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Tata Motors shares opened at ₹400 apiece in a special pre-open session on Tuesday, marking a 39.5% drop from the previous close of ₹660.75. The fall reflects a technical adjustment post-demerger of its commercial vehicle (CV) business into a separate entity.“The Company has fixed Tuesday, October 14, 2025, as the ‘Record Date’ to ascertain eligible shareholders of the Company who shall be issued and allotted 1 (one) share (face value of ₹2/- each fully paid up) in TMLCV, for every 1 (one) share (face value of ₹2/- each fully paid up) held in TML by them as on the Record…

Jamie Dimon said the US has become too dependent on foreign suppliers for the materials and technologies that underpin its economy and national security.”It has become painfully clear that the United States has allowed itself to become too reliant on unreliable sources of critical minerals, products, and manufacturing — all of which are essential for our national security,” the JPMorgan Chase CEO said Monday.Dimon’s warning came as the bank unveiled a decadelong, $1.5 trillion Security and Resiliency Initiative aimed at strengthening industries crucial to US competitiveness — from critical minerals and advanced manufacturing to energy, defense, and frontier technologies like…

Manufacturers are investing more in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, but they can only boost their business and attract the skilled talent they need if they rethink their workforce strategy. When used effectively, technology can offer a real competitive advantage, but manufacturers must balance fast-moving innovation with transitioning often sceptical employees. During the Raconteur roundtable ‘The workforce revolution – AI and the future of smart manufacturing’ sponsored by global enterprise software solution provider IFS, the panel discussed how manufacturers risk being left behind without an effective talent strategy.  Recent research by IFS found that 65% of manufacturers are still digital…

Business Desk14 October 2025, 10:51 AM ISTSilver prices surged past $52.50 an ounce on historic short squeeze in London, breaking records set in 1980, while gold also climbs amid global uncertainty and safe-haven demand. Representative image US: Silver prices surged to an all-time high above $52.50 an ounce on Tuesday, driven by a historic short squeeze in London and strong demand for safe-haven assets amid global economic uncertainty. Spot silver rose as much as 0.4 per cent to $52.58 an ounce in London, surpassing the previous record set in January 1980 when the billionaire Hunt brothers attempted to corner the…

Burnley Council’s development control committee granted planning permission for the scheme by Padiham-based DCL Lancashire Ltd for land at the former Hargher Clough Mill, Hargher Street, Burnley, when it met on Thursday last week. The approval, which has 14 conditions, was given despite seven objections from nearby residents. They were on grounds including loss of light to neighbouring residential properties and specifically rear gardens; loss of amenity; increased noise and the potential impact on house values. A planning officer’s report to the meeting said: “This application is being presented to committee as more than three objections have been received. “The…

A footballer is raising money to pay for surgery on her knee to help get her career back on track after an injury that was “every player’s worst fear”.Striker Ella Humphrey, 21, from Worthing, played at Portsmouth FC Women for three seasons but missed most of the last one due to a dislocated ankle and was released.She got back on the pitch after months of rehab, but 10 minutes into a pre-season friendly she felt pain. After scans, she was told she had ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her knee.Humphrey is now trying to raise the £7,500 needed…

Aug. 28, 2025 11:02 AM ETS&P 500 Index (SP500)SPY, IVV, RSP, SH, SSO, SDS, VOO, FXAIX, SWPPX, VFAIX, VFFSX, SPXUBy: Soumendra Mukherjee, SA News EditorBullish sentiment among individual investors rose for the second consecutive week, showed the recent survey conducted by American Association of Individual Investors (AAII). The American Association of Individual Investors said in its survey that the bullish camp rose to 34.6% for the Source link

This article was written byFollowThe Investment Doctor is a financial writer, highlighting European small-caps with a 5-7 year investment horizon. He strongly believes a portfolio should consist of a mixture of dividend and growth stocks. He is the leader of the investment group European Small Cap Ideas which offers exclusive access to actionable research on appealing Europe-focused investment opportunities not found elsewhere. The a focus is on high-quality ideas in the small-cap space, with emphasis on capital gains and dividend income for continuous cash flow. Features include: two model portfolios – the European Small Cap Ideas portfolio and the European…

Private markets have traditionally been limited to institutional investors and the very wealthy, out of reach of individual investors and the advisors who serve them. Private markets allow investors to access companies whose shares are not yet trading on public exchanges or to invest in the bonds or loans from those companies.Now fund companies are pushing to bring private markets to a wider audience. However, these markets differ in important ways from public markets.Read more from Pitchbook: Guide to the Private MarketsWhat Is the Difference Between Public and Private Markets?Public and private markets both sit within the larger financial landscape,…

Business Desk14 October 2025, 08:36 AM ISTGold inches up to ₹1,25,410 per 10g, while silver trades at ₹1.85 lakh/kg Representational image | Canva The prices of gold and silver saw a mild increase today, continuing their steady upward trend ahead of the festive season. Gold price today in India The price of 24-carat gold stands at ₹1,25,410 per 10 grams, marking a small rise of ₹10 from the previous day. In per-gram terms, 24-carat gold is priced at ₹12,541, while 22-carat gold costs ₹11,496 per gram and 18-carat gold is available at ₹9,406 per gram. Gold prices in major cities…