Bitcoin climbs above $45,000 to 21-month peak as new year kicks off
By Ankur Banerjee and Medha Singh (Reuters) -Bitcoin galloped past $45,000 on Tuesday, for the first time since April 2022,…
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Alibaba Group says repurchased $9.5 billion worth shares in 2023
(Reuters) -China’s Alibaba Group said on Tuesday it had repurchased a total of 897.9 million of its shares for $9.5…
McDonald’s Malaysia sues Israel boycott movement for $1 million in damages
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – McDonald’s Malaysia has sued a movement promoting boycotts against Israel for “false and defamatory statements” that…
Gold to enter 2024 with sights set on record highs
By Deep Kaushik Vakil (Reuters) -Gold investors anticipate record high prices next year, when the fundamentals of a dovish pivot…
World welcomes 2024 with New Year’s fireworks, reflection and a royal farewell
(Reuters) -The world welcomed 2024 with a mix of celebration and sombre reflection. Sydney sparkled under a shower of silver…
China’s Xi, US President Biden exchange congratulations on 45 years of diplomatic ties
By Liz Lee BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulations with U.S. President Joe Biden on the 45th anniversary…