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President Donald Trump’s priorities for military spending are taking shape, but investors still don’t seem to know what that means for overall military spending—or defense stocks. For now, investors are taking a sell-first-ask-questions-later approach to the sector.  Shares of highflying data-analytics firm and military contractor Palantir Technologies dove Wednesday even though projected defense cuts seem to have a limited impact on the company. Wednesday, The Washington Post reported that the Trump White House warned the Defense Department of budget cuts, citing a memo. Cuts could amount to 8% a year for five years.  After that story, Deputy Secretary of Defense…

Over the past one year, gold has yielded a 37.73% return, while the three-year return stands at 18.72%. Looking at a broader horizon, gold has provided a 14.68% return over five years and 11.12% over ten years. ETFs allow investors to gain exposure to gold price movements without the burden of storage and security. But a crucial question arises: Is there actual physical gold backing India’s gold ETFs? Yes, India’s gold ETFs are backed by actual physical gold, ensuring that the value of the ETF units is directly linked to the gold price. As per the scheme information document (SID),…

Skygazers can gear up for the upcoming astronomical spectacle that will grace the skies on February 12 called the Snow Moon. This celestial event gets its name from the heavy snowfall typical of the month. According to some Native American tribes, it is the Hungry Moon which signifies mid-winter food shortages, while others called it the Bear Moon.The term Bear Moon refers to the time when bear cubs are born. Other popular names in Celtic and Old English traditions of this astronomical phenomenon are Storm Moon, Ice Moon, or Snow Moon.Will Snow Moon be visible in India?As per Space.com, this…

The Malayalam film industry had one of its best years in 2024, with gross box-office collection more than doubling to ₹1,165 crore from a year prior, but all’s not well within the fraternity.The Kerala Film Producers Association has announced an indefinite strike starting 1 June in protest against exorbitant star fee that they say is making movie production unviable. While the association wants star fees and other issues negotiated and resolved for movie-making to proceed unhindered, some producers have claimed that the strike announcement was made without taking all stakeholders into confidence, and would affect the livelihoods of many involved…

South Korea’s industry ministry has become the latest government to restrict access to the Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, citing security concerns. The ministry issued a temporary ban on employee access to the AI service, urging ministries and agencies to exercise caution when using generative AI technologies like DeepSeek and ChatGPT.This move reflects growing global apprehension about the potential risks posed by DeepSeek, which has rapidly gained international attention due to its advanced AI models, capable of delivering complex responses without heavy computing requirements.South Korea’s decision follows actions taken by several other nations, raising concerns about data security and the…

At ₹59,900, the iPhone 16e is priced ₹20,000 below its sibling iPhone 16, but still sports the latest hardware and Apple Intelligence, making it a tempting choice for first-time iPhone buyers. Besides, its launch comes at a time when phone sales are typically dull, potentially creating excitement in the market and sparking purchases. “The iPhone 16e features most of the latest flagship hardware and supports Apple’s generative AI suite. As the newest addition to the iPhone 16 lineup, it is designed primarily for young buyers who prefer the latest-generation iPhone over older models. This strategy positions Apple to drive higher…

Indian tax authorities have defended the $1.4-billion tax demand on Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd, claiming that its peers, including Volvo, Mercedes, and BMW, have also paid a 30% duty on cars brought into the country after breaking them down into individual parts.Volvo paid ₹2,395 crore, Mercedes ₹2,213 crore, Maruti Suzuki ₹11,163 crore, BMW ₹532 crore, and Kia paid ₹263 crore in duties on completely knocked down (CKD) imports for their manufacturing processes, additional solicitor general N. Venkatraman, representing customs authorities, said in a response in the Bombay High Court.Skoda Auto had moved the court on 29 January after…

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced a new collaboration with Salesforce on Thursday, February 20, to help customers in the manufacturing and semiconductor industries drive value from artificial intelligence (AI).As part of this collaboration, TCS launched three initiatives. These include Semiconductor Sales Accelerator, which increases sales with data-driven insights; Seller for the Future, which provides near real-time insights, predictive analytics, and personalised recommendations; and Digital Field Service, which equips technicians on the field with real-time information, predictive maintenance insights, and optimised scheduling.”The collaboration will leverage the combined industry expertise, AI, and cloud capabilities of TCS and Salesforce to help manufacturers and…

Founder of Akre Capital Management Chuck Akre is famous for his contrarian approach to investing where he focuses on quality over quantity.His approach towards investing, which he calls the “Three-Legged Stool,” is based on three eternal tenets that he uses to strategically plan and invest and which have served him in the long run.Here are five most essential tenets drawn from Akre’s investment approach:Invest in high quality businessesAkre invests in high-quality businesses with extremely good business models and sustainable competitive edges. He seeks to invest in firms with high return on equity (ROE) and capital, which can perform well under…

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are expected to return to Earth sooner than expected after National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) made a major announcement on Tuesday. The US space agency revealed that it has replaced the astronaut capsule for its Crew-10 mission with a previously flown SpaceX Crew Dragon.Accelerating the target launch and return dates, NASA in a post on X stated, “NASA and SpaceX are accelerating the target launch and return dates for the upcoming crew rotation missions to and from Space Station. Crew10 launch now is targeted for March 12.” Crew-10 mission’s four-member expedition crew is…