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X owner Elon Musk says opposed to US ban of competitor TikTok April 20, 2024
Elon Musk on Friday came out against banning TikTok in the United States, even if it would mean less competition for his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, as the initiative sees fresh bipartisan momentum in Congress. "TikTok should not be banned in the USA, even though such a ban may benefit the X platform," […]
Quickening pace of quick-commerce; and other top tech, startup stories this week April 20, 2024
It’s no surprise, given quick-commerce platforms are betting big on advertising revenues to contribute substantially to their toplines. HSBC Global Research expects Blinkit’s ad revenues to grow fourfold from $60 million in FY24 to $240 million in FY27.
Wipro Q4 net profit is down 7.8% to Rs 2,835 crore April 20, 2024
The fourth largest Indian IT service firm, Wipro saw its headcount decline by 9.5 % in the fiscal 24. This is the third time in a decade that the IT major saw a full-year decline in its headcount, by ending the fiscal at a lower number compared to the start of the year.
Apple's offer to open up tap-and-go tech to be approved by EU next month, sources say April 19, 2024
Apple's bid to settle the four-year investigation would help it dodge a finding of wrongdoing and stave off a potential hefty fine that could be as much as 10% of its global annual turnover.
Azim Premji, Rishad reappointed to Wipro board for 5 years April 19, 2024
IT services company Wipro on Friday reported an 8% year-on-year (YoY) fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,835 crore for the quarter ended March 2024. It was Rs 3,074 crore in the last year quarter.
India needs financial risk coverage for commercial space launch industry April 19, 2024
As space launches face more failures, communication issues, and debris threats, space insurance has become a recognised high-risk market. With India's growing space industry, the need for financial safeguards against launch risks is becoming increasingly crucial.
India's top 3 IT companies see exit of 64,000 employees in FY23-24 April 19, 2024
India's IT services industry - a $254 billion powerhouse - has been feeling the heat of global macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical flareups as clients turned cautious with IT spends.
Spacetech startup Digantara unveils 25,000-sq ft facility in Bengaluru April 19, 2024
The new facility, spanning 25,000 square feet in Hebbal, Bengaluru, serves as a satellite assembly, integration and testing (AIT) facility. The Bengaluru-based startup is currently planning to launch a constellation of space-based space surveillance satellites.
New Wipro CEO Srinivas Pallia reveals his five point plan to revive company’s growth April 19, 2024
IT services company Wipro on Friday reported an 8% year-on-year (YoY) fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,835 crore for the quarter ended March 2024. It was Rs 3,074 crore in the last year quarter.
China moves to boost foreign investment in domestic tech companies April 19, 2024
China will support overseas institutions to issue yuan bonds in the country, and also encourage tech companies, including foreign-invested ones, to raise money via bond issuance, the commerce ministry said in a statement.

CNN Economy

Goldman Sachs slants research to help Democrats, top White House adviser says October 2, 2018
Kevin Hassett, President Donald Trump's top economic adviser, suggested Goldman Sachs may be slanting its economic research to help Democrats ahead of the midterm elections.
Land O'Lakes CEO Beth Ford, from the cornfield to the C-suite October 1, 2018
Land O'Lakes CEO Beth Ford charts her career path, from her first job to becoming the first openly gay CEO at a Fortune 500 company in an interview with CNN's Boss Files.
The next big test for Elon Musk arrives this week September 30, 2018
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The next big test for Elon Musk arrives this week September 30, 2018
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CEOs are cashing in on the market boom September 26, 2018
Corporate insiders at US companies have dumped $5.7 billion of stock this month, the highest in any September in the past decade, according to TrimTabs.
General Electric is in a sharp decline September 26, 2018
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Why investors aren't freaking out about inflation September 25, 2018
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CNN MARKETS

Premarket: 7 things to know before the bell October 4, 2018
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Why it's time for investors to go on defense October 4, 2018
Howard Marks, co-chairman of Oaktree Capital, explains why investors should start treading lightly.
Barnes & Noble stock soars 20% as it explores a sale October 3, 2018
Barnes & Noble jumped more than 20% after it said it would review a sale of the troubled company.
Aston Martin falls 5% in London IPO October 3, 2018
Aston Martin is joining the ranks of listed automakers with an IPO that values the British company at more than $5 billion.
Honda teams up with GM on self-driving cars October 3, 2018
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Toys 'R' Us brand may be brought back to life October 3, 2018
Bankrupt toy retailer tells bankruptcy court it is looking at possibly reviving the Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us brands.
Tencent Music plans to go public on US exchange October 3, 2018
It dominates the music streaming market in China through its QQ Music, KuGou and Kuwo platforms.