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The lowest mortgage rates since the summer are starting to lure frustrated home shoppers back to the market. The problem is that few homeowners who have locked in much lower rates appear ready to sell. Home sales this year are on track to be the lowest since at least 2011.

Patidar will be pitted against the flamboyant Rinku Singh for the lone available batting slot when a determined Indian team gears up for the final kill against a lacklustre South Africa in the second ODI here on Tuesday. After young pacers Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan produced a near flawless performance in the opening game that India won by eight wickets, KL Rahul wouldn't like to take his foot off the pedal and aim to heal the scars of 0-3 defeat here under his leadership back in 2022. India will handover a debut ODI cap to one of its reserve batters as Shreyas Iyer has linked up with the Test squad after Sunday's game with an eye on the two-match series, starting on 'Boxing Day'.

FTX Trading Ltd. unveiled its latest proposal for returning billions of dollars to customers and creditors, kicking off a final round of potential squabbles about how best to end the bankruptcy case of the fraud-tainted crypto firm. The reorganisation plan left some of the most important questions unanswered, including whether FTX will restart its defunct crypto exchange, how the company will estimate the value of some digital tokens and how much creditors can expect to get back.

stocks of large, well-established firms. This is understandable, as these stocks provide steady returns, pay good dividends, and are not likely to crash due to a change in fundamentals. Large, stable companies may face challenges but are likely to overcome them.

Tencent Holdings is relying on one-time bitter rival ByteDance to promote its most important video game release in years, in a sign of warming relations as well as intensifying competition as China's gaming industry returns to growth. Tencent released on Friday mobile party game "DreamStar" that it hopes to challenge «Eggy Party», a similar offering from NetEase which has become a surprise hit this year with 100 million monthly active users.

Multibagger stock: Dev IT shares are one of the multibagger stocks that Indian stock market has delivered in last few years. This small-cap IT company stock has been in uptrend after ushering in FY23.

At 10.57 am, the public issue was subscribed 2.34 times. The retail category was subscribed 3.60 times, while the NII portion garnered 1.92 times bids. There have been no bids from qualified institutional buyers so far. The issue, which is completely fresh equity of 2.74 crore shares, has created a strong buzz in the grey market as the company's shares are trading at over 180% premium compared to the offer price. «Considering Motisons' strong brand, proven track record, and growth plans, alongside the current market sentiment, we recommend applying for this IPO with cautious optimism,» said Swastika Investmart. The company mobilised Rs 36.3 crore from anchor investors, a day before the opening of the issue. Only two investors participated in the anchor book.

Russian forces press forward with an attempt to capture the town of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine, The Associated Press obtained aerial footage that gives an indication of their staggering losses. A Ukrainian military drone unit near Stepove, a village just north of Avdiivka, where some of the most intense battles have taken place, shot the video this month. It's an apocalyptic scene: In two separate clips, the bodies of about 150 soldiers — most wearing Russian uniforms — lie scattered along tree lines where they sought cover. The village itself has been reduced to rubble.

Motisons Jewellers launched its Rs 151 crore IPO on Monday. The company has mobilised Rs 36.3 crore from anchor investors, a day before the issue's opening. Only two investors participated in the anchor book. The issue, which is completely fresh equity of 2.74 crore shares, has created a strong buzz in the grey market as the company's shares are trading at over 100% premium compared to the offer price. About 50% of the offer is reserved for qualified institutional buyers, 35% for retail investors, and the remaining 15% for non-institutional investors. Motisons Jewellery is a hyperlocal jewellery retail chain in Jaipur with four showrooms (inclusive of one flagship showroom). The company primarily sources finished jewellery from third-party suppliers across India and its business involves sale of jewellery made of gold, diamond, kundan etc., The product portfolio comprises over 300,000 jewellery designs, including a wide range of gold, diamond and other jewellery items across different price points.

Demi Lovato and musician Jordan «Jutes» Lutes have reportedly got engaged. The engagement took place on Saturday, featuring a «personal and intimate proposal,» as confirmed by a representative for the 'Sober' singer to People on Sunday. Jutes, the 32-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter, proposed 31-year-old Lovato with a pear-shaped diamond engagement ring from Material Good, marking a significant moment in their relationship.

Tech firms such as Accenture, IBM and Genpact have lost talent, said the people, along with Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCL Tech and Tech Mahindra, with some of their senior executives moving either to consulting roles as Partners or senior level implementation and operations roles at the top four professional services firms.

—Name withheld on request A strong credit score is a good field to monitor in one’s financial report card. There are a few simple but sometimes difficult to consistently follow actions, to watch for. These are linked to the factors that add up to one’s credit score.

Sector rotation refers to selling shares or funds that are invested in one sector and use the money to re-invest into another sector. This strategy helps investors to capitalise on a change in economic conditions and the anticipated performance of those sectors in specific stages of the economic cycle will lead to higher returns.

In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of modern business, the concept of flexibility has become integral to success. As organizations strive to adapt to rapidly-changing environments, flexspaces have emerged as a strategic solution, offering not only operational flexibility but also substantial tax advantages.

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Delhi Metro train, has sadly passed away while receiving treatment at Safdarjung hospital. The incident had occurred at Inderlok Metro station on December 14th afternoon, according to a statement by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The DMRC has announced that the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety will conduct an inquiry into the incident.

From Reddit Inc. to Syngenta Group to CVC Capital Partners, debuts meant to restore sickly global initial public offering activity to health have been pushed back, sometimes repeatedly.

RBI) announced the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme Series III for the fiscal year 2023-2024, which is scheduled to open on December 18 and will close on December 22. This release is prompted by the noteworthy surge in gold prices, surpassing a 10 percent increase in 2023, and defying expectations despite a challenging high-interest rate environment. The price for this issue will be announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) soon.

small-cap stocks. Small-cap stocks represent companies with relatively smaller market capitalization, often in the early stages of growth. While they carry higher risk due to their size and volatility, they also present the potential for substantial returns.

Understand the technology: Before investing in any emerging technology including AI, it's important to have a basic understanding of how that technology works. Research the companies: Identify companies that are at the forefront of developing and implementing the technology. Look for businesses with a strong record of innovation and leadership in the field.

fire in an accident or due to electrical malfunction, special equipment and training are required to douse the flames due to the fears of persistent short-circuits. Firemen and police departments may not always have either the training or the equipment on hand. The new data offers a better ability to track safety since data will be updated monthly.