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Atlas Elevators shareholders approved a 50% capital increase on June 18. The company has not disclosed the mechanism or use of proceeds. Regulatory filing is the next step.
FMCG and packaging firms see crude-linked input costs softening after US-Iran peace talks. Inventory lags mean relief will arrive in stages, executives say.
India's market regulator approved the return of open-market buybacks from August 1, 2026, eased debt listing for banks and NBFCs, and cut the timeline for AIF scheme launches to 10 days.
Jyothy Labs is expanding Exo into a broader dishwash lineup after Henkel exited Pril and Fa licensing in India, aiming to capture market share with new variants.
Al Arabia signed long-term advertising contracts with Cluster2 for 18 Saudi airports, locking in revenue visibility through 2034. The deals expand its airport portfolio.
Japan's National Business Corporate Pension Fund will allocate 1% (≈$1.3M) to crypto. Too small to move markets, but it may signal a shift in institutional acceptance.
Freelancers and small businesses using presumptive taxation can switch tax regimes only once. The decision locks in for years. Project income before filing Form 10-IEA.
Chemanol shareholders vote July 14 on a 77.8% capital cut to absorb accumulated losses, reducing shares from 135M to 30M without a cash return.
With Prime penetration near saturation, Amazon is changing its Prime Day strategy to drive higher spending per member instead of new sign-ups. Two events planned in 2024.
Digital forensics expert Hany Farid says ordinary people can no longer discern real from AI content. The gap raises stakes for detection software, platforms, and regulators.
Rivian customers get a staged R2 rollout: dual-motor first, single-motor later. Production starts 2026 from Normal, Illinois. EPA filings will be the timeline tell.
Cenomi Centers board proposes an 8.98% capital hike to SAR 5.18 billion via a bonus share issue, rewarding shareholders with one new share per 11.14 held.
Crypto sportsbooks like BC.Game and Dexsport expand NFL betting ahead of Washington's demanding 2026 slate. FanDuel ranks schedule among NFL's toughest.
The sale of three plots within the Masar Destination project marks a step in monetizing Zone 3. Investors will watch for more land sales as Masar funds development.
Indian markets face a volatile week as US-Iran talks resume, crude oil swings, and foreign investor flows remain uncertain. The Sensex rose 1.68% last week.
India's top 10 firms added Rs 2.15 lakh crore in market cap last week. Bharti Airtel surged Rs 51,969 crore after tariff hikes. Sensex rose 1.6%. GDP data and RBI policy will test the rally.
Greg Estes, former Nvidia executive, launches EverGreen to invest in and mentor AI startups. The venture firm leverages Nvidia alumni networks for operational support.
A Miami couple turned a single Nissan Infiniti into a 63-car Turo fleet that earned $500,000 last year. They plan to hit 100 cars by 2026.
RedotPay Connect lets merchants accept crypto and settle in local fiat instantly, bypassing Visa and Mastercard interchange fees. The gateway targets cross-border merchants losing 3-5% per transaction.
Modern Mills appointed Majed Nofal as CEO effective July 1, replacing acting chief Ahmed Abdul Karim Hijazi. The board approved the move June 20.
TVS Motor rallied over 1,000 riders across 17 cities for World Motorcycle Day, celebrating the Apache brand's 20-year legacy as India's premium bike market grows.
Bharti Airtel and LIC led a ₹2.15 lakh crore surge in nine of India's top ten firms last week as easing geopolitical fears and softer crude boosted sentiment. TCS was the only loser.
Leejam Sports shareholders approved SAR 0.58 per share dividend for Q1 2026, a 5.8% payout on par value. The approval confirms cash flow stability amid expansion plans.
NYT Alpha Score 50 lands in Mixed territory. The quantitative model sees no clear edge ahead of the next quarterly print.
Microsoft's Defender team flags clipper malware spreading via USB drives that swaps wallet addresses and steals BIP39 seed phrases. Here's how to protect crypto funds.
A lifestyle analysis reveals how high earners trade DIY for outsourcing and bar-time for golf, reshaping demand for luxury brands, ski resorts, and airlines serving leisure destinations.
Peirce will join Regent University as a law professor. Her departure leaves the SEC with two Republican commissioners and no clear timeline for digital asset rules.
Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which carries 20% of global oil. The US will remove its blockade in 30 days. Nuclear talks are deferred. The next 60 days decide whether the pact holds.
Nine of the 18 non-voting Fed officials expect at least one rate hike in 2025, per the latest dot plot. The next CPI and jobs data will test that hawkish view.
Nine of the top 10 most valued Indian firms added Rs 2.15 lakh crore in market cap last week, led by Bharti Airtel and HDFC Bank. Reliance was the only loser.