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Initially, the department of investment and public asset management (Dipam) wanted to conclude the BPCL transaction by the June quarter. But the second wave of Covid delayed the processes. “The due diligence process is going on. It will take some more time,” a senior official said. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3jvUMMg https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Prasanta Sahu

America's longest war ended when the last U.S. planes flew out of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/2WvnHHr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Zoom's full-year revenue guidance came in right where analysts expected. The earnings forecast is what was strong. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3yw4Zgf https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issued a warning to residents who haven't yet received a Covid vaccine, advising them to register for their first doses. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/2WBWyCA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

White House monitoring for fuel shortages after Ida, open to invoking Jones Act White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday that the Biden administration is monitoring potential fuel shortages in the states most impacted by Hurricane Ida, saying it was open to issuing a Jones Act waiver that would lift certain fuel restrictions. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3ysuKhu

Despite overdues of Rs 17,000 crore from gencos generating 20,000 MW as of July, CIL has not stopped supplying coal to power plants, though supply is restricted to the minimum quantity required. State gencos of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal have long pending overdues. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3zJ4jpj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Indronil Roychowdhury

In an interview with Mithun Dasgupta, Basu says in the disruptive post-Covid scenario, cost & management accounting has acquired prime spot to ensure survival, continuity and sustainability of a business. Edited Excerpts: from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/2V11alx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mithun Dasgupta

Set off short term capital loss in debt funds against LTCG in equity funds from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3jsmEks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Those subscribers who have closed their NPS accounts can open a new account as per increased age eligibility norms. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3jwbVWt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Saikat Neogi

PayPal considers launching stock-trading platform: report PayPal Holdings Inc. is looking into launching a stock-trading platform, according to a report. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/38mMD6K

Shares of Robinhood were already lower on Monday after CNBC reported that PayPal is exploring ways to let users trade stocks. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/38nX9uz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hurricane Ida temporarily shut a critical swath of U.S. oil production and refining operations, and that should keep crude and retail gasoline prices elevated. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3DvEBqh https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The federal government is doing everything in its power to aid Louisiana and Mississippi in recovering from Hurricane Ida, President Joe Biden said Monday. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3sYkzA1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The spike in hate crimes against Asian Americans came as some racists blamed them for the coronavirus, which began in China. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3Dv0whk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky is expected to accept the panel's endorsement shortly. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3t7vDuQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive in nations across the globe as the U.S. winds down its withdrawal. About 116,700 people have been airlifted out since Aug. 14. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3js29nZ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Equity fund-of-funds is a prudent investment’ from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3gLdf5I https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Saikat Neogi

As on August 13, outstanding non-food credit stood at Rs 108.17 lakh crore, showed data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Deposit growth rose to 10.58% y-o-y from 9.8% in the previous fortnight. The value of bank deposits was Rs 155.7 lakh crore as on August 13. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/38q3Xrt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FE Bureau

The charitable tax deduction for 2021 may be less generous than the 2020 write-off for some filers, according to tax experts. Here's what donors need to know. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3DzvPb8 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NFL officials also said they want to test fully vaccinated players every seven days, up from every 14 days. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3yAEhmM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As jobs open up, many parents who are in between jobs are seeking to fill those positions. These tips can help them find the right opportunities. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/2V0a4Q5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Afghanistan's collapse leaves unused $6B in military funding in limbo Afghanistan's sudden collapse to the Taliban two weeks ago and the impending withdrawal of U.S. forces has left the Pentagon with at least $6 billion in unspent funds for Afghan military training. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3sYTNYc

Fmr. Afghanistan mayor details Taliban escape: ‘Never expecting them to leave me alive’ Zarifa Ghafari, a former Afghanistan mayor, described her dramatic escape from the country, saying that she is at “the top” of the Taliban’s “blacklist” and, therefore, was “never expecting them to leave me alive.” via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3BkhKMy

While sales of two-wheelers and passenger vehicles have picked up in June and July, the improvements come off a low base; apart from tractors no segment of the auto space is really doing well. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3gLAX1R https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FE Bureau

The Bharti stock closed Friday’s session at Rs 593.95. The Street anticipates the dilution of about 7% could be an overhang on Bharti’s stock price. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3yvrBxc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FE Bureau

On August 28, there was a massive power supply shortage of 77.7 million units (MU), compared to the shortage of 2.3 MU on the same day in 2020, and paucity of 18.9 MU shortage recorded on the corresponding day in 2019. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3BtaC0F https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FE Bureau

Barring smartphones, other schemes slow to take off from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/38CRlNX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Banikinkar Pattanayak, Kiran Rathee, Anupam Chatterjee

As Arpit Mathur, partner at Kearney, points out there are differences of ticket sizes, language and behaviour that need to be addressed and all of which call for alternate strategies. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3Dq7d4m https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Asmita Dey

The comments are the first openly critical response from America's Gulf Arab allies since the fall of Kabul on August 15. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3Dslmhk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

GNPAs down 43% over past 3 years; 14% CAGR in PPOP estimated over FY21-23e; ‘Buy’ retained with TP of Rs 600 from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3DlIJcq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Motilal Oswal

Estimates tweaked to factor in listing of API subsidiary; ‘Buy’ maintained with an unchanged TP of Rs 757 from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/38uhH4h https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nomura

Around 400 teachers took part in the survey, which focused on middle-school teachers and analysed various aspects from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3DlIFtc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FE Bureau

It’s targeting 750 people to be enrolled and placed under this programme. The cost of this programme is about Rs 2 lakh, and it includes six months of live classes and six months of internship from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/2WBop6f https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Vikram Chaudhary

In the West, you can question, which is a good thing, but education is getting commercialised. The East, while considering education sacred, observes a very hierarchical system. We need a healthy balance between both from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/38oxNww https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Upon being asked the solution to bridge the employability gaps in today’s young talent, talent leaders stood divided. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3mJsmRe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Vikram Chaudhary

A total of 7.65 crore doses of the Covaxin have been administered in the country till date. Chiron Behring Vaccines is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Biotech. The company plans to produce 20 crore doses of Covaxin per annum. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3Bo7h2U https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FE Bureau

Key attractions are 50MP Super Night camera, ultra slim design and powerful 5000mAh battery from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/2Ws4VkJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FE Bureau

Hoppup Sonic are comfortable to wear, have refined sound and long battery life from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3DtZiTt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sudhir Chowdhary

A great-looking watch with a bright screen, many new health features and six days of battery life from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/38smWS0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sudhir Chowdhary

With patents and strong R&D, Innoviti has been working towards helping retailers adopt fintech solutions while retaining their own identity from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3jqQBkX https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This health & InsurTech startup helps businesses purchase and administer employee-friendly health insurance policies from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3Dn174R https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sudhir Chowdhary

Settlement cycle refers to the length of time taken for the buyer to receive the securities, and the seller to receive the funds, after the date of the transaction from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3znqocF https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

While exchanges have instructed brokers to stop selling digital gold, you can still buy from wallets. But be cautious and buy only in smaller amounts from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3yviT1Y https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Saikat Neogi

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite closed at all-time highs on Friday. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/2WzlYRP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wells Fargo Securities' Chris Harvey predicts the S&P 500 will rally another 7%, but he warns a a profitable market group won't be along for the ride. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/2Y9254z https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

English Helper’s AI-based solution to develop English language skills is supporting the students of more than 25,000 digitally equipped schools in multiple states. It aims to reach over 1,00,000 schools in 2021-22 from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3zsKemV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Sudhir Chowdhary

Virginia residents plead guilty in unemployment fraud case More southwest Virginia residents who prosecutors say conspired with dozens of others to file fraudulent claims for pandemic unemployment benefits have pleaded guilty. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3DrpFJL

Apart from the glaring absence of criteria in the choice of PSUs that have been brought under the NMP, it is not clear what the objectives are. Consider the objective of collecting a “rent” of Rs 1,50,000 crore a year. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3BcZBjQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J P Chidambaram

The Indian government is said to be completely out of the loop in Afghanistan, with Pakistan trying to ensure that there is no rapprochement with the Taliban. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3mBVM3E https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Coomi Kapoor

It's a huge opportunity for the likes of Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood, Anthony Elanga, Daniel James and every young player to watch and learn from the master. All of them idolise Ronaldo. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3kxeuH0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Shamik Chakrabarty

"When there is a demand for discussion from all parties, why are the Prime Minister and Home Minister missing from Parliament? They need to explain since it concerns issues of security, snooping, privacy," says Kharge. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3BjeHnW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FE Bureau

"I have been in this industry for 26-27 years and have always felt that the talent of so many people has been wasted because we focus so much on box office collections," Bajpayee says. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3gCeRyT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FE Bureau

The country also slapped an assessment of Rs 10,247 crore on Cairn Energy in January 2014, which after including penalities came to Rs 20,495 crore. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3ytIus6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FE Bureau

As reported earlier, BSNL had selected TCS, Tech Mahindra, HFCL, L&T and ITI to conduct 4G trials at select locations with their core and radio network partners. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3zrfPFz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kiran Rathee

Gross inflows surge 90%, aided by base effect from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3mIhoLS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FE Bureau

It's clear that the chain-link design in jewellery has become a must-have for fashionistas around the world. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3gEz5ry https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bottled in India under a brand name exclusively created by Indian entrepreneur Sameer Mahendru, #nso (signifying the circle of life) is a fruity-smokey dram, which works well in long drinks or on ice. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3BqgCHr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Magandeep Singh

Ambergris, a rare waxy substance excreted by the sperm whale, is highly valued as an ingredient in perfume and pharmaceuticals from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3jlyFZ4 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Vaishali Dar

For decades, artists in the country have been dragged to court for alleged offences such as obscenity, hurting people’s sentiments, etc, even while battling systemic abuse, as well as the issue of fakes. But now, the creative community is gearing up through dedicated forums to navigate the complex web of laws related to the field of arts to fight abuse, harassment and fakes from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3zmg9oW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Faizal Khan

An objective account of the Tata group’s evolution and its policies from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3Bjw1sW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Madan Sabnavis

Taliban prepare to set up new Afghan government as U.S. evacuation nears end The Taliban said on Saturday they would announce a new government for Afghanistan in the coming week and expected the economic turbulence and sharp currency falls that followed their take-over of the city two weeks ago to subside quickly. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3yoeKgj

A call to be angry, very very angry, with the way the world is taking shape around us from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3ypffa6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ivinder Gill

People celebrate by fasting, breaking dahi-handi, singing hymns, visiting temples, preparing feasts and praying together. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3mIiqqT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ida is forecast to reach a Category 4 hurricane before making landfall west of New Orleans. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/2XWmEks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Following a scrub on Friday, rocket builder Astra Space on Saturday will attempt its first launch since the company went public. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3Bi6lwM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Joe Biden said in a statement Saturday that his national security team warned an attack at the airport in Kabul is "highly likely in the next 24-36 hours." from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3jpbCwD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A jury found that the big-box retailer violated federal law when it fired a longtime employee with Down syndrome and refused to accommodate her disability. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3BhULBV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The crisis in Afghanistan happened early enough in Biden's presidency to take corrective action through a ruthless assessment of mistakes made and lessons learned. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/2UWmicD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Aug. 26 attack near the gates of Hamid Karzai International Airport, which killed 11 Marines, one Navy sailor and one Army soldier, is under investigation. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/2WATh75 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At the end of the last financial year, consolidated revenue from operations of the Kolkata-based company stood at Rs 6,817.59 crore, registering a 7% year-on-year growth. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/2Wx1HMH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FE Bureau

Denmark to scrap COVID-19 restrictions Denmark announced Friday that it will lift all remaining coronavirus restrictions on Sept. 10, with the apparent exception of regulations placed on unvaccinated foreign travelers. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/2Wvkbga

NTPC withdraws regulation of power from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3t6dC01 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Deepa Jainani

The company’s debt for 9 months of FY21 was at Rs 6,760 crore, a drastic reduction from Rs 7,390 crore posted for the 12-month period of previous financial year. (IiAS said that JPL did not disclose cash profits and debt levels when it announced in fourth quarter results in FY21.) from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/2Y8kDC5 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FE Bureau

Retired Colonel Jack Jacobs explains why he thinks President Joe Biden will be unable to fulfill his promise of ending the war in Afghanistan and beyond. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3Dp7bd3 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rivian files for IPO reportedly with $80 billion valuation Electric vehicle maker Rivian has filed to go public. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3BoaWh7

WhatsApp also said that that the rules "enables government officials, law enforcement, journalists, members of ethnic or religious groups, scholars, teachers, students, and the like to exercise their right to freedom of speech and expression without fear of retaliation". from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3ynOPW7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FE Bureau

According to sources, discoms’ outstanding borrowings were to the tune of Rs 5 lakh crore as at end-FY20, and more than a fifth of this is in the form of state government loans. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3BlTpWW https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FE Bureau

Since the listing began with a market capitalisation of $4.5 billion, it will possibly help us raise capital easily and we also hope to lower finance cost in the long run. The green bonds will be continued for debt financing. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/2WyDDIM https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Anupam Chatterjee

“This will intensify petrochemical and lubricant integration, leading to a diversified product portfolio and attain profit maximisation,” Vaidya added. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3jmA9lO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J FE Bureau

Affirm's buy now, pay later checkout option will be available to certain Amazon customers in the U.S. starting Friday. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/38jlTnv https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rocket builder Astra Space is going for its first launch since the company went public, with the company also aiming to reach orbit for the first time. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3kzVzeH https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Progress on funding mix in FY21 a positive; FY22e EPS down 26% to factor in potential provisioning; TP cut to Rs 1270; Buy retained from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3jlthoD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jefferies

Central India project offers growth visibility; TP up to Rs 2,700; ‘Reduce’ maintained from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/2WyC9Pl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kotak Institutional Equities

In May, Biden ordered a closer intelligence review of what he described as two likely scenarios of the origins of the Covid-19. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3DnodIs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's conviction that the inflation whipping through the economy this year soon will subside is not universally shared. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3kyH0YE https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The suits echo long-standing claims from restaurants on the platforms. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3gFfqYz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cuba will now recognize and regulate cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, in a move being billed as historic for the island nation. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/2USeDMi https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Bezos, Branson and Musk space race is leading scientists to try to better understand how rocket exhaust and other elements impact the environment. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/2WvOELw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Investing enough money while you are young could make it possible to fund your retirement by living off your returns without ever touching your nest egg. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3Baahjc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The rise in AGR was slightly higher on a year-on-year basis, with a jump of 8.12%. The AGR of the telecom industry stood at Rs 44,940 crore in the January-March 2020 period. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3DqGzZ2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Kiran Rathee

After Supreme Court strikes down eviction moratorium, Dems urge Pelosi, Schumer to revive ban Progressive lawmakers on Friday urged Democratic leaders to pass legislation extending a federal ban on evictions until the COVID-19 pandemic ends. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/2Woqmmd

Fed’s Bullard warns of 'aggressive' inflation action if Fed doesn't taper soon James Bullard reacts to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech on inflation and winding down asset purchases. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3mDYmGd

The State Department said it is in contact with the roughly 1,000 U.S. citizens still in Afghanistan and that two-thirds of them are actively trying to leave. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3sReANj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The DOJ on Wednesday arrested the ex-CEO of tech start-up Headspin, charging him with defrauding investors by overstating key financial metrics. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3DjBe5V https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/2WvwfOk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Stocks slide amid Afghanistan chaos U.S. stock indexes fell Thursday as chaos deepened in Afghanistan following two explosions outside the airport in Kabul. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3DoUEpO

By choosing REITs and InvITs, investors can participate in growing sectors like real estate and infrastructure without worrying about maintenance, title, stamp duty, and other expenses from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3jmyQDz https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Adhil Shetty

In the two-stage process being managed by the department of investment and public asset management (DIPAM), shortlisted bidders are expected to submit financial bids soon. from The Financial Express https://ift.tt/3gBNR2q https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Prasanta Sahu

Ex-Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden on marines killed in Kabul airport explosions: It's a 'sad day' Ex-Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill discusses the deadly attacks near Kabul airport and the urgency to evacuate Americans. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/2WoNSQ0

Afghanistan evacuation effort sparks bottleneck at Dulles Airport The Pentagon effort to use U.S. airlines to ease crowded conditions at overseas military bases is creating a new bottleneck at Dulles International Airport, where planes carrying Afghan refugees are stacking up on the tarmac as officials take up to 10 hours to process passengers before they can depart. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3znEyKK

Peloton reported Thursday that revenue growth in its fiscal fourth quarter tapered off dramatically from the prior quarter. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3ymPCq6 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Peloton announced Thursday it's lowering the price of its less expensive Bike product to $1,495, starting today. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/2WlRz9G https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

For the Fed, implementing the easiest monetary policy in history was tough enough. Getting out will be no treat, either. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3sNB8P0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ford is once again cutting production of its F-150 pickup truck and two other vehicles next week due to the ongoing global shortage of semiconductor chips. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/2USMbKk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's top aide is married to a lobbyist with clients including Google, Verizon and Airbnb. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3jhJOtV https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Peloton is out with its quarterly report after the bell, and Todd Gordon of Inside Edge Capital Management sees a rally ahead. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3BkFpwx https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nearly 70% of retirees will need some type of long-term care. Here are some of the best ways to pay for it, according to financial advisors. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/2Wkq6VP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Verizon promotes defunding police and idea America is fundamentally racist: report Telecommunications giant Verizon rolled out a diversity training that advocated for defunding the police and controversial ideas associated with critical race theory, according to a new report. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3mGZlpn

Afghanistan chaos reflects Biden admin’s ‘mismanagement’: Eric Cantor Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R) argued the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan has hurt America’s position as a global leader. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/38ecIoz

The attack comes as U.S. and coalition forces accelerate emergency evacuation efforts in Afghanistan, a mission that is slated to end in five days. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3sR0jQJ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dollar General, Dollar Tree and other retailers are trying to swap out items and negotiate with vendors to keep prices low. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/2Ws7VgQ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Embattled electric vehicle start-up Lordstown Motors named Daniel Ninivaggi, a longtime auto veteran and former leader of Icahn Enterprises, as its new CEO. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3sX7FSP https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"The conversation moves from 'Hey, we need to get Black people into tech' to now 'Hey, we need to get Black people at the board level,'" said Morgan DeBaun. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3DnzR6g https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Afghanistan is ‘type of country’ terrorists want to rule, DHS secretary under Obama says Jeh Johnson reacts to Afghanistan terror attacks as dire evacuation efforts continue. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3ksBKFZ

Afghanistan exit: Tennessee Rep. Mark Green, a combat veteran, calls for extension of Aug. 31 deadline Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., is calling on the Biden administration to extend its Aug. 31 deadline to completely withdraw the U.S. Military from Afghanistan. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3zpebEu

It's time for US to 'go on offense' to combat cybercrime: CrowdStrike founder Dmitri Alperovitch reveals where the top ransomware hackers are based on 'The Claman Countdown.' via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3Beuy74

This FANG stock could be biggest bargain in Big Tech Octavia Wealth Advisors partner and wealth advisor Luis Strohmeier backs investing in Amazon. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3Dkpm3F

YouTuber investors keep diamond hands on AMC shares Investing YouTubers Trey Collins Matt Kohr discuss AMC shares on ‘Making Money.’ via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3myhrJZ

Vast Bank promises crypto investors no lockouts Vast Bank CEO Brad Schrivner explains how the bank provides an easy way for customers to buy and sell crytocurrency on 'The Claman Countdown' via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3BeqlAi

Dem Rep Schrader stands to personally benefit from infrastructure package, filing suggests Schrader has been a vocal proponent in urging the passage of the infrastructure legislation, even joining eight other moderate Democrats in threatening to walk from the vote on the House’s $3.5 trillion budget resolution if the bill isn’t brought up before the budget. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3sL5im7

The Taliban economy: Will drugs be enough to support the Afghan people? The Taliban will soon be finding that managing a country can be quite expensive. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/38aHLkY

Retailers from Nordstrom to Target have spoken about fewer promotions and more curbside pickup, which have boosted profitability. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3yhrW6H https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Blinken said the U.S. has been in direct contact with approximately 500 Americans in the last 24 hours with directions on how to get to the airport. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3DklBek https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In just the past month, 1,100 new Covid patients were hospitalized in Washington state, and they are doubling every 18 or 19 days, officials said. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3DlhNJI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The grid is struggling to keep up with extreme weather events caused by climate change, and consumers are taking power resiliency into their own hands. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3Dicj2I https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Defense attorneys for former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes say 30 to 40 potential jurors have consumed a "substantial" amount of Theranos related coverage. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3kpp2YD https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

U.S. data storage and information technology company Western Digital is reportedly in talks to merge with Japanese memory chipmaker Kioxia Holdings. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3jgfr76 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A majority of Americans anticipate changing jobs in the next year, according to a Bankrate survey. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3yhoQQ0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There are currently no federal competency standards for tax preparers. Some industry groups hope that can be changed. from US Top News and Analysis https://ift.tt/3zjJrVk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Second largest US mortgage lender accepting Bitcoin: 'We’re just giving options' United Wholesale Mortgage CEO Mat Ishbia discussed plans to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency payments this year, noting that the move won't create added risk for the company. via FOX BUSINESS NEWS https://ift.tt/3mx8alm

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