MacKenzie Scott once needed $1,000 to stay in college. She has now donated $26.2 billion in five yearsIn 2025, MacKenzie Scott solidified her position as the leading individual philanthropist by donating an astonishing $7 billion to various ...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
Cash-rich IT firms turn to debt for acquisitions, buybacksIndian technology firms are increasingly leveraging borrowed funds for acquisitions and share buybacks to elevate revenues and align with i...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who sold half of her Amazon stake, helped erase $40 billion in medical debt with $100 million in donationsMacKenzie Scott's remarkable contributions have enabled Undue Medical Debt to eliminate billions in medical debt. This nonprofit efficientl...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
ISM outlay faces currency pressure; ETSA 2026 Best on Campus, Comeback Kid nomineesA weak rupee has dragged down the dollar value of the India Semiconductor Mission subsidies. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
18 Aug, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Euro zone bonds join global selloff, long-end yields at multi-year highsOn Tuesday, yields on longer-dated euro zone bonds surged to levels not seen in years. The increasing oil prices, spurred by diminishing ex...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Bond markets from US to Japan whacked as inflation and fiscal worries take holdGlobal borrowing costs are hitting multi-decade highs again as inflation fears rise. The United States has seen its 30-year Treasury yields...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Aegis Logistics in talks to acquire UAE’s Tristar for $1.5 billionAegis Logistics is in advanced discussions to acquire Tristar for $1.5 billion. This consolidation could be one of the industry's largest e...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Higher education costs: How Indian parents and US-based NRIs plan and pay—and who is better placed?Except for a small number of government colleges of repute, the demand for good quality colleges far outstrips the supply in India. Higher ...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Goldman in talks with investors on Nvidia financing deal after landing prized roleNvidia announced on August 10 it has partnered with six major financial institutions including Goldman to launch compute platforms aimed at...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Fitch affirms US at AA+ with stable outlook, flags fiscal and inflation risksFitch Ratings affirmed the US sovereign credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook, citing economic resilience and the dollar’s reserve-cur...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Goldman Sachs taps investors for Nvidia’s $500 billion AI financing pushGoldman Sachs is negotiating with investors for Nvidia's massive AI financing initiative. U.S. insurers and money managers will likely form...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Motilal Oswal puts Rs 1,500 crore into Inox Clean Energy’s expansionMotilal Oswal Group committed ₹1,500 crore to Inox Clean Energy for growth initiatives. The investment uses compulsorily convertible debent...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
Why is Pakistan's ally US upset over PKR3 trillion defence budget spending?The US State Department has urged Pakistan to bring military and intelligence budgets under civilian oversight. Greater disclosure of gover...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
US asks Pakistan to subject military, intelligence budgets to public oversightThe United States has urged Pakistan to improve fiscal transparency measures. Pakistan must subject military and intelligence budgets to pu...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Lightstorm secures ₹2,500-cr debt for AI fibre networkLightstorm secured a Rs 2,500 crore debt facility from IndusInd Bank for AI fibre highways. This funding will support the company's AI infr...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
High margin debt! JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon fires a warning shot for Wall Street investorsJPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that record margin debt and hidden leverage across financial markets could increase the risk of a sudden di...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Data centre operator CyrusOne plans potential 2027 IPO, banks pitch for roles, sources sayThe private equity firms met investment banks including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley last week and the banks pitched for roles on the...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.29 PM IST