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Global Market: European shares subdued as tech stocks slide, oil prices surge
European shares traded subdued as technology stocks slid on concerns over the pace of artificial intelligence development, while a sharp rise in oil prices weighed on risk appetite. Investors also turned their attention...
How an Indian-origin CEO with no gaming experience is 'fixing Xbox mess'
Seven months into the job, Asha Sharma is overseeing a series of changes across Xbox's gaming business, from a 3,200-job restructuring to changes in cloud gaming and new partnerships
COAI, British High Commission sign pact on AI, digital trust, connectivity
Telecom industry body COAI and the British High Commission on Monday signed a pact to strengthen cooperation on Artificial Intelligence, connectivity and digital trust, as well as responsible technology-led innovation. T...
Keziah Jones goes symphonic
This week arts24 talks to Nigerian Blues Funk Artist Keziah Jones ahead of his Symphonic premier at la Scène Musicale on September 29 as part of Jazz & Musique du Monde season. He tells FRANCE 24's Marjorie Hache about h...
A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup offering fun music apps without any AI prompting
Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.
Goa nightclub fire: 3 accused surrender before Mapusa court after SC order
The three main accused in the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire surrendered before a Goa court on Monday, two weeks after the Supreme Court rejected their pleas challenging the cancellation of bail. Nightclub owners Sau...
City policy chair: new taxes on financial services would threaten our prosperity
The City stands ready to help the Chancellor deliver good growth in every postcode at the Budget, says Chris Hayward Recent years have been challenging for people, policymakers and industry leaders alike. Conflicts have...
Germany news: Merz urges CDU discipline as pressure grows
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged his party to stay disciplined as pressure grows over his leadership. Meanwhile, Germany's homeownership rate has fallen to its lowest level in 20 years. DW has the latest.
Fada, Rosmerta Digital Services tie up to simplify vehicle compliances
Automobile dealers' apex body FADA has signed an initial pact with Rosmerta Group firm Rosmerta Digital Services to make vehicle compliances easier using the latter's tech platform that provides customers with a simple d...
Here’s how to prepare your portfolio for the Fed’s next interest-rate moves
History suggests the bull market in stocks will continue if the Fed raises interest rates this week, but there are things investors can do to take some precaution if hikes continue.
The US Federal Reserve's policy meeting due on Wednesday, September 16; how will it impact stocks, gold, and rupee?
As the US Federal Reserve gears up for a potential 25 basis point interest rate hike, experts weigh in on the implications for stocks, gold, and the Indian rupee, amidst rising inflation and geopolitical tensions. Discov...
Chevron targets Argentina, Mediterranean for LNG growth, eyes India deal
Chevron plans to expand its global gas portfolio across Argentina, the East Mediterranean, Australia and Africa
How will EU respond to Russian attack on train near Polish border?
The EU's top diplomat said Monday that Russian strikes which hit a Warsaw-bound train near Ukraine's border with Poland shortly after top Western figures passed through were meant to "scare" off Kyiv's backers. "It is cl...
Mint Explainer| What do Sebi’s proposed changes to closing auction mean for the markets?
Sebi's framework for F&O stocks, introduced on 3 August, had led to unexpected price swings and market uncertainty, prompting the market regulator to propose tweaks
OpenAI boss Sam Altman spells out how and why the AI industry wants to slow down: 'We could lose control'
OpenAI's chief has made comments detailing how AI safety frameworks and a slowdown could work, as the industry unites behind concerns.
Microsoft sets limits for future AI models as industry throttles frontier development
Microsoft wants to be seen as a responsible AI entity as it ramps up model development alongside partners Anthropic and OpenAI.
Micron, Nvidia and other chip stocks fall after tech leaders call for an AI slowdown. Here’s what to know.
Analysts don’t expect the push for more responsible AI development to derail data-center spending.
The AI performance shake-up: What’s really driving results across channels now
When algorithms hide your campaign levers, tracking true impact gets tricky. At the MarTech Conference, we discussed how to regain visibility and drive growth. The post The AI performance shake-up: What’s really driving...
Your Personal Brand Has Changed. Has Your Website?
When we think about creating a website and building our own brand, it’s easy to jump straight to the visual stuff. What colours should I use? Do I need a logo? Which fonts work together? Those things matter, but they’re...
'What makes China work despite the pain in society?' asks analyst Dan Wang
In this edition of Perspective, FRANCE 24’s Stuart Norval speaks to Dan Wang, a China expert whose book ‘Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future’ is a New York Times bestseller. It takes a close look at Chinese l...
HYPE price could suffer as Binance takes its revenue: Alice Liu
Token buybacks have pushed Hyperliquid to all time highs, but Alice Liu from CoinMarketCap warns that Binance poses a threat to the revenue stream it depends on to pay for them.
Fragmented regulations limit stablecoin adoption in international finance: WTO head
Stablecoins may reduce trade finance friction, fragmented regulatory regimes limit their adoption to just 3% of global payments, according to the World Trade Organization.
Uttar Pradesh Food Processing Industry Policy, 2023: Key features, incentives, and eligibility
The policy is a state framework for encouraging enterprises to convert agricultural and horticultural produce into food products with a longer shelf life or higher commercial value
Fifpro demands Fifa Council probe amid Infantino World Cup sell-off row
Global footballers’ union Fifpro has called for an independent review of the Fifa Council’s powers after it was apparently sidelined by Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan. The call comes in a communique issued as...
Crispin Odey loses appeal to overturn lifetime financial services ban
Former hedge fund tycoon Crispin Odey has failed to overturn a £1.8m fine and lifetime ban from working in the financial services industry. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) earlier this year hit Odey with the fine a...
Brands v country - Kerr ramps up kit battle after latest victory
Josh Kerr celebrated becoming Great Britain's first Ultimate Champion by making a clear point about funding in athletics - BBC Sport explains what the issue is.
Westminster’s time is coming to an end, say first ministers of UK’s Celtic nations
Leaders in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland discuss independence and call for constitutional change at summitWestminster’s time is coming to an end, the first ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have sa...
‘Attacks will be fully autonomous’: Russia, Ukraine race towards AI warfare
Automated AI drones are just one component of an ultimate chain of destruction both sides are building.
ICBC, HSBC among major lenders on ByteDance's $30 billion financing
The three-year borrowing, which could be extended to as long as five years, attracted 28 banks, some of which committed via various branches or subsidiaries
China says AI CEOs' call for a slowdown is 'fear mongering'
Chinese state media's reports of the daily press conference also noted that all groups should work together for AI openness and inclusivity.
Solar Industries to buy South Africa's Omnia Holdings for $1.36 billion
Solar SA Investments, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Solar Industries, will acquire all outstanding shares of Johannesburg-listed Omnia, subject to regulatory and Omnia shareholder approvals
'This is what women in sport look like' - Hunt responds to controversial Sweeney advert
British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.
Trai looking into Airtel, Jio complaints against Vi over malpractices
Airtel and Jio have alleged that Vi used misleading calls, restricted porting-code SMSes and discounted plans to acquire customers through mobile number portability
SMALL CAP IDEA: Cordiant Digital offers rare exposure to Europe's data boom
It's the picks and shovels business the digital boom, owning swathes of digital infrastructure in central Europe.
Why Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline matters for global oil
The 1,200km (745-mile) pipeline has been temporarily closed, affecting up to 5 percent of global oil supply.
‘He does not have a spouse or children’: My son has a serious genetic disease. What should I do with my $1.3 million estate?
“He is also the sole beneficiary of my 403(b) accounts.”
Hero Motors IPO GMP hints 29% listing gain ahead of opening | 10 key things to know
Hero Motors IPO opens for subscription on 16 September with anchor allocation on 15 September. The IPO price band ranges from ₹79 to ₹84, targeting a market cap of ₹3,815 crore, with a lot size of 178 shares.
OMO bond sales explained: Why RBI wants to pull ₹1 trn out of the system
Surplus liquidity has surged after RBI's special forex swap scheme, prompting the central bank to use bond sales to pull cash out of the banking system and realign overnight rates with its policy rate
Up 5,100% in one year! This ETF delivers highest returns on US-Iran war oil shock
The ETF has delivered 3,600% returns on year-to-date (YTD) basis, as per the Morningstar data.
Coal ministry expects 147 auctioned commercial mines to attract ₹55,000 cr
The 147 commercial coal mines auctioned since 2020 are expected to generate ₹47,500 crore in annual revenue and create 490,000 jobs across nine states
McCullum wants Pietersen to challenge methods
Former batter Kevin Pietersen accused England players of not trying on last year's tour of India.
AI offers opportunity but needs safeguards, right governance: Trai chief
Artificial Intelligence can transform how telecom networks are managed and threats detected, but its growing use must be accompanied by safeguards, human oversight, and the ability to intervene where necessary as technol...
Space startups raise big money in funding blitz as Europe aims to challenge U.S. dominance
European space startups are attracting fresh funding as the region seeks to build its capabilities and narrow a its gap with the U.S.
Satellite images show extent of damage to Saudi Arabia’s oil pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia temporarily shut the roughly 750-mile pipeline as attacks threaten a key alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.
Telcos & DoT pushes for ‘light-touch’ AI regulations, seeks risk-based approach
Experts at COAI's event on 'AI and Telecom' pushed for a "light-touch progressive enabling" AI regulation that works on a risk-based approach so that the accountability framework has some humans in the loop. The post Tel...
Anthropic expects profit this quarter ahead of potential $2 trillion IPO
The AI company's revenue jumped 14-fold to $11.5 billion in Q2, while annualised revenue reached $65 billion in July as CEO Dario Amodei urged the industry to slow AI development
French 2027 presidential elections: Why Gen Z has mobilised for Mélenchon
🇫🇷 French far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc #Mélenchon is both highly controversial and a #GenZ favourite. Mélenchon's young supporters express admiration for his promises to stage a "citizen's revolution", redist...
New Zealand announces new work visa route for international graduates
The new visa opens on November 16, 2026; it gives eligible graduates six months of open work rights, while the expanded Post-Study Work Visa can provide a much longer pathway for eligible graduates
Should the brakes be put on AI?
US President Donald Trump says he is worried about America giving China an edge in the Artificial Intelligence market if too many rules and regulations are put on it. In recent days industry insiders, including top execu...
Bank of England poised to slow bond sale programme
The Bank of England is likely to slow its unusual approach to offloading gilts after conceding it had pushed up borrowing costs at a time when government bond yields have hit near-record highs, economists have predicted....
Global Market: Yen speculators turn net long for first time since February
Speculators turned bullish on the yen for the first time since February as expectations of faster Bank of Japan rate hikes intensified. Futures positioning swung sharply from net short to net long, reflecting renewed con...
The London hospital funded by donors who invested in the slave trade
St Barts is one of many UK institutions whose benefactors were involved in the trafficking of enslaved AfricansInside the Great Hall of St Bartholomew’s North Wing, alongside stately portraits of the apostle from whom Lo...
'Stop hammering Middle England': Jigsaw owner slams Labour tax hikes
David Ross, the owner of Jigsaw, told the Daily Mail Labour needs to stop hitting Middle England's income via frozen tax thresholds and higher costs and taxes.
Bitmine adds $68 million in ether as Tom Lee sees more upside catalysts ahead
The Ethereum treasury firm is closing in on its 5% accumulation goal as Lee points to a rising ETH-BTC ratio and institutional demand.
Israel working to eliminate Palestinian presence from West Bank, NGO warns
Israeli human rights group B’Tselem details five mechanisms used by Israel to dismantle Palestinian collective life.
Oil hits $109 after Saudi Arabia closes vital export pipeline
Riyadh pulls out of regional talks to de-escalate hostilities over Strait of Hormuz in wake of drone attack last week
Women's rugby not to blame for region axe - WRU
The director of women's rugby at the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has hit back at "embarrassing" claims over why a men's region is being axed.
Women's rugby not to blame for region axe - WRU
The director of women's rugby at the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has hit back at "embarrassing" claims over why a men's region is being axed.
Atal Pension Yojana: Exit before 60? Know withdrawal & pension claim rules
APY allows premature exit in specified cases, but subscribers may lose government co-contribution; here is how claims work.
Trump criticises 'negative forces' seeking to slow AI development
US President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed critics of artificial intelligence (AI) who warned firms to slow down development, branding them "negative" forces. The comments came soon after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced...
Who owns your AI agents after they launch?
AI agent ownership often falls between teams. Here’s how to assign responsibility for maintenance, oversight, and retirement. The post Who owns your AI agents after they launch? appeared first on MarTech.
Golf: Scottish ‘ghost course’ by Gleneagles set for overseas buyer
A top private golf course in Scotland bordering Gleneagles is expected to be sold to an overseas buyer for tens of millions of pounds. Perthshire venue gWest Golf Course, dubbed Scotland’s Ghost Course, was supposed to b...
Floods hit 4.9 million people in 15 Bihar districts as rivers keep swelling
More than 49 lakh people in 15 districts of Bihar were affected by floods on Monday as heavy rain over the past few days further swelled the rivers of the state already flowing above their danger marks. The local weather...
Ukraine: AfD questions German aid, Berlin remains committed
Emboldened by its win in Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right Alternative for Germany wants the government to change its Ukraine and Russia policies. Berlin is staying the course, but support is fading — especially in the east.
Essar Energy Transition Retail acquires UK forecourt network SGN
The £250-million acquisition will add 118 sites to EET Retail's existing 117 forecourts, creating a 235-site network as Essar targets 800 UK forecourts by 2031
Brent crude at $108: What does it mean for India and your investments?
Brent at $108 a barrel is certainly negative for India, but its ultimate damage depends on whether the spike is brief or sustained and whether it disrupts physical supply.
Climate catastrophe leaves Nepal mourning while the search for the missing continues
The himalayan flash flood that devastated northern Nepal on August 26 was an unprecedented disaster. The death toll continues to rise, with nearly 1,400 people now confirmed dead and 5,130 still missing, including around...
Somerset and Notts chase history, Bears also in hunt
Somerset, Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire are separated by just five points with two matches of the 2026 County Championship to go.
The Crusades: How a medieval Holy War still shapes politics
In 1095, the Catholic Church launched the Crusades: wars that left millions dead and whose legacy still shapes political and ideological conflicts.
Up 3,600%, this freight fund has posted the biggest gains of all on Iran war oil shock
The U.S.-Iran war has caused oil prices to surge and added to freight stress from tariffs, but no shipping trade has boomed quite like crude oil tanker futures.
Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO
Public offering of Aliko Dangote’s Nigerian oil refinery business could swell his net wealth by two-thirdsThe fortune of Africa’s richest person could swell by two thirds to nearly $60bn (£44bn) after his refinery in Nig...
Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO
Public offering of Aliko Dangote’s Nigerian oil refinery business could swell his net wealth by two-thirdsThe fortune of Africa’s richest person could swell by two thirds to nearly $60bn (£44bn) after his refinery in Nig...
SGB 2019-20 Series X delivers 264% return: RBI sets exit price at Rs 15,328
The five-year-old tranche is eligible for early exit, with the payout linked to the average 999-purity gold price over three working days.
Mortgage rates at five-month high ahead of Bank of England decision
Borrowers are bracing for more mortgage woes ahead of the Bank of England’s interest rate decision this week. Mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level in nearly five months after some 25 lenders hiked their dea...
Oil prices soar above $108 as Houthis strike Saudi infrastructure
Iran-linked rebels force closure of east-west pipeline and capture strategic island in Bab al-Mandab straitBusiness news – live updatesOil prices have climbed above $108 a barrel after a series of drone attacks forced Sa...
Oil prices soar above $108 as Houthis strike Saudi infrastructure
Iran-linked rebels force closure of east-west pipeline and capture strategic island in Bab al-Mandab straitBusiness news – live updatesOil prices have climbed above $108 a barrel after a series of drone attacks forced Sa...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Retail traders lost ₹1.8 lakh crore in F&O: Can algo trading change the game? Rakesh Pujara explains
More than 90% of individual F&O traders lost money between FY22 and FY24, with retail losses reaching around ₹1.8 lakh crore. With algorithmic trading now widespread, automation could help level the playing field by...
Zomato begins charging extra for cash on delivery orders; Will Swiggy follow suit?
Zomato has introduced a new 'Pay on delivery' fee of Rs 5-21 for cash on delivery orders. The fee varies across users and is separate from platform fee, delivery partner fee and restaurant and packaging charges. The post...
Dire AI Doomsday Warnings Are Everywhere—But What Could One Actually Look Like?
AI fears are boiling over, but the technology’s real threats to humanity don’t look like a robot uprising.
What CAA’s Big Bet On Creators Means For Talent Contracts
The CAA launched a new creator-led initiative to scale business opportunities for influencers. Now, the creator economy is transforming into an ownership economy.
Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on former aide turned critic
Ex-press secretary Iuliia Mendel has become one of the Ukrainian president’s most vocal opponents in the US
Indiabulls shares to be in focus on Tuesday | Here's why
Indiabulls shares closed 5% higher on Friday, ending the session at ₹25.89 apiece on BSE.
Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies
Impasse comes amid growing Saudi anger with Tehran over Houthi advances and strikes on airbase and pipelineOil prices rise after drone attacks shut down Saudi Arabia’s east-west pipelineGulf states have postponed a criti...
Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station
The former UK PM said: "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".
Nepal: thousands still missing as flood recovery begins
The Himalayan nation is moving from rescue operations to recovery, facing a $4.8 billion reconstruction bill amid renewed calls for climate justice.
Bob Mackie, Iconic Hollywood Costume Designer, Dies At 87
Bob Mackie, a legendary costume designer who worked for the likes of Cher and Carol Burnett on her classic series, dies
NFL and midterm elections set up prediction markets for a critical fall season
The 2025 football season and 2024 presidential election pushed prediction markets into the prominence they enjoy today.
NFL and midterm elections set up prediction markets for a critical fall season
The 2025 football season and 2024 presidential election pushed prediction markets into the prominence they enjoy today.
Inside Michaels’ New Store Model Built For The Analog Craft Boom
Digital fatigue is prompting a widespread shift from screens to analog experiences like crafts. Michaels is squarely positioned to benefit from that cultural shift.
August WPI inflation edges up to 9.92% as fuel prices stay elevated
Fuel and power inflation rose to 22.93 per cent, while the WPI Food Index increased to 7.05 per cent in August 2026
Car ownership costs an average of $5,851 a year on top of auto loan payments, analysis finds
The cost of insurance, gas, and maintenance or repairs can add thousands of dollars a year to the price of owning a car.
Maruti Suzuki's Jimny 5-door, Fronx, e Vitara exports to Japan cross 100k
Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said cumulative exports of the Made-in-India Jimny 5-door, Fronx, and e Vitara to Japan have surpassed 1 lakh units. Maruti Suzuki India began exporting the Fronx to Japan, one of the world'...
From Challenger Tour to Davis Cup - GB's Samuel on 'surreal' year
Briton Toby Samuel is to make his Davis Cup debut for Great Britain after what he calls a "surreal" 12 months.
The ultimate battle for your digital storefront
AI search engines are rewriting the rules of retail. Here is how to keep your brand visible when algorithms replace human shoppers. The post The ultimate battle for your digital storefront appeared first on MarTech.
EU leaders urge unity after Russian strike on train
Russia's drone attack on a train near the Ukraine-Poland border has triggered EU calls to up support for Kyiv. Allies of Ukraine should show they "are not scared," said the bloc's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas.
AI has been carrying the stock market. An industry pause could pull the rug out, warns this Wall Street giant.
Citigroup warns that if artificial-intelligence model developments slow, earnings revisions could follow, and those have been a crucial factor in stock gains this year.
Essar Group buys UK petrol station operator SGN Retail, adds 118 sites
The acquisition will take the number of petrol stations operated by Essar Energy Transition Retail (EET Retail) to 235
Is diesel set to hit £2-a-litre for the first time in Britain? Surging fuel prices mean record highs are in sight...
Today, the UK average diesel price jumped to 191.69p per litre, the RAC finds.
Why the Houthi advance towards Yemen’s Marib, Taiz matters
Marib is home to Yemen's oil sector. Whoever controls it secures economic gains. Taiz's location makes it critical.
Dogecoin ETFs struggled for buyers while rival XRP and Solana funds pulled in $3 billion
Bitwise's BWOW dogecoin ETF will close after 10 months, adding to weak demand across DOGE funds and raising a harder question for altcoin ETFs: What problem are they actually solving?
iOS 27 rolls out today: What's new, eligible iPhone, and how to upgrade
Apple rolls out iOS 27 with deeper AI integration, a smarter Siri, faster AirDrop, improved search and Health features, alongside software optimisations for its latest foldable iPhone
Trump agrees to stricter ethics rules to save Clarity Act crypto bill: AP
President Donald Trump agreed to expanded conflict-of-interest rules and state-level enforcement powers to secure key Senate votes for the Clarity Act.
Dividend stocks alert, record date: Last chance to buy - Blue Dart, Karnataka Bank, Aarti Pharma, ITDC | Full list
Shares of Blue Dart, Karnataka Bank, and others focus on their dividend record dates on September 15. Investors need to own stocks by this date for eligibility. 
Pranav Constructions IPO set for debut after 120x subscription; GMP at 36%
Pranav Constructions IPO GMP: Shares of Pranav Constructions were trading at ₹169 in the unofficial market ahead of stock market debut.
The AI content tsunami: Creation is the easy part
AI made content creation effortless. Now companies are drowning in what they can't review fast enough.
Iran says it destroyed U.S. advanced drone over Hormuz as Middle East conflict intensifies
Iran said it downed an advanced American drone over the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran and Washington trade warnings and strikes with no sign of de-escalation.
I worked at Google DeepMind. You should listen to the warnings about AI | Alex Turner
We must stop companies from allowing AI to self-improve into an uncontrollable level of intelligence Major AI lab CEOs advocated for slowing the pace of AI development this weekend. They are right to be concerned: the fi...
Labor unions must unite against AI datacenters | Tyler Turner
Workers should start with a moratorium against building until our livelihoods and communities are protectedFor the surging number of Americans who now live alongside constantly humming computer-filled mega-warehouses, it...
Dolly Parton Doubles Her Top 10s On One Chart As Fans Continue To Mourn
Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” rises into the top 10 on the Streaming Songs chart, becoming her second hit to reach the region following “Jolene.”
Ford boss calls for 'level playing field' as Chinese rivals flood UK with cheap cars
The European boss of US car maker Ford has called for a 'level playing field' in the battle against cheap Chinese cars flooding the UK market.