EUR/USD flirts with 200-HMA, picking up bids of late. Upbeat Momentum line, sustained breakout of short-term falling trend line keep buyers hopeful. 1.2000 threshold, monthly low adds to the downside ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Services PMI Improves To 49.5 In April – Jibun
The services sector in Japan continued to contract in April, albeit at a slower pace, the latest survey from Jibun Bank revealed on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics ban athletes from wearing BLM gear
Athletes will be barred from wearing Black Lives Matter activism during the Tokyo Olympics. Atlanta Dream co-owner Renee Montgomery says, "The Olympics are where we've seen a lot of protests happen ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka becomes youngest investor in Sweetgreen
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has become an investor in restaurant chain Sweetgreen and will have a custom dish named after her as part of the partnership. The Culver City, California-based company known ... ( read original story ...)
En garde! Fencer Taxi begins service in Tokyo, Saitama and Kanagawa
Even before the pandemic had kneecapped much of their business, Japanese taxi companies have long embraced novel theme cabs as a way to drum up extra business. From sleeping beauty taxis to instant ... ( read original story ...)
Canada’s Tokyo hopefuls hit with credit card fraud on top of pandemic challenges
The Canadian swimmer is among athletes trying to prepare for the Tokyo Olympics amid the COVID-19 pandemic while also dealing with credit card fraud. A number of Canadian athletes have discovered fake ... ( read original story ...)
Nadal and Osaka scoop top Laureus awards
Spain's Rafa Nadal was named the 2021 Laureus Sportsman of the year on Thursday, while fellow tennis player Naomi Osaka won the top women's honour. Japan's Osaka won her second U.S. Open title last ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka celebrated at ‘Oscars of Sport’ as Lewis Hamilton’s social justice work is recognized
Naomi Osaka's continued excellence has been celebrated at the 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards. The 23-year-old was named Laureus Sportswoman of the Year for 2021 after winning her second US Open ... ( read original story ...)
Sport-Nadal and Osaka scoop top Laureus awards
Spain's Rafa Nadal was named the 2021 Laureus Sportsman of the year on Thursday, while fellow tennis player Naomi Osaka won the top women's honour. ( read original story ...)
Osaka named Sportswoman of the Year, King honored at Laureus Awards
Naomi Osaka and Billie Jean King were recognized for their excellence and leadership both on and off the court at the Oscars of Sport. ( read original story ...)
Nadal, Osaka win top Laureus sports awards
Tennis players Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka picked up the Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards on Thursday with football star Mo ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey, India and China Look to Ban Crypto, U.S., Germany and Iran Move to Use It
Countries are divided on cryptocurrency, with some looking to ban it, while others are seeking ways to incorporate it into their economic systems. ( read original story ...)
Paxos CEO on powering PayPal’s crypto ‘next generation digital wallet’
CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" team discusses PayPal's crypto offering with Charles Cascarilla, co-founder and CEO of Paxos, the company powering PayPal’s crypto service. ( read original story ...)
What Is Bonfire Crypto? How to Buy the New Token That Fans Are Pushing on Twitter
The token was launched less than a month ago and its price is not yet listed on major cryptocurrency tracking sites. ( read original story ...)
DGAP-Adhoc: APONTIS PHARMA AG sets placement price for its IPO at EUR 19.00 per share
APONTIS PHARMA AG ("APONTIS PHARMA" or "Company") has set the placement price for its initial public offering ("IPO") at EUR 19.00 per share. In total, 5,290,000 ordinary bearer shares with no par ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks longer COVID quarantines for Indian arrivals
Since April 28, Japan has required arrivals from India and certain other coronavirus hot spots to self-quarantine at government-designated facilities for three days. They can leave the facilities ... ( read original story ...)