The U.S. dollar stabilized on Wednesday near one-week highs amid continued uncertainty regarding the Middle East conflict, even after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran. Despite this announcement, it remained unclear whether Iran or Israelthe primary U.S. ally in the two-month-old warwould agree to the extension. Prospects for resuming peace talks remained uncertain...

The Japanese yen declined in the Asian market on Thursday against a basket of major and minor currencies, deepening its losses for the fourth consecutive day against the U.S. dollar. It reached its lowest level in nearly two weeks as investors focused on buying the American currency as the preferred alternative investment amid escalating tensions between the United States and...

The Euro declined in the European market on Thursday against a basket of global currencies, deepening its losses for the third consecutive day against the U.S. dollar. It reached its lowest level in ten days as investors focused on purchasing the American currency as the preferred alternative investment amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran in the Strait...

The Canadian dollar stabilized near a six-week high against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday, supported by rising oil prices, while investors await signs of diplomatic progress toward ending the war in the Middle East. The Canadian currency, known as the loonie, was traded largely unchanged at the 1.3660 level against the U.S. dollar, or the equivalent of 73.21 U.S. cents....

The Indian rupee has slipped against the US dollar and is trading at a 1-month low. This is the first time since August 27 that the Indian currency is trading above 74 per dollar.

Goldman Sachs has downgraded InterGlobe Aviation to ‘neutral’ from ‘buy’ rating, and they have a target price of Rs 1,950 on the stock. Watch the accompanying video of CNBC-TV18’s Nimesh Shah for more details.

The volatility gauge managed to recover from the sharp decline of 15 percent seen in the India VIX index earlier in trade today. The index hit a level of 18.5550 points which is the highest since May 28, 2021.

Vetri Subramaniam of UTI AMC says the current interest rates are the lowest he has seen in his lifetime.

TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, has 125 million active monthly users in Indonesia, a country of more than 270 million people. It has been looking to translate the large user base into a major e-commerce revenue source.

According to a press release, clusters economically viable for drone use will be identified, with 15,000 women SHGs in selected states receiving Central Financial Assistance covering 80% of drone costs, up to ₹8 lakh.

According to Google, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by developers to build and offer enhanced user experiences emerged as one of the top innovation trends in apps and games. Several of the local developers on the list have even integrated AI into their offerings.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, this policy revision reflects the Karnataka government's commitment to staying ahead of all and fostering growth in this critical sector.

Activists have contended that words like "ecotourism facilities" and "any other purposes" are too vague and may pave the way for widespread exploitation and misuse.

The new bill exempts registered AYUSH practitioners and people accessing codified traditional knowledge, from sharing benefits with local communities or giving prior intimation to state biodiversity boards before accessing biological resources.

The probe pertains to Dapoli resort, which is allegedly illegal. The former minister and Shiv Sena (Uddhav) leader, Anil Parab, allegedly wangled a permit to use land meant for agricultural use. The ED had started the investigation under the the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after a complaint from the Environment Ministry.

A fire that broke out at the waste treatment plant in Kochi on March 2, 2023, continues to spread toxic fumes even after 11 days of the incident. The Kerala government has said that 95 percent of the fire has been extinguished, but the smoke from the landfill has not entirely subsided. 

04:26 PM EST, 02/12/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Ingersoll Rand ( IR ) reported Q4 adjusted earnings late Thursday of $0.96 per diluted share, up from $0.84 a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $0.90. Revenue for the three months ended Dec. 31 was $2.09 billion, up from $1.90 billion a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected $2.04 billion....

04:25 PM EST, 02/12/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Trisura Group ( TRRSF ) said Thursday afternoon that fourth-quarter operating earnings narrowed, but still beat estimates, as robust growth in book value per share (BVPS) underscored disciplined, profitable underwriting and strong expansion in investment income. The specialty insurer said operating net income fell 4.2% to $36.6 million, or $0.75 per diluted share,...

04:24 PM EST, 02/12/2026 (MT Newswires) -- CAE (CAE) reported fiscal Q3 adjusted net income late Thursday of CA$0.34 ($0.25) per diluted share, up from CA$0.29 a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected CA$0.30. Revenue in the three months ended Dec. 31 rose to CA$1.25 billion from CA$1.22 billion a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected CA$1.62 billion....

04:24 PM EST, 02/12/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Rivian Automotive ( RIVN ) reported a Q4 loss late Thursday of $0.66 per diluted share, narrowing from a $0.70 loss a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected a loss of $0.81. Revenue in the three months ended Dec. 31 declined to $1.29 billion from $1.73 billion a year earlier. Analysts surveyed...

TL;DR Shibariums LUCIE issued a warning to the Shiba Inu community about fraud, advising caution with suspicious links offering unexpected rewards. Despite potential scams, SHIBs value increased by 18% weekly amid effective token burns and Shibariums advancements. Shibariums Marketing Strategist, using the X handle LUCIE, advised the Shiba Inu community to be utterly careful when clicking suspicious links from prominent...

TL;DR Forbes labeled Ripples blockchain as ineffective and its token as purely speculative, questioning its utility and market value. Charles Hoskinson and crypto supporters defended Ripple, making jokes with the media companys report. Forbes Takes Aim at Ripple (XRP) The global media company Forbes recently published a report called The Rise of Cryptos Billion Dollar Zombies, which touched upon numerous...

Matt Hougan, the CIO of the crypto index fund and asset management firm Bitwise, believes inflows into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will continue for years as more investors and institutions adopt the products. In a tweet detailing his experiences during a 20-day road trip, Hougan said he met financial advisors who have already allocated 3% of their clients portfolios...

The Ethereum network has reached a noteworthy milestone by attaining one million validators. Based on data from the Dune Analytics dashboard developed by Hildobby, the quantity of ETH staked has risen to 32 million, with an approximate value of $114 billion at current market rates. This figure accounts for 26% of the total Ethereum supply. Ethereum’s New Milestone The data...