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Search fieldHome page Seeking Alpha - Power to InvestorsAbout PremiumCreate free accountSearch for Symbols, analysts, keywordsLog in Shein seeks up to $1.77B in Hong Kong IPO at $27B valuation Aug 24, 2026, 2:08 AM ETShein Limited (SHEIN) StockAMZNBy : Manshi Mamtora, CFA Fast

Rain Industries share price surged over 4% on Monday, 24 August, amid a sharp rise in crude oil prices as escalating tensions surrounding the US-Iran war continued to drive volatility across global commodity markets. The stock gained as investors tracked developments in the energ

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Stocks to buy for the short term: Stock market benchmarks, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, extended losses for the second consecutive week, ending 21 August, amid rising oil prices and a lingering US-Iran stalemate. For the week, the Sensex slipped 0.60%, while the Nifty 50 declined

Physical AI company WATER has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round led by early-stage venture capital firm Endiya Partners, with participation from Pullela Gopichand, Rohit Chennamaneni, Nandan Reddy, and other angel investors. The fresh funds will be used for technical va

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Search fieldHome page Seeking Alpha - Power to InvestorsAbout PremiumCreate free accountSearch for Symbols, analysts, keywordsLog in Anthropic investigates elevated errors across Claude AI models Aug 24, 2026, 1:54 AM ETAnthropic (ANTHRO) StockBy : Arundhati Sarkar, SA News Edi

Listen to this article in summarized format In today’s session, Balrampur Chini Mills gained over 3% to Rs 752 on the BSE, while Dhampur Sugar Mills gained 8% to Rs 200 per share. Uttam Sugar gained 11% to Rs 359 per share. Triveni Engineering shares rose 4% to Rs 306, while Eid

Search fieldHome page Seeking Alpha - Power to InvestorsAbout PremiumCreate free accountSearch for Symbols, analysts, keywordsLog in M&A SuperiorMed to go public via merger with Starry Sea Acquisition Corp Aug 24, 2026, 1:46 AM ETStarry Sea Acquisition Corp (SSEA) Stock, SSEAU

PCs killed in A66 crash were heroes, say families - Published Two police officers who died when a car travelling the wrong way down a dual carriageway crashed into their vehicle have been hailed as heroes by their families. PC Tom Clough, 38, and PC Matthew Blades, 37, died when

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China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh - Published Authorities in China have launched an investigation into reports of formaldehyde being used to preserve the freshness of cabbages for human consumption. Officials in the northeastern Hebei province confirmed that

Coffee QSR chain Third Wave Coffee has raised ₹408 Cr (around $43 Mn) in a fresh funding round led by its existing backer WestBridge Capital. The round, comprising a mix of primary and secondary capital, also saw participation from Creagis and undisclosed angel investors, it said

Global markets are bracing for a closely watched gathering of central bankers at the Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming. Investors will look for clues on the future path of interest rates as bond markets remain volatile following a selloff in long-dated U.

Balrampur Chini Mills share price has rallied over 10% in the last five sessions on NSE, despite Centre’s tighter restrictions on sugar stockholding. On Monday, the sugar stock opened at ₹732.95 apiece on NSE, as compared to previous close of ₹729.35 on Friday. The stock surged a

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index declined 0.7% to 3,877.3 points, while the blue-chip CSI 300 Index dropped 1.3%. Technology stocks bore the brunt of the selling, with the ChiNext Composite Index falling 3.5% and Shanghai’s tech-focused STAR50 Index sliding 3.26%. AI and se

Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life' - Published An Australian woman bitten by a shark at a popular Sydney beach earlier this year says she has been given a "second chance at life" and will be making the most of it. Leah Stewart, 34, was mauled by a

The muted debut came despite the company’s IPO receiving a positive response during the subscription period. The IPO was open for subscription from August 11 to August 19, 2026, and was subscribed 1.48 times overall. The retail portion was subscribed 1.37 times, while the Non-Ins

Consumer services company platform Urban Company has filed a defamation and disparagement suit against Kent RO Systems over advertisements questioning the safety and performance claims of the former’s Native water purifiers. In an exchange filing, Urban Company said it filed the

The brokerage’s positive stance follows Hexaware’s Investor Day, where the IT services company outlined its artificial intelligence strategy centred around two key themes — ‘Zero Friction Enterprise’ and ‘AI for Business’. According to Motilal Oswal, more than 50% of Hexaware’s r

Nvidia is set to report its fiscal second-quarter 2027 results on Wednesday, August 26, after the U.S. market close. Wall Street expects another quarter of exceptional growth, driven by strong AI data-centre spending. The results could set the tone for the broader AI and semicond

Singapore inflation missed estimates even as it accelerated to a near two-year high in July, as higher energy prices due to the Iran war lifted electricity prices. The city-state reported that consumer prices last month rose 2.2%, year on year, compared with the 2.3% expected by

Listen to this article in summarized format Lalithaa Jewellery Mart shares listed at Rs 265 apiece on NSE, marking around 32% premium over the IPO price of Rs 201 apiece. After the strong market debut, the shares of the company rose further to Rs 274.40 apiece, rallying over 36%

Vishal Mega Mart shares surged around 10% to Rs 113.70 apiece on Monday morning, the highest level seen in more than a month. The stock is also on track to record the biggest single-day jump since late April of 2025. Gunender Kapur’s current three-year term as Vishal Mega Mart’s

Alibaba shares plunged as much as 11% on Monday, 24 August, after the Chinese technology major announced an HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) share placement to raise funds for its artificial intelligence expansion. The company plans to issue 710 million new shares at HK$112.70 each,

Vishal Mega Mart share price jumped 10% to hit its upper circuit of ₹113.95 in morning deals on the BSE on Monday, 24 August, defying weak market sentiment. After hitting the upper circuit, the stock rose further to ₹ 115.40, up 11.40% from its previous close of ₹103.60. Around 1

Government ownership remains high across several listed companies, with the Centre holding more than 87% stake in each of the top 10 stocks as of June 30, 2026. The companies span sectors including financial services, fertilisers, trading, engineering and tourism, with their mark

Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles - Published Minimalistic retractable door handles became a signature feature of electric vehicles (EVs), but the controversial designs are now at the centre of China's biggest car recall, affecting more than 4

Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan - Published Governor Abdullah Sarhadi gives money to treat a boy's broken arm and hands out funds for a local mosque - then, in his office in northern Afghanistan, an astonishing exchange unfolds. A young wom

Here are a few details: The benchmark 10-year JGB yield rose 1.5 basis points (bps) to 2.89% at 0423 GMT. Yields rise when prices fall. Investors are awaiting U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's press conference at 1700 GMT amid promises of economic sanctions on Iran's trade

Oil prices fell Monday as investors awaited details of what Washington has billed as its toughest-ever sanctions campaign against Iran, while Tehran dismissed the threat of intensified economic pressure. West Texas Intermediate futures, the U.S. benchmark, declined about 1.62% to

Gaja Alternative Asset Management IPO allotment: Bidding for the initial public offering (IPO) of Gaja Alternative Asset Management Ltd ended on 21st August 2026. In three days of bidding, the public issue received a decent response from investors. According to the Gaja Alternati

The U.S will unveil "the single greatest financial offensive ever" against Iran on Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, while Tehran threatened to seize vessels that violate transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz. The looming escalation comes as both sides missed a 60-da

Bengaluru-based coffee chain Third Wave Coffee has raised Rs 408 crore (43 million) in a funding round led by existing investor WestBridge Capital, with most of the capital coming through a primary issuance. The round also saw participation from existing investor Creaegis and oth

The outperformance comes against a backdrop of heightened uncertainty, including the West Asia crisis and rising fuel prices, which have kept investors cautious and raised concerns over inflation and growth prospects. The Nifty Smallcap 100 staged a strong recovery from its March

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) skincare brand Asaya has raised Rs 88 crore ($9.2 million) in a funding round from RPSG Capital, OTP Ventures, Huddle Ventures, Hyperscale Ventures and 72 Ventures at a post-money valuation of Rs 400 crore. The round comprised primary and secondary capita

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The market was also weighed down by inflation concerns and continued uncertainty in the Middle East. Investors and analysts are increasingly expecting the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates at its September policy meeting, while Japanese government bond yields edged higher in

India’s technology ecosystem is entering another major transition. Over the past decade, technology leaders have navigated the shift to mobile, cloud, APIs, SaaS and digital-first distribution. Each wave changed how companies built products, managed infrastructure and scaled thei

Paras Defence shares rallied over 15% during the week to hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,585 apiece. Defence heavyweights Bharat Dynamics (BDL), Bharat Electronics (BEL), Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), BEML and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders gained up to 9% in a month. Multibagger MTAR

The brokerage sees an improving outlook as management takes concrete steps to strengthen the India business, including investments in brand building such as the Indian cricket team jersey sponsorship, while prospects for the Europe business are also becoming more constructive. UB

The benchmark KOSPI was down 90.29 points, or 1.31%, at 6,822.66 as of 0126 GMT. Samsung Electronics dropped 6.31% after the company said last week that shareholder returns this year could reach up to 110 trillion won ($79.55 billion). Analysts viewed the potential payout as lowe

Alibaba said on Sunday that its HK$80 billion ($10.21 billion) share placement had been finalised at HK$112.70 per share, representing an 8.4% discount to Friday’s closing price. The company plans to use the proceeds to support AI-related development and infrastructure as it step

Lalithaa Jewellery IPO listing: Shares of Lalithaa Jewellery made a stellar debut in the Indian stock market on Monday, 24 August. Lalithaa Jewellery share price listed at 32% premium over the IPO price of ₹201. Lalithaa Jewellery share price opened at ₹265 per share on NSE and ₹

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Friday notified the new scheme to boost global competitiveness and deepen domestic value addition, supporting Indian mobile phone brands to achieve technological sovereignty, capture greater economic value, and enc

Global bond yields surged last week, with the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield climbing to its highest level since 2007. The sharp move has pressured stocks and raised concerns about borrowing costs for households and companies investing heavily in AI infrastructure. The U.S. Treasury