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Pokémon cards have skyrocketed more than 3,000% in 20 years, outpacing the S&P 500 and even Meta. The big gains come from rare first-edition, mint-condition cards graded for authenticity. A 1999 PSA-10 Charizard alone has crossed $300,000 at auction, while most common cards hold little to no value.
'Kidney not enough': Netizens flood social media with hilarious memes after Apple reveals iPhone 17
From jokes about the price tag to humorous takes on the design, users on X (formerly Twitter) wasted no time roasting the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with lighthearted memes. Apple showcased its latest gadgets on Tuesday night, and by Wednesday morning, memes had taken over everyone's timelines.
Dim Sum bonds: Is there more to them than meets the eye? Understand these bonds because you might hear more about them
Dim Sum bonds are offshore renminbi (RMB) bonds, mainly issued in Hong Kong, that allow global borrowers to raise RMB outside China’s capital controls. First popularised in 2010, the market has since grown into a mainstream funding channel for sovereigns, corporates, and financial institutions. Lower Chinese interest rates, stronger RMB liquidity pools, and better hedging tools have taken issuance to record levels and made the market more stable and strategic. Is this the start of a trade where Chinese currency gets accepted more as a medium of exchange? And should they be a bigger worry of President Trump than anything else?
Undervalued altcoins with upside potential
Investors are seeking promising, undervalued cryptocurrencies. Three altcoins, Bitcoin Hyper, Snorter Token, and TOKEN6900, show potential. Bitcoin Hyper aims to boost Bitcoin's speed. Snorter Token integrates crypto tools into Telegram. TOKEN6900 embraces meme culture. Regulatory clarity in the US is injecting energy into the crypto market. These altcoins offer low entry points for early investors.
From cinema to Sillicon Valley: Kamal Haasan takes a trip to PerplexityAI's San Francisco HQ; pics go viral
Kamal Haasan, the celebrated Indian actor, recently visited Perplexity AI's headquarters in San Francisco, engaging with CEO Aravind Srinivas. Haasan, expressing admiration for Srinivas's innovative spirit, sparked fan enthusiasm, with many suggesting he become Perplexity AI's brand ambassador in India.
China shares waver, HK bounces as Beijing vows more support for consumption, AI
Among sector-specific policies, the government said it will support the application of large-scale AI models - marking the first time AI models were mentioned in the government work report - in what appeared to follow from the global fanfare over Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
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Indian crypto traders fall for $Trump, $Melania; BTC at new high, USDT premium triples
Indian crypto traders showed a sudden interest in Trump and Melania meme tokens ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, leading to a surge in USDT premiums. As these new tokens got listed on local exchanges, investor enthusiasm spiked. Despite challenges like high taxes and regulatory voids, cryptocurrency demand remains robust, with a notable rise in Bitcoin's value.
China stocks party starts to fizzle as markets wait on stimulus
China’s stock rally tapered and Hong Kong shares slumped as officials provided few details on economic stimulus plans. Mainland markets surged but then moderated, while the Hang Seng fell significantly. Investors showed caution, leading to sharp drops in the yuan and industrial metal prices.
Cryptocurrencies that can drive the future of capital growth: Ethereum, Solana, Cutoshi
Early investors in Ethereum and Solana have seen significant returns. With the market poised for a bull run, Ethereum stabilises above its 50-day moving average, targeting $3,000. Solana is trading in a bull flag pattern with potential gains. Emerging memecoin Cutoshi aims to combine fun and utility, offering early investors a promising opportunity.
Asian shares cautious as oil jumps on US strikes in Yemen
The rally in rates may have been helped by dovish comments from European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde who said rate cuts would occur if the central bank has certainty that inflation had fallen to the 2% level.
Top 5 Defi tokens to lookout for in 2024
The future of finance is no longer a hazy vision; it's being built brick by brick in the vibrant world of DeFi. While each of the tokens mentioned above offers unique value and potential, Retik Finance stands out because of innovation, poised to redefine how we interact with money and reshape the financial landscape for years to come.
Dutch tech investor Prosus to end cross-holding with parent Naspers
The cross-holding had been set up in 2021 via a share swap deal under which Prosus issued new shares to buy a 45.4% stake in Naspers, effectively moving part of Naspers from the Johannesburg bourse to Euronext in Amsterdam.
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Asian shares mixed as investors await crucial central bank decisions
Asian shares were mixed on Tuesday and currencies held tight ranges as nervous investors awaited several key central bank meetings that could set the tone for risk appetite heading into next year. MSCI's gauge of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan recovered early losses to be 0.8% higher at 0128 GMT, with Japan's Nikkei edging 0.2% lower and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 down 0.6%.
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Stocks may see deep cuts on Friday as US Fed readies for tapering
The August futures of Nifty50 index traded on the Singapore Exchange were down over 200 points in trade today, suggesting a more than 1 per cent cut for the blue chip index on Friday. Indian equities were closed today on account of Muharram.
US stocks close mixed as Dow notches fifth straight record high
The tech-heavy Nasdaq tumbled after rebounding more than 6 per cent over the past three sessions as the rising bond yields revived inflation worries and dulled the appeal of high-growth technology shares.
Reliance Retail unlisted shares defy gravity, quadruple price in 10 months
Reliance Retail has surpassed listed blue chips like HUL and HDFC Bank in terms of market cap. That’s when Reliance Industry itself is valuing its retail business at less than half the current price.
China stocks fall most in 6 weeks as rift with US deepens
The blue-chip CSI300 index fell 2.3% to 4,584.59 points, posting its biggest one-day percentage drop since July 24. The Shanghai Composite Index lost 1.9% to 3,254.63 points.
Asia shares move ahead led by China gains
E-Mini futures for the S&P 500 firmed 0.39% to be just below the record close of 3,386.15.
Amazon deal talk may cut Reliance Retail’s grey market price by half
ETNow on Thursday reported that RIL was holding preliminary talks to sell about 10 per cent stake in Reliance Retail (RRL) to Amazon.
China stocks rise, aided by banking shares on policy support
The blue-chip CSI300 index rose 0.8 per cent to 3,184.47.
China stocks snap 5-day losing streak to end higher
The Shanghai Composite index closed up 29.84 points, or 1.1 per cent, at 2,720.73, ending a five-day losing streak.
Currency manipulations and its meanings
Consider the yields on 10-year US Treasuries and Chinese government bonds, both hedged to Japanese yen.
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IIT, IIM passouts selected under PM scheme to spend 2 years assisting collectors in Maoist areas
The first batch of 156 members of PM's Rural Development Fellows Scheme will spend the next two years assisting district collectors in Maoist districts.
Mobile2W to merge with VAS provider Altruist Group
Post-merger, M2W, co-founded by Rajiv Hiranandani in 1998, will become part of the Chandigarh-based Altruist Group.
US launches all-out attack on credit crisis
Even as the US surged into action to launch an all-out attack against the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, the RBI’s directive to Indian banks to unwind their interest rate swap transactions with Lehman Brothers has been welcomed.
Bank woes resurface, oil nears $118
Asian shares fell on Tuesday as investors flinched at yet more bad news from the banking sector and an oil price creeping towards a record $118 a barrel
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