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Anthropic IPO could beat SpaceX for biggest IPO of 2026 as revenue nears $65b

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 16:28 IST

Anthropic IPO could challenge SpaceX for the biggest IPO of 2026 as revenue nears $65 billion and its valuation reaches about $1 trillion. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo)

State Farm sends $5 billion dividend to eligible auto policyholders

State Farm is sending a $5 billion dividend to eligible auto policyholders. (Pexel/Representative image)

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 14:08 IST

'Not investing…': Top investor's ‘scary’ reality check on post-retirement life

Swarup Mohanty, during a podcast, gave a reality check to professionals delaying their retirement and investment plans.

Published on Aug 18, 2026 13:18 IST

Why is HD stock up? Home Depot rises after earnings beat estimates

Home Depot stock rises after Q2 earnings beat estimates, with strong sales, higher comparable sales, market share gains and a steady 2026 outlook. (REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo)

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 13:52 IST

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for teens with stronger guardrails, parental controls

As AI chatbots become more lifelike, companies have touted their ability to serve as confidants, and users have begun to rely on them for emotional support.

Published on Aug 18, 2026 13:12 IST

US treasury yields hit multi-decade highs as Iran war drags on

US Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs as the Iran war, higher oil prices and Strait of Hormuz risks fuel inflation and global bond market fears. (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo)

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 16:29 IST

Sensex, Nifty end in red amid high crude prices, rising US bond yield

The Nifty 50 index closed at 24,154.90, down 132.75 points or 0.55 per cent, while the BSE Sensex closed at 77,235.46, lower by 492.70 points or 0.63 per cent.

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 10:55 IST

Tata Sons adjourns annual shareholder meeting days after chairman exit: Report

Tata Trusts set up a selection committee last week to recommend a new chairman for Tata Sons.

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 10:49 IST

Why are US stock futures tumbling premarket? key reasons explained

US stock futures tumble premarket as Middle East tensions, higher oil prices and Treasury yields pressure Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow futures. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 10:33 IST

Microsoft, rivals eye buyout of HR firm Darwinbox

KKR-backed Darwinbox is reportedly drawing buyout interest from investors including Salesforce, Microsoft and ADP

Published on Aug 18, 2026 10:30 IST

Milky Mist jumps 30% in market debut, hits $1.5 billion valuation

Milky Mist tetra pack shakes are on display for sale inside its outlet in Bengaluru.

Published on Aug 18, 2026 09:06 IST

Bank holiday on August 19: Are SBI, HDFC Bank and others open tomorrow?

Banks across Tripura will remain closed on August 19 for the birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 08:53 IST

The world’s most influential economist is oddly unconvincing

Daron Acemoglu

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 07:41 IST

Price hikes, more sales underline India’s smartphone shipment paradox

CMR is projecting a between 10–12% full-year decline for India’s smartphone market for 2026. (File Photo)

Published on Aug 18, 2026 07:30 IST

HP OmniPad 12 brings PC gravitas to an Android tablet and convertible status quo

HP has walked the path of restraint with the OmniPad 12. (Vishal Mathur | HT Photo)

Published on Aug 18, 2026 06:15 IST

Sensex falls over 300 pts; Nifty hovers below 24,300 as Brent crude climbs

Stock market indices open lower amid rising crude oil prices and renewed geopolitical concerns on Tuesday.

Published on Aug 18, 2026 04:43 IST

Vulcan understands the language of money: Harshil Mathur on Razorpay’s AI push

Harshil Mathur, CEO & Founder of Razorpay,

Published on Aug 18, 2026 01:30 IST

Why Nike stock fell over 3% to a fresh 52-week low: Key reasons

Nike stock fell more than 3% to a fresh 52-week low as On Holding's weak sales and outlook added pressure to the sportswear sector. (REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo)

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 17:33 IST

Electronics component scheme gets fifth tranche of approvals

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union MoS Jitin Prasada during handing over of approvals under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme, in New Delhi on Monday (ANI)

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 16:38 IST

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 slip; Nasdaq rises as tech stocks gain

US stocks opened mixed Monday as the Dow and S&P 500 fell while Nasdaq rose (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 16:06 IST

Buffett and Abel buy 8 stocks: Alphabet, Delta, Lennar lead Berkshire bets

Warren Buffett and Greg Abel bought eight stocks for Berkshire Hathaway in Q2 2026, with Alphabet, Delta, Lennar and D.R. Horton among the key bets. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 15:11 IST

Tata Sons' meet due for tomorrow may be deferred amid Sir Ratan Tata Trust issue

N Chandrasekaran has decided not to seek another term when his current tenure ends in February.

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 17:14 IST

Elon Musk says AI’s next big bottleneck is memory: What it means for stocks

Elon Musk says memory, not compute, could be AI’s next big bottleneck. (REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo/File Photo)

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 14:12 IST

A Breakdown of the Financial Advice That’s Flying All Over TikTok

A sea of financial advice courses through TikTok users’ phones each day.

Published on Aug 17, 2026 14:01 IST

Why Monthly Cash Flow Matters More Than Your Retirement Corpus

This article explores how financial stability hinges on generating reliable income through smart investing, ensuring a secure lifestyle even when the salary stops.

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 08:41 IST

L3Harris names Sam Mehta CEO as Christopher Kubasik steps down

L3Harris names Sam Mehta CEO after Christopher Kubasik steps down following a board probe. (Photo by LUKE SHARRETT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 13:02 IST

IREN stock jumps after Microsoft approves first AI data center site

IREN stock rises after Microsoft approves its first 50MW AI site, boosting hopes for its $4 billion AI-cloud revenue target and future growth.

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 12:28 IST

Global shares rise as Fed rate-hike bets fade after weak US economic data

Global markets rise as weak US data cuts Fed rate-hike bets, while the dollar falls and investors watch oil, China data and Wall Street stocks.

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 11:42 IST

Wall Street expects S&P 500 to jump 17%: Can AI drive another rally?

Wall Street expects the S&P 500 to jump 17% as AI spending boosts earnings. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 10:48 IST

Tech Tonic - Jeff Bezos and why Liverpool Football Club cannot be Amazon-ised

Liverpool FC has decided to sell a minority stake to a consortium of financial heavy hitters including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. (AFP photo)

Published on Aug 17, 2026 06:50 IST

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