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Mumbai Rains Disrupt SpiceJet Flights, Security Checks Add Delays

SpiceJet warned of Mumbai flight delays after heavy rain. IMD sees wet spells through Aug. 16; Independence Day security checks add to travel time.

Commodities20d ago

Lithium price squeeze hits Pilbara as spodumene rally fades

Pilbara Minerals reported FY24 revenue of $1.254 billion, up 92.5% per year since 2021, as spodumene prices fell from 2022 peaks. ROE of 7.7% lags the sector.

Forex20d ago

NAB Survey: Business Conditions Tick Up, Confidence Stays Fragile

The NAB survey points to an economy holding up better than feared but still operating under the shadow of elevated uncertainty, a combination that gives the RBA little reason to shift from its expecte

Stocks20d ago

Kimi K3 Punctures the AI Moat. Regulation Is the Next Fight.

Chinese startup Moonshot's Kimi K3 matches American AI at a fraction of the cost. The Mint editorial board warns the lack of a global safety framework makes the situation urgent.

Stocks20d ago

Oil spikes as Trump doubles Iran reparations demand over Hormuz

Trump demands Iran pay the U.S. reparations instead of receiving them, adding a new hurdle to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Oil jumped 5%.

Forex20d ago

Fed's Hammack Sees Multiple Hikes Needed, Calls Policy Too Loose

Cleveland Fed's Beth Hammack says rates at 3.50-3.75% are not restrictive enough and multiple hikes may be needed. Wednesday's CPI print will test her hawkish stance.

Commodities20d ago

BSE to replace Wipro in Nifty 50; TCS, HCLTech flag data alerts

BSE replaces Wipro in Nifty 50 from Sept. 30. TCS and HCLTech flag data-safety probes. Lupin wins U.S. FDA approval for a hyperkalemia drug. Lemon Tree signs two hotels.

Stocks20d ago

Non-Resident LLC: The $25,000 Compliance Trap

A US LLC costs $349/year but missing Form 5472 brings a $25,000 penalty. Here's the compliance pathway for non-resident founders and when to skip the structure entirely.

Stocks20d ago

Tungsten Mining Drills Watershed Deposit, Eyes 2027 Production

Tungsten Mining drills 25,000m at Watershed targeting resource upgrade and 2027 production. PEE showed $1.3B NPV on $274M capex. Results due October.

Forex20d ago

NZ PM Luxon Calls Urgent Caucus Meeting After Speculation Builds

Luxon called National's caucus to Wellington Wednesday after leadership talk swirled. NZD trade stayed quiet; no policy outcome is at stake yet.

Stocks20d ago

Jharkhand bandh: Ranchi police lathicharge students protesting exam delays

BJP calls statewide bandh after Ranchi police use batons, water cannons on students marching to state assembly. CM Soren defends police restraint; Rahul Gandhi condemns force.

Commodities20d ago

Kuniko Earns 51% Stake in Impact's NSW Gold-Silver Project

Kuniko spent $1.5m to take a 51% stake in Impact Minerals' NSW gold-silver-copper project 12 months ahead of schedule. Phase 2 drilling is under way.