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International Economics

The Rise of India’s Reckless Retail Investors

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Regulators worry that undisciplined and inexperienced investors are taking on way too much risk in the country’s overheated stock markets.

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Advisor Upside

UBS Looks to Tap India’s Private Wealth Market

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The Swiss bank UBS reportedly wants in on the wealth market in India and is considering buying a stake in a local firm to give it a foothold.

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Media & Entertainment

Disney Faces Regulatory Roadblocks in Global Sports Push

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Antitrust regulators in India flagged Disney’s $8.5 billion merger with Reliance for competition concerns in cricket broadcast rights.

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Big Tech

Apple Makes Strides in India as Global Competition Heats Up

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As the global market becomes increasingly competitive, Apple has turned toward India as a way to diversify its revenue stream.

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Artificial Intelligence

India Goes After AI Investment

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India’s warm welcome to AI firms sets it apart from other large economies with slightly more restrictive regulatory approaches.

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Consumer

Uber Takes a U-Turn Back to Unprofitability

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A $721 million loss from equity investments in other companies pulled the entire company down to an overall loss of $654 million.

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Artificial Intelligence

Google Won’t Let You Ask Gemini AI About Upcoming Elections

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The chatbot’s new restrictions apply to countries that will be holding top elections this year.

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Regulation

Hedge Funds Oppose India’s New ‘End Investor’ Disclosure Rule

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The new regulations follow a dustup between US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research and Adani Group.

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Industrials

Maersk Reroutes Ships Amid Middle East Conflict

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Maersk announced all vessels due to sail through the Red Seas will be rerouted around Africa following attacks from Yemeni rebels.

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M&A

Chevron’s Hess Acquisition Fuels Broader M&A Frenzy

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On Monday, Chevron said it would acquire energy player Hess for $53 billion. It’s the latest megadeal in a wildly active industry this month.

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Geopolitics

China’s Subsidies Draw More International Wrath

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The EU plans to launch an antitrust probe into China’s domestic subsidies for steelmakers, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

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International Economics

The West is Touting a New Trade Route That Bypasses China

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Policy & Power

China’s Government iPhone Ban is Testing Apple’s Powers of Diplomacy

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Real Estate

Foreign Buyers are Cooling on the US Housing Market

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International Economics

Yellen Takes Her Turn on Chinese Charm Offensive

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Industrials

Gatwick Airport Expansion Flies Over Climate Change Concerns

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Policy & Power

The US Wants India in its Corner

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Industries

Airbus Lands Biggest Sale in Aviation History

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International Economics

India Will Soon be the World’s Most Populous Nation

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Technology

Indian Unions Oppose Apple-Backed Labor Laws

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