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Investment Week reported earlier today (9 December), that the Ninety One UK Sustainable Equity fund was set to be merged with the Global Sustainable Equity fund, subject to a shareholder resolution, in the first half of next year. Hargreaves drops Ninety One UK Sustainable Equity fund from Wealth Shortlist as it seeks merger Subsequently, the firm confirmed to IW that the UK Smaller Companies fund will also be merging with the UK Special Situations portfolio in H1 2025. A spokesperson for Ninety One told Investment Week: «We regularly review our funds to ensure that they continue t...

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new modem, codenamed "Sinope," is set to replace the Qualcomm chips currently used in iPhones, promising improved power efficiency and a more compact design.Likely to debut in 2025, the Sinope modem is expected to first appear in the iPhone SE, followed by a model codenamed "D23," which is anticipated to be the thinnest iPhone to date, adds the report. This reduction in component size is predicted to pave the way for larger batteries, enhanced camera systems, and an overall sleeker design.Apple’s move towards its own modem technology is said to have far-reaching implications beyond smartphones.

King Charles III has admitted that he feels «slightly anxious» when wearing the St Edward's Crown during formal occasions, expressing concern that the heavy crown might «wobble.» Speaking in the upcoming documentary Coronation Girls, the King described the crown as weighing over two kilograms, making it “much heavier and taller” than he anticipated, as reported by AFP. As reported by AFP, he said, «The big one that you're crowned with, the St Edward's Crown, it weighs five pounds (more than two kilogrammes). It is much heavier and taller, so there's always that feeling of feeling slightly anxious, in case it wobbles.» The documentary, which is set to air on Boxing Day in Canada, follows the journey of 12 Canadian women who sailed to London in 1953 to witness the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. These women revisited Buckingham Palace in 2023, where they were unexpectedly greeted by King Charles.

Unlike its larger counterpart, which requires a subscription for full access, the Mini is free to play daily on the NYT website or app, as mentioned in the report by Forbes. As we approach the festive season, today’s Mini Crossword puzzle (#547) is here to provide a delightful distraction.

Small businesses and their owners could face penalties of $10,000 or more if they don't comply with a new U.S. Treasury Department reporting requirement by year's end — and evidence suggests many haven't yet complied.

Just a week ago it was a coin toss whether the Bank of Canada would cut 25 basis points or 50 off its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday.

Canadian Western Bank said it delayed the release of its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings Friday because it received a legal claim against a bank division that needed investigation.

While Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers try to find their way back to the negotiating table, the impact of their standoff continues to ripple across the country. With the holidays fast approaching, the number of parcels that remain unprocessed continues to grow, leaving their anxious owners waiting for some sort of holiday miracle — preferably one that involves packages arriving before the big day.

The Trump Organization says it has leased its brand to two new real estate projects in Saudi Arabia just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House

YesMadam, a Delhi-NCR-based home salon services company, is under scrutiny after reports emerged that it terminated over 100 employees based on the results of a workplace stress survey. The incident has sparked widespread criticism online, with many questioning the company’s approach to employee well-being. Amid this, many have also questioned if this is some kind of a PR stunt by the company to grab attention. According to reports, the company conducted a survey to assess stress levels among its workforce. Employees who indicated significant levels of stress were allegedly let go immediately. A screenshot of an email from YesMadam’s Human Resources department, which has gone viral on social media, outlines the decision. The email reportedly states that the company parted ways with employees identified as experiencing major stress as part of its efforts to maintain a healthy work environment. The screenshot was posted on LinkedIn by Anushka Dutta. According to her bio, she is a UX copywriter at YesMadam. In her social media post, she shared a screenshot of the email and expressed frustration over the company's actions, highlighting that over 100 employees, including herself, were abruptly terminated after participating in a stress survey. She questioned the company's decision and tagged the incident as a mass firing. It should be noted that she did not share the screenshot of the mail addressed to her.

The report highlights the dynamic nature of India's job market, where artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation are becoming integral. «While global trust in governments to support upskilling remains low at 20 per cent, Indian respondents (31 per cent) and those in Saudi Arabia (35 per cent) demonstrated significantly higher confidence in their governments.

George Soros Foundation-funded organisation's activities. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, party national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged that a «systematic anti-India experiment» was underway and the dots were now connecting. «The Congress' hand is with foreign forces. It's clearly visible now. The Congress wants to make the country's condition worse,» he said, a day after the BJP alleged that Sonia Gandhi had links to the Forum of the Democratic Leaders-Asia Pacific (FDL-AP) Foundation, an organisation financed by George Soros Foundation, which has backed the idea of Kashmir as an independent nation. This association shows the influence of foreign entities in India's internal affairs, the ruling party said in a series of posts on X.

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textile stocks on Monday which shot up 14% in the intraday trade. The stocks rose on expectations of manufacturing orders shifting to India. The eastern neighbour’s fallout with Punjab-based Trident took the lead. Trident shares on Monday ended at Rs 38.04, up by 10.4% while Himatsingka settled at Rs 211, gaining over 8%. Meanwhile, Welspun Living and Gokaldas Exports shares finished at Rs 1,035 and Rs 173.60, respectively surging by 6.5% and 5.7%.

Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has received an overwhelming response to its residential plot scheme launched near the upcoming Noida International Airport. A total of 1.12 lakh applications have been submitted for just 451 plots, generating a revenue of approximately ₹4,800 crore from registrations alone, a Moneycontrol.com report stated.

Yoon Suk-yeol survived an impeachment motion over the weekend for his move, which plunged the country into its worst political crisis in about four decades. The show's return comes just days after South Korean President triggered a national crisis by briefly declaring martial law, until he was forced into a dramatic reversal by determined lawmakers. Yoon remains in office having survived an impeachment bid, with his party accused of staging a «second coup» to cling on to power. ALSO READ: Song Jae Rim death: South Korean actor's last Instagram post sparks concern among fan

Praveen Togadia has claimed that all the mosques built during the Mughal period were made by demolishing temples. Togadia made the remarks during a programme in the Bilsi area on Sunday evening. The visit is part of his ongoing western Uttar Pradesh tour ahead of the Maha Kumbh. «All the mosques built during the Mughal period were built by demolishing temples,» Togadia said, claiming he had seen a list of 12,000 temples that had been demolished to build mosques. The right-wing leader also raised concerns about the violence against Hindu community members in Bangladesh.

«Today I have moved the adjudication application in the court. The final report of the survey is ready and is in the final stage. This report will be presented in a sealed envelope but due to health issues, I have asked for 15 days time from the court,» Raghav told reporters. «I had fever for three-four days. I have not been able to analyse the report yet. The other party will file its objection. After hearing the objection, the court will give its decision at around 4 pm,» he added.

<a rel=«dofollow» href=«https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/divi» s-laboratories-ltd. data-ga-onclick=«Inarticle articleshow link click#Markets#href» target="_blank">Divi's Laboratories Ltd. traded 2.62 per cent in Monday's trade at 02:00PM (IST). Around 18,681 shares changed hands on the counter. The stock opened at Rs 6025.60 and touched an intraday high and low of Rs 6032.95 and Rs 5931.70, respectively, in the session so far. Shares of the company of <a rel=«dofollow» href=«https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/divi» s-laboratories-ltd. data-ga-onclick=«Inarticle articleshow link click#Markets#href» target="_blank">Divi's Laboratories Ltd. quoted a 52-week high of Rs 6448.75 and a 52-week low of Rs 3350.05.

Marathi-speaking people in Belagavi in Karnataka, demanding that the region be declared a Union Territory. Talking to reporters in Mumbai, Thackeray said while celebrations are underway over the formation of the new government in Maharashtra, the situation was deteriorating in Belagavi in the neighbouring state. As the winter session of the Karnataka assembly begins on Monday, members of the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti are opposing it. The outfit organised a congregation in Belagavi, but the Karnataka government allegedly prohibited the gathering and banned leaders from Maharashtra from entering the state. «Marathi-speaking people in Belagavi are being suppressed. Since yesterday, the situation has been deteriorating in the region. Our party workers are being detained. The previous 'unconstitutional' chief minister had promised that they would give extra funds to the Marathi-speaking people living in the disputed territory. What happened to that assurance?» the MLA asked.