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AstraZeneca CEO doubles down on U.S. amid rumors of listing shift
CNBC - 29 Jul 2025 15:57
AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot said the U.K.-listed company had many reasons to be in the U.S., adding that it was "rapidly transferring manufacturing" across the Atlantic.
Starbucks same-store sales fall again, but CEO Niccol says turnaround is ahead of schedule
CNBC - 29 Jul 2025 23:03
Shares of Starbucks have risen roughly 1% this year. The company has a market cap of more than $106 billion.
Royal Caribbean lifts full-year guidance on strong cruise bookings
CNBC - 29 Jul 2025 21:21
CEO Jason Liberty told CNBC the cruise company is adapting to take advantage of evolving consumer preferences.
Income Tax Bill 2025: No change in tax rates, focus on simplifying language. Here's what IT dept says
livemint.com - 29 Jul 2025 19:00
The Income Tax Department confirmed that the Income Tax Bill, 2025 does not change tax rates, including long-term capital gains, focusing instead on simplifying language and removing outdated provisions. The bill aims to...
Starbucks doubles down on hospitality with 'Green Apron Service' strategy
CNBC - 29 Jul 2025 16:46
Investors will get the latest look into how Starbucks' push for more welcoming cafes is going when it reports earnings after the bell Tuesday.
How can large business families divide assets without breaking bonds?
livemint.com - 29 Jul 2025 14:24
As business families grow more complex, structured approaches can help divide assets while preserving relationships and legacy.
Boeing slashes losses as CEO touts 'our turnaround year'
CNBC - 29 Jul 2025 14:00
Boeing slashed its quarterly losses as sales jumped after it delivered the most airplanes since 2018.
Meta's AI spending spree is Wall Street's focus in second-quarter earnings
CNBC - 29 Jul 2025 14:00
Meta investors will be scrutinizing CEO Mark Zuckerberg's AI hiring blitz during the company's second-quarter earnings on Wednesday.
Novo Nordisk shares plunge 26% after naming new CEO, cutting full-year guidance
CNBC - 29 Jul 2025 13:59
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk on Tuesday cuts its full-year sales and profit guidance.
PayPal beats on earnings, raises full-year outlook as Venmo growth accelerates
CNBC - 29 Jul 2025 13:35
PayPal topped Wall Street estimates for the quarter and raised full-year guidance, as CEO Alex Chriss pushes profitability over volume.
Spotify stock falls on revenue miss, lackluster guidance
CNBC - 29 Jul 2025 13:30
Spotify stock fell after the music streaming platform fell short of Wall Street's revenue expectations.
UnitedHealth says 2025 earnings will be worse than expected as high medical costs dog insurers
CNBC - 29 Jul 2025 13:09
UnitedHealth's 2025 earnings guidance fell well short of Wall Street estimates, in the latest setback for the company.
Merck plans $3 billion cost cuts by end of 2027, narrows full-year outlook
CNBC - 29 Jul 2025 13:02
The multi-year effort comes as Merck prepares to offset revenue losses from the upcoming patent expiration of its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda.
Bad credit score: Meaning, impact on loans and jobs, and ways to improve it fast
livemint.com - 29 Jul 2025 11:33
A bad credit score can restrict access to personal loans and hurt job prospects. Understand credit score ranges, their impact, and the best steps to boost and maintain financial credibility.
Who should file ITR with income below ₹2.5 lakh under old and new tax regimes? Check the rules here
livemint.com - 29 Jul 2025 11:14
People earning below ₹2.5 lakh may be exempt from filing an income tax return, unless specific financial conditions trigger mandatory ITR submission under current tax rules.
Credit card delinquencies hit ₹33,886 crore: 5 simple habits to avoid falling into debt trap
livemint.com - 29 Jul 2025 10:53
Credit card delinquencies in India rose 44 per cent to ₹33,886 crore, reflecting growing financial stress. Here are 5 smart credit card habits to avoid falling into debt.
The Bond Boom: New section can be your guide to a balanced portfolio
livemint.com - 29 Jul 2025 10:17
Amid global trade shifts, the Indian bond market is thriving with a record issuance of ₹9.9 lakh crore in FY25. Livemint's new Bonds section, Bond Street, aims to empower investors with insights and resources for infor...
Selling property? Know what counts as 'cost of improvement' for capital gains calculation
livemint.com - 29 Jul 2025 09:56
Selling a property after upgrading it? From kitchen remodels to boundary walls, here's what you can claim as improvement cost under tax rules. Mint explains.
Jeep maker Stellantis reinstates financial guidance but flags 'tough decisions' ahead
CNBC - 29 Jul 2025 09:54
Auto giant Stellantis has touted a gradual recovery over the coming months.
Barclays second-quarter profit beats estimates as investment banking revenues swell
CNBC - 29 Jul 2025 09:26
Investors have been watching the performance of the lender's sharpened investment banking unit, which posted income of £3.3 billion the three months to June.
How you can use these spending-linked deductions to save taxes
livemint.com - 29 Jul 2025 08:24
Tax-payers opting for old tax regime can claim deduction on education expenses such as tuition fees, preventive health check-up, etc. Certain spending attracts TCS, which can be claimed regardless of old or new tax regim...
Singapore Airlines shares fall more than 8% after first-quarter profit plunges
CNBC - 29 Jul 2025 06:35
Shares of Singapore Airlines fell after the carrier reported a 59% decline in earnings for the first quarter of its 2025/2026 financial year.