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Warren Buffett’s business invested $35 million in a struggling electricity company; Jeffrey Sprecher bought the near-bankrupt firm for $1,000 in 1997 and built an $85 billion giantJeffrey Sprecher acquired Continental Power Exchange in 1997 for just $1,000. He used this struggling company as a foundation to create Int...- Globalisation 2.0, can it be furrowed home?Indian corporations are making bold strides abroad, with Essar establishing a massive $15 billion steel complex in Iowa. Notable companies ...
- In 1944, a retired IRS auditor Anne Scheiber invested $5,000 in stocks; 51 years later, her portfolio was worth $22 millionAnne Scheiber reportedly retired in the mid-1940s with an annual salary of about $3,150. She had never been promoted. Her pay had also chan...
- In 1935, Grace Groner, a secretary, invested $180 in her employer Abbott; 75 years later, it had grown to about $7 millionGrace Groner made a $180 investment in Abbott Laboratories in 1935 while working as a secretary. She held onto the shares for about 75 year...
- In 1999, Ron Conway backed Google before its IPO. 5 years later, the search giant went public at a $23 billion valuationRon Conway heard about Google when it was still a Stanford project. The idea interested him, but getting close to the founders took months....
- Beyond the 7% headline: S&P maps the forces driving India’s next growth phaseIndia’s economy is set to grow 7% in FY27, according to S&P Global, which sees domestic demand, private investment, manufacturing, trade, e...
- This Singapore airport is the "best $1.5 billion investment ever made". Why did Lee Kuan Yew think so?Singapore's first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew considered Changi airport as the best $1.5 billion dollar investment the country has ever mad...
- Six Malayalam OTT and theatre releases this week: Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Don't Trouble The Trouble to #LoveMultiple Malayalam films, including dubbed ones, are set to release in the upcoming week, catering to diverse audience preferences. Nivin P...
- A contractor asked Shaquille O’Neal for $80000, his cheaper Best Buy find became a billion-dollar Amazon dealShaquille O’Neal wasn’t looking for his next investment. He just needed security cameras for his home. One company reportedly gave the reti...
- Mike Markkula invested $250,000 in Apple in 1977: How did his early bet help turn a garage-era computer project into a multitrillion-dollar giant?In 1977, Mike Markkula put $250,000 into Apple when its future was still uncertain. The money helped the young company move beyond small-sc...
- Poor man’s gold may become India's next big story as the silver horse risesSilver is gaining ground in India as record gold prices push consumers towards a more affordable precious metal. Prices have surged 160% in...
- Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez backed three brothers’ coffee dream and then came a $500 Million valuationJennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez were among the investors who backed the company behind Super Coffee. The bottled-coffee brand was started...
- Horoscope Today, September 29, 2026: Angarki Chaturthi 2026 Brings Business Growth, Workday Efficiency and New Income Ideas for Libra, Scorpio and SagittariusCommercial agreements, daily operational efficiency, and creative expansion receive powerful cosmic backing today. This planetary setup hel...
- India’s healthcare AI opportunity could become the next big investment storyThe digital rails are ready. India now needs patient capital and founders ambitious enough to build on them.
- Horoscope Today, September 28, 2026: Libra Gets Partnership Success, Scorpio Tackles Work and Money Matters, Sagittarius Finds New RomanceAn energetic Aries Moon joins Mercury and Venus in Libra today, placing a sharp focus on business negotiations, strategic problem-solving, ...
- Netflix OTT releases in October: Florence Pugh’s East of Eden, Ben Affleck’s Animals and more to watch this monthAs October arrives, Netflix is set to unveil a rich selection of new titles, showcasing both adaptations and original stories. Among the hi...
- 'American Horror Story': Jessica Lange returns as Season 13 set to premiere on Thursday - Check full release schedule and how to watch live in USAmerican Horror Story is making a chilling comeback for its Season 13, introducing a highly anticipated crossover event with fan-favorite c...
- Anant Chaturdashi Kyon Manate Hain? Know The Story, Significance And Why Lord Vishnu Is WorshippedAnant Chaturdashi, observed on September 25, 2026, is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Anant avatar. It emphasi...
- Painted storiesShekhawati, known as India’s open-air art gallery, is home to historic merchant havelis adorned with intricate frescoes depicting everyday ...
- ‘I got you': The last words of a Tennessee father of four, who died to save his daughters go viral. Who was Fred Pepperman?In 2019, Fred Pepperman exemplified the idea that a father might look unbeatable to his kids. After risking everything to prevent his girls...
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