Investor wealth surges by Rs 2 lakh crore as markets rally

India Business News: Investor wealth surged by Rs 2,01,549.38 crore on Wednesday following a rally in the broader market. The 30-share BSE Sensex settled 995.92 points or

Sensex ends 995 points higher on short covering, banking stocks outperform

Earlier indices turned volatile amid weakness in SGX Nifty and lost morning gains. However, bourses climbed in the last hour of session on Wednesday, amid buoyancy in overseas markets and heavy buying in banking and financials.

Dabur Q4 profit slides 24% due to Covid-19 impact

FMCG major Dabur India on Wednesday reported a consolidated net profit of ₹281 crore for the quarter ended March 31, down 24 per cent year-on-year (YoY), due to the adverse impact of Covid-19 and the

Sun Pharma Q4 profit declines 37% to Rs 399 cr on one-time exceptional loss

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 635.88 crore in the same period previous fiscal, Sun Pharma said in a BSE filing

India's GDP growth may rebound to 5 pc in FY22, says Duvvuri Subbarao

Indian economy may expand by around 5% in the next financial year,ex-RBI guv Duvvuri Subbarao said.

Coronavirus Lockdown XVII: The economics behind India's Rs 21 lakh crore package

The package is completely aligned to self-professed agenda of the IMF of limiting fiscal spending, relying on liquidity and credit to households, privatising government-run companies and more deregulations for private enterprises. This agenda has brought immense grief to a large number of countries to be comforting

No, Goldman Sachs Doesn’t Think Bitcoin is the Next Big Thing

A call focusing on the future US economic outlook hosted by Goldman Sachs that mentioned Bitcoin alongside gold got the crypto market buzzing early this week.

Bitcoin Jumps $9,100 as Dow Prepares For Massive 400-Point Open

Bitcoin closed above $9,100 in a surprising upside move after trading sideways for the entire Asian and early European trading session Wednesday.

Canadian dollar climbs to 2½-month high as EU recovery plan cheers investors

Loonie at 72.68 U.S. cents

Market movers: Stocks that saw action on Wednesday - and why

Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal both rise in early trading after releasing disappointing quarterly results

51job: Despite Short-Term Pain, Long-Run Perspectives Look Bright

Several structural big-picture drivers are in place to give material tailwinds to recruitment services market in China. 51job and Zhaopin are the top dogs in te

Is American Airlines Worth Saving?

The U.S. airline industry is in the process of moving from payroll support grants which most carriers received to carrier-specific and optional loans from the U

Southwest Airlines: $41 Is Too Low

UBS slapped a $41 price target on Southwest Airlines for 28% upside. The airline has plenty of liquidity, and the recent jump in traffic should greatly reduce d

Sun Pharma share price falls 3.5% post Q4 earnings

Stock price of Sun Pharma has fallen 1.12% in one week and 8% in one month. However, the stock has risen 4.17% since the beginning of the year.

Internal Struggle at the Biggest Bitcoin Mining Equipment Manufacturer Persists

The Board of Directors of leading Bitcoin mining firm, Bitmain today threatened ousted co-founder, Micree Zhan with legal action if he continues meddling with t

Global Yields For Stocks And Bonds

The U.S. stock market has continued its decade-plus of dominance versus global peers during the 2020 sell-off despite a less-than-stellar domestic response to t

AT&T Vs. Verizon: A Comparison Of Debt

I conduct a comparison of AT&T and Verizon debt. I examined credit ratings, maturity, coupon, currency, and interest payments. After looking at all the data, it

World’s top companies, including Apple, borrowed $1 trillion in just five months

Borrowing a trillion dollars has rarely been cheaper for the world's biggest companies, and the likes of Oracle, Apple, and Boeing are taking advantage.

North Carolina budget writers brace for $5B shortfall

North Carolina's budget could be short by about $5 billion as a result of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state economists predict.

Govt amends norms; companies' contribution to PM CARES Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure

The government has amended the norms whereby contributions by corporates to the PM CARES Fund will qualify as CSR spending under the companies law

Government amends norms; companies' contribution to PM CARES Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure

The PM CARES Fund would be utilised to deal with any emergency or distress situation such as coronavirus outbreak.

Donations by companies to PM-CARES Fund notified as CSR, says govt

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had tweeted on March 29 that CSR Funds can now donate to PM CARES Fund

SBI simplifies EMI deferment process

India Business News: India's largest lender by assets State Bank of India on Wednesday said following RBI's extension on EMI moratorium by another 3 months - it has decide

Banks would need additional capital buffer of $20 bn, says Credit Suisse

Slippage of 20% on loans under moratorium to weigh on capital ratios

RIL RE price jumps 11% on Day 5 on high volumes

RIL-RE closed at Rs 201.5, a gain of 11 per cent over Tuesday's close, after touching an intra-day high of Rs 209.90.

Dow climbs 325 points as investors cheer efforts to boost global economies

US stocks rose Wednesday as investors were encouraged by signs that international authorities are taking measures to boost the global economy.

Dow climbs 325 points as investors cheer efforts to boost global economies, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The European Commission proposed on Wednesday a $826 billion stimulus package intended to aid recovery from the ongoing recession.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Quick Profits from the Push out of Tech

We have a chance to open a new position in one of our favorite stocks: Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT).

Coinbase Set to Acquire Institutional Crypto Brokerage Tagomi

Cryptocurrency platform Coinbase announced on Wednesday it is set to acquire Tagomi, a U.S.-based institutional crypto brokerage platform. Coinbase revealed tha

Delta Exchange Launches Interest-Bearing Accounts for Crypto Traders

Delta Exchange, a crypto derivatives platform, announced on Wednesday the launch of interest-bearing accounts for its customers.

SL Green: Buy Manhattan's Largest Office Landlord At A Steep Discount

SL Green Realty is the largest office landlord in Manhattan and managed by a crew who has worked together through several previous crises. A 9% yield looks to b

Blowout at OIL well in Assam

Officials of the Oil India Limited (OIL) said efforts were on to bring under control a well in eastern Assam’s Tinsukia district that experienced a blowout — uncontrolled escape of gas — on Wednesday

Exxon Mobil Stock Isn’t Worth the Risk

Exxon Mobile stock has been squeezed by an oil price war, the coronavirus pandemic, and debt, making XOM a stock to avoid.

Sebi unlikely to give result disclosure waiver to India Inc for Q1FY21

CII, FICCI have asked for exemption from disclosing June quarter results; Sebi says yet to take view

Rising global crude price raises India's basket 93% to $33

The price of Indian basket, which went down to $16.92 a barrel on April 27, surged by 93 per cent since then to $32.63

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Shares Purchased by Hilton Capital Management LLC

Hilton Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 907.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 75,620 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 68,116 shares during the quarter. Johnson […]

Citizens & Northern Corp Has $2.14 Million Stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Citizens & Northern Corp increased its holdings in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 6.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 16,282 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 921 shares during the period. Johnson […]

Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc. Buys 2,850 Shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)

Lighthouse Financial Advisors Inc. grew its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) by 16.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 20,000 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,850 shares during the period. Johnson & Johnson makes […]

Why Copper Could Rise From Here

Copper has taken a hit as a result of a sharp drop in economic activity due to COVID-19. However, the potential for rising inflation expectations along with ris

Inflation Fears In A Deflationary World

Massive waves of quantitative easing stir fears of rising inflation and even hyperinflation, but is this fear well-placed? Indeed, some would say that the risk

COVID-19 crisis causing biggest fall in global energy investments

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The COVID-19 pandemic has set in motion the largest drop in global energy investment in history with spending expected to plunge in every major sector this year – from fossil fuels to renewables and efficiency – the International Energy Agency said in a new report released today. The unparalleled …

Weak Apparel Makers To Avoid

Recessions are typically hard on apparel makers, with inventory adjustments and falling sales. The COVID-19 economic shutdown and physical retail disruption in

2 Dividend Picks From A Resilient REIT Sector

These 2 industrial REITs have collected almost all their rents during April. The triple-net lease model combined with long leases make the cashflows more predic

Trying To Buy A Switch Now Is Just Ridiculous

The covid-19 outbreak created an economy of scarcity. Overnight, goods such as toilet paper, cleaning products, and hand sanitiser became valuable commodities. Meanwhile scalpers seized upon the opportunity to hoard and resell those items at ridiculous mark-ups. But as stocks are replenishing, one item that hasn’t...

Switch: Overvalued For Such Low Growth Prospects

Investors have piled into Switch this year, whose shares are up ~28% year-to-date despite a ~10% decline in the markets. Churn has increased in the wake of the

The Kasa 3-Way Smart Switch Works With Google Assistant & Alexa, Now Just $40

Amazon has the Kasa 3-Way Smart Switch on sale right now for just $40. That is going to get you two of these smart switches, which is going to allow you

GTA 6's release window possibly revealed by Take-Two

As reported by VentureBeat, Take-Two’s filing shows that it plans to spend $89 million on marketing between April 2023 and March 2024. That’s more than double the marketing budget for any other year over the next half a decade, suggesting…

TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC (NASDAQ:TTWO) Shares Sold by Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. trimmed its holdings in TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC (NASDAQ:TTWO) by 44.6% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 2,919 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,346 shares during the period. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.’s holdings in TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE were worth $346,000 as of its most recent SEC […]

In 2019, Lagos, Rivers, FCT, Ogun earned more than other 33 states combined — NBS

The quartet of Lagos, Rivers, the FCT and Delta states had a combined internally generated revenue more than all other 34 states of the federation...

Personal loan vs. Line of Credit: Which is better to end cash problem during Coronavirus pandemic?

A line of credit gives you access to a pool of funds from which you can draw for any personal or business-related activities.

Despite rate cuts, your EMIs may still not fall as much

Banks have in-built mechanism to include the cost of default in the interest rate that it charges from the borrowers as way of credit risk premium, which can be increased or decreased by the bank

Factbox: Key climate spending in EU's 'green recovery' plan

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission unveiled a 750 billion euro ($826.3 billion) package on Wednesday which it says will put fighting climate change at the heart of the bloc’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

EU plans a record-breaking $826 billion stimulus package to soothe Europe's economic pain from the coronavirus

The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a €750 billion (about $826 billion) stimulus package to help the European Union recover from ...

China buys more; will it be enough for Phase One?

The “phase one” trade agreement with China, one of President Trump’s top trade achievements, calls for Beijing to buy huge quantities of U.S. food, agricultural and seafood exports.

European Stimulus Plan Gives Markets More Momentum

Rising tensions with China did not dull the effects of a new fiscal stimulus proposal in Europe on markets, which

Japan approves fresh $1.1 trn stimulus to combat Covid-19 economic fallout

The latest package includes 33 trillion yen in direct spending, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.

Japan outlines fresh stimulus package for virus-hit economy

'With this world's biggest package equivalent to 40% of our GDP, we'll protect the Japanese economy through this once-in-a-century crisis,' says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

ETRADE Capital Management LLC Reduces Stock Holdings in Floor & Decor Holdings Inc (NYSE:FND)

ETRADE Capital Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of Floor & Decor Holdings Inc (NYSE:FND) by 29.3% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 9,705 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,017 shares during the quarter. ETRADE Capital Management LLC’s […]

Locust attack may benefit these stocks as agrochemicals usage shoots up; check target prices

Large swarms of locusts were seen across the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Maharashtra in the past few days, prompting fear of how bad the agriculture could be hit by such pest attacks.

Demand for real estate to go up in post COVID-19 world: Manoj Gaur

In an exclusive interview, Manoj Gaur, MD, Gaurs Group, and Chairman, Affordable Housing Committee, CREDAI (National), talks about the impact of Coronavirus on real estate in India and shares his industry outlook.

Digital payments: PoS terminals won’t lose sheen in post-Covid-19 world, says Worldline India

PoS machines will continue to support growth in digital payments in India

PhosAgro: Resilient In Any Environment

PhosAgro published Q1 production and financial results recently. In the meantime, the stock has suffered a short-term drawdown but now trades at pre-corona leve

Bankruptcy resolution: In IBC, liquidation an overwhelming outcome rather than revival

Of the total 3,774 cases admitted into CIRPs till the end of March 2020, 914 ended into liquidation, which is 24% of the total cases admitted.

S&P 500 Price Analysis: US stocks battling with the 3000 mark

After the February-March collapse, the S&P 500 is recovering a great part of the lost ground. The market is trading in 2.5-month highs above its main SMA on th

AUD/USD plummets to session lows, further below 0.6600 mark

The AUD/USD pair extended its sharp intraday pullback from the highest level since mid-March and dropped to fresh session lows, below the 0.6600 mark

USD/CHF climbs above 0.9700 after SNB Chairman Jordan's comments

The USD/CHF fell to a daily low of 0.9650 in the early trading hours of the European session but turned north on Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas J

USD/CAD recovers early lost ground, turns neutral around 1.3770-75 region

The USD/CAD pair has managed to rebound around 40 pips from daily swing lows and was last seen trading nearly unchanged for the day, comfortably above

More than 3,600 stores are closing in 2020 as the retail apocalypse drags on. Here's the full list.

L Brands said Wednesday that it plans to close about 250 Victoria's Secret stores in the US and Canada in 2020.

Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for bankruptcy with plans to close 230 stores

Tuesday Morning, which has nearly 700 stores specializing in off-price home goods, has filed for bankruptcy.

Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for bankruptcy with plans to close 230 stores, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Tuesday Morning, which has nearly 700 stores specializing in off-price home goods, has filed for bankruptcy.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for bankruptcy with plans to close 230 stores

Off-price retailer Tuesday Morning has filed for bankruptcy. The company plans to close approximately 230 of its stores.

EUR/USD: A convincing recovery plan is positive for the euro – Nordea

The EUR750 billion recovery fund proposal presented by the Commission would illustrate a strong commitment to keep the Euro-area and the EU together a

EUR/USD: Struggling to run above 1.10

EUR/USD jumped against its American rival to a fresh multi-week high of 1.1030, boosted by the EU budget proposed by the European Commission. However,

2 Reasons Target Will Be a Post-Coronavirus Winner

Target’s earnings suffered in the past quarter, but two points in the report are reasons to smile.

2nd UBA Africa Day Conversations held virtually with calls for collaboration to fight COVID-19 fallout

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pan-African lender, United Bank for Africa joined countries on the African continent to celebrate the African Day. Formally the African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day, Africa Day, is commemorated on May.25 annually as a foundation for the formation of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963, now known as …

Overfunding: Neobank for Africans Eversend Surpasses €550,000 in Funding Through Seedrs Round

Eversend, a Neobank for African, has successfully secured its initial €550,000 equity crowdfunding target through its Seedrs campaign. The company is now offe

Air France to cut 40% of domestic flights after bailout

Air France pledges to halve its carbon emissions from domestic flights by 2024 as part of the conditions for receiving state aid

Air France to cut 40% of domestic flights after bailout

French government has made any bailout contingent on profitability improvements

Coronavirus aftermath: Airlines to reel under massive debts; will weigh down recovery

With airlines across the globe remaining shut in the wake of coronavirus lockdown, the debt mount up will weigh heavily on carriers and may even hamper recovery.

Covid-19 -ve certificate or paid testing compulsory for people entering state: CM

The people entering from other states in Goa have to compulsory present a covid-19 negative certificate or else undergo paid covid-19 testing in Goa. There will

Co-Diagnostics Could Soar With Its Coronavirus Test

Co-Diagnostics may be worth much more than today's price. CODX stock could be worth two or three times more, under certain estimates.

Coronavirus Ireland Live Updates: Ryanair customers could be waiting up to six months for refund

Follow the latest coronavirus news in Ireland and across the world on the Independent.ie live blog.

Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus

The Americas have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, as outbreaks accelerate in Peru, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua.

Urban Company adds new services in line with shift in consumer needs

Witnesses pent-up demand during lockdown 4.0

Amazon is planning a summertime sale separate from Prime Day

Amazon is planning a "Summer Sale" that would enable merchants to sell extra inventory they may have accumulated during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) Shares Have a Further Upside Bullish Potential of 64 Percent to $1,350, According to Wedbush Securities

Tesla has received another bullish endorsement with the Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives raising the company's stock price target by 33%

India’s Covid aid shouldn’t bypass the marginalised

The government must ensure that the most deprived among the poor households — who neither have access to PDS nor JAM infrastructure — are given assistance during this humanitarian crisis

Pandemic puts spotlight on digital inequality in Brazil | ZDNet

Issues such as lack of connectivity among the poorest populations have become evident during the crisis, according to new research.

Salaries get chopped for many Americans who manage to keep jobs

Americans taking pay cuts 'might have little, and in some cases maybe nothing, left over after that for discretionary purchases'

Free childcare has shown the benefits of generous government subsidies

The impact of the coronavirus shutdown is set to leave a permanent scar across the entire childcare industry.

Telecoms: Governors’ act of heroism tempered by COVID-19

In moments of ruins and comprehensive catastrophe, certain images emerge to flash some hope of man’s capacity to resist turbulence.

Virus Outbreak New York

Long Island became the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus Wednesday as it entered the first phase of the state's four-step reopening process. In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said efforts to fight the virus have left the

The Chinese Communist Party puts on a brave face

The National People’s Congress (NPC) of China meets every year at the end of  March. The NPC is the highest legislative and representative body of China and it has the power to make and implement

1 in 10 Indian jobseekers lost job, most think layoff imminent: Survey

Jobseekers from the IT, pharma, medical or healthcare and BFSI industries were less impacted by layoffs and salary cuts as compared to their counterparts from other industries.

EML Payments leads the insider selling

Insider selling at a tech darling and two miners might give mere mortal shareholders some food for thought this week.

Warren Buffett dumped the 'big 4' airline stocks in April. They've already recovered from the sell-off he sparked.

Warren Buffett's exit from the 'big four' airlines sparked a sell-off of their shares in early May. Shares in American, Delta, Southwest, and Un...

It’s Time to Sell Wildly Unprofitable United Airlines Stock

Warren Buffett didn't sell UAL stock just because he is scared. United Airlines faces a long road to recovery, and it isn't worth a buy here.

Using the cloud ensures business continuity in crisis

Business leaders dedicate the bulk of their time to strategizing for growth and longevity by equipping their organizations with the data and technology required to get things done smarter and faster. However, as is often the case, one small crisis like a security breach or a natural disaster can significantly compromise your business data and disrupt business continuity. To

The real threat to Facebook and Twitter isn't a pandemic or a president

This week in Trending, we look at the latest round of problems involving social media companies as well as the debate over the Silicon Valley exodus.

The real threat to Facebook and Twitter isn’t a pandemic or a president

Welcome back to Trending, where we read the tech leaves every Wednesday. I’m Alexei Oreskovic, Business Insider’s West Coast Bureau Chief and Global Tech Editor. If you want to get Trending in your email inbox every week, just click here.

Micron: Big Bets Are Being Placed

Institutional investors collectively bought about 3.5% (net buying) of Micron's total shares outstanding in the last 13F cycle. Moreover, 11 of Micron's 15 larg

Singapore Fintech GoBear Secures $17 Million Through Latest Investment Round to Expand Financial Services For Asian Markets

GoBear, a Singapore-based fintech, has reportedly secured $17 million through its latest investment round. The investment brings GoBear’s total funding to $97

The several faces of domestic abuse

Nandita Das’ short film brings out the patriarchy, mental and physical violence, and gender roles of parenting, experienced during the lockdown

JP Morgan's Kalpana Morparia set to retire; Leo Puri to take over the reins

Takes charge in the first quarter of Calendar 2021; Murali Maiya to be new CEO

Rodents compound woes of traders

Their population has seen manifold increase in closed showrooms

Another economic crisis and the cupboard appears bare

We need a new accord with government, unions and industry around a new set of reforms to build a sustainable recovery.

Aurora Stock Is a Contentious Contrarian Cannabis Play

Brace yourself, because there will continue to be outsized daily price moves in Aurora stock. But there's potential for long-term gains.

Google now lets merchants accept bookings for online services

Google is introducing a handful of new features and tools to help businesses transition from the physical to virtual worlds.

Google now lets businesses clarify what online services they offer during the pandemic

Businesses in more countries will also be able to list donation links.

Google’s new tools help businesses during COVID-19

Google Search and Maps continue to release new tools to help small businesses as they pivot their operations during COVID-19.

Some countries are offering to pay tourists to visit after coronavirus

With flights grounded and borders closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, several countries are offering to pay tourists to visit once the crisis is over, according to a report. In Italy, travelers to

Japan Plans Possible Flight Subsidies to Boost Tourism When/If Any Form of Normal Returns

Japan's tourism chiefs have revealed a quite staggering yet entirely believable modern statistic, showing that incoming tourism during the month of April fell by... go on, have a guess... 99.9 per cent. That left a mere 2,900 overseas travellers entering the country for a massively ill-advised and no doubt quite bizarre holiday during the month.

Pound Sterling "Blown Off Course by Frosty Brexit Talks", Dips 0.5% against Euro and Dollar

The British Pound has suffered an abrupt shift in fortunes as it fell from top of the leaderboard amidst a fresh injection of nerves concerning the status of ongoing Brexit talks

US stocks open higher, Dow +1.4 pc, Nasdaq: +0.2pc

NEW YORK, May 27 — Wall Street stocks opened higher today on continued optimism about the reopening of the US economy as investors shrug off rising tensions between Washington and Beijing. Shortly after the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 25,338.80, up 1.4 per cent. The...

Isipingo supermarket fined during lockdown

Metro Police also removed more than three tons of stolen property.

Singapore: GDP could contract 4%-7% this year – UOB

Singapore’s economic activity carries the potential to contract between 4% and 7% this year as a consequence of the impact of the coronavirus crisis o

COVID-19 rent aid for businesses, landlords to cost $520 million, PBO says

Parliament's spending watchdog estimates a federal program aimed at giving small businesses a break on their rent could cost the public purse $520 million this fiscal year.

British Land reveals fewer than half of retail tenants paid rent in March

The commercial landlord, which owns shopping centres and office space, has written down the value of its retail portfolio by 26%.

TD challenges Varadkar to live on €350 a week before considering reducing pandemic payment

Leo Varadkar has said the Government will extend the pandemic unemployment payment beyond June 8 but a date for how long it will continue has not been decided yet.

Over 3,500 Shramik special trains ferried more than 48 lakh workers: Railways

Nearly 80% of total Shramik trains are destined for various destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, said Ministry of Railways.IRCTC has distributed over 74 lakh free meals and more than 1 crore water bottles to travelling migrants so far

Consumer Protection Act can Provide Relief to the Victims of Chaos in Labor Special Trains -

Laborers and students traveling by Shramik Special trains are facing many difficulties in traveling. In the train ran to Gorakhpur

Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel lays out why a record-high stock market in 2020 remains 'a real possibility', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Fresh risk-on attitude and the Fed's lending efforts can drive a strong rally as long as a second wave of COVID cases is avoided, Siegel said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel lays out why a record-high stock market in 2020 remains ‘a real possibility’

Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel still sees a scenario where the stock market breaches new highs before the year is out, despite reopening risks, historic unemployment, and a deep recession.

TV Stations in US Caught Airing Content Scripted by Amazon – Report

The media content in question emerged ahead of the annual meeting of Amazon's shareholders where worker safety issues were expected to be discussed.

Watch all these local TV newsreaders chant the same Amazon puff piece (Update: Amazon statement)

At least 10 local TV stations ran a “news” report written and produced by Amazon, reports The Courier-News. The video was provided by Amazon, and only one station disclosed that the &#8…

PMVVY scheme modified! Senior citizens can get Rs 18,500 per month pension for 10 years

In the Modified PMVVY, the interest rate will keep varying depending on the financial year in which the investment is made.

UP’s Industrial Units Seek To Employ 5 Lakh Returnee Migrant Workers From Yogi Govt’s Skill Mapping Data Bank

An official spokesperson said that the Yogi govt was determined to ensure employment for all migrant workers.

Nyali School Management Accused Of Embezzling Funds As School Runs Bankrupt

The Nyali School is now allegedly bankrupt and forcing parents to pay second term fees in full a year after buying school buses at an exaggerated prices, Kahawa Tungu can reveal.Sources in the sch

Big Hit Entertainment prepares to go public this year

Big Hit Entertainment's new headquartersBig Hit Entertainment is allegedly submitted a pre-initial public offering consultation to Korea Exchange on M…

Advent Health IPO raises bad memories

If recent history is anything to go by, investors might want to be wary of the Advent Health IPO currently being spruiked.

Coronavirus has created a 'lockdown generation', with one in six young people forced to stop working, UN warns

The body's International Labour Organisation said the COVID-19 crisis has disproportionately affected young people and could impact upon their work opportunities and career options for decades.

Pandemic creating ‘lockdown generation’ as one in six youths stop work ― UN

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused surging unemployment worldwide, but has hit young workers especially hard, forcing under 29 to stop working.

Freight companies 'on their knees and will fail' due to coronavirus pandemic

Some hauliers are on their knees and will fail following the coronavirus lock down, an industry spokesman in Northern Ireland predicted.

MSM Malaysia to consolidate, move Chuping operations to Pasir Gudang

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (MSMH) will be consolidating its refined sugar production by relocating its factory operations in MSM Perlis Sdn Bhd (MSMP) located in Chuping, Perlis, to MSM Sugar Refinery (Johor) Sdn Bhd (MSMJ) located in Tanjung Langsat, Pasir Gudang, Johor. In...

Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic

Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.

Irish ports recorded pre-Covid dip in traffic levels

Main Irish ports handled 12.8m tonnes of goods in the fourth quarter of 2019

Valuation of Plus Two answer papers begins

Due safety precautions taken in view of COVID 19 pandemic

South Korea reports highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days

3,600 people at a facility are being tested after 36 cases were traced back to it.

Walmart partners with online fashion reseller thredUP

May 27 (UPI) -- Retailer Walmart said Wednesday it's partnering with consignment company thredUP as a measure to boost online fashion sales.

Walmart is now selling used goods from Nike, Coach, Michael Kors and more as it dives into the $32 billion resale market, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Walmart is partnering withe the resale site ThredUp to sell used clothing, shoes, accessories, and handbags on its website.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Walmart is now selling used goods from Nike, Coach, Michael Kors and more as it dives into the $32 billion resale market

Walmart is partnering withe the resale site ThredUp to sell used clothing, shoes, accessories, and handbags on its website.

DC Restaurant Owner Facing Challenges

The lockdown was extended to June 8th here in Washington, which means many retailers and restaurants have now been shuttered for over 2 months. One restaurant near the heart of Washington DC was developing a strong following among vegan diners when the pandemic turned everything upside down.

New Google My Business features aim to help SMBs pivot and survive COVID-19

The new tools and capabilities mirror the expanding role of GMB as a gateway to both offline and online services.

Ex-NY subway boss named to head London transit system

LONDON — Former New York subway boss Andy Byford has been named London’s new transit commissioner, overseeing Transport for London’s vast network of Tubes, trams, trains and buses.

Former TTC boss Andy Byford to head up London's transportation system

Former TTC boss Andy Byford will take over as London’s transport commissioner, dashing the hopes of some Torontonians who had openly speculated about whether he might return to Canada following a nearly two year-run as head of New York City’s subway system.

Walmart partners with thredUP to offer new and pre-owned clothing

Shoppers can now purchase thredUP's secondhand wares through Walmart.com.

NCHM JEE 2020 will be conducted on June 22, says National Testing Agency

ZUBR Granted Gibraltar’s In-Principle DLT Approval

ZUBR has received an in-principle decision from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission to grant the firm authorisation as a DLT provider

Digital Asset Derivatives Platform ZUBR Receives “In Principle” Approval from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission

ZUBR, a digital asset platform to arbitrage using derivatives, has received "in-principle" approval from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) t

More Unified Approach to Public Procurement Needed to Boost Kazakhstan’s Economic Recovery

Kazakhstan has made significant efforts over the past two decades to bring its public procurement system closer to international standards, but a considerable part of procurement activity has yet to meet these standards, thereby limiting overall effectiveness and efficiency, says a World Bank Assessment. “We acknowledge that the rules and institutions of Kazakhstan’s public procurement […]

Resilience and relevance, a current need

A couple of months before we as a nation, and community, were enveloped by the malaise ‘Covid-19’, I was facilitating a workshop for mid-level managers, slated for leadership position, in a large IT s

Proposal For Trans-Tasman Bubble Considers Every Step Of A Passenger’s Journey

A proposed blueprint into how safe trans-Tasman travel could re-open is advancing fast, with a draft to be presented to New Zealand and Australian governments for consideration in early June.

Greater Than has launched a cloud-based loyalty program

Greater Than's new loyalty product will help insurers boost customer experience by increasing engagement and offering greater personalization.

UK Parliament is concerned about potential effects of the pandemic on the UK's cash infrastructure

Members of Parliament in the UK are concerned that plummeting ATM usage due to the pandemic may put its cash infrastructure in danger of collapse.

SAA can be rescued with requisite funding – administrators

Discussions with government reportedly ongoing.

Puma Creates Collection With Gold’s Gym

The Puma-Gold's Gym collection of street-inspired activewear will be sold online and in the Gold's retail shops.

Merkel: German states taking increasing responsibility for coronavirus steps

BERLIN, May 27 — Germany’s federal government is monitoring the coronavirus closely but practical responsibility lies increasingly with the 16 states, Chancellor Angela Merkel said today, adding care must be taken to avoid the virus spreading fast again. “We are still at start of the...

Merkel: We have to make clear pandemic not over

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday it has to be made clear that the coronavirus pandemic is not over and basic measures such as social distancing and wearing face masks are still needed.

Former Quinn Insurance director Liam McCaffrey settles with Central Bank

McCaffrey investigated for transactions that allegedly undermined business

Quebec long-term care facilities need more medical staff, better use of PPE, military report finds

The office of Premier Francois Legault confirmed to CTV News that the government received the report late Tuesday night.

Dubai government offices to resume work with 100 per cent employees from June 14

From Sunday, May 31, government offices will start work with 50% staff

Emergency services respond to reports of swimmers in trouble at West Cork beach

Emergency services are responding to an incident in West Cork after reports that four people got into difficulty while swimming at Inchydoney beach, near Clonakilty.

Liquor sales to resume today

Order and sale only through Bevco mobile app

Ladakh standoff: India-China engaged in diplomatic parleys

The stand-off, if not resolved soon, has the potential of negating all recent gains achieved by recent summits between the two countries

EU Commission updates working programme for 2020

The European Commission announced on Wednesday its updated work programme for 2020 as part of the EU's recovery plan. "The commission remains fully determined to deliver on its flagship initiatives, the European Green Deal and the Digital Strategy, as the...

Longest state of emergency

The state of emergency in British Columbia has been extended for another two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making this the longest state of emergency in the province's history.

Russian Jets Blocked US Plane in Unsafe Maneuvers Over Mediterranean, Navy Says

It was the third time in two months that Russian aircraft have intercepted Navy aircraft in the Sixth Fleet of operations.

When will driving lessons start again and what safety precautions will be taken?

Will you be able to get back behind the wheel?

Clarification to a Sunday Mail article dated 10/05/20: Scots banking tycoon accused of cashing in on coronavirus

We now accept that the source of the price increases was abroad and that Wright Cottrell had no control whatsoever of these market changes.

A.O. Smith partners with FoxyMoron to enhance digital presence

The agency will be responsible for building the brand's social presence and increasing market penetration and consumer engagement

Which? launches new way to report delays to your flight refund

A number of customers have been waiting weeks for a flight refund