A stockbroker reacts while monitoring the market on the electronic board displaying stock prices during a trading session at the PSX, in Karachi, July 3, 2023. — Reuters The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surpassed the 100,000 point mark on Thursday, marking a historic high and reflecting strong investor confidence, driven by positive economic indicators. The … Read more
Brokers monitor an index showing the latest stock prices at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi on January 26, 2023. — AFP The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared over 900 points on Friday, buoyed by persistent macroeconomic outlook, extending its record streak. The PSX’s benchmark KSE-100 index jumped 1,060.06 points or 1.09 percent to 98,388.45 … Read more
A depiction of Bitcoin is seen in front of a stock chart and a U.S. dollar in this illustration taken January 24, 2022. — Reuters Donald Trump’s company is in talks to buy crypto trading firm Bakkt. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has more than doubled this year. The value of the global cryptocurrency market … Read more
Parts of the Great Barrier Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality ever recorded, Australian research showed on Tuesday, with scientists concerned the rest of the area may have suffered a similar fate. The Australian Institute of Marine Science said studies of 12 reefs found up to 72 percent coral mortality, thanks to a summer … Read more
Representations of bitcoin are seen in this illustrative photo taken in Paris, France, March 9, 2024. —Reuters Bitcoin is up more than 25% since Trump’s victory. Congress and regulators are considered crypto-friendly. Miners are soaring on speculation that the United States is buying crypto stocks. SINGAPORE: Bitcoin was hovering at the $90,000 mark on Tuesday, … Read more
A stockbroker monitors stock prices during a trading session at PSX in Karachi on July 31, 2023. — AFP The winning streak continues on hopes of stability. Investors applaud reports of unlikely mini-budget. Blue-chip banking stocks remain in the spotlight. Stocks extended their winning streak on Friday, hitting a new all-time high after briefly breaching … Read more