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The economy grew 0.4% in Q2 after a 0.1% April contraction. New PM Burnham inherits rising unemployment, a 94.9% debt-to-GDP ratio, and a business class still smarting from Reeves' payroll tax hike.
ICICI Bank fell 0.52% to ₹1,404.60, holding a 5% year-to-date gain. Analysts call it a top private bank pick, citing 14% EPS growth. Alpha Score 57.
Recce Pharmaceuticals adds an active-control arm to its Phase 3 diabetic foot infection trial, comparing R327G topical gel against four physician-selected antibiotics in a 208-patient non-inferiority study.
Moving for school costs $3,000–$5,000 upfront. Planners break down fixed, variable, and one-time costs — and why the grocery bill surprises most students.
Taxpayers who missed TCS credit in their ITR can file a revised return under Section 139(5) by December 31, 2026, or by March 31, 2027, with a late fee.
4iG says it complied with Hungarian and EU law. The Defense Ministry confirms the Gidran program is under review; conclusions will come after the probe ends.
India will give city gas distributors extra cheap gas for each new piped connection, aiming to cut LPG imports amid West Asia supply disruptions. Payback drops to three years from ten.
Taiwan parked Cold War-era CM-11 Brave Tiger tanks on the Tamsui River during Han Kuang drills, using their 105-mm guns to guard a route into the capital from Chinese landing craft.
S&P 500 Energy Sector Index rose 1.8% to a new record as investors price out a near-term Iran ceasefire. Chevron, Valero earnings surge on tight supply.
Nvidia data center revenue hit $18.4B, up 427% YoY and nearly 5x two years ago. The chip giant guided Q1 revenue to $24B, topping estimates. Shares rose 8% after hours.
Former principal Pia Dandiya won 68.6% of the vote in Florida's 22nd district Democratic primary. She now faces Republican Casey Askar in November.
Whataburger launches $4 value items Aug. 18, undercutting McDonald's and Burger King on price. COO Jessica Reicher says the platform responds to customer demand for affordable versions of core menu items. The chain operates over 1,200 stores across 17 states.
Pantera Minerals starts first modern drilling at Arkansas antimony project, testing high-grade surface results at depth. Results due in coming weeks.
India's cooperative ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi has signed up 800,000 drivers but averages just 11,000 daily rides. Profit-sharing depends on something no Indian ride-hailing firm has achieved: profitability.
DXN's A$4.1m Melbourne Airport Edge data centre deal marks the ASX small cap's push into aviation infrastructure. Factory-built facility due by H1 2027.
Salesforce posted its slowest quarterly growth as a public company, reflecting a broader corporate shift toward scrutinizing every software subscription.
Medtronic's 49-year dividend streak puts it one raise from King status. FY2026 free cash flow hit $5.43B, covering the $2.88 payout with room to spare.
CG Power confirms a suspected cyber event on IT systems. Shilpa Medicare recalls 27,923 vials of Pemetrexed in the US. Manipal Health buys Kinder Hospital for ₹130 crore.
Denny's has launched a national catering program through ezCaret, giving franchisees a new weekday sales channel without adding kitchen capacity. More than 400 locations are live, with hundreds more set to join in coming weeks.
California AG says state is seeking penalties and restitution, not damages, in a trial that could cost Meta up to $1.4 trillion. The 29-state coalition opens its case in Oakland.
Indian benchmarks fell for a sixth session as Brent crude crossed $91 a barrel and US-Iran ceasefire talks collapsed. The Nifty breached 24,200 support.
Taco Bell brings back four 2016 fan favorites including the Naked Chicken Chalupa starting Aug 20. The campaign includes exclusive brand collaborations, targeting a boost in loyalty program engagement.
Ore Resources' diamond drilling at Kangaroo Hills returned 27m at 1.33% Li2O from near surface, supporting a DSO study due in coming weeks. Shares steady at 6.4¢.
India's top campus talent overwhelmingly chooses investment banking and equity research, leaving risk management and manufacturing roles short. Experts call it a talent allocation problem as companies struggle to fill non-glamour roles.
The carrier plans 4K seatback screens, Starlink Wi-Fi, and 40% premium seating across its narrowbody fleet by the early 2030s. Deliveries start in 2028.
Mercury Systems missed Q4 revenue estimates at $213.5 million and forecast FY27 revenue ~10% below consensus, sending shares lower.
Hyundai E&C signed a framework deal to build up to 8 TerraPower Natrium reactors, joining the U.S. firm's push into next-gen nuclear power.
Jason Kelce's Garage Beer and Liquid Death ad mocks AI data center water use. The spot reflects a broader shift as brands capitalize on public frustration over AI's resource demands.
Three Singapore-listed REITs demonstrate the asset quality, tenant health, and balance sheet strength needed to sustain income through recessions and rate cycles.
Fortescue produced the first hot metal in two decades at its Christmas Creek site, a key step for its green iron project and steelmaking ambitions.