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MDMK likely to exit DMK alliance Saturday after Vaiko cites unfair treatment. The break could affect state policy stability and electoral math in Tamil Nadu.
IMD warns of heavy rain in 15 Tamil Nadu districts from Sunday as the southwest monsoon remains active. Fishermen advised to exercise caution.
Tamil Nadu appoints film producer K Venkata Narayana as special representative in New Delhi, drawing opposition criticism over Karnataka ties and Mekedatu dam. Investors watch state policy stability.
Pony AI shares fell to a record low after the company reported strong Q1 results and raised its full-year outlook, a move that some analysts said reflected ongoing concerns about commercialization timelines.
Kristin Smith says the CLARITY Act has a 4-week Senate window starting July 13. The bill needs 60 votes and must resolve law enforcement opposition on AML provisions.
SK Hynix filed confidentially for a U.S. IPO as AI memory demand outstrips supply. The deal could rank among the largest tech IPOs of the decade.
Bitcoin fell below $60,000 on Friday, its lowest since September 2024, extending a weeks-long decline. The cryptocurrency is now 19% below its March record.
Active ETFs hit $966 billion in global assets, doubling in 18 months. Traditional mutual funds and boutique shops drive the shift. Tax advantages and transparent holdings win flows. The category is on pace to clear $1 trillion.
APA (APA) upgraded to Buy at Roth Capital, with oil seen nearing a floor. The E&P readthrough: valuations are attractive, but the $75 oil call is the variable to watch.
The dollar extended its decline into a second session on Friday. It remains on track for a weekly gain after a strong start to the week. The CPI report due Wednesday is the next test.
Gold rose 0.4% to $2,335 as the dollar slipped, but the metal is still on track for a fourth straight weekly loss. Traders now see a 65% chance of a September Fed rate cut.
IIT Bombay and SUNY Old Westbury signed an agreement to collaborate on AI and engineering research, including joint programs, faculty exchanges, and co-supervised projects.
Hong Kong's LegCo committee reviews a bill requiring crypto exchanges to collect and report user holdings to the Inland Revenue Department. Timeline for passage remains open.
Jura Energy spudded the Maru-3 development well in Pakistan's Guddu Block, targeting the Pirkoh Limestone. The 942m well adds incremental supply to a country with declining domestic gas output.
CRED's $900M Series H and Square Yards' unicorn round drove Indian startup funding to $1.1B, a 2.5X jump from the prior week. Early-stage activity was muted.
A Seeking Alpha analyst revisited The Bancorp and declined to buy, saying the stock needs to come down. The fintech bank's valuation may be stretched.
AIDEF tells the 8th Pay Commission the current DA formula understates inflation for lower-grade employees and pensioners, proposing a new cost-of-living index.
Binance Charity delivered $3 million in emergency aid to northern Venezuela after the June 24 earthquakes, supporting relief for affected communities.
QLC's quality, momentum, and value approach continues to pay off in a mixed market. Alpha Score 38 on SPY highlights cautious large-cap sentiment.
Attempted copper theft from an Energex substation cut power to 13,000 customers. The incident is one of nearly 1,000 cable theft attempts in Queensland in 12 months, as high copper prices drive theft.
Apogee released Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings after the close. The presentation shows segment margins and backlog, key drivers for the stock in a weak nonresidential construction environment.
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Unlisted NSE share trades signal institutional appetite for India's biggest exchange listing. The spread to BSE captures liquidity and regulatory risk. A rich pricing would validate abundant domestic liquidity; a low pricing would suggest caution. Next catalyst: BSE Q1 update.
Bolivia's 15-year dollar peg ended in May, sending crypto volumes through formal channels up 530% year-over-year. Three banks now offer USDT services, suggesting institutional demand may outlast the immediate hedging catalyst.
Commerce secretary Lutnick signed off after Anthropic addressed national security concerns. The decision signals a pattern of staggered AI releases for trusted partners, while Fable 5 remains blocked.
Siemens Healthineers warned of FX translation losses and tariff costs in its Q3 pre-close update. The euro's slide and trade policy uncertainty are weighing on revenue and margins.
Bombay HC rules homebuyers can register a single housing society for a multi-tower project without the builder's consent, rejecting a developer's challenge after a nine-year delay.
Three-day bank holiday in several states extends settlement cycle. Nifty Bank index faces no gap risk while cash management shifts. Here's the sector readthrough.
WTI crude falls to $70, unwinding its geopolitical premium. Headline inflation eases after energy costs drop. Core inflation stays near 2%, keeping the BOC on hold. Next week's Canadian GDP and US payrolls in focus.
Warren Kornblum's share-of-heart framework explains Apple's premium pricing. The stock's multiple depends on whether brand loyalty survives regulatory pressure and the AI transition.