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Trump's frustration with Thune over the stalled SAVE Act masks a math problem: 53 Republican votes, 60 needed. The FISA linkage raises the stakes. A denied claim from Thune's office.
Iran suspended US talks after Trump threatened new strikes. The move raises the risk of supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz, boosting crude oil's geopolitical premium.
Producers reroute shipments and Chinese smelters boost output, narrowing the supply gap. LME inventories rise for three weeks. Next test: Chinese production data.
Real Madrid doesn't have a fan token, so Asencio's likely exit won't trigger crypto price action. Track clubs on Socios instead for transfer-driven volume.
The Saudi Exchange recorded seven negotiated deals worth SAR 49.8 million on June 21. Tadawul supervises each transaction. Daily deal data is released by the exchange.
Germany's defense minister says the Bundeswehr can fight Russia tonight, a claim that tests NATO's readiness narrative as allies scrutinize Berlin's logistics and spending.
Saudi Arabia's US Treasury holdings fell $9.5B to $140.1B in April, driven by a 21% drop in short-term bills. The Kingdom held 17th place among foreign holders.
Starmer's allies expect a resignation timetable within days, with Andy Burnham poised to replace him as UK prime minister. Cabinet ministers see departure as inevitable.
Toy Story 5 opened at $160M, the year's best domestic debut and Pixar's second-biggest ever. The result strengthens Disney's studio turnaround ahead of a summer season that could match pre-pandemic box office levels.
Rabobank warns of a 'long, hot summer' for sterling, citing political risks and BoE rate cuts that could cap any GBP/USD bounce.
Oil traders revived bearish options after the U.S.-Iran peace deal removed supply disruption risk. The unwind of war longs amplified the decline. Next tests: OPEC+ meeting and weekly inventory data.
South Korea's crypto tax plan lacks loss carryforwards, creating an asymmetry critics say penalizes risk-taking. The 20% rate on gains above $1,800 a year takes effect Jan. 1 after two delays.
ONEOK's Mixed Alpha Score of 50 flags risks to its 5.5% dividend as NGL prices soften. Next earnings in August will test cash flow support for the payout.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has set up a new company for establishing AI compute infrastructure and providing technology services. In a stock exchange notification o...
From a pharmacy in 1885 to an ice cream institution. Ganu Shinde on Laxmi Road still makes every batch with fresh milk and fruit, refusing franchise offers to protect quality.
Disney's Toy Story 5 earned $160M domestic opening, best in franchise history. With $312M global, it signals strong box office legs for family-friendly fare.
Ultragenyx's setrusumab missed its goal in brittle bone disease. With $1.2B in cash, the company now turns to UX701 for Wilson disease as the next catalyst.
Starmer's resignation timeline and potential leadership change could upend UK crypto policy, including the March 2026 ban on crypto donations to political parties.
CBSE released 87% of Class 12 revaluation results in the first phase. Remaining outcomes will follow in stages. The board faces scrutiny over handwriting discrepancies in scanned answer sheets.
Eldorado Gold spends heavily on Skouries and McIlvenna Bay, betting $2,000 gold turns into a 2026 revenue lift. Free cash flow stays negative through late 2025.
India removed cough syrups from the drugs exempt from prescription. Drugmakers with OTC exposure face revenue risk as sales must now go through licensed pharmacies.
A Japanese pension fund covering 1,200 SMEs will allocate 1% to crypto in fiscal 2026, testing the asset class as Tokyo's regulatory framework advances.
Saudi Arabia's short-term business revenue index rose 10.6% YoY to 113.4 points in April, the highest since GASTAT began tracking, led by transport and mining.
Missed income or wrong deductions in your ITR? Section 139(5) lets you file a revised return even after a refund. Deadline is March 31 of the next year. No penalty for the correction itself.
Lauren Tetef saved $24,000 to launch Open House Creative Fest inside a closed Joann in Torrance, California. The weekend event combines an artisan market with hands-on workshops and a free activity garden.
Carriers would hold names, addresses, and ID numbers for four years. That data bundle creates a richer target for SIM-swap attackers who already stole $68 million in a single year.
A Pew survey shows 22% of Republicans have traded crypto vs 17% of Democrats, a widening partisan gap since 2021 driven by Trump-era policies and the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
MSME loan growth fell to 12.7% YoY from 18-20% as delinquencies rise. Banks are tightening credit, shifting deposits to safer segments.
Sixth Street buys 27% of Pinnacle at $2.2B valuation. Comstock uses proceeds to redeem Quantum's stake, removing dilution risk. Closing H2 2026.
Taiwan's five-day combat readiness drill tests military response to China, with markets watching defense spending and semiconductor supply chains.