As per Jefferies’ latest report, the expected expansion of EBIT margins for IT companies in FY25 may not be as promising as initially anticipated. While there is hope for a substantial improvement in Tech Mahindra, other IT firms may only see a modest rise in margins. The report points out several challenges that could hinder
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The recent passage of legislation in New York to restrict social media platforms from exposing addictive content to users under the age of 18 without parental consent marks an important step in addressing the risks that children face online. The bills are aimed at curbing the negative impact of excessive social media use on adolescent
In a surprising turn of events, Autonomy founder Mike Lynch has been acquitted of fraud by a jury in San Francisco, marking a major win for the entrepreneur who has been embroiled in legal troubles since the sale of his company to Hewlett-Packard (HP) in 2011. Lynch, along with former Autonomy finance executive Stephen Chamberlain,
The recent surge in major Asian chipmaking stocks and Nvidia suppliers can be attributed to renewed optimism over artificial intelligence. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) reached a valuation of over $3 trillion for the first time, surpassing Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) to become the second most valuable company on Wall Street. This surge was fueled by the market’s
Scorpion Capital’s recent investigative report on Lasertec Corp (TYO:6920) has sent shockwaves through the investing world. The report boldly accuses Lasertec of engaging in fraudulent activities to inflate revenue, margins, and earnings. According to Scorpion Capital, Lasertec’s accounting practices represent one of the largest corporate frauds in Japanese history, with a market cap of $23
The recent report showing a fall in job openings to a three-year low has caused a shift in the U.S. stock market. As of late, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 203 points, reflecting a 0.5% increase, the S&P 500 gained 0.3%, and the NASDAQ Composite added 0.3%. This unexpected decline in job openings
Recently, Skydance Media made a revised offer to Paramount Global to purchase a specific number of non-voting Paramount shares at $15 each. This new proposal represents a significant premium of approximately 26% to the closing price on Friday. Following the revised offer from Skydance Media, a special committee of Paramount’s board has agreed to recommend
Pegasus Airlines, a budget carrier based in Turkey, is gearing up for its next phase of growth by placing a significant order for 36 Airbus A321neo planes. This move comes on the heels of a strong recovery in travel demand post-pandemic. The airline has shown resilience and forward-thinking in its strategic decision-making, with total orders
Recently, a Delaware judge made a significant ruling regarding the over 70,000 lawsuits filed against the former makers of the heartburn drug Zantac. The judge, Vivian Medinilla of the Delaware Superior Court, allowed expert witnesses to testify in court that Zantac may be linked to cancer. This decision was seen as a setback for the
Morgan Stanley’s analysts recently increased their price targets on Toyota and Honda, with Honda specifically highlighted as their top choice among Japanese automakers due to improved profitability prospects and sustained shareholder returns. This strategic move is based on the idea that Honda’s profitability is expected to shine brighter in the coming days with a broader
Rashawn Russell, a former investment banker at Deutsche Bank, was sentenced to 41 months in prison after admitting to a Ponzi-like fraud that involved promising investors guaranteed returns from cryptocurrency trading. The scheme, which ran from November 2020 to August 2022, targeted friends, former college classmates, and colleagues at Deutsche Bank. Russell claimed that he
European stock markets experienced a decline on Thursday, largely influenced by the impact of rising global bond yields. At 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), the DAX index in Germany was seen trading 0.3% lower, accompanied by a 0.2% drop in the FTSE 100 in the U.K. Conversely, the CAC 40 in France recorded a slight increase
The recent rise in bond yields has sent ripples of unease throughout the European stock markets. Investors are on edge as they anticipate the release of key inflation data, fearing that monetary policy may remain tighter for a longer period. This has led to a decline in the DAX index in Germany, the CAC 40
As we delve into the global equities market, we see that the focus is on the potential clues about the outlook for U.S. interest rates that could be gathered from the upcoming inflation data. Investors are eagerly awaiting the data that will be released later in the week, with the Federal Reserve’s core Personal Consumption