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Gold prices surged to a record high on Friday, as investors flocked to the safe-haven asset amid fears of a global trade war triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariffs. Spot gold climbed 0.9% to $3,082.39 an ounce as of 11:38 a.m. ET (1538 GMT) after hitting its eighteenth record high this year at $3,086.70 earlier in the session. Bullion is up 2% this week and is on track for a fourth straight weekly gain.

Warren Buffett’s conglomerate, drawn by its $320 billion cash reserves and reputation as a safe haven during market turbulence. Analysts attribute the rally to renewed confidence in Buffett’s ability to capitalize on economic downturns and his track record of turning crises into opportunities. Buffett’s net worth climbed $23 billion this year, propelling him to sixth place on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with a $165 billion fortune. Shareholders also praised Geico’s rebound under CEO Todd Combs, who streamlined operations to boost profits. With Berkshire’s diversified holdings—from Apple to BNSF Railway—investors see the company as a resilient anchor in uncertain times.

capital on Friday amid rise in precious metal rates in the overseas markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had finished at Rs 91,050 per 10 grams on Thursday. In FY25, gold prices have increased by Rs 23,730 or 35 per cent from Rs 68,420 per 10 grams on April 1 last year.

Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says we are “seriously outgunned” by the Americans in a trade war, arguing Canada will still need the United States down the road.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The early onset of summer this year has put the spotlight on stocks of power generation companies, with the BSE Utilities index up about 14% over the past one month. Peak evening demand in the first 26 days of March at the India Energy Exchange (IEX) crossed 14GW against 8.5GW during the same period last year, as per its market data.

Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The explosive batsman achieved this feat with a dazzling 70 off just 26 balls during his side's dominant victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Pooran's swashbuckling knock dismantled Sunrisers' 190-run defense and left the crowd at their home ground stunned. His blistering innings was key to breaking the back of Hyderabad’s total, as he unleashed a series of powerful strokes before eventually being dismissed by SRH captain Pat Cummins. By the time Pooran made his way back to the dressing room, he had accumulated 1002 runs in just 31 matches for LSG, positioning him as the second-highest run-scorer in the franchise's history. His impressive tally places him just behind former captain KL Rahul, who holds the record with 1410 runs in 38 matches. Pooran's remarkable achievement comes at an average of 45.54 and a strike rate of 184.53. Known for his effortless power-hitting, Pooran has become synonymous with fast-paced innings in the IPL. He has crossed the fifty-run mark in fewer than 20 deliveries on four occasions, setting a record for the fastest half-century by any player in the competition. Australia’s Travis Head and Jake Fraser-McGurk are tied for second, having achieved the same feat three times each. Notably, Pooran reached his fifty in just 18 balls during this game, marking the second-fastest fifty for LSG, only behind his own 15-ball effort against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2023.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s real estate boom has fuelled record sales and soaring margins for DLF, the country’s largest property developer after Macrotech Developers. Now, the company is setting its sights on an ambitious goal—zero debt, luxury market dominance, and ₹1 trillion in new bookings over the next five years.

Gold prices scaled a record peak on Friday as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's fresh tariff plans ignited fears of a global trade war, driving a rush towards the safe-haven allure of the precious metal.

General Motors and Ford. Trump unveiled on Wednesday his plan to implement a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks effective on April 3, while the duty on auto parts begins on May 3. Investors are also bracing for a wave of reciprocal tariffs Trump plans to unveil on Wednesday, although the president has hinted there may be room for flexibility. In a volatile session on Wall Street, General Motors tumbled over 7% and Ford slid 3.9%. Car parts manufacturers Aptiv and BorgWarner each lost around 5%. Tesla edged up 0.4%, with investors betting the electric vehicle maker will be hurt less by tariffs because of its largely domestic production. Apple added 1.05%, helping limit the S&P 500's loss. Trump's mercurial trade policies have created uncertainty on Wall Street, as investors fret over potential disruptions to supply chains, hampered investment, and the specter of inflation threatening global economic growth.

L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has set a new benchmark at the box office with a record-breaking Rs 22 crore collection on its opening day. The film has reportedly shattered previous records, surpassing even the highest day-one earnings in Malayalam film history by more than double. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, L2: Empuraan raked in Rs 22 crore in India on its release day, a figure that dwarfs the previous record of Rs 8.95 crore set by Prithviraj’s The Goat Life earlier this year. The previous top opening was set by Lucifer in 2019, which earned Rs 6.10 crore. Notably, the film enjoyed a strong 60% occupancy across all Malayalam shows, with certain regions like Kochi and Kozhikode—where Mohanlal enjoys immense popularity—seeing occupancy rates soar past 90%, with almost all shows selling out. The impressive Rs 22 crore total includes Rs 19.45 crore from Malayalam audiences, while the Telugu version earned Rs 1.2 crore. However, the film's dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada saw more modest returns, contributing just Rs 1.35 crore combined on opening day.

The firm's adjusted EBITDA, which it uses as its key measure for cash profitability, increased from £155.9m in 2023 to £174.3m at the end of 2024, according to its annual results released today (27 March). Evelyn Partners reports 'all-time-high' AUM of £63bn According to the fourth quarter results, assets under management reached an all-time-high of £63bn in December 2024 on the back of inflows and rising markets. The net new money growth rate fell from 5.8% in 2023 to 2.2% in 2024 with net flows of £1.3bn in 2024. Back in November 2024, the company agreed to sell its profession...

In a company note on Wednesday (26 March), Urban Logistics acknowledged the receipt of Achilles' proposal to requisition a general meeting which would seek to oust three board members – Nigel Rich, Richard Moffitt and Heather Hancock – and said it will recommend shareholders to vote against the proposed changes. According to the REIT, the general meeting will allow the board to demonstrate to its shareholders the «true quality and potential» of the business, as well as the «merits of internalisation» and the track record of governance that the board has shown.  Urban Logistics REIT hi...

Himanta Biswa Sarma the SIT which is investigating the nefarious network of Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheik, is scrutinising records to examine how and why he was paying salary to an individual based in India. Sarma said, “The SIT which is investigating the nefarious network of Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheik, is scrutinising records to examine how and why he was paying salary to an individual based in India. SIT is in possession of evidence. The person based in India was receiving salaries for two or three years. The SIT will take another two months and by September we will conclude the investigation.” He added, “After that we will decide if we will recommend revocation of the visa of that individual or recommend other action as per law. The investigation so far establishes strong links with the Pakistani establishment.” Sarma earlier had hinted that the ongoing probe into alleged links between a Pakistan-based official and “certain individuals” in India may see involvement of Interpol. After Assam Police formed an SIT to investigate a case registered with Assam CID against a Pakistani national Ali Taqueer Sheikh who works with a climate action group – CDKN, Sarma had said government SIT has found that Seikh has come to India 18 times and SIT has got some initial leads which might lead to facts which will be starting, huge and fatal.

sectoral deployment of bank credit shows Retail loans rose 14 percent (y-o-y) during the fortnight ended February 21 as compared with 18 per cent a year ago, largely due to decline in growth rate in ‘ unsecured personal loans’, ‘credit card outstanding’ and ‘vehicle loans. Credit to services sector went up by 13 percent (y-o-y) in the February 21 fortnight (21.4 per cent for the corresponding fortnight of the previous year), with a decelerated growth in credit to ‘non-banking financial companies’ (NBFCs). However, credit growth (y-o-y) to ‘computer software’ accelerated. Credit growth remained robust in ‘professional services’ and ‘trade’ segments, the RBI data showed. .

iPhone 17 series, introducing a brand-new model called the iPhone 17 Air. Leaks suggest that this model might replace the Plus variant, which has seen lackluster sales in recent years. The new device is expected to focus on an ultra-slim and lightweight design, potentially making it Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever.

Philadelphia Phillies will be taking on the Washington Nationals in a high-stakes Major League Baseball (MLB) game on Thursday after two straight disappointing playoff exits. Leading the way for the Phillies will be Zack Wheeler, who was a runner-up for the Cy Young Award during the last season. This was his second time in the last four years. Wheeler is pitted against MacKenzie Gore of the Nationals. Gore was taken from the San Diego Padres during the 2022 Juan Soto trade, Inquirer reported.

Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting Detroit Tigers in an MLB opening day clash on Thursday at the Dodger Stadium in California. Among the major stars to remain available during the game include Freddie Freeman and Riley Greene, with Tigers being looked upon as +152 moneyline underdogs in comparison to the Dodgers (-182), Fox Sports reported. The Dodgers are 1.5-run favorite at +122 odds, while the over/under is 6.5 runs for the matchup, as per latest predictions.

Jitendra Singh in the House during the Question Hour. «In this Budget a nuclear mission has been announced...I'm sure in the times to come, the history would record that this has been one of the most path breaking decisions in the history of independent India. And if one was asked to define in a single sentence, the hallmark of this decision...is the true vindication of Homi Bhabha's dream,» the minister said while replying queries of the members. About private players' participation in the nuclear sector, Singh said an important component of the nuclear mission is that India will go in with the public-private participation, in a big way, in the manufacturing of small modular reactors, which are particularly relevant to a country like India.

Oisin Lenehan, a 29-year-old originally from Belfast, Ireland, was enjoying a casual evening with his friends Kyle and Sarah at their home in Rye, Australia. Wanting to treat the group, he decided to order dinner through Uber Eats. With a couple of drinks and a relaxed atmosphere, he confidently placed an order for two pizzas, chips, and garlic bread. However, what seemed like a routine takeaway soon turned into a comedy of errors. Lenehan unknowingly selected an old address from his Uber Eats history, sending the entire order to a hotel in Dublin where he had stayed months earlier during Christmas. It was only after confirming the purchase that he realized the mistake. Shocked and amused, he immediately tried to resolve the issue while his friends laughed at the mix-up.

Reserve Bank of India is set to double to 10% a cap on investment by individual foreign investors in listed companies, as it aims to boost capital inflows, according to two senior government officials and documents reviewed by Reuters. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), pressured by poor earnings, high valuations and prospects of U.S. tariffs, have pulled more than $28 billion out of Indian stocks since September's record high in the benchmark NSE Nifty 50. To boost foreign investment, India is widening to all foreign investors benefits it had until now restricted to overseas Indians, while also raising applicable investment limits, the officials said. «It is felt that these proposals may be implemented as early as possible,» the central bank told the government in a letter last week, pointing to disruption in capital inflows among recent developments in the external sector. Emails seeking comment from the finance ministry, the central bank, and the market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), did not get any response.

office leasing across the top seven cities reaching 15.9 million square feet in the first quarter. This represents a 15% year-on-year (YoY) increase, driven by strong demand for Grade A office spaces. Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR led the leasing activity, collectively accounting for nearly 50% of total transactions and absorbing two-thirds of new supply introduced during the quarter. Among other key markets, Chennai witnessed a significant 93% surge in leasing, doubling its Q1 2024 absorption levels. The city’s strong performance was primarily fueled by major technology firms signing large deals. Some of the major leasing deals during the quarter includes Applied Materials leasing 835,000 sq ft in ITPL, Whitefield (Bengaluru), Tata Consultancy Services taking up 690,000 sq ft in Ozone Tech Park, OMR (Chennai), JP Morgan Chase & Co. leasing 559,700 sq ft in Embassy Tech Village, ORR (Bengaluru), Walmart securing 465,400 sq ft in CapitaLand, Radial Road (Chennai), Intuit leasing 456,700 sq ft in Embassy Tech Village, ORR (Bengaluru)