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By Jonathan Cable

Hong Kong’s government is lifting some curbs on property deals after home prices fell to a seven-year low

MphasiS Ltd. gained 0.19 per cent to Rs 2644.6 at 11:31AM (IST) in Thursday's trade. The scrip has hit a high of Rs 2651.1 and low of Rs 2611.35 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 2639.55 in the previous session. The counter has had a total traded volume of 2454 shares so far with a value of Rs 0.65 crore on the NSE. It traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 31.9 and a price-to-book ratio of 4.27.

Google has marked the occasion of Leap Day on Thursday, February 29, with a lively doodle featuring a frog. The doodle portrays a frog adorned with the date ‘29’, symbolizing the unique occurrence of Leap Day. The animated depiction shows the frog leaping from one end of a pond to another, with the date vanishing as it jumps, all set against a serene backdrop of stones and leaves. Accompanying the doodle, Google provided a cheerful message, stating, “Ribbiting news, it's Leap Day! Leap Day, February 29th, only occurs about every four years, to keep our calendars in alignment with the Earth and sun… Enjoy this bonus day of February — Happy Leap Day!” In addition to celebrating Leap Day, Google took the opportunity to share insights into the history of its iconic doodles. Exploring the roots of these imaginative illustrations, Google reminisced about its inaugural doodle in 1998 and highlighted milestones such as the first doodle series and special doodles for events like Bastille Day in 2000.

Ambuja Cements Ltd. gained 0.07 per cent to Rs 590.0 at 10:15AM (IST) in Thursday's trade. The counter hit a high of Rs 594.35 and low of Rs 583.5 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 589.55 in the previous session. The counter had a total traded volume of 10:15AM shares so far with a turnover of Rs 2.04 crore on BSE. The stock traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 37.24 and a price-to-book ratio of 2.29.

Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks moved in a flat-to-low range on Thursday in anticipation of more cues on U.S. interest rates from key inflation data, while Chinese markets rebounded from heavy losses in the prior session. 

Investing.com-- Alibaba Group's (NYSE:BABA) Hong Kong shares fell on Thursday after the firm’s cloud unit slashed prices across most of its products, citing plans to increase access to artificial intelligence development in China. 

The BSE Sensex was trading 30 points or 0.04% lower at 72,274. Nifty50 was trading at 21,910, down 40 points or 0.18% at around 9.23 am.

Mrin Agarwal, Founder Director, Finsafe, says “all investors who think that I should do profit booking or who feel that my fund has not done well or who feel that I can exit right now and re-enter, please just remain invested, especially those who have just entered the market a year back. It is just too early for you to exit. And remember, this is how equity markets work. In one year, you will make a great return. Possibly, next year, you may not make a great return and that is why we always say that the average return that you are going to make could be in the range of, let us say, about 10% to 12%. You should remember that this 30-40% is not going to happen year on year. ” It is very important to revamp and reallocate portfolio when you see a disbalance as far as diversification is concerned. A lot of time investors think of exiting a fund or maybe switching a fund. What does it mean to exit a mutual fund and switch a fund? Mrin Agarwal: Exiting a fund means that you are exiting the entire holdings from that particular fund and probably putting it into your bank account.

U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon broke a leg at touchdown before falling over, and had just a few hours of power left before its anticipated premature shutdown Wednesday night. Intuitive Machines, the company that built the lander, released new photos Wednesday, six days after the landing, that showed at least one broken leg on the six-legged spacecraft. The lander came in too fast, skidded and tumbled over as it touched down near the moon's south pole last Thursday, hampering communications and power. It was supposed to operate for at least a week. CEO Steve Altemus said the lander, named Odysseus, was still generating solar power even though it was on its side. Later Wednesday, he said, flight controllers would «tuck Odie in for the cold night of the moon» so in three weeks, once lunar night lifts, they can try to regain contact.

Gold prices held ground on Thursday as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge due later in the day that could provide a fresh perspective into when the U.S. central bank could start cutting interest rates. FUNDAMENTALS

SYDNEY (Reuters) — Australian business investment rose to a fresh eight-year high in the December quarter thanks to further growth in the mining sector, while plans for future spending were upgraded in a boost for economic growth.

Robert Morgan's upcoming animated horror film, 'Stopmotion,' is set to deliver a haunting experience with its unique blend of stop-motion animation and live-action. Starring Aisling Franciosi, the movie promises a terrifying journey into the world of a stop-motion artist whose creations take on a life of their own.

Ray Donovan, titled The Donovans. Directed and executive produced by Guy Ritchie, known for his stylish crime dramas, the series promises to deliver intense thrills and deep character exploration.

By Howard Schneider

The brand new Renault (RNLSY (OTC:RNLSY)) 5 battery electric vehicle (BEV) model could be the most important yet. That's according to analysts at investment bank Citi.

Investing.com — Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX Composite index, tracked Wall Street’s main indices lower today as sentiment turned risk-off following the second revision of U.S. fourth-quarter GDP data.

There has been a huge divergence in India among observers on the state of consumption in general and the health of rural demand in particular. Not surprisingly, there is also a squabble over the appropriate letter of the alphabet to denote the shape of consumption demand. There has also been a discernible cleft between rural and urban areas, as also between goods and services, when it comes to the rates and patterns of private consumption demand growth.

As the cryptocurrency market continues its journey after the recent SEC decision on Bitcoin ETFs, two developments have captured the attention of investors worldwide. First, Dogecoin (DOGE), everyone’s favorite meme-inspired coin, is on the rise with a flurry of daily transactions, showing that more people are jumping on board the crypto train.

In a year marked by resilient economic growth and a notable uptick in consumer confidence, the U.S. saw substantial positive shifts in retirement savings plans. That’s according to the latest retirement data from Fidelity, which showed more than a third (37 percent) of American workers took proactive steps towards their financial future by increasing their retirement savings contribution rates in 2023.

Bill Gates is currently on a visit to India, and the entrepreneur has been busy with back-to-back events, including a meeting with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and a visit to slums in Bhubaneshwar. However, the latest video of Gates shows the famous entrepreneur and philanthropist sipping tea made by social media sensation 'Dolly Chaiwala'.