US stocks close higher, lifted by Microsoft, Meta earningsU.S. stocks surged, with the Dow and S&P 500 achieving their eighth consecutive session of gains, fueled by robust earnings from Microsoft ...
02 May, 2025, 07.09 AM IST
Financial superapp Abound raises $14 million from Near Foundation and othersAbound, a financial superapp for Indians in the US, raised $14 million led by Near Foundation. The app facilitates remittances, rewards, an...
03 Apr, 2025, 06.01 AM IST
Meta in talks to raise $35 billion for data-center financing led by ApolloAlternative asset managers have teamed up with technology giants before, but the potential deal with Meta stands out. Databricks Inc. previ...
28 Feb, 2025, 08.54 AM IST
As FAANG stocks outperform Indian stocks, here’s how to ride the tech waveFAANG: In 2024, FAANG stocks (Meta, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Alphabet) saw strong growth, driven by innovation in AI, cloud, and emerging te...
09 Feb, 2025, 01.58 PM IST
NRI Talk: Top global sectors for Indian investors: AI, EVs, Semiconductors, and Renewable Energy, decodes Ashish KashyapBefore diversifying into US markets, Indian investors should consider currency exchange rates, as fluctuations can affect returns. It’s als...
30 Dec, 2024, 09.00 AM IST
Build your superstructureAs generative AI continues to evolve, the debate over its development and release models becomes important. Across the foundation models dr...
01 Jun, 2024, 12.26 AM IST
Bitcoin 'halving' could deal a $10-billion blow to crypto minersAround April 20, the halving will cut the amount of Bitcoin that "miners" can earn each day for validating transactions to 450 from 900 now...
15 Apr, 2024, 05.55 AM IST
PE, VC investors seek tax parity in budget; Meesho faces seller revolt over returns policyInternet industry body IndiaTech, which represents a clutch of startups and VC investors, also said that the longer holding period for unli...
23 Jan, 2023, 07.34 AM IST
Late-stage startups tap alternative funding routes amid softening valuationsTo preserve their valuation, Udaan, PharmEasy shore up capital through debt instruments like convertible notes.
05 Jan, 2023, 09.23 PM IST
Want to play the crypto game via equities? Here are names to add to your watchlistDespite the poor performance in the December quarter, Meta (formerly Facebook Inc) remains the top bet to play the theme. The company's sto...
04 Feb, 2022, 01.54 PM IST
Bitcoin as money? Here's a roadmap for how it'll happenNow that bitcoin is a mainstream asset, becoming actual money should be the logical next step.
21 Dec, 2017, 10.25 AM IST
Innovating to help those with disabilitiesWhile most startups bypass those who are disabled, a clutch of entrepreneurs has set aside cash and raised funds to build apps and devices ...
31 Jul, 2016, 11.59 AM IST
Why companies hang on to bell curve-based performance appraisal systemAppraising employees' performance against that of their peers is an idea that is past its sell-by date. Some companies have found more 'mot...
06 Jun, 2014, 08.59 AM IST
First smartphone on new OS 'Sailfish' to be launched on November 27The first smartphone on new operating system Sailfish, which has been developed by a group of former Nokia employees.
14 Nov, 2013, 09.11 PM IST
Facebook manages to block peeping tomsBug would have allowed hackers to turn on users’ webcams without their knowledge and post videos to their profiles.
31 Dec, 2012, 06.05 AM IST
- Microsoft sends email to employees for Yahoo takeover
Until a deal is cut, Microsoft employees should treat Yahoo workers as rivals, not budding workmates, the email urged. Special: MS' Yahoo b...
25 Feb, 2008, 04.16 PM IST
- Microsoft email prepares workers for Yahoo takeover
A Microsoft executive on Friday sent workers an upbeat email outlining a vision of how the software giant expects to take over Yahoo and me...
23 Feb, 2008, 07.04 AM IST