Asian Markets End Mixed; European Indices Show Diverging Trends

February 14, 2025 6:11 PM

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Asian Markets End Mixed; European Indices Show Diverging Trends

Major Asian indices displayed a mixed trend today. Hong Kong's Hang Seng surged over three and a half percent, China's Shanghai Composite index gained over 0.4 percent, and South Korea's Kospi added 0.3 percent. Meanwhile, Japan's Nikkei lost 0.8 percent, and Singapore's Straits Times index fell 0.1...

US Stocks Rise as Corporate Earnings & Jobless Claims Data Boost Markets

February 14, 2025 6:09 PM

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US Stocks Rise as Corporate Earnings & Jobless Claims Data Boost Markets

US stocks edged higher yesterday, buoyed by positive corporate earnings reports from some companies. Also, the number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits decreased last week, the Labour Department report showed yesterday. The Nasdaq Composite surged 1.5 percent, the S&...

Rupee Gains 8 Paise to Settle at 86.82 Against US Dollar

February 14, 2025 6:05 PM

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Rupee Gains 8 Paise to Settle at 86.82 Against US Dollar

In the Forex market, the rupee today appreciated by eight paise to settle at 86 rupees and 82 paise against the US dollar amid easing American currency. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, is trading at 106.98 in intraday trade...

38th National Games Concludes; HM Amit Shah Attends Closing Ceremony

February 14, 2025 7:55 PM

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38th National Games Concludes; HM Amit Shah Attends Closing Ceremony

The 38th National Games concluded today in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, with a grand closing ceremony that featured spectacular cultural performances, making the event truly memorable. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the chief guest of the ceremony, congratulated the Uttarakhand government for successfully...

Ayushman Bharat Vay Vandana Scheme Launched in Puducherry for Senior Citizens

February 14, 2025 4:47 PM

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Ayushman Bharat Vay Vandana Scheme Launched in Puducherry for Senior Citizens

The Ayushman Bharat Vay Vandana Scheme was officially launched in Puducherry today. Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan formally inaugurated the scheme in the presence of Chief Minister N. Rangasamy and distributed insurance scheme cards to eligible senior citizens. The lieutenant govern...

Sensex, Nifty Extend Losing Streak as Markets End in Red for 8th Session

February 14, 2025 8:06 PM

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Sensex, Nifty Extend Losing Streak as Markets End in Red for 8th Session

Benchmark domestic equity indices today ended in negative territory amid a broad-based sell-off, extending their downward trend to the eighth straight session. The broader market indices at BSE ended with deeper cuts.   The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, fell 200 points, or 0.2...