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Bank Strike Today and Tomorrow: Here's How Services May Be Hit
Services such as deposits and withdrawal at branches, opening of new accounts, cheque clearance and loan approvals could be affected due to the strike
Free Press Fundamental For Healthy Democracy, Tech Firms Need To Do More To Help Journalism Flourish: Microsoft Prez
Microsoft President Brad Smith discussed the intersection between technology and journalism and its impact on the role of the press in a democracy.
Stocks Dip As Rotation Continues; Yields, Dollar Rise
An index of stocks across the world fell on Friday but was set to post its strongest weekly gain in five, while benchmark Treasury yields climbed to 13month highs, partly on optimism after a $1.9 trillion recovery package was signed into law.
Gold Price Today: Rate Hikes in Major Cities; Silver Too Gains Marginally
In the national capital, the rate of 22-carat gold stood at Rs 44,300 per 10 grams. While buyers will have to pay Rs 48,330 for purchasing 10 grams of 24-carat gold.
Airline Stocks Rally, American Cites Plan To Pay Off Loan
Airline stocks rose Monday, spurred by signs that vaccine rollouts could set up a rebound in travel later this year.
India Inc's Business Confidence Highest in Decade: FICCI Survey
The Index had stood at70.9 in the previous survey and 59 a year ago, noted the survey
GE Nears Deal To Combine Aircraft-leasing Unit With AerCap - WSJ
General Electric Co is nearing a $30 billionplus deal to combine its aircraftleasing business with Ireland's AerCap Holdings NV, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday citing people familiar with the matter.
IT Dept Claims Rs 1,000-crore Black Income After Raids on TN Jewellery, Bullion Group
The searches were carried out on March 4 at 27 premises in Chennai, Mumbai, Coimbatore, Madurai,Tiruchirappalli, Thrissur, Nellore, Jaipur and Indore. Unaccounted cash of Rs 1.2 crore was also seized during the raids, it claimed.
Cunane, No. 3 NC State Avoid Upset, Reach ACC Title Game
Elissa Cunane had 23 points and nine rebounds, and thirdranked North Carolina State stormed back from a 10point fourthquarter deficit to beat Georgia Tech 6661 on Saturday and advance to the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship game.
Oil Prices Close at Highest Level in Nearly 2 Years
A barrel of North Sea Brent Crude for delivery in May rose 3.9 percent in London to $69.36, its highest closing price since April 2019.
US Consumers Eased Off Credit Card Borrowing In January
Borrowing by Americans fell in January for the first time in five months, as a big drop in the use of credit cards offset increases in auto loans and student loans.
'Meme Stocks' Go Mainstream: There’s Now A Fund For That
Interested in trading some of the stocks that have rocked Wall Street recently fueled by social media buzz? Has the craziness of the comments talking up the socalled meme stocks on Reddit and other sites kept you away? Well, the financial industry has som...
Twitter Cracks Down On COVID Vaccine Misinformation
Twitter says it has begun labeling tweets that include misleading information about COVID19 vaccines and using a strike system to eventually remove accounts that repeatedly violate its rules.
Zoom Posts Big Quarter Even As Subscriber Growth Slows
Zooms astronomical growth is tapering off along with the pandemic, raising questions about whether the videoconferencing services immense popularity will fade as more people return to classrooms, offices and other places that have been off limits for the...
Closing Prices For Crude Oil, Gold And Other Commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery fell 86 cents to $60.64 a barrel Monday. Brent crude oil for May delivery fell 73 cents to $63.69 a barrel.
Rupee Slumps 29 Paise to 73.76 Against US Dollar in Early Trade
On Friday, the rupee had settled at 73.47 against the American currency. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.03 per cent to 90.84.
