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Attractive Valuation Makes These 2 Digital Advertising Stocks a ‘Buy,’ says Scotiabank

The digital world is growing at a remarkable pace, with social media, mobile apps, websites, online search, and e-commerce becoming integral to our personal and public lives. Meanwhile, more businesses are focusing their advertising and marketing efforts on the digital side. According to Grand View Research, the digital ad market was worth $365.37 billion in 2022, and looking ahead to 2030, the research firm expects digital advertising to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5%. Su

Exclusive-Yellen won't rule out sanctions on Chinese banks, curbs on 'dark fleet' oil tankers

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. is looking at further sanctions on "dark fleet" tankers and will not rule out sanctions on Chinese banks as it seeks to reduce Russia's oil revenue and access to foreign supplies to fuel its war in Ukraine. Yellen said in an interview that the U.S. and its allies also could consider lowering their $60-per-barrel oil price cap on Russian oil, which prohibits Western insurance and maritime services on cargoes above that level. The Treasury has already sanctioned individual tankers and their owners for operating above the price cap and can do more in this area, Yellen added, suggesting additional measures in the five weeks before she leaves office.

Emerging Currencies Post Second Weekly Loss Ahead of Fed Meeting

(Bloomberg) -- Emerging-market currencies posted a second-straight week of losses, led lower on Friday by the Brazilian real, as traders prepare for the Federal Reserve’s last meeting of the year.Most Read from BloombergHong Kong's Expat Party Hub Reshaped by Chinese InfluxHow California Sees the World, and ItselfCity Hall Is HiringAmerican Institute of Architects CEO ResignsLondon’s Tube Fares Are Set to Rise by 4.6% Next YearAn index of developing-world currencies slid Friday to cap off a 0.2%