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Warburg Pincus is set to lead a $100-150 million (about Rs 833 crore to Rs 1,250 crore) funding round in SoftBank-backed software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm Whatfix, said people with knowledge of the matter. SoftBank, which holds more than 13% in the Bengaluru and US-based company, too is expected to participate in this round, which will see early investors Helion Venture Partners and Eight Roads Ventures making partial exits, the people said, adding that the round would be a mix of primary and secondary share sale.

Two employees of the U.S. Agriculture Department were assaulted and temporarily held by assailants in the Mexican state of Michoacan, prompting the U.S. government to suspend inspections of avocado and mango shipments

U.S. stocks edged up to more records following the latest signal that the economy’s growth may be slowing without cratering, while Nvidia continued its rocket ride upward to become Wall Street’s most valuable company

healthy lifestyle is well understood by many people. Recent research also reveals the importance of ensuring muscle development. A survey has found that Americans who are over 45 years feel that they are 12 years older than their actual age on an average. The poll which was conducted has 2000 Americans aged 28 or more as respondents and it included an equal representation from all age groups. It found that 55% of the people who felt older than their actual age blame joint pain and 45% held back their lives because of it.

Majorities of Americans favor forgiving all or some of an individual’s medical debt if the person is facing hardships

Future Capital, the tech-heavy RIA with a focus on personalized retirement planning, has unveiled an innovative tool to help address a long-time pain point for growth-focused advisors.

A new survey by Natixis Investment Managers reveals a concerning outlook for North American Generation X as they approach retirement.

Allworth Financial has bolstered its Southwestern US footprint further with the addition of a California-based financial planning firm.

Hulu has found its first director to direct the pilot of an upcoming series titled ‘Chad Powers’. Tony Yacenda who is the creator of the Netflix series ‘American Vandal’ will bring his experience into directing this comedy series. He will also be the executive producer of this half-hour series which is based on Eli Manning’s sketch that was previously aired on ESPN+. This is a series which has been termed comical but also is a sports drama. The film is expected to begin its production in the city of Atlanta in the state of Georgia in the United States. This has been reported by Deadline. Cast:

Will Smith is in negotiations to play the lead role in a brand-new Sony Pictures film titled 'Resistor'. The 2014 book 'Influx' by New York Times bestselling author Daniel Suarez served as the inspiration for the Escape Artists film. The book is about a government agency that imprisons inventors and steals their ideas, as reported by 'The Hollywood Reporter'. Who will direct 'Resistor'?

National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will wrap up its first annual inspection of eight audit firms — including the Big Five — and reveal its findings by October or November, people aware of the auditing regulator's plans said. The inspection, focused on the processes and standards adopted by auditors, could reveal how NFRA plans to bolster the country's audit and accounting ecosystem to curb corporate frauds and uphold shareholders' interests in a fast-growing economy, one of the persons said. The inspection reports will also reveal the Big Five's compliance with suggestions made in the regulator's December 2023 reports that had flagged deficiencies in their work processes. It had also expressed its reservation over non-audit services provided by some of these auditors to the same companies for whom they are also the statutory auditors.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 — Solana’s all-American hillbilly Sealana ($SEAL) token has swallowed over $5 million in the second month of its ICO as he spearheads a new wave of Solana meme coins that has investors worldwide anticipating potentially explosive returns.

Hezbollah movement, US envoy Amos Hochstein said on Tuesday, following an escalation in cross-border fire between the foes along Lebanon's southern frontier. Iran-backed Hezbollah has been trading fire with Israel for the last eight months in parallel with the Gaza war. Last week, the group fired the largest volleys of rockets and drones of the hostilities so far at Israeli military sites, after an Israeli strike killed the most senior commander yet. Hochstein, special envoy to US President Joe Biden, said he had been dispatched to Lebanon immediately following a brief trip to Israel because the situation was serious. «We have seen an escalation over the last few weeks. And what President Biden wants to do is avoid a further escalation to a greater war,» Hochstein said on Tuesday.

Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Tuesday: Chegg, Six Flags rise; Lennar, America’s Car-Mart fall

ALSO READ: Babar Azam deserves no place in Pakistan's T20 cricket team: Virender Sehwag says, 'I may sound harsh, but...'According to a report by The Express Tribune, some players are even considering playing in local leagues in the United Kingdom, while others plan to spend time with friends and family in London.In the meantime, head coach Gary Kirsten and assistant coach Azhar Mahmood will head to their respective homes.ALSO READ: 'There's no unity in Pakistan's team': Head coach Gary Kirsten lashes out after dismal performance in T20 World CupGary Kirsten appeared deeply disappointed and frustrated with Pakistan's dismal performance and eve stated that there is 'no unity' within the Pakistan team."There's no unity in Pakistan's team. They call it a team, but it isn't a team.

MONTREAL — Nuvei Corp. shareholders have voted in favour of a plan that will see the company bought by an American private equity firm and taken private.

cryptocurrency market cap dropped by 2.03% to around $2.36 trillion in the last 24 hours. As of 11:45 a.m., Bitcoin was down 0.8% at $65,701, while Ethereum fell below the $3,450 level.

Joe Biden replace Kamala Harris with former First Lady Hilary Clinton? This question is looming large on the Democrats, the voters as well as the US political system. This has become particularly important in the wake of the increasing number of incidents that raise questions about the cognitive health of the president. The debate was once again triggered after US President appeared to lose his way during a G-7 event in the Italian city of Apulia. Joe Biden Biden wandered off and started a conversation with an officer who was packing a bag. The embarrassing situation came to such a pass that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni came forward and redirected the US president to his place among the other leaders.

The NSE Nifty 50 rose 0.39% to finish at 23,558, while the S&P BSE Sensex settled 0.40% higher at 77,301.

Wealth Enhancement Group is expanding its East Coast profile as it snaps up an independent fee-only investment and planning firm.

Sprinting great Michael Johnson is launching a track league that looks to assemble nearly 100 of the sport’s top performers four times a year to compete for $12.6 million in prize money over the season