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Investing.com — U.S. futures rose Thursday, with investors awaiting a key inflation release which could provide clues towards future Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

Investing.com — Investors are gearing up for the release of key U.S. inflation data that could factor into future policy decisions taken by the Federal Reserve. Disney shares move higher premarket after the entertainment giant announces price hikes on its streaming platform, but boss Bob Iger says the company is considering options for its flagging TV business. Elsewhere, China expresses «serious concern» over a U.S. ban on some investments in the country's tech sector, hinting at a potential retaliation.

Besides banks, other rate-sensitive sectors like realty and auto also ended on a weak note. Shares of Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) ended 16% up after NLCT gave approval to the Zee-Sony merger. We have collated a list of three stocks that either hit a fresh 52-week high or saw a volume or a price breakout on Thursday.

equity market witnessed an all-round selloff on Thursday even as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained a status quo on the repo rate and policy stance on expected lines but raised inflation projections for the current financial year due to the recent rise in vegetable, cereals and pulses prices. The six-member monetary policy committee (MPC) of the RBI unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent for the third straight meeting in a row. The MPC also decided to keep the policy stance unchanged as ‘Withdrawal Of Accommodation’.

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Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) shares wiped out the day’s losses and surged 15% to an over 6-month high of Rs 278.55. Investors drew comfort from the National Company Law Tribunal’s (NCLT’s) approval to the proposed merger of the company with Sony Pictures. The merger deal was announced by the media major in 2021, but it has seen an unexpected delay due to Zee’s several legal battles with lenders and market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

Zee-Sony merger: After the news break by various television channels in regard to Zee-Sony merger, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited or ZEEL share price witnessed huge buying interest and ZEEL share price ascended from intraday low of ₹239.05 apiece to intraday high of ₹278.55 apiece within few minutes of of this stock market news spread. Comparing with Wednesday close of ₹242.25 per share levels, ZEEL share price today logged an intraday gain of around 15 per cent during Thursday deals.

NCLT) on Thursday approved the merger scheme between Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) and Culver Max Entertainment (Sony). The bench in its oral order allowed the application for the merger. Earlier on July 10, the division bench of judicial member HV Subba Rao and technical member Madhu Sinha reserved its order in the merger scheme between ZEEL and Sony, after hearing all the parties.

NCLT on Thursday, as per TV reports, approved the merger between an Indian unit of Japan's Sony and India's Zee Entertainment , granting a key regulatory approval in the merger, which was announced in 2021 but has been delayed for multiple reasons.

OTT platforms. This Independence Day, the box office battle will be between the two most-anticipated movies of the year--Gadar 2 and OMG 2. Actors Sunny Deol, 60, will be back as 'Tara Singh' on the big screens.

‘Jailer’ movie has reportedly minted more than ₹19 crores in advance bookings, according to a report published by Sacnilk.com. In India alone, the film has earned ₹12.8 crore, while it has collected ₹6.64 crore by selling 37,000 tickets in the United States, said trade analyst Manobala Vijayan.

₹19 crore in advance bookings, according to a report published by Sacnilk.com. In India alone, the film has earned ₹12.8 crore, while it has collected ₹6.64 crore by selling 37,000 tickets in the United States, said trade analyst Manobala Vijayan. Rajinikanth's much-awaited Jailer movie has hit the big screens today, August 10.

Jailer movie is now on the big screens today, August 10. The film marks the grand comeback of Rajinikanth after two years. Fans of superstar Rajinikanth were seen celebrating outside theatres across Chennai, on the release of his film 'Jailer'.

Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger vowed to make its streaming services profitable via a planned October price hike on its ad-free Disney+ and Hulu plans and a crackdown on password sharing expected to extend through next year. The increases will raise the monthly cost of ad-free Disney+ by $3, or roughly 27%, to almost $14.

IRCTC: IRCTC's first-quarter profit stood at ₹232.22 crore with a decline of 5% on a year-on-year(YoY) basis. The company's profit in the fourth quarter of the last financial year was at was ₹279 crore. On segment-wise performance, IRCTC's revenue from the internet ticketing business declined 4 per cent to ₹290 crore in the April-June quarter, from ₹302 crore during the same period the previous year.

Krafton Inc said it will make investments of $150 million into Indian startups over the next two to three years. Over the last three years, the firm has invested about $140 million in 11 Indian gaming and content-driven ventures including Nazara Technologies’ unit Nodwin Gaming, Pratilipi, KukuFM and Loco.

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By Dawn Chmielewski and Danielle Broadway

By Dawn Chmielewski

Doreen Mantle, renowned for her captivating roles in iconic shows, such as One Foot In The Grave, has passed away at the age of 97. Her agent confirmed that she peacefully departed in the comfort of her home. Mantle gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Jean Warboys, the endearingly vexing friend of Victor Meldrew's wife, in the beloved BBC comedy series. Her talent graced other prominent productions as well, including appearances in the BBC detective series Father Brown, the medical drama Doctors, and a notable role as Joy Fishwick in ITV's Coronation Street. Her versatile career encompassed an array of credits, with standout performances in My Family, Dirk Gently, Jam And Jerusalem, Doc Martin, Jonathan Creek and Yentl. In a testament to her skill, Mantle earned an esteemed Olivier Award in 1979 for her compelling contribution to Death Of A Salesman at the National Theatre. Additionally, Mantle's theatrical achievements extended to her one-woman show, My Truth and Reconciliation, and notable appearances in plays, such as 84 Charing Cross Road and Billy Liar. Her legacy lives on through her two sons, four grandchildren, and a cherished brother.

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