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Foreign investors poured $2.2 billion into Indian G-Secs in June, the strongest in 15 months, after tax exemptions and longer bond tenors removed a key barrier for long-term buyers.
Logo of Idle Lands The White Land Fees Program stated that land development activity continues in the Eastern Province, serving urban development and expanding...
Aramco shares slipped on the Tadawul exchange after the crash at the Ras Tanura refinery. The cause remains under investigation.
Analysts cut Q1 revenue estimates for Indian IT firms. FY27 guidance may follow after Q1, not Q2, with AI deflation and geopolitical uncertainty stalling deal flow.
An analyst argues AAOI's Pearland facility and AI optics orders could drive revenue to billions. Execution and competition remain risks.
Duke Energy's baby bonds yield 6%, but call provisions after April 2028 cap total returns. The investment-grade utility's stable cash flows offset the risk of refinancing at lower rates.
Eric Chan built a $1.2 million portfolio on a $160,000 household income by age 29. The secret: debt-free education, a military stipend, and disciplined spending. Here's how.
BCX and DMB discounts widened to 12% and 8% after a selloff. An income investor adds positions. A distribution cut risk looms. The mid-August distribution announcement is the catalyst.
SaaStr AI 2026 built a marketing agent in 15 minutes with Salesforce at its core. The playbook shows how CRM data powers agent workflows, and it mirrors what Salesforce is betting on for growth.
ITC's FY2026 annual report reveals three new B2B platforms in digital rural services, life sciences and sustainable materials, moving beyond consumer brands.
Venture capital in 2026 demands unit economics over growth at any cost. Fundraising takes longer, but founders who show retention and margins still find capital.
Lithuania and Bulgaria gained native-born residents in 2024 while Germany, Italy, and Sweden lost more. The drivers: wages, housing, demographics.
HP Inc. was downgraded as rising memory costs squeeze PC margins. Alpha Score 49 reflects mixed fundamentals. The next catalyst is August earnings, which will test the margin outlook.
Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh this year despite a death sentence. The extradition demand keeps India-Bangladesh relations strained.
S&P sees Saudi insurance profits rebounding in 2026-27 after a 2025 motor slump. Health and property lines lead the recovery; motor repricing is the key test.
A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed Sunday at Ras Tanura, killing all 14 aboard. The refinery hub is central to Saudi exports; any disruption could tighten diesel markets.
Supreme Court ruled that homebuyers can claim compensation for delayed possession even after taking possession. The precedent could force developers to increase provisions for pending cases.
Regenxbio gets a Strong Buy upgrade after an FDA course reversal on NAVSUNLI, with potential accelerated approval for DMD gene therapy changing the risk calculus.
Tesla warned the Delhi government its ₹30 lakh cap on EV incentives blocks its premium models, stunting the high-tech segment, sources said.
India's nutraceutical market is projected to reach $55-57 billion by 2030, driven by preventive health trends, e-commerce, and government support. Regulatory gaps and low consumer awareness pose risks to the growth path.
France reports 1,000 heatwave deaths as temps hit 40°C. Paks nuclear plant may cut output; Po River salt intrusion threatens crops. Health minister warns impact lingers 10 days. Track river levels and yield forecasts.
ABB's thesis has shifted from industrial cyclical to clean-energy growth. The new valuation leaves the stock exposed to policy, subsidy, and earnings-delivery risks that its old multiple didn't carry.
GS International Opportunities Fund returned roughly 8% in 1Q26, topping its benchmark by 3 points as energy swings rewarded stock selection.
Career coach Emily Worden says a four-hour daily job-search routine beats the standard eight-hour grind. She explains the structure and why it works.
Two Tadawul-listed stocks open lower today as dividends detach from Tawuniya and APICO. Arabian Shield begins ex-bonus after a 1-for-5 issue. TASI held near 11,500 on Sunday with no unusual volume.
82% of seniors are unaware of Medicare's new obesity drug coverage starting July 1. The slow awareness ramp may delay revenue for NVO and LLY. Real market read: prior-authorization data in August will tell the story.
A negotiated deal worth SAR 8.1M crossed on Riyad Bank shares. Such trades can flag ownership shifts among large holders, traders say. Fitch's warning on Saudi bank viability adds context.
Hamad Bin Saedan's 50%-owned subsidiary Moatan Al-Tasheed sold 74 industrial factories for SAR 190M. The buyer was undisclosed, marking a major real estate divestiture.
Chris Bertram's Sunday photoblogging entry shows a textured stone wall in Collioure, the French town famous for Fauvist painters. No commentary, just the image.
Five Saudi stocks hit all-time lows on June 28 as TASI breadth narrows. Al Sagr, Alistithmar group lead declines without a sector-wide trigger, raising questions about stock-specific pressure vs. temporary dislocation.