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- High Cognitive Scores Linked to Negative Perceptions for Women, Not Men, in Two Cross‑Cultural Studies
· Business & Finance
A Journal of Applied Psychology study found women with high cognitive scores were seen as hostile and less communal, facing victimisation and less help.
- Rupee Climbs to Six‑Month High as Oil Prices Drop and Foreign Investors Return
· Business & Finance
The rupee rose to 93.90, its strongest since April 22, as Brent crude fell 20% and foreign investors pumped nearly $3 billion into Indian equities.
- India’s Nifty 100 Boards Face Aging, Limited Gender Progress and Rising Risk Concerns
· Business & Finance
India’s top 100 listed companies are dealing with aging boards, modest gains in gender diversity and an expanding array of financial, operational and…
- Trump Blames Democratic Midterm Victory for Stock Market Decline
· Business & Finance
Trump blames Democratic midterm win for Thursday's stock market selloff, analysts cite concerns over AI data‑centre investment curbs.
- NCLT Mumbai Declares Videocon Promoter Venugopal Dhoot Bankrupt Over ₹12,668 Crore Debt to SBI
· Business & Finance
NCLT Mumbai declares Venugopal Dhoot bankrupt after SBI’s ₹12,668 crore claim. Trustee appointed, creditors to file claims within 90 days.
- Key Stocks Set for Earnings and Deal Highlights on 3 November
· Business & Finance
On 3 November, several companies will announce quarterly earnings, including State Bank of India, Bajaj Finserv, National Stock Exchange of India, Lupin…
- Brent Climbs Toward $100 After Two‑Month Low, WTI Gains Amid Political Shift
· Business & Finance
Brent crude climbs to $99.59, WTI to $91.34, after a sharp drop earlier in the week and Democrats taking control of Congress.
- BLS Polymers Shares Trade at ₹248 on 3 Nov 2026
· Business & Finance
BLS Polymers Limited shares opened and closed at ₹248 on 3 Nov 2026, trading volume 50,97,092 shares, FY26 revenue ₹354.41 crore, operating profit ₹35.99 crore.
- Marico Q2 FY27 Revenue Up 13% to ₹3,897 Cr, PAT Climbs 31% to ₹510 Cr
· Business & Finance
Marico's Q2 FY27 revenue rose 13% to ₹3,897 crore, EBITDA up 27%, PAT up 31%, marking its best profitability in 50 quarters.
- David Jones Enters Administration After 188 Years of Operation
· Business & Finance
Australia’s oldest department store, David Jones, has entered voluntary administration after 188 years, risking thousands of jobs and leaving 38 stores open.
- Brent Crude Falls Below $94, Indian Refiners See Lowest Prices in Two Months
· Business & Finance
Brent crude slipped below $94 for the first time in two months, while India’s crude basket fell to $103.8, its lowest in 60 days, amid hopes of easing US‑Iran…
- GTB Secures WTCA License for Chengalpattu IT Township
· Business & Finance
GT Bharathi Urban Developers has obtained a WTCA licence to build a 100‑150 acre IT‑integrated township in Chengalpattu, valued at ₹7,000 crore over ten years.
- India’s Manufacturing Corporate Sector GVA Rises 9.28% in FY25, Survey Shows
· Business & Finance
India’s manufacturing corporate sector grew 9.28% GVA in FY25, with factories up 3.45% and employment up 7.57%, per the latest ASI survey.
- Munich Prosecutors Raid BVK Pension Fund Over Loss‑Making US Property Deals
· Business & Finance
Munich prosecutors raided BVK pension fund after a corruption probe into loss‑making US real‑estate deals involving DFG and SHVO.
- Kanye West’s Wyoming Ranch Returns to Original Owners After Six Years
· Business & Finance
After six years, Kanye West’s 6,713‑acre Bighorn Mountain Ranch in Wyoming was repurchased by the Flitner family for $14 million, preserving its historic…
- Tech Shares Surge as Democrats’ Midterm Wins Spark Data‑Center Curbs
· Business & Finance
Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Apple share gains after Democratic landslide add $750B+ to market value, with tech giants planning $740B in data‑center…
- Rubber Price Surge Pressures Indian Tyre Makers to Consider Further Hikes
· Business & Finance
Rising natural and synthetic rubber prices are squeezing margins of Indian tyre makers like Ceat and JK Tyres, prompting potential further price hikes.
- Bank of England Likely to Raise Rates Amid Iran Conflict
· Business & Finance
The Bank of England has not raised rates since the Iran war, but the escalating crisis may prompt a rate hike. Governor Andrew Bailey is quoted.
- Sterling Hits Highest Level Since 2016 Referendum, Bank of England Index Reaches 86.4
· Business & Finance
The pound rises to its highest level since the 2016 Brexit referendum, with the BOE sterling index at 86.4. A rate hike is expected on Thursday.
- OPay Cancels US IPO After Foreign Inquiry, Delaying Planned Investment
· Business & Finance
OPay withdrew its $304 million US IPO after a Chinese regulator inquiry, leaving Standard Bank’s planned investment uncertain. Shares never traded.
- DAX Climbs 2.38% as Democrats Take Congress and German Firms Post Strong Earnings
· Business & Finance
The German DAX climbed 2.38% as Democrats took Congress, boosted by Heidelberg Materials and Continental's upgraded 2026 outlook.
- Bengaluru Consultant Repays ₹43 Lakh Education Loan with Son in Attendance
· Business & Finance
Consultant Arpitha Rao in Bengaluru paid off a ₹43 lakh education loan after 8+ years, taking her 3‑year‑old son to the bank to witness the milestone.
- US Stocks Rise After Democrats Take Control of Congress
· Business & Finance
The Nasdaq, Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 opened higher on Wednesday after Democrats won the U.S. midterm elections, taking control of both…
- Dabur CEO Mohit Malhotra Resigns After 30 Years, No Interim Appointed
· Business & Finance
Dabur India CEO Mohit Malhotra resigns effective Nov 13; no interim appointed. Q2 profit up 12% to 5.06bn rupees, revenue 35.63bn rupees.
- BMW Issues Second Profit Warning Amid 8,000‑Job Restructuring
· Business & Finance
BMW has issued a second profit warning in a year, citing the costs of a restructuring programme that includes 8,000 job cuts in its home market. The…
- Mounjaro Tops Indian Drug Sales, Signaling Shift Toward Premium Therapies
· Business & Finance
Mumbai – Eli Lilly’s GLP‑1 drug Mounjaro has become India’s best‑selling medicine, eclipsing long‑dominant generics such as GlaxoSmithKline’s Augmentin.…
- Google Expands Voluntary Buyout to Five Countries Amid AI Spending Push
· Business & Finance
Google widens voluntary buyout to Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, offering severance while boosting AI spend.
- Canva Cuts Jobs in Vienna Amid Global Restructuring
· Business & Finance
Canva is cutting 1,271 jobs worldwide, about 22% of staff. Vienna office may lose 16‑18 roles, but remains a hub with AI focus. Employees receive severance.
- Category A COE Premium Reaches Record $139,001, Category B Also Up
· Business & Finance
On Nov 4, Category A COE premium hit $139,001, surpassing $133,009. Category B rose 0.3% to $132,334, while Category E edged up 0.2%.
- Zimbabwean Businessman’s Estate Opens Accounting Amid Kenyan Company Scrutiny
· Business & Finance
Chivayo’s estate is being formally accounted for after his 2026 helicopter crash, raising questions about Kenyan companies tied to his fortune.