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IRDAI's reconsideration of product-level commission caps could compress agent income in tier 2 and 3 cities, where distribution is most needed. The aggregate 18% commission surge masks a split: LIC's costs fell 2.5%, while private insurers' rose 38.8%, driven by banks, not agents.
Akshay Kumar has no plans to retire after a politician called him a 'flop actor.' The Welcome To The Jungle star imagines life as an electrician or gardener, but not anytime soon.
Canada's central bank held rates steady. US inflation accelerated to 4.2%, pushing the loonie lower. Trade surplus widened. CUSMA review looms. Fed meeting with Warsh next.
Myanmar shipped 98% of India's hilsa imports in FY26. Bangladesh's share fell to 2% as export curbs redirected supply. Strong demand persists, with fresh hilsa expected in two months.
Manufacturing sales seen up 4.6%, retail up 0.6%. Population decline skews per-capita GDP. US retail sales details watched for gasoline squeeze on spending.
HDFC AMC told investors to reset passwords and watch for SIM-swap attempts after a data breach. Units are safe, identity data may be exposed. Here is what to do.
Seismic data from Chevron's gas exploration revealed the Euphrates formed when two rivers merged after tectonic activity in the Taurus Mountains.
Consumer sentiment rose to 48.9 in June, beating expectations but remaining near recession lows. Gas price relief provided a lift. The next CPI print on July 12 tests whether the bounce holds.
The UAE said reports of a $3B transfer to Iran are entirely false. JD Vance rejected cash-for-deal claims. No timeline set for Strait talks.
AXT surged 10% to $97.18, but director Jesse Chen sold $1.48M in shares during the rally. The June 23 Northland conference is the next catalyst.
SpaceX closed up 19.2% at $160.95 in its debut, the largest U.S. IPO on record. Peace-talk progress lifted indexes 7% for the week, but the Fed's first Warsh meeting and a 55% rate-hike probability loom.
A Reddit post about a grandfather's Alzheimer's diagnosis after retiring at 65 sparked a retirement timing debate. But life expectancy at that age is nearly two more decades, not the 73 years cited.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said 7M bbl/day of oil and fuel are flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. Chevron CEO Mike Wirth questioned the figure.
The University of Michigan's sentiment index bounced in early June as gas prices eased. It remains 13% below January. Lower-income households led the rebound.
A Seychelles court ordered KuCoin to pay $2M for delisted CHP tokens. Six months on, the investor says it's unpaid, raising questions about cross-border crypto platform accountability.
Y Combinator says the Clarity Act could push more portfolio companies toward crypto adoption by removing legal uncertainty around token classification.
Brazil's Economic Development Committee passed a bill to limit state power over the drex CBDC. The legislation bars surveillance and forced use as cash. Still needs full approval.
Canaan's 17.9 J/TH fleet efficiency record contrasts with 36% idle capacity from expired hosting, a risk familiar to public miners. Nasdaq compliance deadline July 13.
Golem Roofing's factory-certified silicone restoration offers up to 50% savings vs replacement, with 20-year warranty and tax benefits for Southern California properties.
The Trump administration targets July 4 for a crypto clarity bill. A White House official says 'major progress every day.' Also: quantum computing investment, security exploit, Zimbabwe regulation, and tokenized SpaceX shares.
Target sponsors a new Bravo shoppable series on Peacock and social apps, letting viewers buy summer products with QR codes or text-to-shop. Series starts June 14.
A three-judge panel upheld the fraud conviction, calling the evidence 'robust'. SBF's remaining options: a longshot Supreme Court petition or a rejected pardon. Release date is 2044.
Jim Cramer says SpaceX's $2.1T debut is not too late for long-term investors. The IPO's smooth execution boosts Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley's underwriting standing.
OpenText invests €105M in Cork and Galway, adding 400 jobs in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud. The Canadian firm doubles its Irish spend as PM Carney visits.
Rio Silver shareholders approved all AGM resolutions including director elections and auditor reappointment. The 22% turnout reflects concentrated insider ownership.
Amazon, Walmart, Target, Kohl's and Staples all announced overlapping June sales events. The concentrated discounting tests supply chains and loyalty programs. Gross margins, not just revenue, will separate the winners.
Glean's study of 6,000 workers found AI saves 11 hours a week. Yet just 13% see real gains. The difference: work redesign, not tool overload. Look for companies that invest in context and training.
Corteva's restructuring costs rise as it plans to cease production in Spain. Alpha Score 55 signals mixed outlook for the crop science stock.
Atmus (ATMU) outlined its four-pillar growth strategy at the Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference, emphasizing aftermarket gains and international expansion. The next test is the Q2 earnings report.
Coinbase ($COIN) is integrating stocks, crypto, and perpetual futures into one 24/7 account. The June 16 reveal will test whether the market sees a real moat or more vaporware.