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Eight streaming services cost $139 monthly, nearing cable prices
Subscribing to eight major U.S. streaming services without ads or bundle discounts now costs $139.41 per month, or $1,672.92 annually, as of September 8, 2…
09 Sept, 11:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
US stocks fall as oil prices surge past $100 amid Middle East tensions
US stock markets declined on Wednesday as oil prices surged past the $100-a-barrel mark for the first time since July, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East.
09 Sept, 09:29 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
PhonePe secures UAE licence to launch payments operations abroad
PhonePe has received its first international licence from the Central Bank of the UAE, enabling it to launch full-scale payments operations in the country,…
09 Sept, 07:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Fewer than 4,000 billionaires hold record $15.1 trillion globally
There are fewer than 4,000 billionaires worldwide, collectively holding a record $15.1 trillion, according to Altrata’s Billionaire Census 2026 reported by fortune.com.
09 Sept, 01:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Macau plans $16 billion push to diversify from gaming to business hub
Macau, the world’s largest gambling hub, announced a $16.1 billion investment plan to transform itself from a tourism-focused city into a business center.
09 Sept, 09:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Japanese yen holds near seven-month high as dollar steadies
The Japanese yen remained near a seven-month high on Tuesday, maintaining gains of nearly 5% since last week, while the U.S. dollar steadied against major currencies.
09 Sept, 03:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
U.S. Treasury yields rise ahead of key inflation data release
U.S. Treasury yields edged higher on Tuesday as investors awaited crucial inflation data scheduled for later this week, which will influence the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates.
09 Sept, 01:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
US stock futures fall as Middle East tensions push oil near $100
US stock futures declined on September 8 as escalating tensions in the Middle East drove Brent crude oil prices close to $100 a barrel.
08 Sept, 07:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Google changes create new 'Google Jail' for independent wikis
Google implemented changes in early 2024 that have significantly impacted independent wikis, creating what is now referred to as a 'Google Jail.' This new…
08 Sept, 03:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Oil prices hold near $100 as Iran-Oman deal on Hormuz shipping nears
Oil prices remained near $100 a barrel as traders awaited details of a deal between Iran and Oman to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
08 Sept, 07:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Esports injury crisis forces teams to hire sports-medicine staff
Chinese esports player Jian “Uzi” Zi-hao earned over $500,000 in tournament prize money before retiring at 25 due to chronic wrist and arm injuries, highli…
08 Sept, 03:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Spider-Man tops box office for six weeks with $2.4 billion worldwide
Sony’s "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" remained the No. 1 movie in theaters for six consecutive weeks, becoming only the second film this decade to achieve such a streak.
08 Sept, 01:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
US interest payments on $40 trillion debt hit $1.25 trillion annually
The United States’ federal interest payments on its $40 trillion national debt have reached $1.25 trillion annually, surpassing the 1991 record, according…
07 Sept, 01:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Dollar posts weekly loss as yen surges on shifting rate bets
The US dollar declined to start September, posting a weekly loss as mixed signals about the Federal Reserve's next interest rate move unsettled traders.
05 Sept, 05:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
SpaceX briefly reclaims $2 trillion market cap amid stock rally
SpaceX briefly regained a $2 trillion market capitalization after its shares surged 38% over five weeks to $150, reflecting strong investor optimism.
05 Sept, 01:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
GM CEO Mary Barra responds personally to every customer letter
General Motors CEO Mary Barra personally responds to every letter she receives, maintaining a handwritten tradition despite leading a $65 billion automaker, according to fortune.com.
04 Sept, 11:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Gloria Steinem built $10 million fortune, urged graduates to follow passions
Gloria Steinem, the feminist icon who passed away this week at age 92, amassed an estimated net worth of $10 million through her decades-long career as an…
04 Sept, 11:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Trump’s Venezuela oil deal secures US stake, reduces China’s influence
Donald Trump’s oil deal with Venezuela grants the US a direct stake in the country’s vast crude oil resources, reshaping control over revenue streams.
04 Sept, 05:29 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Adobe names Anil Chakravarthy as president and CEO from December 1
Adobe announced the appointment of Anil Chakravarthy as its new president and chief executive officer, effective December 1.
04 Sept, 09:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Yen rallies 2% amid rate hike bets and intervention concerns
The Japanese yen strengthened by 2% on Thursday, reversing a month-long gradual decline, as traders increased bets on potential interest-rate hikes by the…
04 Sept, 05:28 am IST