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Google

Wall St jumps ahead of Amazon, Alphabet results; stimulus in focus

Alphabet, which will report the cost and operating profit of its Google Cloud business for the first time, added 1.5pc, while retail behemoth Amazon.com Inc rose 1.4pc.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 12:15am

Markets

Futures climb ahead of Amazon, Alphabet earnings; stimulus in focus

Futures up: Dow 0.82%, S&P 0.86%, Nasdaq 0.84%.
Investors are gauging outlooks from big corporations to justify elevated stock market valuations.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 05:17pm

Technology

Google to pay $2.5m to disadvantaged females and Asian applicants

The US Department of Labor find that hiring and pay variations at Google deprived female and Asian applicants for Google engineering positions.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 08:29am

Business & Finance

Ford, Google join hands to offer cloud-based data services

As part of the six-year partnership, the Dearborn, Michigan-based company will incorporate the tech giant's Android operating system into its Ford and Lincoln vehicles starting in 2023.
Ford also plans to offer its customers built-in Google apps, that will include its map and voice technology.

Updated 01 Feb, 2021 09:54pm

Technology

Google Chrome gets a new Tab Grouping Interface

Google Chrome has started rolling out a tab grouping interface for Android.

Published 01 Feb, 2021 04:00pm

Technology

Ex-Google employee slams CEO Pichai calls him ‘leader in gaslighting’

“At Davos Sundar Pichai gets a question about me and he talks about how Google is a leader in AI ethics & how they ‘allow debate.’ You are a leader in gaslighting,” she stated.

Updated 01 Feb, 2021 11:09am

Technology

Australia takes on Google advertising dominance in latest Big Tech fight

"While this requirement to pay to link to news content remains in the code, I don't think that there's going to be a resolution that works," she said.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 11:03am

World

YouTube suspends Trump indefinitely

SAN FRANCISCO: YouTube has suspended Donald Trump indefinitely from the platform and said it will also prevent the...

Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am

Technology

YouTube Shorts eyes TikTok competition with 3.5bn daily views in India

The new format is seen as a way for Google to compete with Gen Z-favorite TikTok, which currently has 700 million users worldwide.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 11:28am

Technology

Google revives Australia news platform launch amid content payment fight

Google has argued that the legislation, which is currently the subject of a parliamentary inquiry but expected to be passed into law soon, is unworkable.

Published 27 Jan, 2021 10:22am

Technology

Google stops donations to US Congress members who voted against election results

Following the incident, Republicans in Congress faced blowback from several corporate firms who paused campaign donations and said they were reviewing their policies.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 10:50am

World

Google offers facilities for US vaccination sites

Chief executive made the announcement as part of a $150 million initiative to promote vaccine education and equitable access.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 08:11pm

World

Google threatens to block Australians over media law

SYDNEY: Google threatened Friday to block Australians from using its search service unless the government changed...

Published 24 Jan, 2021 03:32am

Technology

Google to Redesign its Mobile Search Feature

Google is planning to redesign its search results feature for mobile phones.
This new design is expected to roll out in the next few days.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:29pm

Technology

Developer complains to EU over Apple, Google app rules after COVID game rejected

Several developers have challenged Google and Apple over their app policies, triggering calls for regulatory action as nearly all smartphones outside restricted markets such as China come with either Google's Play store or Apple's App Store.
In the United States, state attorneys general are planning a lawsuit against Google over its Play Store for Android phones following complaints.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 08:25pm

Technology

Alphabet closes down internet balloon network project 'Loon'

Loon was deployed to provide internet in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria in 2017, as well as after a major earthquake in Peru.
Operations will be wound down in "the coming months", with the hope that Loon employees will be redeployed at Alphabet, the firm said.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 05:26pm

Technology

Google threatens to block Australians over media law

"The great majority of people who are using Facebook would continue to be able to do so, but we would no longer be able to provide news," Facebook's Simon Milner told the hearing.

Published 22 Jan, 2021 10:17am

Technology

Google signs deal on copyright payments to French press

PARIS: Google and French newspapers said Thursday they had signed an agreement aimed at opening the way to digital...

Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am

Markets

Wall Street at record highs as Netflix jumps, Biden inaugurated

NEW YORK: US stocks closed at record highs on Wednesday as Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th US president, while...

Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am

Technology

Google Chrome 88 makes it easy to fix weak passwords

Google's latest Chrome 88 update will identify weak passwords and allow its users to change them swiftly.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 03:17pm

Business & Finance

Business investments into Singapore rise 13pc, highest in over a decade

SINGAPORE: Business investment commitments into Singapore rose 13% last year to their highest in more than a decade,...

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:23am

World

YouTube extends ban on Trump channel ahead of inauguration

Operators say the embittered leader could use his accounts to foment more unrest aimed at Biden's inauguration on Wednesday.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 05:58pm

Technology

YouTube extends ban on Trump channel ahead of inaugeration

The supporters of Trump who attacked the US Capitol were "provoked" by the president and "fed lies," Senate Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 09:59am

Business & Finance

Facebook says starts process of appointing Turkey representative

The law allows authorities to remove content from platforms, rather than blocking access as they did in the past.
"We will withdraw the representative if we face pressure on either," the company said in a statement.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:53pm

Business & Finance

After dizzying gyrations, what's bitcoin really worth?

He added that the bulk of investors are not day-to-day traders, but people making a long-term punt -- and he estimates that the spectacular price boom of recent weeks has involved only around five millions units.

Published 17 Jan, 2021 10:03am

Technology

As Wikipedia turns 20 it aims to reach more readers

Wikipedia continues to be a volunteer-driven effort, with each language site built up independently from original contributions rather than translated articles.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 09:26am

Business & Finance

Google closes deal to buy Fitbit as Justice Dept probe continues

We worked with global regulators on an approach which safeguards consumers' privacy expectations.
Google won EU antitrust approval last month for its Fitbit bid, after agreeing restrictions on how it will use customers' health related data.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 08:44pm

Business & Finance

Nokia signs up Google for building cloud-based 5G network

Nokia will bring its 5G expertise, Google Cloud will serve as the platform for launching applications and assist customers in building an ecosystem of services.
We will start to see some of these things to get in the live environment by end of this year.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 08:01pm

Technology

Google removes some lending apps in India to protect consumers

We have reviewed hundreds of personal loan apps in India, based on flags submitted by users and government agencies.
Google has contacted companies and asked them to clarify if they are compliant with the rules and regulations.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 05:00pm

World

Google backs Biden's immigration reform plan for 'dreamers'

Google has announced that it would support President-elect Joe Biden's efforts to pass a new United States immigration law, helping to cover application fees for immigrants seeking lawful work.
Google announced its philanthropic aim to pay for the application fees of nearly 500 young immigrants, seeking employment under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programme.

Updated 14 Jan, 2021 05:16pm

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
JS Bank Ltd / Jun 2 JS Bank Limited(JSBL)	4.39 ▲ 0.31 (7.60%)
Cres.Star Ins. / Jun 2 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	1.43 ▲ 0.10 (7.52%)
AL-Noor Sugar / Jun 2 Al-Noor Sugar Mills Limited(ALNRS)	48.99 ▲ 3.42 (7.50%)
Bestway Cement / Jun 2 Bestway Cement Limited(BWCL)	151.58 ▲ 10.58 (7.50%)
Gatron Ind. / Jun 2 Gatron (Industries) Limited(GATI)	470.69 ▲ 32.84 (7.50%)
Pak Synthetics / Jun 2 Pakistan Synthetics Limited(PSYL)	48.45 ▲ 3.38 (7.50%)
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 2 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	4.16 ▲ 0.24 (6.12%)
Exide (PAK) / Jun 2 Exide Pakistan Limited(EXIDE)	256.15 ▲ 13.15 (5.41%)
Mod.Al-Mali / Jun 2 Modaraba Al-Mali(MODAM)	4.10 ▲ 0.19 (4.86%)
United BankXD / Jun 2 United Bank Limited(UBL)	119.86 ▲ 5.06 (4.41%)

Stock	Price
Khyber Textile / Jun 2 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	582.75 ▼ -47.25 (-7.50%)
Pervez Ahmed Co / Jun 2 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	0.61 ▼ -0.04 (-6.15%)
AKD Securities / Jun 2 AKD Securities Limited(AKDSL)	20.51 ▼ -1.16 (-5.35%)
Tri-Star Power / Jun 2 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	10.55 ▼ -0.52 (-4.70%)
Sitara Peroxide / Jun 2 Sitara Peroxide Limited(SPL)	11.23 ▼ -0.46 (-3.93%)
Dewan Farooque Sp. / Jun 2 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	2.50 ▼ -0.10 (-3.85%)
Jubile Life InsXD / Jun 2 Jubilee Life Insurance Company Limited(JLICL)	107.10 ▼ -3.89 (-3.50%)
Kohinoor Ind. / Jun 2 Kohinoor Industries Limited(KOIL)	7.25 ▼ -0.25 (-3.33%)
Reliance Ins. / Jun 2 Reliance Insurance Company Limited(RICL)	7.75 ▼ -0.25 (-3.12%)
Dandot Cement / Jun 2 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	9.20 ▼ -0.29 (-3.06%)

Stock	Volume
Globe Residency / Jun 2 Globe Residency REIT(GRR)	10,809,000 ▲ 0.33
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	9,751,847 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 2 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	5,430,000 ▲ 0.24
Cnergyico PK / Jun 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	5,281,287 ▼ -0.01
Gul Ahmed / Jun 2 Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited(GATM)	4,817,327 ▲ 0.81
Pak Refinery / Jun 2 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	4,031,577 ▼ -0.09
Pak Elektron / Jun 2 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	3,976,718 ▼ -0.01
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 2 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	3,969,700 ▲ 0.19
Nishat Power / Jun 2 Nishat Power Limited(NPL)	3,668,458 ▲ 0.17
Agritech Limited / Jun 2 Agritech Limited(AGL)	3,412,000 ▲ 0.04

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 2	285.40
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 2	285.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 2	138.86
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 2	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 2	1.25
Euro to USD / Jun 2	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Jun 1	5.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 1	4221.02
Nasdaq / Jun 1	13100.98
FTSE 100 / Jun 1	7490.27
Dow Jones / Jun 1	33061.57
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 1	15853.66
France CAC40 / Jun 1	7137.43
India Sensex / Jun 2	62684.71
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 2	31478.64
Hang Seng / Jun 2	18883.22

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 1	20235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 1	196331
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 2	70.50
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 2	1980.59
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 2	81.60

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