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DFS tightens Aadhaar checks for IBPS bank exams from 2026-27 after NEET scandal. Sequential hiring across SBI, nationalized banks, and RRBs aims to cut vacancies.
A federal judge blocked the DOJ from releasing Biden's biographer recordings for three weeks, granting time for an appeal.
95% of employees miss the strategy. Bivens explains why executive blind spots are a structural risk, not a personal flaw, and how emotional intelligence and accountability fix it.
SBI, Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda and PFC plan $2B in ECB issuances after HDFC Bank's deal, using the RBI's 1.5% swap to fund below domestic CD rates.
Pollen Street will buy Finastra's Universal Banking unit, giving it capital for AI and product upgrades. Finastra pivots to payments and lending after selling three businesses in two months.
California, New Jersey, New York and Texas are investigating FIFA over allegations it changed seat categories after sale and used variable pricing that misled World Cup ticket buyers.
A Sacramento pilot with Miracle University tested whether Vaultzy's AI-powered document vault and Life Agent can help students access diplomas, jobs, and housing. The company is now eyeing foster youth and senior programs.
Hyundai Rotem will transfer train-building tech to Thaco as Vietnam scales its Ho Chi Minh City metro to 1,024 km. Production starts April 2027, with 162 railcars on order.
NIFC and ChainBLX SPC launch a hackathon pipeline with FlowPrompt.ai. No disclosed fund size yet. The real test is whether winners raise capital.
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing caps first state visit to China with 19.4B trade deal and infrastructure pacts. Here's what investors should watch.
CLSA initiated Coupang with an Outperform rating and a $24 target, citing its first-party logistics edge and a projected 30% EBITDA growth through 2029.
Tokenized real-world assets crossed $37.5 billion, ETF inflows hit $23 billion. 76% of institutions plan crypto expansion. What's driving the next growth phase?
Apple's earnings next week are the key catalyst for the stock. A beat on revenue and services growth could break the range above $195.
The US beat Australia 2-0 to reach the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare. Brazil face Haiti, Scotland take on Morocco, and Iran complains about travel restrictions.
Condor Energies shareholders re-elected all five director nominees at the annual meeting, with no dissident challenges. The board now faces capital allocation decisions as the company balances drilling spend against debt servicing.
Iovance awarded 140,860 stock options to 27 new hires at $3.91 per share. The inducement grants vest over three years and comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The Fidelity Cloud Computing ETF (FCLD) faces continued pressure as the SaaS sector struggles with valuation compression and slowing growth. The fund's mid-cap tilt leaves it exposed to the worst of the reckoning.
JHX up 11.9% in 2025; Reece up 59.9% from lows. Both ASX building stocks hinge on RBA rate cuts and housing data. Valuation gap narrows as Reece rallies.
DoorDash DashPass members get 15% off Roblox gift cards through Feb. 14. The deal affects Robux pricing and could boost Roblox engagement ahead of earnings.
CUPE Alberta says the province's private surgery plan will let wealthy patients jump the queue while public wait times worsen, citing inadequate safeguards in the new regulations.
An analyst initiated a buy rating on ESCO Technologies, citing strong growth in the A&D and USG segments. The thesis depends on sustained momentum in those units.
Montreal's Reveal Life Science won the OVHcloud Startup Challenge at VivaTech. Its AI reads tissue in seconds to detect cancer, using Raman spectroscopy and data hosted by fellow Canadian firm Qohash.
SSR Mining jumped 12% this week after an analyst kept a $68 target, citing aggressive buybacks. Cogeco's writedown of its U.S. cable asset has analysts speculating on a sale.
Japan rice prices fell 5.4% in May, first drop in 3.5 years, after PM Takaichi reimposed farming caps. The decline eases cost-of-living pressure, but policy reversals add uncertainty.
Apple tests a key support level. Volume and momentum determine if the level holds or breaks. Watch for confirmation.
43% of U.S. adults say money secrets are as bad as cheating. The financial hit fixes on a schedule. The trust hit? That lingers.
The Morrison-era Job-Ready Graduates scheme doubled Arts costs and tied funding to job outcomes. Now students compete for low-quality placements while AI automates the skills being taught.
Robin Hanson asked GPT Pro for a list of great historical committees. The top example: the King James Bible translation companies, 47 scholars in six companies. A reminder that collaborative structures can produce lasting impact.
British Transport Police responded to a collision involving two East Midlands Railway trains near Bedford. Injuries reported, emergency services on scene.
A new AP-NORC poll finds 65% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of Iran, even after he pursued a diplomatic deal. The partisan split on the issue remains wide.