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CarDekho targets ₹3,500 crore IPO at ₹15,000 crore valuation, up 67% from last round. Small fresh issue signals cash-rich position; shareholders to sell.
Micron's 65% rally follows a boom-bust pattern, but tight supply and hyperscaler contracts change the cycle. Watch HBM margins and capex at the September report.
In a radio interview, Elon Musk said SpaceX's rising valuation has turned 'several thousand' workers into millionaires, and he reiterated ambitions for moon and Mars cities.
Netflix released a new poster for "The Whisper Man" starring Robert De Niro, ahead of its Aug. 28 premiere. The film adapts Alex North's bestselling thriller.
June existing home sales fell 2.4% to 4.09 million units, missing forecasts. Median price hit a record $440,600. Tight inventory and high rates keep market lean.
EducateWright launches with $25M pledged: $20M for active-inference training grants, $5M for internships. UNI architecture uses Free Energy Principle; Layer 1 audit complete, Layer 2 review open.
Slovakia's industrial production dropped 2% in March, the fourth straight monthly decline. The downturn was broad-based, led by a slump in transport equipment manufacturing.
Unilever's Calvé brand gets a two-month installation at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, with 40 tubs of peanut butter donated. No financial impact, but a quirky brand moment for the Dutch spread.
South Korea's NH Investment & Securities picks up a 12-15% stake in Choice Equity Broking at ₹7,500 Cr EV. The deal targets MTF loan book growth and tech investment.
Only 56% of India's 2,200 universities offer four-year UG degrees. NIRF participation lags at 55%. The Education Ministry eyes state-university conversions for the 2025-26 academic year.
The CBDT order adds foreign-account data from CRS and FATCA to the AIS, raising compliance risk for unreported overseas holdings. Here is how it works.
India's digital payment policy talks focused on fraud, cybersecurity, and liability rules as monthly UPI volumes top 15 billion. No timeline for new rules.
92% of Gurugram residents rated civic monsoon preparedness as 'poor' or 'pathetic' in a LocalCircles survey. A highway collapse near Narsinghpur created an 8-km jam. The IMD has issued an orange alert for the region.
Kraken Robotics shares surged 152% on hopes of an Anduril deal. Without a partnership, the valuation faces a correction. Thin liquidity magnifies risk.
AIG's Alpha Score 43 reflects the trade-off from monsoon add-ons: Engine Protect lifts premiums and raises flood claim exposure. Experts weigh the costs.
A comparison of Papi Steak and Café La Trova shows how two restaurant models — tourism-driven luxury and community-anchored value — respond differently to Miami's growth. The winter season is the next catalyst.
A former cartel operator explains the supply-chain logic behind moving drugs and cash across the border — and why compartmentalization is the backbone of trafficking.
JD Sports opened its largest Scottish store at The Centre, Livingston, as the retailer doubles down on big-format retail. The move pressures competitors and signals landlord confidence in physical stores.
Zizzi is giving away 30 free lasagnes at each of its 133 UK and Ireland restaurants on National Lasagne Day, a targeted foot-traffic bet on a typically slow Monday.
Saudi mortgage lending rose 6% YoY to SAR 967.9B in Q1 2026, while consumer loans inched up just 0.3%. The widening gap shifts bank credit toward secured lending.
Novo Nordisk's oral semaglutide enters late-stage trials, threatening Eli Lilly's obesity lead. Phase 3 data later this year will decide which company wins the pill race.
AlphaScala's 44/100 rating on ACN reflects generative AI pressure and slowing demand. Its premium over global peers looks hard to justify without a catalyst.
Graham Platner suspended his Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegations he denies. Party leaders now face a tight deadline to pick a replacement before November.
West Bengal will disburse 50% of pending DR arrears to pensioners in Kolkata via banks. The interim measure addresses delays from unverified bank records. The remaining payment depends on bank verification.
IBS Group launches Naviq Technology, an AI-first company for the global travel industry, backed by decades of domain expertise from IBS Software.
Chase offers $200 Amazon gift card instantly on Prime Rewards Visa approval through July 9. No spending required. Separate $120 Store Card bonus runs June 23-26.
Storfund's partnership with Castorama France lets sellers access revenue at shipment, bypassing the 14-60 day payout gap. The Kingfisher-owned DIY marketplace gets a financial edge.
Four Tadawul-listed stocks fell to 52-week lows on July 9, data from Argaam shows. The cluster of lows signals broad selling pressure, but without catalyst or volume, a reversal trade carries risk.
Seven TASI-listed companies and one REIT fell to their lowest levels since debut on July 9, according to Argaam data. The declines add to a tough session for Saudi stocks.
East Pipes stock hit a new all-time high on TASI on July 9, driven by infrastructure demand and institutional buying.