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Markets rewarded AI infrastructure, defense, and recurring revenue plays this week. Tesla fell despite record deliveries. AlphaScala data shows the divide: GOOGL Strong, TSLA Weak.
Radico Khaitan expects 20% premium volume growth and 125 bps margin expansion in FY27. Vodka sales surged 45% in Q1, driving a structural shift in India's spirits market.
Banan Real Estate will develop and market a hotel in Riyadh under a SAR 54.95 million contract. The deal adds to the company's hospitality pipeline as Saudi Arabia expands tourism infrastructure ahead of the 2030 World Expo bid.
Haaland's Sorare NFT trading volume rises ahead of July 5 Norway-Brazil match. The 265.1 ETH card sale is a benchmark. ETH volatility adds dual risk for sports NFT holders.
Rivian delivered 12,194 vehicles in Q2, beating estimates and up 14% YoY. The R2 platform drives the narrative. Cash burn and the Aug. 6 earnings report will test the stock.
Kababaihan Partylist backed a June 28 charity run drawing 745 participants to raise funds for medical and welfare needs of women PDLs at the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong.
Inflation moves purchasing power from wage earners to asset owners. Here are five mechanisms that explain why the gap widens every cycle.
Warren Buffett says ego, leverage, and impatience reveal more about a trader's judgment than any IQ test. Here's how to spot and avoid the 10 behavioral traps he warns about.
After 200 hours in economy seats across a dozen airlines, three carriers stood out for comfort and consistency. One I would not book again.
Henry Blodget wrote his novel by hand and used Claude to edit it. The cover carries an AI review. Apple stands to benefit from broader creative AI adoption.
NYC millionaire Andrew Tobias wants higher taxes on the wealthy and a $25 fruit basket in return. He says the gesture would make the payment feel like a civic contribution, not a penalty.
Radico Khaitan targets 20% volume growth in premium spirits in FY27, with 120bps margin expansion driven by vodka and luxury portfolio push. The company sees rising white spirits demand.
MMT already describes UK monetary plumbing: the government spends first, bonds come after. The real fight is about whether fiscal constraints are safeguards or shackles.
Job descriptions are ballooning as AI writes them. Recruiters say the tool that helps hiring managers is also scaring off qualified candidates.
Kenya's Treasury wants stablecoin issuers to hold 30% of reserves in local banks. Exchanges warn of higher costs and slower settlement for cross-border payments.
SARS' draft crypto tax guidance treats swaps as barter, triggering immediate tax. Comment deadline August 31. Practical implications for holders and exchanges.
Alandalus Property signed an eight-year Sharia-compliant financing with SAB to acquire and develop educational infrastructure, part of its 2026-2030 diversification plan.
India's PSU banks reported strong loan growth in Q1. Deposit mobilisation lagged, widening credit-deposit ratios. Central Bank of India led with 28.8% loan growth. CASA ratios slipped across lenders.
A WSJ report from Finland, Estonia, and Poland shows uneven progress in deterring Russia, with European allies preparing for a potential US pullback.
Air India urged passengers to verify flight status as Mumbai faced a red alert and Delhi a yellow alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms. Delays and diversions are likely at both airports.
Bitcoin at $62,978, dominance 55.8%, and ADA's 9.6% gain top a narrow list. Weekend enthusiasm stays measured as traders wait for broader participation.
Global sea surface temperatures hit a record for June, with a 6°C subsurface anomaly in the eastern Pacific signaling a strong El Niño that could disrupt wheat, palm oil, copper, and energy markets through 2027.
Securitize tokenized $295M of its NYSE-listed SECZ shares on Solana and Avalanche. Issuer-backed tokens promise voting and dividends on-chain, but compliance gates and oracle risk remain.
Polymarket odds for the Clarity Act surged from below 40% to 55% after NOBLE's endorsement. With a narrow window before recess, the sector readthrough depends on Senate action.
The monsoon depression closes the rainfall deficit by 17 points in a week. A western disturbance coupling raises flood risk for Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh crops.
Brazilian police seized $2 billion in a PCC-linked crypto-and-cash laundering ring. The OFAC designation of two suspects may have blown the investigation, the police chief said.
India's top FMCG firms see strong Q1 on rural demand turnaround. El Nino threat clouds second-half outlook. Marico and GCPL foresee strong top-line expansion.
A 100-bed civil hospital in Indore's Khajrana remains unbuilt after six years. 87 staff are on the payroll; nearly 80 serve at other facilities. Land shortage cited as delay reason.
Primary producers want stricter scrap import controls to protect ₹3 lakh crore investments, while downstream users push for cheaper raw materials. The government's decision will reshape margins.
Russia's central bank confirms September digital ruble launch as banks and retailers complete infrastructure. The programmable currency could tighten capital controls and reduce crypto's appeal in Russia.