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The trust, managed by Odyssean Capital, invests in a concentrated portfolio of companies typically too small for inclusion in the FTSE 250, avoiding companies where M&A is «less likely» and businesses that are «unlikely to be coveted by alternative owners to public market investors». In the trust's half year report for the six months to 30 September, the board said that historically the trust's net asset value performance has been a beneficiary of M&A, with ten completed takeovers of portfolio companies since 2018, 70% of which were executed by trade buyers and 60% executed by overseas b...

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. There is a famous wine region whose wines I’ve largely overlooked lately. My cellar is proof: I have exactly four bottles of Rioja to my name.

With deals starting as low as $1 per month, platforms like Hulu, Peacock, and more are offering steep discounts, ensuring access to a treasure trove of shows, movies, and live content at a fraction of the cost, as mentioned in a report by Decider. From Hulu’s unbeatable year-long deal to discounted bundles like Disney+ and Hulu, here’s a breakdown of the best Black Friday streaming deals of 2024.

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and non-tech sectors, a report said on Thursday. The software development and engineering domain, which focuses on coding, designing, and maintaining software applications, is poised to offer lucrative opportunities, the report by TeamLease Digital said. It said the increasing demand for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) skills in software development to enhance productivity, accuracy, and innovation is further driving this trend. As a result, entry-level positions in this domain are expected to see an average salary of Rs 9.37 lakh per annum in GCCs, followed by Rs 6.23 LPA in IT products and services, and Rs 6 LPA in non-tech sectors by the end of 2024-25, the report added.

Dynastic candidates — those with family ties to established political families — were fielded across party lines in the recent Maharashtra assembly elections, with more than 80 per cent of constituencies featuring such contestants. But political connections did not guarantee success as a modest 30 per cent of such candidates won, noted a report compiled by activist and political observer Heramb Kulkarni. Even the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which routinely targets the Opposition over dynastic politics, had over 30 per cent of its contestants with ties to political families. Of the total 288 constituencies, 237 (82 per cent) saw candidates from political families. They included the children, spouses, siblings or other relatives of former and sitting MLAs, MPs and ministers, said the report released on Wednesday. The Nationalist Congress Party (SP) led by veteran Sharad Pawar had the highest proportion of dynastic leaders in its candidate list. Of the 86 candidates it fielded, 39 or 45 per cent were related to established politicians. Of 59 candidates fielded by the rival Ajit Pawar-led NCP, 26 or 44 per cent had 'family connections'. The Congress followed closely with 41.5 per cent such candidates (42 of 101). Of the 149 nominees fielded by the BJP (which contested the highest number of seats among all parties), 49 or 32 per cent were related to political leaders. The two Shiv Sena factions had comparatively less dynastic representation in their lists.

equity offering of Rs 225 crore. With this, the company’s outstanding debt stands reduced at Rs 693 crore. The debt reduction ahead of its scheduled due date is expected to help the company post better returns on grounds of lower interest payments on existing debt, the developer said in a regulatory filing.

Ben Affleck is gearing up to celebrate his first Thanksgiving since his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. Affleck is reportedly in a happy space after he has parted ways with Lopez. The Oscar-winning 'Good Will Hunting' dream team of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon is busy filming their upcoming movie RIP in Los Angeles. This Thanksgiving is a pivotal moment for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez- the first holiday season they've spent apart since submitting their divorce filing back in August. According to reports, Ben Affleck is prioritizing time with his children amid a busy filming schedule. ALSO READ: Ben Affleck-Jennifer Lopez divorce: Actor rocks new look ahead of Thanksgiving, pic goes viral

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Real wages are growing again as the rise in inflation abates, but remain below their prepandemic levels in many parts of the rich world even as they surge in China and Russia, according to a report released Thursday by the United Nations. In its annual survey of wage developments, the U.N.’s International Labour Organization said wage inequality within countries has fallen since the start of this century, with the decline being most pronounced in poorer countries.

«The situation in Bangladesh is now not normal. An interim government has taken over the reins there, which has launched attacks on minorities. I would appeal to the people who are secular to launch a movement to change the present government in Bangladesh», the CPI(M) leader told reporters. Notably, former Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud, in an interview with PTI, accused the interim government headed by chief advisor Muhammad Yunus of allowing «mobocracy» to replace democracy.

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According to data from MarketWatch on Thursday (28 November), UK motor insurer's shares rose by as much as 44.6% from the previous day, at the time of reporting. In a London Stock Exchange notice on Wednesday (27 November), the board of Direct Line said it received an «unsolicited, indicative and conditional cash and share proposal» from Aviva on 19 November to take over the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Direct Line. Deep Dive: Resurgence of public company takeovers is a 'double-edged sword' for investors The proposal included 112.5p in cash and 0.282 new Aviva sh...

Donald Trump newest efficiency advisor, billionaire Elon Musk, wants to take at least $2 trillion off the top of the annual federal budget. Musk's budget-cutting dream came a step closer to reality when Trump named him and fellow tech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy to lead an advisory council called the «Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)» with a mission to suggest ways to «slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies.» The Tesla CEO and owner of social media platform X called for «at least $2 trillion» in budget cuts last month while speaking at a rally in New York. A cut of that scale would be massive in relation to the size of the federal budget, which was $6.75 trillion in the most recent fiscal year ended September. Though Musk has not yet specified whether he would cut $2 trillion annually or over time.

From Toronto-Dominion Bank’s growth restrictions to Donald Trump’s election in the United States to the drastic reduction in immigration numbers in Canada, a lot has changed since the Big Six banks’ last quarterly earnings release in August.

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on Thursday welcomed the extension granted to the joint parliamentary committee examining the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and said it would enable many more stakeholders, including states, to place their views. The Lok Sabha on Thursday adopted a resolution to extend the tenure of the Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill till the last day of the Budget Session next year. Committee chairperson and BJP leader Jagdambika Pal moved the resolution in the Lok Sabha, which approved it with a voice vote. Banerjee, a member of the panel, said, «Yesterday (Wednesday), in the JPC (joint parliamentary committee) meeting, a resolution was moved for extension and it had to be placed before the Lok Sabha. Accordingly, the honourable chairman moved that motion for extension of time for submission of the report and that time has been extended till the last day of the Budget Session.»

TRAI has intensified its efforts to combat the growing issue of cybercrime, particularly involving fake calls and fraudulent messages. To address these concerns, new rules were introduced on 1 October, requiring telecom providers to establish a system for tracking the origins of bulk messages.

generative AI (GenAI) will significantly enhance the effectiveness of their tax functions, said a study on Thursday. Globally, 87 per cent of leaders echo this sentiment, underscoring GenAI's potential to revolutionize tax functions worldwide, said a EY Tax and Finance Operations (TFO) Survey 2024. Based on insights from 1,600 leaders across 32 countries and 18 industries, including 70 CFOs and tax leaders of leading Indian corporates, the global survey highlighted key challenges in the tax and finance domain. It said, «94 per cent of CFOs and finance and tax leaders in India believe generative AI (GenAI) will significantly enhance the effectiveness of their tax functions — a remarkable increase from just 19 per cent in 2023, highlighting a growing recognition of GenAI's potential in the tax landscape.»

sugar industry. NFCSF President Harshvardhan Patil warned that the «misinformation» could potentially disrupt sugar sales, particularly among major buyers like Coca-Cola and Pepsi, who might be pressured to avoid purchasing sugar from Maharashtra and Gujarat. «The media report is far from ground realities,» Patil told reporters, emphasising that the federation has already reached out to the US Consulate, Union Home Ministry, and Prime Minister's Office. An investigation is currently underway. Explaining the unique harvesting practices, Patil highlighted the difference between southern and northern states. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, manual harvesting remains prevalent, with skilled workers supplied by middlemen called 'mokadam' who are responsible for recruiting and transporting labourers.

Miao joins a host of high-ranking figures, including two former defence ministers, to fall foul of a sweeping crackdown in the country's military in just over a year. Analysts say corruption may have eroded Chinese combat readiness — raising fears in Beijing as it conducts its largest military build-up in decades.

cooperative sector has the potential to generate up to 5.5 crore direct jobs and 5.6 crore self-employment opportunities by 2030, according to Primus Partners. Management consultancy firm Primus Partners on Thursday released a report on the cooperative sector. It highlighted that India's cooperative network, the largest in the world, represents nearly 30 per cent of the 30 lakh cooperative societies globally. «As India strides towards its ambitious goal of becoming a USD 5 trillion economy by 2030, the cooperative sector stands as a beacon of hope and potential,» the report said.