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Indian Bank Q1 Results 2026 Beat Expectations: Profit Jumps 10%, NII Rises 17%, Shares Surge Nearly 10% as PSU Banking Rally Gains Momentum
Indian Bank Q1 Results 2026: Strong Earnings Push Shares Higher as Investors Bet on PSU Banking Growth Indian Bank has delivered one of the strongest earnings reports in India’s public sector banking space this quarter, reporting double-digit profit growth, improving margins, healthier deposits, and stable asset quality. The impressive Q1 FY2026-27 results triggered a sharp...
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ED Attaches ₹940.77 Crore Assets in Mahadev Betting Case: Why Vikash Garg Is Now at the Centre of India’s Biggest Money Laundering Investigation
ED’s Biggest Single Attachment Yet Shakes Mahadev Betting Investigation India’s biggest online betting and money laundering investigation has entered another significant phase after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) provisionally attached assets worth ₹940.77 crore linked to Vikash Garg, his family members, and entities allegedly controlled by him. The action, taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering...
Business
Eli Lilly Doubles Down on Global Pharma Dominance as Roche Bets Big on Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs: What Investors Need to Know in 2026
Big Pharma’s New Battle Isn’t About Size—It’s About Owning the Future of Medicine The global pharmaceutical industry is entering a new era where success is no longer measured only by blockbuster drugs but by innovation, strategic acquisitions, artificial intelligence, precision diagnostics, and next-generation therapies. This week, two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies made headlines...
Dow Jones
Canada Jobs Report Shocks Markets: Employment Beats Expectations While Unemployment Falls to 6.5% — What It Means for the Bank of Canada, USD/CAD and Global Markets
Canada’s Labour Market Just Delivered a Surprise—and Global Markets Are Paying Attention One of today’s most closely watched economic releases has delivered a stronger-than-expected signal from the Canadian economy. According to the latest labour market data released on July 10, 2026, Canada added 18.2K new jobs, comfortably beating the market expectation of 11.2K. At the...
Dow Jones
Wall Street Rally Continues: Nasdaq Leads, S&P 500 Climbs Higher, and Dow Jones Extends Gains — What It Means for Investors on July 10, 2026
Wall Street Sends a Strong Signal as Investors Push U.S. Stocks Higher Again Wall Street closed another positive session on July 10, 2026, with all three major U.S. stock indices finishing in the green. The Nasdaq Composite led the advance, gaining 336.24 points (+1.30%) to close at 26,206.89, fueled by continued strength in technology and...
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SME IPOs Opening Today: Should Investors Apply for Devson Catalyst and Happy Steels? Everything You Need to Know Before the Subscription Window Closes
India’s SME IPO Market Is Heating Up Again. Here’s Why Today’s Two New IPOs Matter. India’s primary market continues to attract strong investor attention as two new SME Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)—Devson Catalyst and Happy Steels—opened for subscription today. The growing popularity of SME IPOs reflects increasing investor interest in emerging businesses that are looking...
Economy
Which Economy Is Winning in 2026? Comparing the U.S., China, India, Europe & Japan Through the Numbers
🌍 Global Economic Scorecard 2026: The Numbers Behind the World’s Biggest Economies The world’s largest economies are entering a new phase. While investors often focus on stock markets and interest rate decisions, the real story lies beneath the headlines—in the economic data shaping global growth. From the United States maintaining the world’s largest economy to...
Global
Will PIP Change After the Government’s Review? What ‘Not Fit for Purpose’ Could Mean for Disability Benefits in the UK
Will PIP Change? Here’s What the Government’s ‘Not Fit for Purpose’ Review Really Means The UK government has launched one of the most significant reviews of the disability benefits system in years, with the minister leading the review stating that the current system is “not fit for purpose.” The review focuses on Personal Independence Payment...
Business
Is Dairy Queen Closing Down? Why More Than 40 Locations Shut Their Doors—and What It Really Means for Customers
Is Dairy Queen Closing Down? Here’s the Truth Behind the Recent Store Closures News that more than 40 Dairy Queen franchise locations have closed across the United States has sparked concern among customers, with many asking the same question: Is Dairy Queen shutting down? The short answer is no. The closures involve franchise-operated restaurants, not...