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Kotak Life reports 99.5% claim settlement ratio as demand for its ₹2 crore term insurance plan grows. Higher home loans and education costs drive shift to larger covers.
Casinos give 50 no-wagering free spins after a £10 spend; broadband pairs fixed rates with renewal perks. New retailers should pair offers with loyalty points.
WTI crude holds near $88 resistance, Brent near $94, as traders await Middle East headlines over the weekend. The 50-day EMA provides support near $86.50 for WTI and $92 for Brent. A ceasefire or escalation could break the neutral setup.
Griffin's letter details 100+ block trades worth $4B to cut exposure from the AI-focused fund. Bloom Energy (BE) was among stocks hit hardest, Alpha Score 46.
HOOD jumps 11% as Trump pushes the Clarity Act to classify most crypto as commodities. Goldman Sachs raises target to $123. Sector-wide rally lifts Coinbase, MARA.
EBSI reaches production readiness across 27 EU states plus Norway and Liechtenstein. Deutsche Bank and HSBC test verifiable credentials for cross-border compliance. eIDAS 2.0 deadline 2026.
September futures rose 1.72% after EIA reported a 16 Bcf storage build, below the 19 Bcf consensus and the 29 Bcf five-year average, as heat drives demand.
Nomura-backed Laser Digital becomes Japan's first new crypto exchange registration in four years, as the country prepares for crypto ETFs and separate taxation by 2027.
Judge ordered the £9.54 million interim payment by Aug. 28 on an indemnity basis after the privacy case was dismissed as relying on speculative allegations. The claimants face a total legal bill of £34.5 million.
The Supreme Court praised MGNREGA as a 'salutary scheme' even as the new VB-G RAM G law halved employment generation and tripled state funding burdens. Rural consumption stocks face headwinds.
RBC sees Q2 GDP growth above 3% annualized as domestic demand strengthens alongside a trade rebound. A midnight deadline on U.S. tariffs looms for a deal to ease duties.
Epigamia's CEO says the brand will double every 24-30 months, with quick commerce driving 55-60% of sales, while targeting ₹700 crore ARR this fiscal.
Trump brings his $400M MAGA Inc. PAC to South Carolina as the September 15 CLARITY Act cloture vote hangs on which party controls Congress.
The Treasury doubled bond buyback operations to calm yields. The dollar dropped, gold and bitcoin rose, and yields reversed higher within a day.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 63% of Americans think Trump's crypto gains are improper. Financial disclosures show $1.4B from World Liberty Financial and a meme coin. The Clarity Act heads for a Senate vote.
The European Commission is asking whether crypto lending should fall under MiCA rules. Responses are due August 31, with a full assessment by June 2027.
Nomura's Laser Digital Japan registers as the first new crypto exchange in four years, starting as a liquidity provider before targeting institutional clients directly.
Selig told crypto executives he will use existing authority to create a market structure for digital assets if Clarity Act remains stuck in the Senate.
Swiggy Instamart partners with MINISO for 10-minute delivery of IP-licensed merchandise. Harry Potter, Hello Kitty and Disney Stitch products go live across metros first.
A Seeking Alpha analyst cut Telenor's price target for 2026, citing slower Nordic growth and Asian regulatory costs. The stock's AlphaScore is 56, reflecting balanced risks. The analyst still holds a long position.
Justin Killion, former Complex Networks president, takes interim leadership of MrBeast Studios, signaling a shift from big-media hires to digital-first strategy.
Ozon and Wildberries will accept the digital ruble starting September 1. The central bank says all systemically important banks are ready. Smaller retailers have until 2027 to comply.
Rep. Stephen Lynch warns the CLARITY Act could drain deposits from community banks and erode the dollar's reserve-currency status. The bill cleared the House but is stalled in the Senate as midterms approach.
Monaire's AI HVAC monitoring is the first energy solution offered through RSCS, the Yum! Brands procurement cooperative. Operators report 10-25% energy cuts and 30% lower repair costs.
Laser Digital Japan, a Nomura unit, is the first crypto exchange licensed in Japan since 2022. A pending tax cut to 20% and a new securities law could reshape institutional appetite.
Ross Stores jumped 8.5% after Q2 revenue of $6.3B and raised guidance. Crypto stocks rallied as Bitcoin hit $78,500 on Clarity Act hopes. Strategy's portfolio turned profitable.
Day 18 testimony widens the split over postpartum psychosis and criminal responsibility as the Plymouth jury prepares to deliberate on three murder counts.
Delhi HC questions its jurisdiction in HUL's suit against Beco over ads alleging harmful chemicals. Court suggests moving to Bombay HC. Next hearing Monday. Unilever's Alpha Score is 59.
Central Command says 1,300 ships have transited with US help. Private estimates vary, but oil flows are scaling despite Iranian threats, analysts say.
Baker Street Advisors reached $21B growing 12% a year without acquisitions. CEO Chris Wilkens on the AMG stake and the 'more commas' tech boom.