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Technocraft surges 58% on debut; LEAP India opens flat

Technocraft Ventures surged 58% on its stock market debut Friday, while LEAP India opened just 4.4% above its IPO price. The contrast highlights selective demand in India's primary market.

Stocks17d ago

Jharkhand Job Protest Enters 21st Day, Tiranga Yatra Planned

Student protesters in Jharkhand plan a Tiranga Yatra on Independence Day as their 21-day-long agitation over recruitment exam irregularities continues. The state faces political pressure and potential disruption.

Commodities17d ago

How a copper spread trade is pricing Trump tariff odds

Societe Generale models the COMEX-LME copper spread to price tariff odds. The current gap implies a 14.6% chance of the 15% duty by January 2027.

Stocks17d ago

Auto Debt Reaches $1.71 Trillion; Average New-Car Loan Hits Record $42,500

Auto loan balances hit $1.71 trillion in Q2; average new-car loan $42,500. Subprime delinquency improved from highs; prime borrowers remain current.

Stocks17d ago

Zambia Police Arrest Six With Machetes, Summon Sean Tembo

Zambia police arrested six suspects with nine machetes, ammunition, and campaign regalia. They appealed to opposition figure Sean Tembo to assist investigations. The arrests come ahead of elections.

Stocks17d ago

Apple builds own AI model for China with Alibaba's help

Apple trained its own AI model for China with Alibaba, moving beyond third-party reliance, three people said. The model cleared China's regulatory approval last month.

Commodities17d ago

Kuniko Extends Silica Hill 100m Outside Current Model Ahead of MRE

The first two Phase 2 holes extended the mineralised footprint roughly 100m outside the block model. Assays are pending ahead of a planned MRE update.

Stocks17d ago

Rupee up 2 paise to 95.43 as dollar index slips on US yield dip

The rupee edged up 2 paise to 95.43 as the dollar slipped on a drop in US yields. FII outflows of Rs 510 crore and rising Brent crude, up to $87.21, kept gains in check.

Stocks17d ago

Trump orders Navy to rip EMALS off next carrier, revert to steam

Trump's directive to strip EMALS from the USS Doris Miller would cost billions and reverse years of engineering. The Navy must present plans in 60 days.

Commodities17d ago

Crude dips as US vows indefinite Iran blockade and new measures

Brent held at $87.06 after Hegseth said the Navy can enforce the Iran blockade indefinitely; MCX crude fell 0.88%. Bessent promised economic measures next week.

Stocks17d ago

Australian Property Softens as Banks Show Resilience, All Ords Pulls Back

Sydney prices fell 4.2% in the quarter but unemployment remains healthy at 4.4%. CBA's record $10.98bn profit and low arrears suggest market stress hasn't reached crisis levels. All Ords pulled back 0.67% after a record high.

Crypto17d ago

Trump Orders Private-Sector Cyber Disruption of Foreign Scam Networks

Trump's Aug. 12 memo creates a federally supervised program letting U.S. companies disrupt foreign cybercrime networks. Crypto scam losses hit $11.37B in 2025, per FBI data, giving the initiative its financial rationale.