A Busy October for H.I.G. Capital: Multi-Sector Investments Reflecting Market Agility
As global markets continue to present both challenges and opportunities, H.I.G. Capital, the Miami-based alternative investment powerhouse, has launched a series of strategic moves that underscore its agility and foresight. With $65 billion of capital under management, H.I.G. has long been known for its diverse investment approach. However, the firm's activities in October 2024 paint a picture of a company not just participating in market trends but actively shaping them.
Oct 13, 2024 10:13 PM EDT
The Surge in Copper Prices: Predictions and Market Reactions
The global copper market has been experiencing a significant surge in prices, driven by supply constraints and increasing demand. This trend has caught the attention of investors, industry analysts, and policymakers alike, as copper is needed in various sectors, particularly in the growing fields of renewable energy and electric vehicles. Here are some of the key factors behind the price surge, market reactions, and future predictions for copper prices.
Belgian Billionaire Shukhrat Ibragimov Puts Private Jet on Market for $46m
Shukhrat Ibragimov, the chairman of mining giant Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), has put his Dassault Falcon 8X up for sale for $46 million.
IC Funded: Revolutionizing Prop Trading for Retail Traders
IC Markets has recently launched its proprietary trading platform, IC Funded, and it's already creating a buzz in the trading community. What started as a soft launch has now captured the attention of traders worldwide, highlighting a significant shift in how retail traders can access capital and participate in the markets.
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Stocks tumble on China instability amid further devaluation of Yuan
The instability in Chinese economy, after the dragon country devalued Yuan for eighth time, has created tremors across the global bourses. All the sectors fell in the range of 0.4 percent to 1.8 percent on the Wall Street. Safe haven yellow metal gained four percent in 2016. Chinese CSI 300 index fell 7%.
Jan 07, 2016 07:04 PM EST
5 US airlines hike base fares
The US-based five airlines - Delta, Southwest, American, United and Virgin America have raised base fare on domestic travel. The hike is effective for corporate, leisure and discounted fares. Airlines are bullish on margins as business travel is expected to be stable even leisure travel takes a dip. The five airlines control 80 percent of the US domestic travel. Airlines are set to post surge in operational profits owing to lower fuel costs.
Jan 08, 2016 04:56 AM EST
Watch out for gold, oil, airlines in 2016
The year 2016 is expected to be positive for gold, oil and airlines segments. The sluggish real growth will propel gold prices. After declining for 18 months, oil price technically may make a rebound. Lower fuel costs and rising passenger traffic propel airlines to make more profits this year.
Jan 07, 2016 04:58 AM EST
PMorgan replaces KCG with Virtu Fin as market maker
JPMorgan Chase & Co has replaced KCG Holdings Inc with Virtu Financial Inc as its market maker. Virtu from Wednesday onwards takes care of JPMorgan Chase's stock on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). JPMorgan was disappointed with the role of KCG Holdings on 24 August 2015 as the stock markets witnessed mayhem pulling several stocks lower.
Jan 07, 2016 04:10 AM EST
Ford upbeat on self-driving cars, to invest $4.5 billion
Ford Motor is investing about $4.5 billion in developing electric vehicles. Contrary to unconfirmed news that Ford and Google working together on developing driverless cars, Ford Motor President Mark Fields didn't mention about this association in his speech at CES-2016. Fields is very keen on exploring the $5.4 trillion transportation services segment.
Jan 07, 2016 05:03 AM EST
Intel Introduces Augmented Reality (AR) World Through X- Ray Visioning Daqri Smart Helmet
Intel’s 3D RealSense Camera empowers Daqri Helmet to represent an augmented reality world at the stage of Consumer Electronics Show, 2016. Through unveiling the smart helmet, Intel is believed to surpass Microsoft in the race towards augmented reality world. The X- ray visioning smart camera is scheduled to become available for purchase from the first quarter of this year.
Jan 07, 2016 12:56 AM EST
Disney kicks off 2016 with $3-billion bond issue
Walt Disney, Ford Motor and Deere & Co are leading the corporate bond sales, which began on positive note in 2016. The US companies sold $1.621 trillion in debt in 2015 as the majority of American corporate firms preferred to take zero rate advantage before Federal Reserve announcing the rate hike. Yields on investment-grade bonds rose to four-year high of 3.71 percent in December 2015.
Jan 07, 2016 02:14 AM EST
Oakley Glasses: Intel’s Radar Pace Empowered Athletic Smart Glasses
Intel’s Radar Pace Technology has been successfully incorporated in Oakley branded smart glasses, are capable of analyzing athletic performances and coaching thereto. The glasses have been represented before the audience of Consumer Electronics Show, 2016. Unlike Google Glass, the Radar Pace technology instructs the wearer doing everything just by talking.
Jan 06, 2016 07:52 AM EST
Weakened Yuan Triggers Drop in Futures and Stocks in U.S., Europe and Asia
Yuan that keeps weakening have dropped Asian stocks dropped and plunge of futures in Europe and U.S.. On Wednesday trading Yuan hit five year low against US dollar.
Jan 06, 2016 08:07 PM EST
Electric Microbus: Diesel gate Riddled Volkswagen’s Image Recovery Stunt
Diesel gate controversy embattling Volkswagen has initiated implementing eco-friendly projects ahead of loosing share value. Volkswagen has revealed its bold step to go for producing an eco-friendly microbus, powered by electricity, in the Consumer Electronics Show. Batteries of the vehicle may be charged fully by only 20 minutes and capable of serving as a home power unit.
Jan 06, 2016 03:44 AM EST
GPS Navigation Featured Subaru Vehicles Pledge For Voice Guided Navigation
A voice guided GPS navigation system is going to be installed in vehicles equipped with Subaru StarLink platform. The navigation app is fully voice guided and is believed to reduce driving risks. Moreover, the associated app RightTrack will provide real-time driving assessment and coaching for Subaru owners based on their actual driving behavior. The Subaru Starlink app has been designed to support both Apple iOS and Android smartphones.
Jan 06, 2016 03:01 AM EST