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Western Union terminates Intermex deal after approval snag
Western Union has scrapped its agreement to acquire US-based money transfer firm Intermex for about $500 million after failing to secure regulatory approval from California. The company termed the state's final merger conditions unacceptable, saying they would have required material changes to its business model. Neither company will pay a termination fee.
MRF shares fall after heavy raw material costs push Q2 profit down. Why Motilal Oswal screams Sell
MRF reported a 27% YoY decline in Q2 consolidated net profit to Rs 387 crore, as a 43% surge in raw material costs offset 17% revenue growth to Rs 8,660 crore. Motilal Oswal maintained its ‘Sell’ rating with a target price of Rs 1.05 lakh, citing margin pressure, rising input costs and demand concerns.
Cochin Shipyard shares tumble 8% as Q2 profit falls 50% YoY despite revenue growth
Cochin Shipyard shares fell sharply on Wednesday after the company reported a nearly 50% year-on-year decline in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 54 crore. Despite a 12% rise in revenue to Rs 1,249 crore, higher expenses weighed on profitability. The company also announced an interim dividend of Rs 3 per share.
Alleged spy plot targeting CEO Jensen Huang raises questions about Nvidia's future
Jensen Huang has been synonymous with Nvidia since he co-founded it more than 30 years ago. The company now faces potential damage to its reputation and stock price, uncertainty over a possible successor and new scrutiny from shareholders and elected officials.
'I really believe him': Trump backs Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid China spy scandal, $7.5 billion chip shipment claims and lawsuit
Donald Trump has publicly supported Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who faces scrutiny over alleged connections to Chinese intelligence. Lawmakers from both political parties have raised concerns about national security implications related to Nvidia's technology exports. Nvidia's board is investigating the allegations while Huang faces shareholder lawsuits regarding disclosure failures. The controversy has affected Nvidia's stock value and prompted discussions on future semiconductor export policies.
Nvidia's clubby board faces a sticky 'honey pot' test
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang is under investigation after allegations of an affair with a suspected Chinese spy. The company's board of directors is facing scrutiny regarding its independence to investigate the CEO's conduct. American national security concerns are heightened due to Huang's close ties with political figures, including Donald Trump. Nvidia's advanced semiconductor technology is critical in the competitive AI landscape.
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Blackstone to invest Rs 5,000 crore in IIFL Finance for 16% stake as company raises Rs 6,414 crore
IIFL Finance will raise Rs 6,414 crore through a capital infusion led by Blackstone, which will invest Rs 5,000 crore for an approximately 16% stake. Co-promoters Nirmal Jain and R Venkataraman will contribute Rs 1,264 crore through warrants, while Anchorage Capital will invest Rs 150 crore.
IIFL Finance to raise Rs 6,414 crore through preferential issue; Blackstone to invest Rs 5,000 crore
IIFL Finance approved a Rs 6,414 crore capital raise led by Blackstone, which will invest Rs 5,000 crore for an approximately 16% stake. Promoters Nirmal Jain and R Venkataraman will collectively invest Rs 1,264 crore through warrants.
BDR Pharma to acquire Acme’s oral solid formulations business
BDR Pharma will acquire a controlling stake in Acme Formulation’s oral solid formulations business from existing shareholders, led by private equity firm PAG. The deal will strengthen BDR’s contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) platform by adding capabilities in thyroid, women’s healthcare and general medicines.
Can you sell your share in an ancestral joint property without consent of other family members? Know the law
When individuals aim to sell their shares in joint ancestral property, they must navigate various legal considerations. Gaining consent from co-owners is often essential, particularly with residential properties where potential disputes may occur. Completing a partition can help define ownership clearly before moving forward with a sale. Buyers should prioritize title verification from the original deed holder to ensure property documents are accurate and properly recorded.
Dividend alert! MRF announces Rs 3/share interim dividend. Check record date
MRF announced an interim dividend of Rs 3 per share alongside its Q2FY27 results, with November 17 set as the record date. The tyre-maker reported a 13% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 417 crore.
Warren Buffett’s 7 golden rules for young investors trying to manage finances
Warren Buffett shares seven essential financial lessons for young investors, emphasising frugal living, eliminating high-interest debt, long-term investing, understanding businesses, maintaining cash reserves and portfolio diversification through his 90/10 rule. He also reminds investors that financial wealth matters less than happiness, relationships and unconditional love.
MRF Q2 Results: Net profit falls 13% YoY to Rs 417 crore, revenue rises 17%; board declares interim dividend
MRF reported a 12.9% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 417 crore in Q2FY27, despite 17.4% revenue growth. EBITDA fell 14.9%, while the board declared an interim dividend of Rs 3 per share.
Need for rules comes to fore as India corporate landscape clutters up with family feuds
India's corporate landscape is witnessing a surge in family disputes that threaten the very foundation of long-established businesses. Following the exit or passing of key patriarchs, internal discord often erupts, underscoring the critical requirement for legislative mechanisms that favour transparent succession planning.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang scandal: Honeytrap ends honeymoon?
A lot of people stand exposed. Nvidia is roughly 8% of the S&P 500 — it sits in pension funds and index funds far beyond the US. Huang, at Nvidia’s helm since he founded it in 1993, has no heir in sight. The company’s directors are now investigating the one employee they would find hardest to replace, an awkward position for any board.
Sebi approves 6 IPOs including Mahanadi Coalfields, Veritas Finance and Sagar Defence. Check details
Sebi has granted approval for initial public offerings from six companies across various sectors. Companies like Mahanadi Coalfields and Sagar Defence Engineering are set to enter the stock market soon. The IPOs include both offers for sale and fresh issue components to raise significant funds. These approvals come amid increasing investor interest in diverse industries such as defence and pharmaceuticals.
How rising bond yields and interest rates are putting pressure on stock market valuations
Higher yields boost safer investments’ appeal, pressuring equity valuations despite earnings recovery. Equities are riskier than sovereign bonds. If a virtually risk-free government bond pays 7.4%, investors won’t settle for the same return from volatile stocks they accepted when bonds yielded 5% or 6%.
US Secretary of State Rubio warned Trump of Jensen Huang's ties to alleged Chinese spy: Report
Amid rising concerns, Nvidia's board is scrutinizing CEO Jensen Huang due to alleged espionage tied to his connection with Alice Huang, a businesswoman from China. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio previously cautioned about the implications of their association. It has come to light that Alice Huang's firm could be involved in unlawful smuggling of Nvidia products. However, Nvidia reassured that its operations will remain unaffected during this inquiry.
Coca-Cola’s India bottling arm files draft papers for Rs 9,500 crore IPO
Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings plans to conduct an initial public offering through an offer for sale of equity shares. The proposed IPO is expected to raise around $1 billion, aiming for a valuation of $10 billion. Coca-Cola Company and Jubilant Bhartia Group hold significant stakes in the company after a recent stake sale. The IPO proceeds will benefit the promoter selling shareholder with no funds directed to Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings.
Plea seeking Tata Sons listing filed in Bombay High Court
According to the filing before the Bombay High Court, Rohini Amin and L Ramanathan jointly filed writ petition on November 5. The petition names Tata Sons Ltd, N Chandrasekaran, Saurabh Agrawal, Harish Manwani, Anita M George, Noel Tata, Venu Srinivasan, Darius Khambata, Bhaskar Bhat and Siddharth Sharma as respondents.
MacRitchie Investments sells 3.74% stake in CarTrade for Rs 470 crore; Smallcap World Fund, Norges Bank buy shares
MacRitchie Investments sold 18.20 lakh CarTrade Tech shares worth Rs 470.11 crore through a bulk deal. Smallcap World Fund and Norges Bank acquired stakes, while CarTrade reported 10.2% revenue growth in Q2FY27.
Travomint parent SNVA Traveltech files updated draft papers with Sebi for public offering
SNVA Traveltech, parent of online travel platform Travomint, has filed updated IPO papers with SEBI for an entirely offer-for-sale issue of 12.75 crore shares. FY26 revenue rose 58.1%, while net profit jumped 73.7% year-on-year.
Trump Media's investors lost $2.2 billion while Trump holds $460 million stake
Ske Jarzenske and other Trump Media investors are facing severe losses as the company's stock value has plummeted. Many investors had high hopes for the social media platform, believing in its potential profitability under Trump's leadership. Instead, Trump Media's shares have lost significant value, and discontent among shareholders has grown. The company's revenue remains stagnant, leading investors to question management practices and investor trust.
Buffett reveals what a company director is paid for 6 meetings a year, then asks one question that explains everything
Warren Buffett sat on the boards of 21 companies over 62 years, and in this letter he explains how the people who are supposed to guard your money actually get chosen. He then reveals what the job pays for a few days of work a year, points out that the word independent has come to mean close to its opposite, and names the one thing he looks for in the directors of companies he owns. By the end you will have two questions to ask of any annual report, and nobody in the governance business is going to ask them for you.
ETtech Explainer: Why Meta is raising billions through bonds
Developing AI models and offering AI-powered services requires enormous computing capacity. This involves building data centres, purchasing specialised chips and servers, expanding cloud infrastructure, and securing the electricity needed to run these facilities.
BSE Q2 Results: Net profit surges 45% YoY to Rs 809 crore; revenue jumps 34%
BSE on Wednesday reported a 44.9% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 809.15 crore for the second quarter of FY27 (Q2FY27), compared with Rs 558.43 crore in the corresponding period last year (Q2FY26).
China Banks' applications for PBOC stock loan scheme exceed 200 billion yuan
China's central bank said applications for loans under its stock-purchase financing scheme have exceeded 200 billion yuan. The PBOC has also cut the relending rate to 1%, stepping up efforts to support share buybacks and stabilise equity markets.
Bonus issue alert! Choice International to reward shareholders with 1:1 bonus shares. Check details
Choice International has approved a 1:1 bonus issue, its first such corporate action in two years. Under the proposal, shareholders will receive one bonus share for every share held on the record date, which will be announced later. The move will double the number of outstanding shares without changing the company’s market capitalisation, while potentially improving stock liquidity and affordability.
India will become the world’s largest economy by end of the century, predicts top economist Jeffrey D Sachs
Renowned economist Jeffrey D Sachs said India could become the world’s largest economy by the end of the century, with a population twice that of China. Speaking at the World Symposium on "Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges" in Varanasi, he said the world was moving towards a multipolar order where no single country or region would dominate.
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