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 U.S. economy generated about 272,000 jobs in May, significantly surpassing analysts’ expectations of 185,000. This unexpected surge in job creation led to concerns among investors that the Federal Reserve may delay interest rate cuts. As a result, the benchmark S&P 500 experienced fluctuations in the immediate aftermath of the report, with U.S. Treasury yields
Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, is making significant strides in its global expansion efforts by introducing new services targeted at small businesses in the U.S. and Europe. One of the key initiatives announced by Alibaba.com, the company’s business-to-business platform catering to companies outside of China, is the launch of “Alibaba Guaranteed.” This new service is
Ramp, the rapidly growing expense management company valued at $7.65 billion, has recently announced its foray into the realm of business travel through a strategic partnership with Booking Holdings’ Priceline. This innovative product, named Ramp Travel, leverages the power of artificial intelligence and automation to revolutionize the process of booking and managing expenses related to
Nvidia made headlines on Wednesday when it briefly surpassed Apple in market cap during intraday trading. This milestone comes as the chipmaker solidifies its position as the primary beneficiary of the artificial intelligence boom. With a market cap of $3.007 trillion, Nvidia is now on track to become the second most valuable U.S. company, overtaking
Boeing’s recent launch of its Starliner capsule with astronauts on board marks a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to certify the spacecraft for NASA missions to the International Space Station. The launch, which took place on Wednesday, was the culmination of a series of delays and setbacks that have plagued the Starliner program. Despite
Cisco’s ThousandEyes internet monitoring unit recently introduced cutting-edge artificial intelligence-powered capabilities designed to significantly enhance the prediction and diagnosis of internet outages and disruptions. The latest AI technology, known as Digital Experience Assurance (DXA), equips customers utilizing Cisco’s networking technology with the ability to proactively address network quality issues automatically. This marks a significant shift
Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) made an announcement regarding the creation of a public database that aims to identify nonbank financial companies involved in violating consumer laws. This new regulation requires a wide range of financial services companies, such as debt collectors, mortgage lenders, and credit reporting agencies, to report any actions taken
The pre-market trading session has revealed a significant surge in GameStop’s stock, with a remarkable over 77% increase. This surge comes amid speculation that Keith Gill, famously known as Roaring Kitty, holds a stake in GameStop worth $116 million. On the other hand, AMC Entertainment has also seen a notable rise of about 25% in
Dutch digital bank Bunq has set its sights on obtaining a banking license from UK financial regulators, with hopes of achieving this milestone by the end of the year or early next year. CEO and founder Ali Niknam expressed optimism about the process, acknowledging the differences in regulatory requirements between the UK and other European
Adam Moelis, co-founder of Yotta, had noble intentions when he started the fintech startup in 2019. He aimed to provide Americans with a unique way to save money and build financial stability. However, what unfolded was far from his vision. A dispute between Yotta’s banking partners, Synapse and Evolve Bank & Trust, led to the
China’s manufacturing activity took an unexpected hit in May, raising concerns about the need for additional stimulus to revive the economy. The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 49.5 in May from 50.4 in April, falling below the 50-mark that separates growth from contraction. This disappointing result was also below analysts’ forecast of
In a recent financial conference, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan highlighted a noticeable trend among U.S. consumers and businesses. Both groups have been exercising caution when it comes to spending, largely due to the impact of elevated inflation and interest rates. This caution has led to a significant slowdown in the rate of purchases
Pinduoduo (PDD) has emerged as a dominant player in China’s e-commerce landscape, beating out competitors such as Alibaba and JD.com. The company’s value-for-money positioning and the growth of its Temu marketplace have propelled it to the top spot in terms of market capitalization. With stellar first-quarter results and a surge in share value, PDD is