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GBP/INR fell 2.52% in June as lower oil prices and capital inflows boosted the rupee. Support at 124.00; a break opens 123.50. UK GDP next week is the next catalyst.
The institute's 2026 award recognizes companies across renewable energy, healthcare, and cybersecurity that align innovation with societal impact. Executive Director David Frigstad said the honorees show how purpose and performance are interconnected.
Walmart slashes Dyson V8 Absolute to $279.99, a 53% discount. The deep cut may signal inventory pressure and margin risk ahead of holiday earnings.
BitGo cuts ~90 jobs, 15% of workforce, as CEO Belshe pivots to stablecoins, trading, and AI-powered infrastructure. Shares fell 5%, extending a 73% decline from IPO.
A Reddit user with $75K to hold until May 2027 mortgage renewal faces a choice between promo savings rates and a one-year GIC. Here's the math on net yield after penalty.
Sanctuary AI appointed former MDA CEO Daniel Friedmann as its new leader. The robotics startup will focus on scaling existing humanoid tech instead of proving it out, after raising $140 million from investors.
Group warns Clarity Act Section 604 could shield crypto developers from trafficking liability. The language may set a precedent for crypto platform regulation.
Rubio announced a U.S.-mediated framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon for a ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah evacuation from southern Lebanon.
Ethra Ship's two-layer protocol wraps an operating dry bulk fleet in blockchain infrastructure, giving token holders access to live charter revenue and vessel data.
Foreclosure filings rose 14% in May and 26% in Q1, driven by rising property taxes and insurance costs, not bad lending. ATTOM data shows hotspots in FL, SC, MD, NV, IN.
CFTC sports contract approval on June 10 let Binance's zero-fee market tap its 200M users. World Cup volume is surging. The next catalyst is post-tournament expansion into macro events.
Amit Lalwani joins 9fin from Intapp as chief revenue officer. The debt platform, valued at $1.3B, is expanding globally with AI tools for credit analysis.
Baytex Energy renewed its NCIB for up to 66.2 million shares after buying 36.5 million in the prior program at CAD $4.13. The buyback runs through July 2026.
Buffett once said he could make 50% a year on $1 million. Yet Berkshire holds zero gold. The risk event for gold traders: a shift in that stance. Low probability, high impact.
Strong leasing at the new 500 Upper Wellington tower in Hamilton's Centremount neighbourhood shows institutional appetite for purpose-built rentals as supply lags demand.
A Mises Institute essay argues Alan Greenspan was an opportunist, not a free-market champion, pointing to his Fed interventions during the 1987 crash, dot-com bust, and housing boom.
BitGo laid off 85-90 employees (15% of staff) after its NYSE listing. CEO Mike Belshe said the custody firm is prioritizing stablecoins, settlement, and AI infrastructure.
AWS raises AI cloud prices 20% after a 15% hike in January. Memory chip shortages drive costs higher for startups and enterprises running Nvidia GPU workloads.
Elon Musk called the memory shortage unprecedented, echoing Apple's Tim Cook. The structural shift toward HBM memory crimps supply for auto and consumer electronics.
Ford beat Q2 estimates on Ford Pro's 15% margin. The commercial unit now drives 40% of auto profit. The question is whether that margin holds through year-end.
Securitize's SPAC merger clears final hurdle: shareholder vote June 29, NYSE listing July 1. Platform retains $400M from trust, valued at $1.25B. BlackRock, KKR among backers.
The Saskatoon-based group's database lists nearly 400 postings, backed by a verification program for its open-source library that grew from 25 to over 300 entries in a month.
The income tax department gives you 30 days to appeal an assessment using Form 35. Here is what the form requires, the fees based on income, and how to file online or offline.
Framework Ventures raised $400M for its fourth fund and is expanding into AI, robotics and energy — a signal that crypto-native VCs see the next cycle forming outside blockchain alone.
TLT shows a consistent seasonal rally from November to February, with December and January delivering the strongest returns. The backtest reveals a clear entry and exit window.
Quantifind raised $200M from Summit Partners, Citi Ventures, S&P Global and others to scale its AI-native Graphyte platform for financial crime detection across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
CPP Investments and Lendlease sell their 904-home Elephant Park portfolio in London to Greystar for $670 million in net proceeds to the Canadian pension fund.
BingX launched a payment card that converts crypto to fiat at checkout, with tiered rewards and global acceptance. The card integrates with the exchange's copy trading and derivatives products.
CNMV president Carlos San Basilio said no exceptions or extensions for crypto firms that miss the July 1 MiCA deadline. Platforms without a license face enforcement action.
Rackla Metals begins 10,000m drill program at Lentung tungsten project in NWT, targeting high-grade open-pit potential near the past-producing Cantung mine.