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Powerball winning numbers for November 9 revealed - Did anyone win $30 million jackpot on Monday night?
To claim the jackpot, one has to match five white balls and the red Powerball. It is extremely difficult to achieve this, and from the estimation of the probability, there is 1 in 292.2 million chances of winning the Powerball jackpot. Nevertheless, it is important to note that for one to win the Powerball, it is not necessary for the numbers on the ticket to match all numbers. There are nine types of prizes in the Powerball, which depend on how many white balls and Powerball are matched.
Bitcoin price prediction: BTC USD could crash to $68,000 before recovery - here's what analysts expect
Bitcoin price prediction: BTC USD is struggling to recover after briefly falling below $75,000, with analysts warning that another decline could come before a sustained rebound. While some see potential downside towards $73,400, a more bearish forecast points to $68,000. Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows have added to market pressure.
Godrej Properties to launch Rs 32,000 cr homes H2 FY27 amid strong housing demand
Godrej Properties intends to launch residential projects worth Rs 32,000 crore in the upcoming fiscal year. The company aims to double its previous fiscal launches in response to strong housing demand. Sales bookings are expected to rise by 22 percent to reach a record Rs 41,500 crore this year. Despite increased expenses impacting profit levels, total income has shown growth compared to the previous year.
Bitcoin trades near $75,000 as ETF outflows and US monetary tightening fears weigh on crypto sentiment
Bitcoin's value hovers around $75,000 as ETF outflows take a toll on investor confidence. Similarly, Ethereum struggles near $2,140 after falling past vital support thresholds. Emerging data shows a notable decline in institutional investment in both cryptocurrencies. Analysts stress that identifying the next pivotal support levels for Bitcoin and Ethereum is crucial for their potential rebound. Overall, the crypto market is now valued at $2.53 trillion, reflecting these shifts.
Why does Pakistan keep getting IMF bailouts despite terrorism allegations? Gita Gopinath explains
Why does the IMF continue to bail out Pakistan despite its repeated borrowing history and terrorism-related allegations? Former IMF deputy managing director Gita Gopinath explains who decides lending approvals, why economic distress matters and how member countries exercise voting power. Here's a look at Pakistan's 25 IMF arrangements and the world's biggest borrowers.
Bitcoin trades near $76K, Ethereum at $2,240 as tech selloff, strong US jobs data weigh on crypto markets
Bitcoin hovered near $76,000 and Ethereum around $2,240 as technology stock weakness, AI spending concerns and US crypto legislation uncertainty weighed on sentiment. Despite modest daily gains, major cryptocurrencies remained under weekly pressure, with ETF outflows, macroeconomic data and market volatility influencing investor appetite.
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Muthoot Microfin to raise $40 million from responsAbility, BlueOrchard
Muthoot Microfin has initiated the process to raise $40 million in external debt from two Swiss investors. After previously delaying due to high hedging costs, the company expects completion by December. It aims to secure $25 million from ResponsAbility Investments and $15 million from BlueOrchard. Hedging costs had spiked due to the West Asia crisis but have recently stabilized.

ED probes $1.5 million foreign funding trail across six countries over alleged meddling in India's domestic affairs
In a significant investigation, the Enforcement Directorate is examining the financial transactions of foreign companies that are tied to India's domestic issues. Investigators have followed $1 million in payments through various jurisdictions before pinpointing a firm in the UK. Of particular interest is the $500,000 that originated from a Canadian source.

Social Security payroll tax cap rises to $192,300 in 2027: How much more will high earners pay from their paychecks, who will be affected, and what does it mean for your take-home pay?
Social Security taxes will take a bigger bite out of some high earners' paychecks in 2027. The taxable income limit is rising to $192,300 from $184,500, meaning another $7,800 of wages will be taxed. Workers earning above the new limit could pay up to $483.60 more next year. The increase comes as retirees are set to receive a 3.6% benefit boost.

Is Cathie Wood betting on the next stage of the AI boom amid Wall Street’s tech stock crash, buying SpaceX and Nvidia while selling $120 million in Broadcom stock?
Cathie Wood is buying AI stocks while Wall Street is selling them. ARK Invest purchased nearly $49 million in SpaceX and $46 million in Nvidia after Thursday’s tech sell-off wiped out more than $3 trillion in US market value. But it sold $119.7 million in Broadcom and $20 million in CoreWeave. The contrasting trades raise questions about Wood’s AI strategy.

Tesla IPO investors turned $1,000 into $242,000: Can its $1.52 trillion valuation deliver another big payday for shareholders?
Since its initial public offering in 2010, Tesla has surged over 24,000% in stock value. Despite this history, recent earnings data for Q3 reveal a downturn in operating income. Tesla shares plunged 10.77% on Thursday, November 5, closing at $343.69. Friday’s rebound in Nasdaq offered some relief. The company’s high market price suggests optimism for future innovations in AI, like Robotaxis and Optimus. New shareholders face challenges compared to those who invested early.

ETtech Deals Digest: Eloelo leads as weekly funding rises to $142 million, down 35% on-year
Eloelo led deal activity with $80 million, followed by Peppermint Robotics at $10.6 million, altM at $10.3 million, Two Point O Capital at $10 million, and PowerUp Money at $10 million. Crane Venture Partners was among the most active investors, backing Peppermint Robotics and Armatrix. Omnivore invested in altM and Two Point O Capital, while Flourish Ventures backed PowerUp Money.

India's forex reserves fall $2.6 billion to $717 billion as of October 30
India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $2.691 billion to $717.056 billion in the week ended October 30, extending a decline from their September peak. Experts attribute the drawdown partly to the deployment of FCNR(B) funds and RBI's dollar sales to support the rupee, while foreign currency and gold assets declined.

Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib pays fine, meeting condition for house arrest
Jailed Malaysian former prime minister Najib Razak paid a $12 million fine Friday, allowing him to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest, his party said. Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim had granted Najib the conditional pardon in September, allowing him to serve out the rest of his prison sentence under house arrest provided he pay the fine.

Japan’s SuMiTB makes first Indian realty fund investment with HDFC Capital
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank has made its first investment in an Indian real estate fund. This investment is in HDFC Capital Development of Real Estate Affordable and Mid-Income Fund. The H-DREAM Fund has raised over $400 million in secured investor commitments. This fund targets residential projects within affordable housing while promoting green building standards. The investment reflects the strengthening economic relationship between India and Japan in the real estate sector.

Sebi revises currency derivatives limits for unhedged positions aligning with RBI norms
Sebi has revised limits for unhedged positions in currency derivatives for domestic clients and FPIs. The new combined notional value limit is set at $5 million at any time. FPIs must control their short positions in foreign currency-rupee pairs to the same $5 million limit. To exceed this threshold for long positions, FPIs need to show underlying exposure in Indian securities.

QQQ stock today falls over 5%: Why Nvidia (NVDA), Qualcomm (QCOM), Intel (INTC) and Marvell (MRVL) are dragging down Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ stock: Invesco QQQ Trust fell more than 5% toward $655 on Thursday as investors sold technology and semiconductor stocks following the US midterm elections. Qualcomm's disappointing chip sales and concerns over AI data center spending added to the pressure, even as QQQ increased its holdings in Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft on Tuesday.

The fund that created the most wealth in 10 years was a plain S&P 500 ETF: $263 billion
The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) generated the most shareholder value over the last 10 years. According to a Morningstar report, it created $263.1 billion in wealth for investors. Meanwhile, the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) followed with $195.2 billion created for investors. Conversely, the ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ (SQQQ) lost $10 billion during the same decade. Smaller funds often struggled with losses due to market conditions and high-risk categories.

Lockheed Martin to pay $29.5 million to settle federal claims it discriminated against white workers
Lockheed Martin has agreed to pay $29.5 million to settle claims of discrimination against white employees. The company faced allegations related to its diversity and equity initiatives in an internal bonus program. This settlement includes $22 million to the U.S. government and $7.5 million to over 1,000 affected employees. A former Lockheed Martin vice president filed a whistleblower complaint leading to the investigation.

Story TV parent Eloelo raises $80 million from Hornbill, NBCUniversal
The funding follows a surge in Story TV’s business, which has helped lift annualised collections more than tenfold to around $250 million over the past year, according to people familiar with the company. Eloelo said Story TV offers over 5,000 dramas in six languages, while its apps have more than 40 million monthly active users.

Tech funding hits 12-month low of $592 million in October; late-stage funding plunges 72%
Early-stage funding, by contrast, rose 114% sequentially to $361.6 million from $168.6 million and was up 10.8% from $326.4 million in October 2025. Early-stage rounds accounted for 61% of the month's funding.

AI sales startup Nooks secures $500 million in funding for expansion
Unlike traditional investors that buy a stake in a company, General Catalyst's commitment involves taking a share of the returns its capital helps generate, Nooks CEO Dan Lee said. He declined to give details on the terms of the deal.

EloElo eyes global expansion post $80 million fundraise, aims to build ‘Netflix of micro-drama’
EloElo Group, the parent company of Story TV, successfully raised $80 million in a Series C funding round. The funding round was led by Hornbill Capital and NBCUniversal, significantly increasing the company's valuation. EloElo aims to enhance its micro-drama platform and expand into international markets. The company reported substantial user growth and high production efficiency using AI technology.

Premji's deeptech bets; Razorpay gets IPO nod
Happy Thursday! Premji Invest is stepping up its bets on defence and aerospace manufacturing.This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

Apple’s robust India quarter; Giva’s $100 million funding
Apple posted record sales in India in the September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

How Jeff Bezos’ $5 million grant helped 6,000 homeless families find a safe home including a five-year-old daughter and her struggling mother
Mary's Place, a nonprofit located in Seattle, plays a crucial role in helping homeless families by providing emergency shelter and housing support. Following a generous $5 million grant received in 2020, the organization has aided thousands in securing stable homes. The ongoing demand, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, led Mary’s Place to broaden its services, including a new pilot program aimed at families with complex needs.

Wealthtech firm PowerUp Money raises $10 million led by Flourish Ventures
PowerUp Money was founded in 2024 by Jindal, who had previously cofounded Uni Cards. It offers mutual fund advisory services to retail investors, at time when the Indian mutual fund industry is seeing record SIP inflows. The company has more than 1.5 million customers tracking portfolios worth over Rs 2.5 lakh crore on its platform.

Texas Senate race sets record with $573 million in political ad spending
The Texas Senate race has become the most expensive non-presidential contest with advertising costs exceeding $573 million. Democrat James Talarico currently leads Republican Ken Paxton in the polls ahead of the November 3 elections. While Republican spending has surged in recent weeks, Democratic groups initially dominated with their advertising efforts. Outside funding has heavily favored Paxton, with significant contributions coming from aligned groups.

Social security projected benefit cuts 2032: Millions of Americans may miss out 22 per cent of total retirement income. Check SSA-CoLA calculations
Social security projected benefit cuts 2032: At that time the fund's projected income will be sufficient to pay just 78 per cent of scheduled benefits, indicating beneficiaries will see a 22 per cent cut in monthly Social Security retirement income.
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