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Geopolitics

Top stocks to buy or sell: Stock recommendations for today - check list

Times of India – World · India

Top stock market recommendations: Solar Industries India, and Coal India are the stocks that Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President - WM Research of Nuvama P…

Geopolitics

Traders mint money on betting platforms on US-Israel strike on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Anonymous bets hours before attacks on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei have raised concerns of insider trading.

Tech & Startups

X taps William Shatner to give out invites to its payments service, X Money

TechCrunch · US

42 X users donated to William Shatner's charity in exchange for an early invite to X Money beta.

Geopolitics

Small investors turn on James Watt after BrewDog co-founder admits ‘many mistakes’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Watt apologises to 200,000-plus ‘equity punks’ who joined crowdfunding rounds but were left empty-handed after cut-price saleThe co-founder of BrewDog, James W…

Tech & Startups

How Is Kalshi Not Gambling?

Wired · Global

Kalshi lets you place bets on everything from football games to foreign invasions. The prediction market’s CEO, Tarek Mansour, says this doesn’t count as gambl…

Geopolitics

Petronet LNG shares tumble 12% after Qatar production halt reports

Times of India – World · India

Petronet LNG shares plummeted nearly 12% after reports of Qatar declaring force majeure on natural gas supplies due to an Iranian drone strike. This production…

Geopolitics

US investors drive record outlay in Taiwan’s equities market on the back of AI boom

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Taiwan Stock Exchange has become increasingly tied to American capital, as the global artificial intelligence boom drew a record amount of US investments i…

Tech & Startups

Activist investor Elliott takes a $1B stake in Pinterest, betting on AI-driven growth

TechCrunch · US

The news comes as Pinterest has faced serious headwinds. Shares tumbled over the past year, with disappointing earnings, layoffs affecting 15% of its workforce…

Startups

Neysa funding lifts VC funding momentum for Indian startups in Feb

Your Story · India

February saw 110% yearly increase in venture capital inflow into Indian startups and this was primarily due to Neysa's $600 million funding round.

Geopolitics

Should you invest in gold ETFs or silver ETFs? Here's what experts suggest

Times of India – World · India

Amidst rising geopolitical tensions, investors are flocking to safe-haven assets like gold and silver ETFs. Experts suggest a higher allocation to gold for sta…

Geopolitics

Stock market holiday for Holi: Will NSE, BSE remain closed on March 3 or 4?

Times of India – World · India

Dalal Street will observe a holiday on March 3rd for Holi, providing a break for traders and investors. The stock market operates on weekdays, excluding weeken…

Tech & Startups

Geopolitical drama reportedly stalls IPO of SoftBank-backed PayPay

TechCrunch · US

The Japan-based company reportedly aimed for a public valuation of at least ¥1.5 trillion ($10 billion).

Geopolitics

What is the Employees' Provident Fund interest rate for FY 2025-26? Here’s what EPFO has decided

Times of India – World · India

The rate will be formally notified by the Government of India, after which the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation will credit the interest to subscribers’ …

Geopolitics

HSBC signals intent to join Hong Kong’s stablecoin regime amid digital innovation push

South China Morning Post – World · China

HSBC, the largest lender in Europe and Hong Kong by assets, has signalled for the first time its intent to engage with the city’s forthcoming stablecoin regime…

Tech & Startups

Investors spill what they aren’t looking for anymore in AI SaaS companies

TechCrunch · US

TechCrunch spoke with VCs to learn what investors aren't looking for in AI SaaS startups anymore.

Geopolitics

Investment in AI-resistant ‘Halo’ companies helps push UK and EU markets to record highs

The Guardian – World · Europe

Investors are shifting toward physical assets that are partially insulated from disruption, says Goldman SachsInvestors have a new mantra as they prepare for A…

Startups

Groww unveils AI enabled platform to expand investment basket

Your Story · India

Groww unveiled a range of newer AI powered products that widens its offering beyond stock broking.

Geopolitics

No Exchange Fund transfers planned in next 5 years, Hong Kong’s Paul Chan says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong does not plan to get another transfer from its Exchange Fund in the next five years, the finance chief has said, citing a new medium-range forecast e…

Geopolitics

The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Until last year, Fidelity International’s most significant cornerstone commitments on the Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) market dated back to 2021, wh…

Startups

5 Budgeting strategies that build financial stability

Your Story · India

Learn five practical budgeting strategies that help you control spending, grow savings, and build long-term financial stability with confidence.

Tech & Startups

Wall Street Has AI Psychosis

Wired · Global

A “thought experiment” about the impacts of AI sent stocks tumbling earlier this week. It’s probably going to keep happening.

Geopolitics

Netflix stock surges as it walks away from Warner Bros deal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Netflix declined to raise its proposal to match a higher one from Paramount for Warner Bros.

Tech & Startups

Plaid valued at $8B in employee share sale

TechCrunch · US

The new valuation is a 31% increase from $6.1 billion Plaid reached in April.

Geopolitics

Now, no extra charge for air booking tweaks in 48 hours

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments and SIP investment returns. - Estimate PPF maturity and FD interest. - Determine NPS pension corpus and accumulated a…

Geopolitics

Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for February 27- check list

Times of India – World · India

Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research recommends Colgate-Palmolive (India), and Varun Beverages as the top stocks to buy on February 27, 2026. T…

Tech & Startups

PayPal might not be looking to sell itself: Report

TechCrunch · US

PayPal may not be in talks to be acquired, sources have told Semafor, after a previous news report that Stripe was sniffing around.

Geopolitics

Gold, Silver valuation norms: SEBI shifts mutual funds to spot prices; new rules from April

Times of India – World · India

Sebi has revamped how mutual funds value physical gold and silver, shifting to domestic spot prices from April 2026, replacing the LBMA benchmark. This move ai…

Geopolitics

Explained: How your salary & benefits may change with labour codes and income tax reforms

Times of India – World · India

At the heart of this transition is a unified definition of “wages” under the labour codes - a seemingly simple reform that brings consistency and transparency …

Startups

Prayaan Capital raises Rs 110 Cr in Series A led by Peak XV Partners

Your Story · India

Prayaan Capital will use this funding round to build its MSME lending platform, expand team and operations.

Geopolitics

Stock market: Which are top 10 gainers and losers on NSE & BSE today? Check list

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk delivers global business news, covering industries, markets, economic trends, analysis, and breaking stories. - Mission: Inform readers o…

Geopolitics

Big relief for flyers: DGCA tweaks ticket refund, cancellation rules - check changes

Times of India – World · India

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revised refund norms, allowing passengers to cancel or modify tickets without extra charges within 48 hour…

Startups

Debt relief platform FREED raises Rs 60 Cr in funding led by Aavishkaar Capital

Your Story · India

The company will deploy the fresh capital to scale operations, expand its geographic footprint, strengthen product and underwriting capabilities, and deepen in…

Geopolitics

HKEX profit jumps 36% to another record high on surging turnover, IPOs

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), which operates Asia’s third-largest stock exchange, reported record high annual profit for the second straight year, t…

Geopolitics

South Korean investors pour millions into MiniMax, other Chinese AI and chip stocks

South China Morning Post – World · China

South Korean retail investors, known for their aggressive trading style, are ramping up exposure to Chinese artificial intelligence-related stocks, even as the…

Tech & Startups

An accountant won a big jackpot on Kalshi by betting against DOGE

TechCrunch · US

A tax accountant saw Elon Musk fans bidding up a Kalshi prediction market and saw a sure bet to make easy money.

Tech & Startups

Kalshi fined a MrBeast editor for insider trading on markets related to the YouTube star

TechCrunch · US

Kalshi fined the MrBeast editor, Artem Kaptur, for over $20,000.

Tech & Startups

Kalshi Suspended a California Politician and a YouTuber for Insider Trading

Wired · Global

Leading prediction market Kalshi has revealed details of two recent insider trading cases it flagged to authorities, giving a rare look at how the platform enf…

Geopolitics

ByteDance valuation said to hit record US$550 billion in proposed equity sale

South China Morning Post – World · China

US private equity firm General Atlantic is selling an equity stake in TikTok owner ByteDance in a deal that raises its valuation of the private Chinese company…

Geopolitics

Stock market today: Which are top gainers and losers on NSE & BSE?

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk provides global business news and insights. - Focuses on industries, markets, trends, analysis, and breaking stories. - Aims to keep re…

Geopolitics

Surpluses, investments, tax breaks: what’s in it for you in Hong Kong’s budget 2026-27

South China Morning Post – World · China

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po has announced an array of industry spending and relief measures in Hong Kong’s budget, in response to the city’s quicker-th…

Geopolitics

HSBC boss signals overhaul of bank is almost over despite drop in profits

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lender ‘becoming a simple, more agile, focused bank built for a fast-changing world’, says Georges Elhedery The chief executive of HSBC has signalled that his …

Geopolitics

HSBC’s 2025 profit falls 7% but beats estimates despite property woes, Madoff lawsuits

South China Morning Post – World · China

HSBC Holdings, the largest banking group in Europe and Hong Kong by assets, on Wednesday reported a 7 per cent decline in profit last year, as bad debt in comm…

Startups

This Chennai startup built credit models for India's informal economy

Your Story · India

Kaleidofin builds credit scores for India's informal workers using AI and alternative data, including satellite imagery, helping banks approve loans for those …

Tech & Startups

Stripe is reportedly eyeing deal to buy some or all of PayPal

TechCrunch · US

Stripe might be looking to buy PayPal, or parts of it, per early reports.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong investment company HKIC to get expanded remit after early gains

South China Morning Post – World · China

All eyes on Wednesday will be on how the government plans to give a big push to its latest investment darling, the Hong Kong Investment Corporation, its three-…

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