Will the A.I. Boom Continue to Drive Up Stocks in 2026?
The boom in artificial intelligence was the biggest driver of gains in the stock market. That could pose a risk in 2026. Source link
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Aim to apply for universal bank licence in a decade: Fino Bank
MUMBAI: Fino Payments Bank, promoted by Fino PayTech, received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in early December 2025 to transition into a small finance bank, enabling lending operations after restructuring. Fino PayTech’s major shareholders are Bharat Petroleum, ICICI Bank group, Blackstone and Intel Capital. In an interview with TOI, Rishi Gupta,…
An Intense White House Response From a Single Viral Video
A video purporting to expose extensive fraud at child care centers in Minnesota shows the relationship between the Trump administration and self-described citizen journalists. Source link
Russia pushes deeper: Putin orders ‘buffer zone’ expansion in Ukraine’s Sumy, Kharkiv in 2026; Zelenskyy calls plans ‘mad’
Russia on Wednesday said that its forces are advancing in northeastern Ukraine, with President Vladimir Putin ordering the expansion of a territory that Moscow describes as a “buffer zone” along the border in 2026, according to Russian state news agencies.Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said Putin had directed the expansion of the buffer…
Telecom relief: Cabinet clears package for Vodafone Idea, freezes AGR dues at Rs 87,695 crore
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a relief package for debt-laden Vodafone Idea, freezing adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues of Rs 87,695 crore and rescheduling their repayment over a 10-year period from FY32 to FY41, sources told PTI.As part of the decision, the Department of Telecommunications will reassess the frozen AGR dues based on Deduction…
From build-out to scale-up: India’s infrastructure moves from projects to platforms in 2025
In the roads and highways segment, the government continues to prioritize the expansion and enhancement of the national highways network. By Sushi Shyamal VemuIndia’s infrastructure sector is experiencing a significant transformation, as major developers and Infrastructure Funds shift their focus from isolated project implementation to developing large-scale infrastructure platforms. This change is driven by increased…
Investment planning: Stocks, FDs, gold, crypto & more — your smart money guide to 2026
The focus in 2026 will be on sustaining the growth momentum despite challenges like tariffs and foreign fund selloff. Financial assets are expected to be driven by central bank actions and trade deal prospects in the first half of 2026 amid heightened volatility. So, what should your strategy be in the New Year? Partha Sinha…
Silver price crash today: White metal plunges Rs 15,000 — what’s the outlook?
After months of glittering rallies, hitting record highs, gold and silver ended 2025 on a muted note as investors turn to book profits on the last day of 2025. On Wednesday, silver futures for March 2026 witnessed a sharp sell-off, plunging 6% to Rs 2,35,952 per kg on the MCX, a loss of Rs 15,060…
Inside China’s Six-Decade Campaign to Dominate Rare Earths
From Deng Xiaoping to Xi Jinping, generations of Communist Party bosses and military leaders invested in a strategic but heavily polluting industry. Source link
Asian stocks today: Markets trade mostly in red on last trading day of 2025; HSI sheds over 200 points, Kospi flat
Asian markets slipped mostly into red on Wednesday, the final trading session of 2025, as investors remained cautious ahead of the New Year holiday and took cues from Wall Street losses.In Hong Kong, HSI slipped over 224 points to 25,630. Nikkai was also trading at a loss, shedding 187 points or 0.3%. Shanghai and Shenzhen…