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long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its battle to fight off Russian invaders, and Ukraine has now used them twice, a US official said on Wednesday. The missiles were contained in a $300 million military aid package for Ukraine that US President Joe Biden approved on March 12, said the US official, speaking on condition of anonymity. The official would not say how many of the missiles were sent. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, at a briefing for reporters, confirmed that a «significant number» of the missiles had been sent to Ukraine and said «we will send more.»

Buy or sell stocks for today: On account of strong global market sentiments, the Indian stock market finished higher for the fourth straight session on Wednesday. The Nifty 50 index gained 34 points and closed at the 22,402 level, the BSE Sensex surged 114 points and ended at the 73,852 mark whereas the Bank Nifty index went up 218 points and closed at the 48,189 level.

The securities industry typically fights tooth and nail any new form of regulation over how products are sold to investors, typically claiming any added expense created by rules will cut services to clients.

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Divisions within the Bank of Canada over the timing of a much-anticipated cut to its key overnight interest rate stem from concerns of some members of the central bank’s governing council that progress on taming inflation could stall in the face of stronger domestic demand — or even pick up again in the event of “new surprises.”

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BlackRock has officially launched a new product to help American workers take on the all-encompassing problem of retirement security.

A ship near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait has seen an explosion in the distance, marking what may be a new attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels through the crucial waterway for international trade

Yoav Gallant said Wednesday without specifying whether ground troops had crossed the border. «Many forces are deployed on the border and IDF (army) forces are carrying out offensive action currently throughout southern Lebanon,» Gallant said in a statement, also claiming that «half of Hezbollah's commanders in southern Lebanon have been eliminated» in months of violence. «The other half are in hiding and abandoning the field to IDF operations,» he added without giving a specific number.

The plan, coined 'GH30', also targets an EBITDA of £90m by the end of the decade, the alternatives specialist said in its annual results published today (24 April). Over the twelve months to 31 December 2023, the firm's AUM grew by 8% to £8.5bn, raising £700m across all divisions, while adjusted EBITDA rose to £36m.  Gresham House acquisition 'bittersweet' for 'unloved' UK stock market The asset manager saw £200m net inflows to its public equity funds, which it said bucks the «wider trend of outflows in the UK small-cap sector».  Within public equities, Gresham House manages the...

Chalet Hotels and The Indian Hotels Company (IHCL). On Lemon Tree Hotels, Kotak has maintained a ‘reduced’ stance. Average hotel room rates in India rose 14% on a year-on-year basis to Rs 7,560 per day in February while the exit room rate stood at Rs 8,900/day witnessing a 7% YoY uptick.

The S&P BSE Sensex rose over 100 points, while the Nifty50 closed above 22,400 levels.

infrastructure today, for a better tomorrow. Resilience needs to be factored into new infrastructure creation. Further, it also needs to be a part of post-disaster rebuilding," PM Modi said on Wednesday at the sixth edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).

Swing-state voters are open to several ideas to keep Social Security benefits flowing for decades — as long as it’s the wealthy footing the bill, according to the latest Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll.

$SCORP is the native crypto of Scorpion Casino , an online gambling and sports betting platform that is fast emerging as a leader in the industry. The project gained significant attention during its impressive $10M presale, which saw a surge in demand, leading to a rapid sell-out. It attracted over 20,000 investors in the presale phase, further establishing its credibility in the crypto community.

Inflation, although not the only factor influencing voter behaviour, has historically triggered considerable concern ahead of elections—whether it was the skyrocketing onion prices before the 1998 polls or the double-digit inflation prior to 2014. The recent price pinch has forced the current government, too, to announce measures such as the reduction in petrol and diesel prices. “If you see the nature of inflation shocks in India, they tend to be more on the supply side, which is food and fuel, and the levers to contain those happen to be in the hands of the governments," said Renu Kohli, senior fellow at Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP).

Bharti Airtel retains the numero uno spot among the trio, which also comprises the largest play in Reliance Jio Infocomm. Nuvama Institutional Equities which finds the sector at an inflection point opines that it will likely benefit from a chain of events including fund infusion in debt-ridden Vi, the likelihood of tariff hikes by operators, and government support.

A drastic decline in the crypto market heralded the spring season. For the past weeks, Binance Coin and Polkadot have seen more red days than green and are struggling to make a comeback.  These coins suffered significant price swings, causing holders to look for better returns. With Raffle Coin in the first phase of its presale, investors believe it can make 50X gains. 

Cyient DLM shares rallied 13% on Wednesday at the day’s high of Rs 779.55 after the company yesterday reported an 80.2% year-on-year (YoY) surge in net profit at Rs 22.7 crore for the fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2024. The company's Q4 revenue stood at Rs 362 crores, with quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth of 12.7% and YoY growth of 30.5%.

Living in the present is great. However, the stress of not having a secure future will give you nightmares. Many people start investing in their 20s or even 30s but one thing they forget to prioritize is planning for retirement. Retirement planning is as important as planning for your marriage, education, and more. If you have hit your 40s and feel like you have missed the train, don't worry! ETMarkets spoke to Chirag Muni, Executive Director at Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd to understand the best way to start your retirement journey in your 40s. Excerpts: How important is it to plan for retirement? Chirag Muni: Retirement planning is very crucial in every individual’s life. A lot of decisions need to be taken early for a secured retirement and a steady flow of income even post-retirement. The best way to increase retirement savings is to start early with a few disciplined steps.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders shares extended gains from a 4% rally in the previous session which was coupled with heavy volumes. Brokerage firm Anand Rathi has named Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders as its ‘Pick of the month’ and expected the stock to give a decent near 11% upside. Technical charts suggest that Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders stock has seen a breakout after a consolidation.