Financial Crime Weekly: SEC Unravels Microcap Pump-And-Dump; $16M Penalty Ordered On Medsis Securities Fraud
Fraudsters entice retail investors into penny stock scam by creating appearance of active trade
Boeing’s Rough Ride: Airline Industry Demands Tighter Safety Measures As Stocks Nosedive
Amid recent safety incidents, Boeing Co faces increasing pressure from major clients like Ryanair and AerCap for enhanced safety oversight, impacting its stock performance and raising concerns in the airline industry.
Israel’s Sights On Lebanon After Lessons Learned From Gaza Campaign, Says IDF Chief
Israel Defence Forces chief of staff tells troops to be ready for fighting with Lebanon.
China Property Slump: New Home Prices Fall At Fastest Pace In Nine Years
China's aging population will continue to have an impact on property sector.
ETF Exodus: 2024 Begins With Sharp Cash Outflows, Reversing 2023’s Inflow Surge
Explore the contrasting dynamics of the ETF market, highlighting early 2024's net outflows and 2023's top-performing crypto-related ETFs.
VIX At 2-Month High: Fears Mount As Markets Re-Assess Rate Cut Premium
The recent increase in the VIX may be partly influenced by one of several factors, including changing expectations around Federal Reserve interest rates, similar to what influenced its decline in October.
Morgan Stanley To Pay $249M Penalty In Block Trade Case: How Leaks Cost Blackstone, Oaktree Millions
Morgan Stanley found to have breached clients' trust in block trade deals
Iran Emerges From Shadows With Direct Strike In Iraq
Iran attacks alleged Israeli espionage base in Iraq, first overt military action in Israel-Hamas conflict; world condemns it; markets little affected.
End Of The Peace Dividend? Stocks That Could Benefit From Higher Defense Spending In 2024
Companies such as Boeing and Lockheed stand to be among the winners of raised spending.
No Recession In 2024? Institutional Investors Long On Magnificent 7, Small Caps
Investors are confident about no recession in 2024, preferring tech giants, overweight on US equities, and expect Fed rate cuts and corporate earnings.