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U.S. regulators have sued SolarWinds and its top security executive for fraud for allegedly concealing poor cybersecurity practices ahead of the Texas-based technology company's stunning hack by Russian spies

Westpac’s brand-new business banking boss Anthony Miller says the fate of many struggling small firms will hinge on the Christmas and new year trading period when consumers will absorb further potential tightening from the Reserve Bank next week.

It’s slow going at Aussie Broadband as it tries to stitch up a $100 million-plus equity raising to go alongside its $262 million acquisition of software business Symbio.

Taiwan said on Wednesday that China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation. Taiwan's Defence Ministry said the figure was current for the 24 hours up to 6:00 a.m.

Flexible workspace provider WeWork plans to file for bankruptcy as early as next week, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, in a stunning reversal of fortune for a company that was once privately valued at $47 billion. Shares of the company fell 30% in extended trading after the Wall Street Journal first reported the news. They have fallen roughly 96% this year.

The visa interview is designed to assess your eligibility to study in the US and your commitment to complying with the conditions of the F-1 visa. Typically lasting only 90 seconds to three minutes, it's crucial to effectively showcase your qualifications to the consular officer in this brief timeframe. The F-1 visa is the go-to choice for students aiming to pursue academic endeavors in the US. Tailored for full-time students enrolled in accredited US universities, colleges, language schools, or recognized educational institutions, this visa allows you to stay throughout your academic program. Here is a comprehensive guide with potential answers to common questions you may encounter during your F-1 visa interview. These questions can be categorized into five key areas: Study Plans: Questions in this category focus on your reasons for studying in the US, your chosen field of study, and the impact of your studies on the global stage.

Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, declined to an eight-month low of 55.5 in October, down from 57.5 in September, Reuters reported. This unexpected drop contradicted expectations of a rise to 57.7, as per an earlier Reuters poll. However, despite the slowdown, this marked the 28th consecutive month that the PMI remained above the 50-mark, which separates expansion from contraction.

Israel-Hamas War: On 7 October, when Hamas fighters from Gaza attacked Israel, in a surprise multi-pronged attack, killing at least 1,400 people, Indian's Prime Minister and Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi was one of the first to have tweeted solidarity and condolences to Israel. Narendra Modi condemned the “terrorist attacks" and said India “stands in solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour".

The $6 trillion provider of Australia’s oldest exchange-traded fund has slashed its management fees, a move that brings its costs in line with its faster growing competitors.

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk is facing a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges the company has not properly warned Canadians about severe side effects, including stomach paralysis and gallbladder disease.The proposed class action lawsuit was filed on Oct. 6 in British Columbia for alleged damages arising from Novo Nordisk’s drugs Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy.

Alternative investment funds (AIF) in this context have emerged as a preferred asset class among investors who are seeking the provision of diversification. Among the three types of AIFs, category 3 has gained significant traction over the years. This is due to its several benefits, such as a high return and a long investment horizon, and largely to its ability to provide significant diversification.

Apple iPhone 12 with 128 GB storage is presently on sale at Flipkart with a substantial discount. You can now acquire this high-end smartphone for only Rs. 46,999, a remarkable reduction from the original price of Rs.

Barely a week after the government declared the Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise 2023 a grand success, personal data of 815 million Indians, including Aadhaar numbers, phone numbers and addresses, started being hawked on the black web. Cybersecurity is different from other areas such as, say, tourism promotion: mere enthusiasm isn’t sufficient. What’s needed is an effective strategy, policy, regulation, technical standards, enforcement agencies, continuous training, user vigilance, and investment in quality education.

market was seen consolidating on Wednesday tracking muted global cues. The Nifty index bucked its ongoing trend of forming consecutive lower lows by closing higher at 19,047 on Tuesday. The Nifty50 index managed to reclaim 19000 levels on Tuesday amid short covering of existing short positions in the Index futures, suggest experts. The Put-Call Ratio (PCR) has also improved from 0.63 a day earlier to 1.27 on Tuesday. Put-call ratio (PCR) is an indicator commonly used to determine the mood of the options market. A PCR ratio below 1 suggests that traders are buying more Call options than Put options.

EY Australia has outed itself as the big four accounting firm that employed a former partner being sued for allegedly promoting tax exploitation schemes and revealed he took more than $700,000 in unauthorised payments related to the allegations.

Aussie Broadband’s wholesale telecommunications business, which provides services to third parties to resell, will account for almost a third of its operations after it sealed a deal to buy software group Symbio for $262 million.

Preparations are in full swing for Karwa Chauth 2023. It is a special occasion dedicated to married women, who usually fast, from sunrise to moonrise, for the good health and longevity of their husbands. They don't drink water, eat food throughout the day, and open the fast after offering Arghaya to the Moon. Husbands can make their wives feel special by gifting them financial security this Karwa Chauth.

As we foray into November 2023, it is essential to stay informed about the various income tax deadlines that are approaching. It is important for every taxpayer to be aware of the due dates for the month of November to ensure comprehensive planning and mitigate potential consequences.  

Saugata Gupta, MD & CEO, Marico, says “it was a combination of two things have happened, as far as margins are concerned. Yes, there is some raw material tailwind, there has been significant efforts which we continue to do to manage costs and obviously spend effectiveness and we have introduced a significant amount of analytics into our spend effectiveness dive. The other thing that has helped is that we have focused on two things; first is that in the food business, which we had scaled up from 2020. The other one which we worked on in a very focused manner was to improve or reduce the cash burn rate in digital brands.” The company has upped its margin guidance for FY24. What are the factors that are leading to this particular move? Where do you believe the margin improvement in FY24 could be 200 bps versus earlier guidance of 150 bps? Is that on the back of the softness in the RM cost and also how much are you confident about the sustainability of the margin levels going ahead? Our entire focus is to ensure that we maximize volume growth and market share subject to a threshold level of margins and in the past we have defined that threshold as anything between 19% and 20%. Some years, it has crossed 20% and this year we are going to deliver a number which could be one of the highest in our history.

NuggetRush (NUGX) has taken center stage among the meme coins and is set to surpass big players like Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Floki Inu (FLOKI). These cryptocurrencies experienced a legendary rise on the decentralized cryptocurrency list, with DOGE, SHIB, and FLOKI drawing attention in the crypto space.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has determined that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) erred in its handling of “Staff Accounting Bulletin 121” (SAB 121) by failing to submit it to Congress as is required for official rules.