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Investing.com-- Most Asian currencies tread water on Tuesday, taking little cheer from a softer dollar as traders remained cautious ahead of more cues on U.S. inflation and the Federal Reserve this week.

Stocks that were in focus include names like IREDA, which rose 5%, Infosys, which declined 3%, and Wipro, whose shares fell 2.5% on Friday.

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(Reuters) -Adam Neumann has submitted a bid of more than $500 million to buy back WeWork, the office-sharing company he co-founded and propelled to a $47 billion valuation before it fell into bankruptcy, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that bans children aged under 14 from social media platforms and requires 14- and 15-year-olds to get parental consent, a measure supporters say will protect them from online risks to their mental health. The measure requires social media platforms to terminate the accounts of people under 14 and those of people under 16 who do not have parental consent. It requires them to use a third-party verification system to screen out those who are underage.

the Global Combat Air Program or GCAP, is based in the U.K. Japan hopes the new plane will offer advanced capabilities Japan needs amid growing tensions in the region, giving it a technological edge against regional rivals China and Russia. Because of its wartime past as aggressor and the devastation that followed its defeat in World War II, Japan adopted a constitution that limits its military to self-defense.

Covalent (CQT), the industry’s leading multichain indexer, is embarking on an exciting integration with Blast, a unique layer-2 scaling solution, aimed to address the Ethereum network’s scalability challenges. Supporting +225 blockchains and enriching over 240 million wallets through Covalent’s Unified API, Blast can utilize its data to optimize its L2 solution and adapt to evolving scalability demands on Ethereum. 

ready-to-eat market in India is likely to grow about 45% over the next five years, making the country a great investment opportunity in the segment, Stanley Goh, CEO of Singaporean airport service provider SATS Food Solutions told ET. «As the SATS solution group, we have always seen India as a culturally diverse market. Indian consumers today are more receptive to higher culinary standards. With the rise in interest in categories like ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat, as well as the convenience segment, we believe there is a huge potential for growth and we can put the decade-long experience we have in the Indian market to good use,» he said. The food and gateway services provider's Indian subsidiary, SATS Food Solutions India, will be employing about 300 people in its newest facility in Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, India CEO Sagar Dighe told ET.

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sought more suggestions from the telecom regulator on critical services and their regulatory requirements. «We will conduct a consultation with stakeholders on the reference from DoT regarding M2M services,» an official at the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) told ET. The telecom industry is worried that any further delay in defining critical services would lead to security implications as currently most of the M2M communications, including in power and infrastructure sectors, are happening on non-licensed spectrum with no security parameters, putting such networks at risk.

At the Juno Awards in Halifax on Sunday night, Calgary-raised pop duo Tegan and Sara received a standing ovation after speaking out against policies Alberta’s government is proposing that would affect transgender youth.

The cryptocurrency market has felt the claws of correction after a great bull run for almost a month. Small currencies like Shiba Inu and PEPE coin have suffered a blow to their growth. Investors looking for huge returns on small investments are now confused about investing in the crypto market. Shiba Inu and PEPE coin are falling further in this bearish market but there is one currency that still gives hope to the investors. With over 40,000% return since the launch and over 50% hike in the last month, Bitgert’s BRISE coin is looked upon over the Shiba Inu and PEPE coin.

The Supreme Court is considering a new abortion case affecting women across the U.S. Abortion opponents want the high court in arguments Tuesday to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to a medication called...

TikTok’s extensive lobbying campaign is the latest tech industry push since the House passed legislation that would ban the popular app if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake

The crypto market is growing at lightning speed. MiCA is about to implement new regulations in June and December, the total crypto market cap has reached $2.37T, and Bitcoin is skyrocketing to its all-time highs. 

(Updated — March 25, 2024 9:32 AM EDT)

The strong trend for gold unravelled somewhat at the back end of last week thanks to a strong US dollar. As the metal retreated from the record high it had hit earlier in the week, it formed some mild bearish price action in the process, denting its short-term technical outlook.

Out of 136.4 million single holding demat accounts, around 99 million or 72.5% do not have any nomination details, a consultation paper by Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) shows. In case of joint holding demat accounts, 37.2% do not have any nominations.

In today’s complex investment landscape, index fund investing has surged in popularity as a simple and cost-effective method for accumulating long-term wealth. This article delves into the basics of index fund investing, tracing its evolution both globally and in India, while also shedding light on essential considerations before incorporating it into investment portfolios.

For most people, purchasing a home is a major milestone. However, the associated mortgage debt can be a long-term financial commitment for many. In recent years, home loan borrowers have experienced a substantial increase in their monthly payment amounts. This can be attributed to the repeated hikes in interest rates on home loans by banks, which began in May 2022.

The end of the financial year is a busy time for taxpayers. As the deadline approaches, most people want to rejig their financial portfolio one last time to make the best out of tax-saving strategies. However, this last-minute shuffle shouldn’t be done without ample research and understanding of what you’re putting your money into.

Alongside Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) is the company that has been capturing the most attention within the artificial intelligence (AI) space this year, thanks to a meteoric rise in its share price. Despite breakneck gains, JPMorgan analysts said in their fresh coverage that they see more upside potential in the SMCI stock.