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Apple dethrones Samsung as top spot smartphone brand
For the first time in over a decade, Apple has dethroned Samsung as the world's leading smartphone vendor in market share, as per International Data Corporation (IDC).
Why Morgan Stanley has downgraded Eicher Motors's share
Eicher Motors's stock took a hit today with shares dropping over 2% to Rs. 3,741 in early trading.
Elon Musk seeks greater control of Tesla for AI development
Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, wants a 25% voting control in the company before diving into artificial intelligence (AI) projects.
Today's cryptocurrency prices: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether
Bitcoin has gained 0.64% in the past 24 hours to trade at $42,804.03. It is 8.57% down compared to last week.
15-20 unicorns to go public within 2 years: Kotak
India is set to have more than 15-20 unicorns launching IPOs within the next 12-24 months, as per V Jayasankar, Managing Director at Kotak Investment Banking.
Apple to remove blood-oxygen feature from smartwatches to avoid ban
Apple is thinking about removing the blood-oxygen feature from its Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches to dodge a potential US ban if an appeal doesn't go their way.
HCLTech collaborates with SAP to accelerate adoption of Generative AI
HCL Technologies has announced its collaboration with SAP to promote innovation and speed up the adoption of Generative AI (Gen AI).
Jio Financial Services Q3 net profit falls 56% QoQ
Jio Financial Services, a branch of Reliance Industries, experienced a drop in net profit for the December quarter of the current fiscal year, settling at Rs. 293 crore compared to the previous quarter's Rs. 668 crore.
Quiet firing: Amazon's latest strategy to reduce headcount explained
Amazon has been pressuring managers to give lower performance ratings to workers, who don't follow the Return to Office (RTO) policy, according to Business Insider.
24.8cr Indians escaped poverty in past 9 years: NITI Aayog
In the past nine years, India has made impressive strides in the fight against poverty.
Germany's economy shrank 0.3% last year
Germany, the economic powerhouse of the eurozone, experienced its first economic contraction since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to official data released by Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on Monday.
You can now order Domino's Pizza using ONDC platforms
In a move aimed at reducing its dependence on food delivery platforms like Zomato and Swiggy, several outlets of Domino's pizza in Delhi-NCR have joined the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
Sensex settles near 73,330 points, Nifty jumps to 22,100
On Monday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices saw gains.
Boeing sets up warehouse in UP for supplying aircraft parts
American aerospace giant Boeing has unveiled a 36,000-square-foot warehouse in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh, to provide parts for its regional aviation clientele.
Wholesale inflation rises to 9-month high in December: Here's why
India saw a surge in wholesale inflation, hitting a nine-month high of 0.73% in December 2023, as per the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Cryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether
Bitcoin has lost 0.87% of its value in the last 24 hours, trading at $42,573.33. It is down 3.06% from last week.
SpiceJet launches non-stop flights to Ayodhya from Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai
Budget airline SpiceJet on Monday announced direct flights to Ayodhya from Chennai, Bengaluru, and Mumbai starting February 1, 2024.
Top 5 richest men double their fortunes since pandemic low
The Oxfam annual inequality report has revealed that the world's five wealthiest individuals have doubled their net worth since 2020.
AI could displace 40% of jobs, worsen equality: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has shared an analysis revealing that artificial intelligence (AI) could impact nearly 40% of all jobs.
Sensex crosses 73,000 for first time, Nifty opens above 22,000
Sensex crossed the 73,000 mark, and Nifty exceeded the 22,000 level for the first time today.
FPIs invest Rs. 3,900 crore in equities from January 1-12
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) cautiously invested around Rs. 3,900 in Indian stocks between January 1 and 12 this year amid uncertainty regarding the interest rate scenario.
Apple to shut down 121-member AI team in San Diego
Apple is reportedly pulling the plug on its 121-member artificial intelligence (AI) team in San Diego, California, reported Bloomberg, citing insiders.
Cryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Solana, Tether
Bitcoin has shed 0.51% over the last 24 hours and is currently trading at $42,589.22. It is 3.33% lower than the previous week.
Cryptocurrency prices: Check today's rates of Bitcoin, BNB, Solana, Tether
Bitcoin has slipped 6.85% in the past 24 hours and is currently trading at $42,924.9. It is 1.95% lower than the week before.
Tesla in talks to enter India with whopping $30B investment
Elon Musk-led Tesla is in advanced talks to invest $30 billion in India's electric vehicle (EV) sector over the next five years, per Hindustan Times.
Retail inflation in India rises to 5.69% in December 2023
India experienced a surge in retail inflation, reaching a four-month high of 5.69% in December 2023, as reported by the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
India's industrial output falls to 2.4% in November 2023
India's industrial growth took a hit in November 2023, dropping to 2.4% from October's impressive 16-month high of 11.6%.
Oil prices jump 4% after US-led airstrikes in Yemen
Oil prices soared 4% on Friday after the US and UK carried out air and sea strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in response to attacks on shipping vessels by the Iran-backed group, reports Reuters.
Indian Oil to open 300 ethanol fuel stations: Nitin Gadkari
India's leading oil refiner Indian Oil Corporation will open 300 ethanol fuel stations, Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, said on Friday.
What's the controversy surrounding Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes
Boeing is facing a torrent of negative headlines about its 737 MAX jets, causing a serious blow to its once-stellar reputation.
Sensex, Nifty end at record high: Check top gainers
On Friday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices showed an upward trend to end at record high.
Sensex, Nifty50 touch new all-time high: What's fueling the rally
It has been a good day for stock market investors. Both Sensex and Nifty benchmark indices registered strong gains and hit their all-time high levels on Friday.
Apple's two longtime directors are set to retire
Apple just made a big change in its board of directors.
TCS explains why it still pays freshers Rs. 3-4L salary
The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of India's leading IT company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), recently addressed concerns about low starting salaries for freshmen in the IT services sector.
eBay fined $3mn after employees sent live cockroaches to couple
eBay will pay a $3 million fine to settle a harassment case filed by a Massachusetts couple.
Why Nifty IT index has jumped 5% today
The Nifty IT Index skyrocketed 5% on Friday, reaching a 52-week high.
Today's cryptocurrency prices: Check rates of Bitcoin, Tether, Solana, BNB
Bitcoin has shed 0.36% over the last 24 hours and is currently trading at $46,111.86. It is 5.70% higher than the previous week.
Popular chat app Discord axes 17% of workforce
Discord, a popular chat and messaging app, announced plans to cut 17% of its workforce, impacting around 170 employees.
From $22bn to $1bn: BlackRock devalues BYJU'S by 95%
BlackRock, a prominent asset manager, has slashed the valuation of BYJU'S by a staggering 95%, bringing it down from $22 billion to just $1 billion, as per Tech Crunch.
China's exports decline for first time since 2016
For the first time since 2016, China's exports saw a full-year decline, with the country selling $3.38 trillion worth of goods globally in 2023, a 4.6% drop from the previous year.