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Maldives Reaffirms India Partnership in Independence Day Message

Maldives reaffirmed its commitment to close ties with India in an 80th Independence Day message, and France, Nepal, Bhutan and Russia also sent greetings.

Stocks15d ago

The Hobby Economy: One Mom's Return to Craft Spending

One mother's 35-new-things project illustrates the consumer shift behind craft retailers' growth. Personal reclamation spending is lifting companies from Michaels to Cricut.

Macro15d ago

Gates Trust Takes $353M Home Depot Stake as Housing Slump Bites

The Gates Foundation Trust bought $353 million in Home Depot as the home improvement retailer faces a housing slump. HD's premium valuation versus Lowe's is a key question.

Crypto15d ago

DeFiLlama let a fake app steal its own funds to force Apple's hand

DeFiLlama funded a wallet, connected it to a fake app on the App Store, and let it drain the funds. Apple removed the scam within days after months of ignored reports.

Stocks15d ago

Nithin Kamath: 'We use AI' pitch decks get ignored by VCs

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath says 'we use AI' pitch decks get ignored. Social media reacts with comparisons to dot-com hype. VCs now demand real differentiation, not buzzwords.

Crypto15d ago

Kraken's Parent Payward Posts 71% Profit Drop on Weak Trading

Revenue rose 17% to $508M and funded accounts hit a record 6.6M, while non-trading fees now account for 60% of revenue at Kraken's parent, up from 55%.

Stocks15d ago

Humana, UnitedHealth shed Medicare Advantage plans as margins tighten

Humana and UnitedHealthcare are cutting Medicare Advantage plans to shore up margins. Open enrollment starts Oct. 15.

Indices15d ago

Cathie Wood sells $11.6M of Palantir after 30% surge

Cathie Wood sold $11.6 million of Palantir after a 30% rally. The software firm's earnings beat estimates and raised guidance, but Ark's flagship ETF continues to see outflows.

Stocks15d ago

Under-35 Retirement Savings Average Hits $50,261, Vanguard Says

Vanguard reports average 401(k) balance of $50,261 for 25-34 year-olds; median is $18,732. Fidelity data shows similar figures. Fed survey adds context.

Stocks15d ago

Medicare's $527.50 Monthly Surprise Hinges on One Form

IRMAA premiums can hit $527.50 monthly based on income from two years ago. File Form SSA-44 after retirement or a spouse's death to correct the bill. The window matters.

Crypto15d ago

Bank Leumi Crypto Plans Hinge on Israel Regulator

Israel's largest bank plans bitcoin and ether trading via Galaxy Digital, pending regulatory approval. Over 25% of Israelis already in crypto. Launch targeted early 2027.

Stocks15d ago

Viral Investor Post: ₹5 Lakh Turns ₹1.3 Crore in 7 Years

An anonymous investor on X says systematic trading and investing turned ₹5 lakh into ₹1.3 crore over 7 years, claiming a 48% CAGR. The post has 59,000+ views but is unverified.