Mumbai: Indian equities surged almost 1% on Wednesday to close at record levels, mirroring the strength in global markets, which have been boosted by optimism over the likelihood of interest rate cuts next year. The Sensex closed above 72,000 for the first time, while the Volatility Index or VIX – a popular fear gauge – … Read more
British households will benefit from improved routes for recycling electronic goods from 2026, under government plans to have producers and retailers pay for household and in-store collections. Consumers would be able to have electrical waste (e-waste) – from cables to toasters and power tools – collected from their homes or drop items off during a … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — In celebration of National Bacon Day on Dec. 30, Wendy’s is offering its Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for only a penny. The deal, which is currently available on the company’s website or app, allows customers to add a 1-cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger to any order between Wednesday, Dec. 27, and Tuesday, Jan. … Read more
KOLKATA: Exports of basmati rice have fallen due to militant attacks against merchant ships in the Red Sea, leading to 5-10% fall in basmati prices in the domestic market, exporters said. Leading shipping lines’ decision to avoid the Suez Canal route amid Houthi attacks has also impacted sunflower oil imports from Russia and Ukraine. Sunflower … Read more
A trial rebrand by newsagent chain WH Smith has prompted a backlash, with customers comparing the new signage with the NHS logo. Ten shops in England, including branches in Preston and York, now have a sign that reads “WHS” instead of the retailer’s full name. It is unclear whether the trial will be extended to … Read more
LONDON/MUMBAI: Shares of NRI billionaire Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Resources on Friday plunged 5.59 per cent on the London Stock Exchange amid talk that it may acquire a majority stake in the Indian arm of Cairn Energy. In the late afternoon session, the scrip was being traded at 20.61 pounds, down by 5.50 per cent on … Read more
No new plans for onshore wind have been accepted in England since the government claimed it had “lifted” the de facto ban, new analysis reveals. Renewable energy organisations warned at the time that this was likely. Despite the levelling up secretary, Michael Gove, having changed planning rules introduced in 2015 by the then prime minister, … Read more
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. online retailer Zulily is closing down, surprising customers and laying off hundreds of workers after efforts to salvage the business failed. The Seattle-based company said in a notice on its website that it had tried to fill all pending orders and expected to manage that within the coming two weeks. Zulily said … Read more
MUMBAI: Shares of Cairn India Ltd on Friday climbed over 5 per cent to hit a record high of Rs 358 on the BSE amid reports that Vedanta Resources is in talks to buy a majority stake in the subsidiary of UK-based Cairn Energy. The scrip, which was flat for most of the session, shot … Read more
To grasp the nettle, or wait in the hope that things somehow miraculously improve. This is the choice Rishi Sunak will be weighing for the next general election, as the Conservatives limp towards the finishing line of another challenging year. After Jeremy Hunt announced the government would hold an earlier than anticipated budget, with a … Read more
