Today, the longest cross-country skiing race in the world takes place in Sweden. It’s called Vasaloppet and involves participants skiing 90 kilometers from start to finish. It is an extremely popular international race, which can last up to twelve hours and is broadcast live on television. When participation tickets become available, they sell out within […]
Tricky_Shark/Shutterstock The reason why you should always use the manufacturer’s approved spark plug type has to do with the ignition system of your car’s engine. Newer vehicles with electronic distributor-based ignition systems often operate on longer-lasting platinum plugs. These spark plugs have platinum discs attached to the […]
Khamenei’s death, confirmed by Iranian state media earlier today, prompted warnings of sharp retaliation from Tehran. US President Donald Trump announced that the 86-year-old leader had been killed on the first day of what he described as massive joint airstrikes.Notably, more than 20% of the world’s oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, which connects […]
Despite higher nominal valuations, selected sectors continue to offer a compelling view of structural growth. Viraj Gandhi, CEO, SAMCO Mutual Fund, believes that defence, financials and consumer discretionary sectors are well-positioned to benefit from policy support, balance sheet strength and changing demand dynamics. He advocates a momentum-based, risk-calibrated approach to navigating the current market cycle.Edited […]
Artificial intelligence has long been talked about as a technology with enormous potential. What few expected, however, was the sheer speed at which it would evolve and make entire business models obsolete. That reckoning has arrived and is unfolding in real time across global markets. From Buzzword to Business Reality The past month has served […]
India’s benchmark indices – the Nifty and the BSE Sensex – ended sharply lower on Friday, driven by broad selling pressure. Auto, financial services and FMCG stocks were among the top laggards, while the IT sector witnessed selective buying.In a volatile trading session, the broader Nifty fell 317.90 points, or 1.25%, to close at 25,178.65. […]
Since November 2025, there has been a seismic shift in market dynamics. Until then, markets had been largely sideways bound to their range. The indices didn’t do much, but stock-specific bottom-up investing was rewarded. The broader markets felt weak, yes, but there was no panic. It was a market for select and choosy investments. Capital […]
The rapidly evolving conflict in the Middle East is increasing investor anxiety and strengthening the case for safe haven transactions such as government bonds, gold and the Swiss franc. Macro traders said all eyes will be on energy markets when trading fully reopens on Monday, with early indications of volatility also expected as the US […]
State-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company has received necessary approvals to go ahead with its proposed initial public offering, with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approving the listing on the stock exchanges, the company’s top official said.The approval has already been handed over to the company by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management […]
The global geopolitical tension is palpable. Here are a few cryptocurrencies worth looking at in this context in 2026. There are no two ways around this – the world in 2026 is one where war is clearly on the table. From the Middle East to Ukraine, geopolitical tensions are escalating worldwide. As CryptoPotato reported yesterday, […]
