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Consultants' AI pitch needs a pricing overhaul to work

Outcome-based fees force consultants to stake pay on results. With AI cutting project time, old models like billable hours and fixed fees are under pressure.

Crypto4d ago

Digital Currency X proposes 160-for-1 reverse split, 3B share cap

Digital Currency X seeks 160-for-1 reverse split and capital reorganization, its second consolidation of 2026, after a $402M token treasury was staked.

Stocks4d ago

ITR-4 deadline Aug 31: presumptive tax sections, who qualifies

ITR-4 filing deadline is Aug 31. Sections 44AD, 44ADA, 44AE let eligible taxpayers declare income at fixed rates. Check limits and conditions.

Stocks4d ago

The Paramount-WBD deal delay is freezing media M&A

The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge has stalled more than one deal. Executives and analysts say the $650M quarterly ticking fee and a March 2027 trial are freezing media M&A across the industry.

Stocks4d ago

LOOKFANTASTIC Brings Immersive Beauty Pop-Up to London

The Fresh Cycle pop-up in London on September 3 offers personalised beauty recommendations and product discovery as part of LOOKFANTASTIC's AW26 campaign.

Crypto4d ago

Germany widens MiCA lead with six new cooperative bank licenses

Six German cooperative banks joined ESMA's MiCA register, lifting Germany's authorized CASP count to 79. The country now has more than twice as many licenses as second-ranked France.

Crypto4d ago

Gemini Taps Apex to Push Prediction Markets Into Brokerages

Gemini Titan event contracts gain a distribution shortcut through Apex's brokerage network, Q2 volume up 93% quarter over quarter.

Commodities4d ago

Cleveland-Cliffs Gains After $1B Middletown Modernisation

CLF shares rise 2% after a $1B Middletown modernisation, half funded by a DOE award. Consensus Hold with a $12.28 target.

Crypto4d ago

India's First Tokenized Bond Pilot Set for September

India's first tokenized corporate bond pilot, set for September 2026, will test DLT settlement and e-rupee integration in a market exceeding ₹60 trillion.

Forex4d ago

US-Canada Trade Talks Collapse, Dollar Rallies on Iran Sanctions

US-Canada trade talks collapsed, sending the loonie to three-month lows, while Treasury Secretary Bessent unveiled new Iran sanctions, rattling oil markets. The euro stalled near $1.17, yen traders watch for intervention at 160, and gold surged to $4,660.

Crypto4d ago

Bernstein sticks with $140 Circle target even if stablecoin bill fails

Bernstein analysts say USDC adoption will drive Circle's growth even without Congress passing the CLARITY Act. They see the stock up nearly 60% from current levels.

Earnings4d ago

Endeavour Group CEO: Strategy Refresh, Early Dan Murphy's Execution

CEO Jayne Hrdlicka detailed a year of two halves at the FY26 call: a Q1 strategy refresh and immediate execution on value in Dan Murphy's. The broader portfolio is next.