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HDFC Bank Declares Record Dividend Amid Strong Financial Results for FY 2024-25
HDFC Bank announced a final dividend of Rs 22 per share for FY25, alongside a 6.7% increase in Q4 net profit, reaching Rs 17,616 crore. Net interest income rose by 10.3% to Rs 32,070 crore. Trading at Rs 1,906.70, the bank's shares reflect a 1.02% dividend yield and a market capitalization of Rs 14.59 lakh crore.
Tariffs as a Double-Edged Sword: U.S. Manufacturers Weigh Pros and Cons
The Trump administration has called U.S. manufacturing an “economic and national security” priority and says tariffs will force companies to have more products made in the U.S. to avoid steep price increases on their imports, leading to “better-paying ...
The Longevity of $2 Million in Retirement Savings Varies Significantly by State
There’s a nearly 50-year difference in how long $2 million lasts in retirement, depending on where you live.
Manufacturers Respond to Trump Administration's Tariff Strategy
The Trump administration has called U.S. manufacturing an “economic and national security” priority and says tariffs will force companies to have more products made in the U.S. to avoid steep price increases on their imports, leading to “better-paying American jobs,” for people making cars, applianc
Billboard Mocking Jeff Bezos Goes Viral Following Blue Origin Launch
A billboard mocking Jeff Bezos' tax payments, juxtaposed with Katy Perry's spaceflight on Blue Origin, has gone viral in London. The ad highlights the contrast between billionaire space tourism and calls for fair taxation, sparking debate about wealth and corporate responsibility. While some defend Bezos' contributions, others criticize the perceived tax avoidance amid extravagant space missions.
Survey Reveals Major Brand Risks Associated with Elon Musk and AI Misuse
Appraisal of international public affairs leaders warned companies against aligning with ‘polarizing’ Trump allyAssociating with the Donald Trump administration’s multibillionaire adviser Elon Musk and misusing artificial intelligence are among the most surefire ways for companies to damage their brands, a new survey of more than 100 international public affairs leaders found.Those findings stem from an appraisal conducted by the Global Risk Advisory Council, which was chaired by the head of the US Small Business Administration during Joe Biden’s presidency, Isabel Guzman. Continue reading...
Partiful: A Party Planning App Thriving Despite Pandemic Challenges
Despite launching during the pandemic, Partiful survived to become a popular app for event planning among Gen Z users. It's now also competing against Apple.
UK's Plant-Based Milk Market Surge Driven by Oats as Alpro Pivots to Local Ingredients
UK brands are finding ever-inventive ways to quench consumers’ thirst for non-dairy alternativesWith white-suited operatives tapping buttons on huge machines and its walls a tangle of heavy-duty pipes, the sprawling complex in the Northamptonshire countryside could pass for a Bond villain’s lair, were it not for the comforting porridge smell.But rather than plotting world domination, the site’s owner, Navara Oat Milling, is piggybacking on Britons’ growing thirst for plant-based alternatives to dairy. At regular intervals, trucks loaded with up to 30 tonnes of oat flour trundle eight miles up the road to the Alpro factory in Kettering, which churns out over 200m litres of plant milk a year. Continue reading...
Potential Growth of Stablecoins Linked to U.S. Treasury Demand
Stablecoin legislation could fuel an explosion in the supply, says Standard Chartered.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
Activist Elliott Management could help spur a great opportunity for shareholders now that the firm has a stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Bank of America Reveals Top Stock Picks Ahead of Earnings Season
Bank of America named five stocks to buy before quarterly earnings.
U.S. Stock Market Faces Challenges Ahead Despite Strong Peaks
U.S. stocks were primed for a big downturn long before tariffs emerged as the primary threat on Wall Street.
Southwest Airlines Faces Lawsuit After Young Boy Suffered Burns from Spilled Coffee
Southwest Airlines is being sued by a couple who say their young son suffered second-degree burns after hot coffee was spilled on him during a flight. Ryan and Kamrie Wong filed the lawsuit in Chica… [+1475 chars]