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More than 100 million people in India have diabetes. Is sugar-rich diet to blame? Doctor shares the truth: ‘Sugar is not a direct…’
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More than 100 million people in India have diabetes. Is sugar-rich diet to blame? Doctor shares the truth: ‘Sugar is not a direct…’

While having a diet rich in sugar is known to increase the risk for diabetes, some doctors on X explained that the relationship between sugar…

The Times of India Jul 31, 2026
BP to sell North Sea business; AI companies lead record surge on Korea’s stock market – business live
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BP to sell North Sea business; AI companies lead record surge on Korea’s stock market – business live

Live, rolling coverage as British oil company looks for buyer amid political dispute over future drilling licences Good morning, and welcome to our live coverage…

Biztoc.com Jul 31, 2026
IRDAI clears investments in private companies, eases infrastructure funding norms
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IRDAI clears investments in private companies, eases infrastructure funding norms

IRDAI has expanded insurers' investment options by permitting investments in private limited companies, infrastructure SPV debt and repo, reverse repo and government securities lending transactions.…

The Times of India Jul 31, 2026
The ministers’ quiet holidays (K.M.’s “I am not reshuffling the cabinet”), Nikos A., Alexis and the oligarch sponsors (well, what on earth is this?), “Ms Gratsia, here”
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The ministers’ quiet holidays (K.M.’s “I am not reshuffling the cabinet”), Nikos A., Alexis and the oligarch sponsors (well, what on earth is this?), “Ms Gratsia, here”

The $1.35 billion puzzle for Greek shipyards & the new AI businesses The post The ministers’ quiet holidays (K.M.’s “I am not reshuffling the cabinet”),…

Protothema.gr Jul 31, 2026
Equinox Gold and Orla Mining Complete Business Combination, Creating North America’s New Senior Gold Producer
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Equinox Gold and Orla Mining Complete Business Combination, Creating North America’s New Senior Gold Producer

Combined company anticipated to produce 1.1 million ounces of gold annually  Clear path to more than 1.9 million ounces through high-quality North American growth projects…

Financial Post Jul 31, 2026
BMW CEO vows to overhaul business after disappointing first half
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BMW CEO vows to overhaul business after disappointing first half

The company's forecast range ​of 1% ​to ⁠3% for its core operating margin includes a 1.25 percentage-point ​burden from workforce restructuring, finance chief Walter Mertl…

The Times of India Jul 30, 2026
Aswath Damodaran warns against disclosure diarrhoea. Why the valuation guru wants Wall Street to end quarterly earnings
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Aswath Damodaran warns against disclosure diarrhoea. Why the valuation guru wants Wall Street to end quarterly earnings

Valuation expert Aswath Damodaran has criticised excessive quarterly disclosures, calling it “disclosure diarrhoea” that fuels short-termism and earnings games. The NYU professor argues for leaner…

The Times of India Jul 30, 2026
Microsoft's AI bet pays off as Azure, Cloud growth beat expectations
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Microsoft's AI bet pays off as Azure, Cloud growth beat expectations

Microsoft topped Wall Street expectations for its fiscal fourth quarter, driven by robust Azure cloud growth and accelerating AI adoption. Revenue, earnings and guidance all…

Economictimes.com Jul 30, 2026
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. Reports Its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2026
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ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. Reports Its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2026

TAIPEI, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 3711, NYSE: ASX) ("We", "ASEH", or the "Company"), the leading provider of semiconductor…

PRNewswire Jul 30, 2026
Market Focus: Meta's higher AI budget jolts shares, signals long-term push
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Market Focus: Meta's higher AI budget jolts shares, signals long-term push

Meta reported a strong second quarter, with revenue jumping 28% year-on-year to $60.8 billion, driven by robust digital advertising demand and AI-powered improvements to its…

Economictimes.com Jul 30, 2026
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Waitrose warn PM of looming UK ‘food shock’
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Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Waitrose warn PM of looming UK ‘food shock’

Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Waitrose have joined more than 100 organisations in calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to urgently introduce legislation designed to strengthen…

retailgazette.co.uk Jul 30, 2026
US Stock Market: Arm Holdings tops Q2 forecasts on AI demand, shares fall on royalty growth concerns
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US Stock Market: Arm Holdings tops Q2 forecasts on AI demand, shares fall on royalty growth concerns

Arm Holdings beat quarterly revenue and earnings estimates and issued a stronger-than-expected revenue forecast, supported by robust demand for AI infrastructure and data centre chips.…

The Times of India Jul 30, 2026