerve agent poisoning in Russia. The 44-year-old opposition politician accuses Mr Putin of ordering his murder, which the Kremlin denies. Navalny is accused of parole violations which he says are trumped up. A court is due to meet next week to consider hand

The S&P 500 is seen as a gauge of the stock market itself – here's how this widely watched stock index works

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. Changes in the S&P 500 index flash constantly in stock exchanges and online during the trading day. The index is seen as a stand-in for the performance of US equities and the economy overall. Alexi Rosenfeld / Contributor/Getty ImagesThe S&P 500 is a broad-based stock market index, consisting of the 500 largest US public companies. The diversity and size of the companies it tracks make the S&P a proxy for the entire stock market. You can't invest in the S&P 500 itself, but you can buy an index fund that duplicates its stocks and performance. Visit Insider's Investing Reference library for more stories. People often say "The stock market is up," or "The market is down." But the stock market is an amo

Russia warn Navalny supporters not to attend Sunday protests

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. MOSCOW: Russian police have issued a strong warning against participating in protests planned for Sunday to call for the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe. The warning comes amid detentions of Navalny associates and opposition journalists and a police plan to restrict movement in the center of Moscow on Sunday. Navalny was arrested on January 17 after flying back to Russia from Germany, where he had spent five months recovering from nerve-agent poisoning.His detention sparked nationwide protests one week ago in about 100 cities; nearly 4,000 people were reported arrested.The next demonstration in Moscow is planned for Lubyanka Square. The Federal Security Service, which Navalny claims arr

Covid-19 face mask painted on giant English chalk figure

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. LONDON (REUTERS) - British police are searching for the vandal or vandals who painted a Covid-19 face mask on the figure of a mysterious giant carved into a hillside in southern England. The Long Man of Wilmington, a 235-foot (71 metres) high chalk outline holding a white stick in each hand, is protected by law as an ancient monument. Its exact origins are disputed but many archaeologists date it to the Anglo-Saxon or medieval periods. "Whilst this damage may have been perpetrated for humour or some other reason, the actions that have been taken are unacceptable," said Tom Carter, a sergeant with Sussex Police. "The Long Man of Wilmington is protected by law as a Scheduled Ancient Monument for its historical s

Kissei Pharmaceutical earnings: here's what Wall Street expects

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. Kissei Pharmaceutical will be releasing earnings Q3 on February 1.Wall Street analysts are expecting earnings per share of ¥30.00.Go here to track Kissei Pharmaceutical stock price in real-time ahead of... To keep reading about Kissei Pharmaceutical earnings: here's what Wall Street expects, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RrgBYs

Shanghai Electric Powers Trial Operations for China's First Digital Rail-guided Tram Equipped with iDRT System

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. SHANGHAI, Jan. 29, 2021 /CNW/ -- Trial operations officially commenced for the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone T1 Demonstration Line in the Lin-gang New Area. As one of the companies involved in the construction of the T1 Demonstration Line, Shanghai Electric Automation Group, a member of Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited, developed China's first intelligent digital-rail transport system ("iDRT") for the digital rail-guided rubber-tired tram ("DRT") used on the line. Shanghai Electric supplied the digital track, operation management system, network communications system, communications backbone, intelligent platform system and control center for the demonstration line; as well as managing the sup

Cannabis Stock Gainers And Losers From January 29, 2021

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. GAINERS:Rhinomed (OTCQB:RHNMF) shares closed up 37.49% at $0.12 Cannabix Technologies (OTC:BLOZF) shares closed up 19.33% at $1.79 CLS Holdings USA (OTCQB:CLSH) shares closed up 12.8% at $0.16 General Cannabis (OTCQB:CANN) shares closed up 8.45% at $0.90 Helix Technologies (OTCQB:HLIX) shares closed up 8.33% at $0.78 Empower Clinics (OTC:EPWCF) shares closed up 7.34% at $0.27 BioHarvest Sciences (OTC:CNVCF) shares closed up 4.74% at $0.36 Grindrod Shipping Hldgs (NASDAQ:GRIN) shares closed up 4.74% at $5.08 Marrone Bio Innovations (NASDAQ:MBII) shares closed up 3.75% at $1.66 C21 Investments (OTCQX:CXXIF) shares closed up 3.2% at $1.23 High Tide (OTCQB:HITIF) shares closed up 3.08% at $0.40 NexTech AR Solns (OTCQB:NEXCF) shares closed up 3.06

Canada to quarantine travelers in hotels: Source

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. TORANTO: An official familiar with the matter says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce stricter restrictions on travelers response to new, likely more contagious variants of the novel coronavirus - including making it mandatory for travelers to quarantine in a hotel at their own expense when they arrive in Canada. The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition anonymity as they were not authorised to speak ahead of Friday's planned announcement.Trudeau has said such measures could be imposed suddenly and bluntly warned against nonessential trips abroad.A second official said the reason for new measures is concern over new variants of the virus and said they are designed to discourage travel, especially to sunny destinatio

A former speechwriter for CEOs at IBM, Siemens, and McGraw-Hill shares what the job entails and how to break into the field, where experienced professionals can make over $150,000 a year

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. Jim Holtje. Jim Holtje To keep reading about A former speechwriter for CEOs at IBM, Siemens, and McGraw-Hill shares what the job entails and how to break into the field, where experienced professionals can make over $150,000 a year, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/Rrc00m

Fast-growing Language and Technology Company Plint Appoints Thomas Roberts as New Chief Executive Officer

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. - "I'm thrilled that Plint is now part of my story and to join a team helping people share their stories around the globe", says Roberts. STOCKHOLM, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Plint has appointed Thomas Roberts as new Chief Executive Officer, replacing Örjan Serner who has been acting CEO since March 2019. Most recently Roberts was Head of Development at Luxbright and before that he served as SVP for the EMEA region at Icomera - a global leader in mobile internet connectivity for public transport. At Icomera, he has held several VP roles with responsibilities including sales tactics, R&D, global marketing, and product strategy.Thomas Roberts has vast experience in leading digital development and growth w

Indian Shares Likely To Extend Losses

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. (RTTNews) - Indian shares look set to extend recent losses on Friday despite positive cues from global markets. With the economy bearing the brunt of Covid-19, all eyes are on the upcoming Union Budget that will be unveiled on Feb. 1. In one of her statements, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that this budget will be the best budget... To keep reading about Indian Shares Likely To Extend Losses, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RrZ8nP

Novavax says its vaccine is 89.3% effective in UK trial

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. CHICAGO: Novavax Inc said on Thursday its coronavirus vaccine was 89.3% effective in preventing COVID-19 in a trial conducted in the United Kingdom, and was nearly as effective in protecting against the more highly contagious variant first discovered in the UK, according to a preliminary analysis.Novavax said the trial, which enrolled 15,000 people aged 18 to 84, is expected to be used to apply for regulatory review in Britain, the European Union and other countries. Some 27% of people in the trial are over 65.The study took place as the more easily transmissible UK variant was circulating, and the preliminary analysis suggests the vaccine was 85.6% effective against this mutation, the U.S. company announced in a news release. It did not prov

Fannie Mae sees more exits in leadership at an important moment for the mortgage giant

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria testifies during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in September 2019. Zach Gibson/Getty ImagesTwo more senior leaders are leaving Fannie Mae, the latest in a string of other exits. Efforts by the Trump administration to get Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of government control fizzled. Exiting government control would potentially mean a payoff in the billions for high-profile investors. The Biden administration is unlikely to prioritize the companies' return to private shareholders. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Two more senior leaders are leaving Fannie Mae, marking the latest shift in leadership at the mortgage giant whose future

Bay Street May Open With Negative Bias

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. (RTTNews) - Canadian shares are likely to open with a negative bias on Thursday, tracking lower commodity prices and on worries about rising coronavirus cases and lockdown measures. However, traders might indulge in bargain hunting following the severe setback the market suffered on Wednesday. Data on Canadian average weekly earnings for... To keep reading about Bay Street May Open With Negative Bias, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RrWydH

Comcast reports record internet customers, 33 million Peacock sign-ups for NBCUniversal

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. NBCUniversal kicks off it's new Peacock streaming service. Todd Williamson | Peacock | NBCUniversal | Getty Images Comcast on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter that beat analyst estimates on both the top and bottom lines.  Comcast also reported record net customer additions for high-speed internet service in Q4, and an additional 11 million subscribers to its new streaming service, Peacock. The stock was up more than 1% in extended trading. Here are the key numbers: Earnings per share: 56 cents adj. vs  48 cents expected, according to a Refinitiv survey of analysts. Revenue: $27.71 billion vs $26.78 billion expected, according to Refinitiv. High-speed internet customers:  538,000 vs 490,000 net adds expected, accor

Liberty Mutual Group Inc — Moody’s rates Liberty Mutual Group’s junior subordinated notes Baa3(hyb)

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. All your Asset management needs with Global Asset Management Seoul MagazineThis post was originally published on this site To keep reading about Liberty Mutual Group Inc — Moody’s rates Liberty Mutual Group’s junior subordinated notes Baa3(hyb), Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RrV15m

Tesla quietly added a new 1,020-horsepower version of the Model X to its lineup – the $120,000 'Plaid' edition

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. Tesla Model X. Tesla To keep reading about Tesla quietly added a new 1,020-horsepower version of the Model X to its lineup – the $120,000 'Plaid' edition, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RrTYnt

2 dead in reported hostage situation at Texas medical office

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. AUSTIN: A reported hostage situation at a Texas doctor's office has ended with two people dead, authorities said.A SWAT team found the bodies late Tuesday after negotiators spent hours trying to speak to the people inside the building in Austin, police said. Some residents nearby were evacuated as police responded and others were asked to stay inside their homes.It's unclear what led to the deaths or who was inside the building, though a negotiator speaking into a loudspeaker said: "I want to help you work through this. You have saved a lot of lives."Austin police eventually sent in a robot, which identified a victim before a SWAT team decided to go inside.No additional details were released Tuesday night. Police said additi

Silvus Secures Additional Funding, Advancement to Third Phase of SWARMM Program

Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Silvus Technologies, Inc. ("Silvus") today announced the company is going under contract for Phase Three of the DARPA Scalable Wideband Autonomous RF Mapping MANET (SWARMM)... To keep reading about Silvus Secures Additional Funding, Advancement to Third Phase of SWARMM Program, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RrRtcB

GameStop rips as much as 130% higher after Elon Musk's 'Gamestonk' tweet extends the day-trading rally

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/ Tobias Schwarz/PoolShares in GameStop rose as much as 130% higher early on in Wednesday's pre-market, after billionaire Elon Musk tweeted "Gamestonk!!" in after-hours trading. "Stonks" is usually used in investing banter on social media for widely-held stocks. The Tesla founder posted a link to the popular subreddit WallStreetBets, members of which have piled into GameStop's soaring stock. @elonmusk/Twitter Read More: MORGAN STANLEY: Buy these 9 sports-betting stocks ahead of the industry's expected legalization in 12 states this year and its growth to $10 billion in 2025 Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya also joined the Reddit frenzy by excitedly announcing he bought

Renewed Support Anticipated For Hong Kong Shares

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. (RTTNews) - The Hong Kong stock market turned emphatically lower again on Tuesday, one session after halting the two-day losing streak in which it had dropped more than 510 points or 1.7 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just beneath the 30,160-point plateau although it may tick higher again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is mixed and little changed thanks to conflicting earnings data and a mild drop in crude oil prices. The European markets were slightly higher and the U.S. bourses were slightly lower and the Asian markets figure to split the difference. The Hang Seng finished sharply lower on Tuesday following losses from the financials, oil and insurance companies and technology stocks - while the properties o

Biden, in first call with Putin, presses on Navalny, treaty

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden had his first call with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, the White House and Kremlin said. US officials said Biden raised concerns about the arrest of opposition figure Alexei Navalny while pressing the Russian president on his nation's involvement in a massive cyberespionage campaign and bounties on American troops in Afghanistan.On a positive note, the two presidents agreed to have their teams work urgently to complete an extension of New START, the last remaining US-Russian arms control treaty, before it expires next month."In the nearest days, the parties will complete the necessary procedures that will ensure further functioning'' of the pact, the Kremlin said in its readout of the call.Biden ha

REPORT: Airport X-Ray Finds 74 Endangered Chameleons In Man’s Suitcase

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. Austrian customs officers reportedly prevented a 56-year-old man from smuggling dozens of protected Tanzanian chameleons last Wednesday, after X-raying his suitcase.The airport security spotted the suspicious suitcase on the X-ray machine and found 74 chameleons hidden in boxes and socks, according to BBC. “Investigations revealed that the animals had been intended for the Czech market and were to be sold on there. Their black-market value would have been around EUR 37,000 (USD 44,990),” Austrian authorities said in a statement. “The perpetrator now faces administrative penalty proceedings with an anticipated fine of EUR 6,000 (USD 7300),” they added, while stating that the trafficker forfeited his claim on the animals and that his illegal ac

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories and MtheMovement by Kings Group sign Exclusive Purchase and Sales Agreement for up to potentially $40 million

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“Company” or “Kraig Labs”), the biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of spider silk, announces that it is forming a joint venture partnership with MtheMovement, an eco-friendly luxury streetwear apparel line, part of the Kings Group of Companies and its affiliated companies (“Kings Group”). The joint venture will develop and sell Kraig Labs’ spider silk fibers under the new innovative apparel and fashion brand, trade named SpydaSilk™ and potential other trademarks to be announced. All intellectual property related to SpydaSilk™ will be jointly owned by Kraig Labs and Kings Group. The deal com

Decline In Sweden Producer Prices Slows In December

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. (RTTNews) - Sweden producer prices declined at a slower pace in December, Statistics Sweden reported Tuesday. Producer prices fell 2.7 percent annually, slower than the 4.4 percent decrease posted in November. Prices have been falling since January 2020 but this was the slowest fall in ten months. Prices dropped 0.9 percent on the domestic... To keep reading about Decline In Sweden Producer Prices Slows In December, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RrMbhh

Hong Kong Bourse Has Flat Lead For Tuesday's Trade

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. (RTTNews) - The Hong Kong stock market on Monday halted the two-day losing streak in which it had dropped more than 510 points or 1.7 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just beneath the 30,160-point plateau and it's expected to be rangebound on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets suggests mild upside, with tech and oil shares likely to lead the way. The European markets were down and the U.S. bourses were mostly higher and the Asian markets figure to follow the latter lead. The Hang Seng finished sharply higher on Monday following gains from the technology stocks and mixed performances from the financials, casinos and insurance companies. For the day, the index surged 711.16 points or 2.41 percent to finish at 30,159.01

Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. Names Nitin Mhatre Chief Executive Officer

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. BOSTON, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB) (Company), the parent company of Berkshire Bank, announced today that the joint Board of Directors of the Company and the Bank (Board) has appointed Nitin J. Mhatre as... To keep reading about Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. Names Nitin Mhatre Chief Executive Officer, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RrKcHN

Covid vaccine effective against UK, S Africa variants: Moderna

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. WASHINGTON: US biotechnology firm Moderna on Monday said lab studies showed its Covid-19 vaccine would remain protective against variants of the coronavirus first identified in the United Kingdom and South Africa."The study showed no significant impact" on the level of neutralizing antibodies elicited against the UK variant, B.1.1.7.A six-fold reduction in antibody levels was observed with the B.1.351 variant first seen in South Africa, but the levels are thought to remain above what is required for protection against Covid-19. To keep reading about Covid vaccine effective against UK, S Africa variants: Moderna, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RrJZpd

Merck To Discontinue Development Of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Candidates Based On Phase 1 Study Findings

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. (RTTNews) - Merck (MRK) has decided to discontinue development of the company's COVID-19 vaccine candidates, V590 and V591. In phase 1 clinical studies, both V590 and V591 were generally well tolerated, but the immune responses were inferior to those seen following natural infection and those reported for other SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 vaccines. To keep reading about Merck To Discontinue Development Of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Candidates Based On Phase 1 Study Findings, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RrHsMx

Fintech valuations are soaring at the late stage, and one Silicon Valley VC is warning of a bubble

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. HENNY RAY ABRAMS/AFP/Getty ImagesFintech valuations in the US and Europe are soaring as investors pile into digital finance opportunities.  Late-stage fintech startups saw a record year of funding in 2020. Some sub-sectors of fintech may get left behind and it's a bubble waiting to pop, according to Thomvest Ventures managing director Don Butler. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Fintech valuations are booming.  This flourishing sector for startups is a broad church, comprising payments, financial markets, challenger banking, insurance, and lending. Its emergence is down to factors such as consumer willingness to shop and bank online, and distrust and dissatisfaction with traditional financial provi

EY says it will be 'carbon negative' by the end of the year – here's its 7-point plan for getting there

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. EY office in London. Jack Taylor/Stringer/Getty ImagesErnst & Young aims to be carbon negative this year, cut emissions by 40%, and be net zero in 2025. Steve Varley, EY chief sustainability officer, told Insider he was inspired by Microsoft's strategy. The company plans on removing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it emits through seven key goals. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Accounting giant Ernst & Young announced Monday plans to become carbon negative in 2021, "net zero" in 2025 and cut its total emissions by 40% with seven key commitments. The London-headquartered firm achieved its goal of becoming carbon neutral in 2020, but after reviewing the science and talking to the compa

Crypto whale lays out bitcoin's bull case – Cathie Wood's 2021 forecasts – How to pick tiny biotech winners

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. Hello and welcome to Insider Investing. I'm Joe Ciolli, and I'll be shepherding you through what to expect in markets in the coming weeks, while also featuring some of Insider's best work on the subject. To keep reading about Crypto whale lays out bitcoin's bull case – Cathie Wood's 2021 forecasts – How to pick tiny biotech winners, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RrFsF5

Pak ready to work with new US administration: Qureshi

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. Under the Trump administration, the relations between Pakistan and the US were chaotic as well as complex. "In (these) four years the world has changed, the region has changed and Pakistan has changed and you have to engage with this new Pakistan," Qureshi said while addressing a press conference in Multan. To keep reading about Pak ready to work with new US administration: Qureshi, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RrF73t

$7 billion Deliveroo is preparing for a blockbuster float. Here's the who's who of executives and investors steering it to IPO.

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. Deliveroo CEO Will Shu in France in 2018. Amazon-backed food delivery startup Deliveroo is anticipated to float in 2021, marking a rare high-profile British technology float.Like rival Uber Eats, Deliveroo allows consumers to order restaurant food via an app and relies on a network of gig economy cyclists and motorcyclists to make the deliveries. During the coronavirus pandemic, it has expanded into grocery delivery. The firm doesn't operate in the US, but around Europe and parts of Asia.The company was founded in 2012 by current CEO Will Shu and Greg Orlowski, who departed the business in 2016. According to its most recent financial filings, the company is still loss-making, albeit posting healthy profit margins and rev

COVID-19 vaccination: CDC guidance updated; Case counts decline

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Amazon claims in-person vote only way to ensure 'valid, fair' union election

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. Amazon is reportedly attempting to prohibit employees at an Alabama warehouse from participating in an upcoming unionization vote with mail-in ballots.What's the background?Because of the coronavirus pandemic, a significant portion of American voters participated in the 2020 election by casting mail-in ballots. In fact, data from the Pew Research Center found that nearly half of American voters — 46% — cast an absentee or mail-in ballot.Democrats heavily pushed mail-in voting, likely because mail-in ballots would allow more voters to participate in the election process. Republicans, however, generally opposed mail-in voting, arguing that conducting a large portion of the election by mail potentially increased the potenti

Rosen, Global Investor Counsel, Continues to Investigate Securities Claims Against Exxon Mobil Corporation; Encourages Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Contact the Firm – XOM

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) resulting from allegations that Exxon Mobil may... To keep reading about Rosen, Global Investor Counsel, Continues to Investigate Securities Claims Against Exxon Mobil Corporation; Encourages Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Contact the Firm – XOM, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/RrC2tY

DEUTSCHE BANK: Buy these 6 auto stocks in 2021 to capitalize on the rise of electric and self-driving cars

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. Nio ES6. NIODeutsche Bank named its eight auto-industry stock picks for 2021 in a research note. Six could benefit from the rise of electric and autonomous vehicles. They are Tesla, GM, Luminar, Nio, Aptiv, and Visteon. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Automakers and tech companies have spent billions over the past decade preparing for a future dominated by electric cars and automated-driving technology.  When looking at the auto industry, investors should focus on how well companies are positioned to capitalize on those trends, according to Deutsche Bank analysts Emmanuel Rosner, Edison Yu, and Conor Walters, who shared their 2021 stock picks for the automotive industry in a January 20 research note.

AT&T Holds Exclusive Talks To Sell DirecTV Stake To TPG: Reports

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. (RTTNews) - AT&T Inc. (T) is holding exclusive talks to sell minority stake in DirecTV to private equity firm TPG, according to media reports, citing person familiar with the matter. The deal would allow the U.S. wireless carrier to trim its net debt of close to $150 billion, reports stated. A potential deal is weeks away, and the talks could still fall apart, the Bloomberg reported, and the agreement being discussed is highly structured and would include preferred stock. Representatives for AT&T and TPG declined to comment. Lat month, AT&T agreed to sell its Crunchyroll anime business to Funimation Global Group, a joint venture of Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment, for $1.175 billion. To

Biden apologises after some National Guard troops slept in parking garage

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Jan 22) called the chief of the National Guard Bureau to apologise that troops who had been brought in to protect his inauguration were ordered to sleep in an unheated parking garage after they were booted from the Capitol on Thursday, administration officials said. The issue has generated controversy in the first days of Mr Biden's term. Several governors and members of Congress have criticised the move, even as the reasons for the troops' relocation remain murky. In the telephone call with General Daniel R. Hokanson, head of the National Guard Bureau, Mr Biden apologised and asked what he could do, the officials said. Dr Jill Biden, the first lady,

MSNBC analyst accuses Fox News of goading viewers into 'terrorism,' and asks if it should be 'allowed to exist'

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. MSNBC analyst Anand Giridharadas made the case for outlawing the Fox News cable network based on his estimation that they goaded viewers into "terrorism" after the rioting at the U.S. Capitol. "It's time for this question to be front and center: Should Fox News be allowed to exist? Brain-mashing as a business model shouldn't be legal," tweeted Giridharadas on Friday.It’s time for this question to be front and center: Should Fox News be allowed to exist? Brain-mashing as a busines… https://t.co/JKhVTaQFmz — Anand Giridharadas (@Anand Giridharadas)1611320394.0 The first tweet of Giridharadas thread received more than 3.8k retweets and more than 16.2k likes on Twitter. "I'm not a lawyer, but

'Transpotainment' Trends Buoy Flailing Motorcycle Sales During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. CLEVELAND, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 2020 was a rocky year for the US motorcycle industry as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic caused overall sales to tumble. But there were also silver linings: To keep reading about 'Transpotainment' Trends Buoy Flailing Motorcycle Sales During COVID-19 Pandemic, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/Rr7srg

5 Outdoor Living Trends For 2021

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. WINCHESTER, Va., Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Now, more than ever, outdoor living is in! While homeowners have increasingly invested time and money into their yards in recent years, 2020 saw interest in outdoor living spike to... To keep reading about 5 Outdoor Living Trends For 2021, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/Rr6lZM

Borr Drilling Limited – Mandatory notification of trades

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Reference is made to Borr Drilling Limited's ("the Company") (NYSE, OSE: "BORR") stock exchange announcements of January 22, 2021, relating to the pricing of the equity offering through... To keep reading about Borr Drilling Limited – Mandatory notification of trades, Click on the link. Seoul, Korea http://dlvr.it/Rr5drK

Exploration Update

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Financial world news, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Learn all there is to know about the asset management industry. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. For immediate release             22 January 2021 Serabi Gold plc(“Serabi” or the “Company”) Exploration Update Serabi Gold plc (AIM:SRB, TSX:SBI), the Brazilian-focused gold mining and development company, is pleased to announce first exploration drilling results at the recently acquired Sao Domingos project (see news release issued 19 October 2020) and continued success with ore body extension drilling at the Sao Chico deposit. A PDF version of this release including all images can be accessed using the following link - https://bit.ly/392ke76 Highlights Sao Domingos Following encouraging regional reconnaissance work within the Sao Domingos property, the Company elected to focus on the 600 metre long, high-grade gold prospe

Chinese State Propaganda Seems Giddy After Biden Inauguration

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. Chinese state-run media outlets appeared to celebrate the beginning of President Joe Biden’s presidency in a series of articles and political cartoons. “[Biden] used his inaugural speech to address domestic challenges in stark contrast to Donald Trump’s bellicose and at times borderline racist rhetoric against China,” an article in the Global Times said. The Global Times also published a political cartoon titled “White House cleaner” that depicted Biden arriving to a disheveled Oval Office with a mop and bucket full of water. Media outlets controlled by the Chinese Communist Party appeared to celebrate the beginning of President Joe Biden’s presidency in a series of articles and political cartoons.The Global Times, People’s Daily and Chinese

5 ways legal recruiting is changing, from how firms hire partners and hot practice areas. Top recruiters lay out what this means for the year ahead.

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News, market analysis, investment scam prevention tips and more ✔️ Your source for latest asset management news and information. This magazine is crafted specifically for those who are interested in diving into the global asset management world. Insider spoke with seven recruiters about how legal recruiting is changing, from an increased attention to diverse hires and in-demand practice areas. Parker + Lynch; Major, Lindsey & Africa; Lateral LinkLegal industry recruiters have seen an uptick in searches for certain lawyers. Attorneys in tech, healthcare, and restructuring have been in demand, and M&A and white-collar work is expected to pick up in 2021. Some firms took advantage of the opportunity to strategically hire partners, and this trend is likely to continue in the year ahead. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Like virtually every other industry, the legal sector felt the initial shockwaves of the pandemic. Earlier last year, law firms pulled the t