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A man distributed poisoned capsules at a Mumbai Muharram procession, police said. The case highlights event-security risks and gaps in chemical oversight.
Argus lowered its ED target to $112 from $118 after the stock hit a five-year high. The Buy rating stays, tied to expected rate cuts and 2026 rate cases. The premium valuation leaves little margin for error.
Fund managers see a contrarian opportunity in the 27% IT index drop, citing dividend yields of 6-7%, a weaker rupee tailwind, and AI as an integration play. Bears warn of revenue deflation and a soft Q1.
Messi scored in his seventh straight World Cup match, a record, as Argentina's second-string side beat Jordan 3-1. Lo Celso and Martinez also scored.
The NXG NextGen Infrastructure Income Fund trades at a 9% discount to NAV, wide enough for buybacks to boost returns. The tax-efficient structure and AI infrastructure holdings are the draw. Concentration and rate risk are the counterpoints.
Strattec reported $1.7M in restructuring savings and gross margin improved to 16.46%. Revenue rose 3.4%. The stock holds a Hold rating; margin recovery needs sustained revenue growth to justify a higher multiple.
Infosys and TCS trade at 22x and 24x earnings, above their 10-year averages. Earnings could drop 15-20% if AI replaces 20% of coding work.
SBI will withdraw its High Court case and accept alternative land. The state also offered a Future City plot for a data centre. The settlement removes a threat to SBI's government business in Telangana.
Andhra Pradesh issues guidelines for bar licences at state airports, excluding Tirupati. The move follows a review of fee structures and rules in Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Delhi.
KeyBanc upgraded Nucor to Overweight after a 10% drop, citing tight domestic steel supply and a "virtually non-existent" spot market. Morgan Stanley also raised its target.
The 8th Pay Commission schedules July meetings with employee unions. Final report due mid-2027 affects 1.15 crore central government employees and pensioners.
Martin Armstrong warns Iran's attacks on Gulf refineries threaten loan defaults that would hit London banks. Oil below $70, gold bottoming, no peace deal seen through 2027.
CTBI rallied 20% since March. A lukewarm analyst take calls it adequate. The next earnings report will decide if the stock holds those gains.
Bloom Energy's 18% plunge on Friday adds to AI infrastructure volatility. With an Alpha Score of 46 and sector rotation underway, the risk of further downside is real.
Chalmers promised to end the widow's tax on rentals. The change removes an immediate CGT trigger for surviving spouses inheriting rental properties, while divorce treatment remains under review.
UPSC Main 2026 DAF deadline today. Candidates must submit the Detailed Application Form by end of day. Fee exemption for SC, ST, women, PwBD. Mains exam starts August 21.
Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid have ended their decade-long relationship. Friends say the split was amicable and the two grew apart.
Four dead in Kentucky floods as Governor Andy Beshear declares state of emergency. Search and rescue teams go door to door in Madison County. More rain expected.
Piramal Consumer Healthcare grew 17% in FY26 by concentrating on six power brands. The premiumization bet carries regulatory and competitive challenges. Next catalyst: June-quarter results and NPPA drug pricing.
Broadstone Net Lease (BNL) Q4 margin recovery: vacancy costs fell, rent coverage held steady. The analyst flags two risks: top-10 tenant concentration and 10-year lease duration.
Coherent's Alpha Score 50 reflects the slow cost of brand drift: fragmented sales, weaker pricing power. A disciplined positioning effort could unlock value before earnings.
Apple's $3 trillion market cap depends on talent. Paul Graham's Bucknell speech explains why the company's ability to attract engineers is the real competitive moat. Watch hiring and retention as leading indicators.
Jeremy Grantham's latest video makes his familiar bubble case. The GMO co-founder has been early before. The question is whether the "faster than you thought" part is finally arriving.
Trump signed an executive order promoting regenerative agriculture to boost food supply security, directing USDA, HHS, and EPA to research chemical exposure and expand a $700 million pilot program.
Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson have the cash flow and balance sheets to keep paying dividends through a prolonged recession. Here is what each stock's payout can withstand.
Allan Small warns a 5-10% pullback is coming. Medtronic's FDA clearance and Lowe's AI tool offer concrete earnings support for long-term portfolios.
Danaher closed its Masimo acquisition on June 10, folding the pulse oximetry specialist into Diagnostics. The stock's Alpha Score of 48 reflects a balanced risk-reward profile. The second-quarter earnings call will offer the first concrete look at how Masimo fits into the financial picture.
Procore's connected CDE, built on a single platform, rolls out in UK and Ireland to unify construction data and enable AI, with EU expansion planned for fall 2026.
The eSafety Commissioner gets new powers to demand compliance data as a study shows 85% of under-16s still use social media. Meta faces rising enforcement risk.
Electricity bills rise July 1 as default offers jump. Super funds face legal action over Israel-linked investments. The market may be underestimating the political and legal risks.