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Russian troops are walking 18 miles to the front after supply routes were cut, Ukraine's defense minister says. The development signals severe logistical strain with market implications for defense and energy.
Russia's massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine triggered Poland to scramble jets and Finland to restrict airspace. The escalation raises geopolitical risk for energy and defense markets.
Onity's $50M share repurchase authorizes 8% of market cap. The stock trades at 5x earnings and 0.4x book, with net servicing spread below 100 bps.
Emergent Ventures India's 17th cohort funds 22 projects from open-source semiconductor tools to space solar power and compostable leather. The bets span hardware, biotech, and climate.
OpenAI is considering giving the U.S. government a 5% equity stake to ease AI regulation scrutiny and win Trump-era buy-in, the Financial Times reported.
Xiaomi delivered >30k vehicles for third straight month; BYD sales rose 5.5% YoY. Citi expects Xiaomi rebound on August YU9 launch. Deutsche Bank sees BYD Q2 profit up 145%.
Philips Evnia's 27M4N monitors switch between 540Hz esports, 360Hz balanced, and 275Hz QHD modes on a single Fast IPS panel. The triple-mode design fills the gap between dual-mode competitors.
QBE Insurance Group acquired full ownership of its India joint venture Raheja QBE after 18 years, ending a partnership with Prism Johnson Limited and renaming the unit.
The UN controller said cash lasts only through August. With $2 billion from the US and $430 million from China unpaid, September and High-Level Week are at risk.
NerdWallet stock faces worsening economics amid a growth slump. The author prepares for a category rotation in H2 2026, expecting the S&P 500 to remain flat near 7,500.
Affirm management laid out a $10B GMV target by FY2028 at investor day. The card product now accounts for 20% of volume with attach rates above internal targets. Credit metrics remain stable.
CICT yields 5%, ST Engineering 2.2%. Rising rates hit REITs harder; banks benefit. Balance REITs and blue chips for resilient passive income.
SEBI's Enhanced and Graded Surveillance Measures restrict trading in suspect stocks. ESM Stage II uses 2% bands and periodic call auctions; GSM Stage III allows one trade per week with a 100% deposit.
HINDPETRO F&O contracts adjust for a ₹19.25 dividend on August 14. Futures carry-forward price drops by the dividend; options strikes shift. Lot size stays 2,025.
Dr. Loretta Chen takes the helm at Hawaiʻi's Plantation Village, tasked with broadening cultural programming and community ties beyond its current base.
Mumbai, Thane, Palghar under red alert as heavy rain triggers waterlogging. Palghar schools closed; local trains run on schedule; flights unaffected.
The 24-year-old executive search firm will be owned by two current partners after the founders exit. The deal keeps the firm independent and ensures continuity for clients.
Ohio authorities rescued 16 children from a single room in Hamden, calling conditions worse than livestock. Four family members face child endangerment charges.
Northern Star names successors but the shareholder pact leaves a takeover path open, a gap that fund managers flagged during the succession process.
Europe's heat dome threatens energy grids, crops, and insurance losses. India's heat action plans offer a proven risk mitigation model. Markets should watch infrastructure strain and commodity prices.
India’s electricity consumption rose 34% in six years. Conductor makers like Laser Power see ₹3,243 crore order book as grid upgrades drive demand for high-capacity lines. What to watch.
Age Care Labs raises ₹85 crore as part of a ₹250 crore Series B round. The startup targets India's 40 million urban seniors with at-home care, assisted living, and specialized services.
India's top firms from Axis Bank to PwC embed AI implementation in leadership appraisals. How 5-15% KPI weight and the bell curve reshape executive reviews.
Dr Reddy's chairman warns data protection rules tied to foreign investment could delay generic drug access. He proposes a national innovation mission with procurement reform.
The August 2026 Singapore Savings Bond yields 2.06% over 10 years, down from 2.11% in July. The one-year exit yield holds at 1.46%. Applications open Aug. 2-25.
Indonesian enrollment at Chinese universities hit 20,000, up from 13,000 in 2016. Tighter US visas and China's nickel investments fuel the shift. The trend reflects deeper economic integration.
Singapore connected to the internet in 1991, a decade before most neighbours. The early infrastructure created path dependency for data centres, cloud adoption, and AI policy. The 64-kbps link through the University of Hawaii still echoes in today's digital economy.
CME Group will list 75 single-stock futures on July 27. The launch revives a failed concept from OneChicago. Liquidity is the key risk. Early volume in August will signal traction.
New Zealand building permits fell 4.0% in May to 3,801, the second straight monthly decline, as high rates and weak demand pressure the construction sector.
Vertex's Casgevy cleared for children as young as 2 with sickle cell disease or beta thalassemia, expanding the gene therapy's addressable market after a slow launch in older patients.