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Indian equities rebounded Thursday as FIIs bought ₹1,962 crore in equities. Banks led, IT lagged. Brent crude at $78.83 stayed below the $100 level that strategists say would trigger a crisis.
Pagaya beat Q2 estimates with revenue of $245 million and adjusted EBITDA of $35 million, raised its full-year guidance, and expanded its funding partner network to 17. The stock trades at a discount to fintech peers.
Canada's median wait tripled to 28.6 weeks. Britain's NHS misses 18-week targets. As single-payer systems struggle with innovation costs, US healthcare companies gain a structural advantage.
The White House announced $3B in defense contracts with Boeing, Lockheed Martin and others at the NATO summit, covering PAC-3 and AMRAAM missiles, plus Stinger. Allied spending hikes also agreed.
SuperGrads placed 28 students in IIM Indore IPM 2026 first merit list, including AIR 2 and AIR 3. With 501+ IIM admissions over 3 years, the institute's consistency raises the bar for IPM coaching.
Gu Yichen had 60 days to find a new job or leave the US after Google laid him off. He returned to China. The story shows the risk for visa-dependent tech workers.
52% of parents with kids aged 5-12 worry about AI overuse. Among teens, the figure hits 61%. Common Sense Media polled 1,500 U.S. families.
Meloni said she regrets nothing after a public clash with Trump at NATO. The episode puts Italy's defense spending and trade risks back on the table for investors watching the BTP-Bund spread and September budget.
TCS shares fall 1.4% ahead of Q1 FY27 earnings. Brokerages expect margin decline and flat revenue as AI talent costs surge and clients stay cautious on discretionary spending.
75-80% of the ₹1.10 lakh crore expressway is complete. Gadkari also approved a ₹551 crore bypass and a ₹1,000 crore spur, with work starting within three months.
Deven Choksey says the Nifty 50 floor is 22,400 and the upside 26,400 over two months. He advises retail investors to use advisors and buy dips, calling volatility the best friend.
Zambales added two marine sanctuaries to its protected area network, aiming to boost fish biomass and sustain coastal fishing livelihoods through coordinated management.
Netris, whose network automation platform powers AI clusters, landed $15 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The round follows 800% ARR growth.
Two students scored a perfect 45 on the IB Diploma at AIS Saigon, where the Class of 2026 averaged 35.5 — the highest in the school's 20-year history.
AI coding builds a demo in hours. Shipping it costs $75-200/hr and 3-5 days of DevOps. That gap is Apple's risk to solve.
US strikes on Iran after Strait of Hormuz attacks hit oil infrastructure. Trump said ceasefire 'over' but allowed talks. Oil surged. Watch for Iranian retaliation or return to negotiations.
Cao Liangliang, a former Google DeepMind director who worked on Gemini, has joined Hong Kong Polytechnic University as chair professor, marking a high-profile return to China's AI talent pool.
A woman cried at a Malaysian airport after her Musang King durian was rejected from her luggage. Airlines ban the fruit for its smell, which can even trigger cargo smoke alarms.
Dividend alert: last day to buy Axis Bank, BSE, HDFC Bank and 27 others for payouts near Rs 187. Ex-date triggers gap-down, TDS applies. How to trade.
PM Modi's push for India-Australia trade ties could cut component costs for Apple's India supply chain. The next marker is the September joint commission meeting.
NCS expands Sunshine.AI suite with agentic upgrades, new partnerships, and a reorganization. The Singtel unit targets production AI deployment, but lacks client names and revenue targets.
Allianz Partners appoints Carsten Staat as regional MD for APAC & MEA. He brings a track record of growth from the German market to a region Fuest calls 'most dynamic.'
SBI Mutual Fund IPO opens July 14 at ₹545–₹574. TCS Q1 results due. Dutch prosecutors charge Tata Steel. NLC India, NALCO form JV for 1,080 MW plant.
An analyst upgraded YMM to Buy, setting a $11–$13 valuation range based on a 13x–15x forward multiple. The upgrade implies 30–50% upside. The analyst disclosed no position.
Consumer prices rose 1% y/y in June, missing forecasts, while producer inflation accelerated to 4.1%. Weak domestic demand contrasts with export-led manufacturing strength. The Politburo meeting in late July is the next catalyst for policy action.
Synertec wins preferred-proponent role for Amplitude Energy's Orbost gas plant power optimisation. FEED study covers solar, battery, controls; project valued at $4.5-5.5m if approved.
Delta unbundled premium-cabin fares starting July 8. Basic Business tickets lose seat selection, lounge access, and free changes. Full-service Delta One will cost more than the old base fare.
Aditya Birla Capital fell 4.9% to ₹385, testing a support level at ₹377 that traders say must hold for a rally to ₹425-430. The technical buy setup includes stop-loss and trailing rules.
Earlytrade raises $25M including Series A, led by S3 Ventures and Brick & Mortar Ventures, to expand US operations and add agentic AI to its construction fintech platform.
TCS, Nalco, Maruti Suzuki, Natco Pharma, and HFCL are in focus. AlphaScala's score on INFY and WIT offers a readthrough for IT sector positioning.