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Singapore Airlines profit falls 57% as Air India losses and absence of Vistara merger gain weigh on earnings

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group on Thursday reported a 57.4 per cent decline in net profit to 1.184 billion Singapore dollars (SGD) for the financial year ended March 2026, impacted by losses from Air India and the absence of a one-time accounting gain recorded in the previous year from the Air India-Vistara merger, PTI reported.The airline...

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Trump-Xi talks could hinge on two tech flashpoints between U.S. and China

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping could hinge on two key tech flashpoints — critical minerals and market access for American companies. The much-anticipated bilateral meeting between the two countries that were locked in a tariff standoff just a year ago began on Thursday, with warm words exchanged between the two...

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What wealthy donors gain if ‘Trump Accounts’ allow stock donations

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

President Donald Trump onstage at the Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit, in Washington, Jan. 28, 2026. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. With the Trump...

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U.S., EU lawmakers pledge European scrutiny of Paramount’s WBD deal

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

David Ellison, the chairman and chief executive officer of Paramount Skydance Corp. walks through Statuary Hall to the State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 24, 2026, in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images A group of U.S. and European lawmakers told Paramount Skydance...

Honda confirms new sub-4m SUV for India! To rival Brezza & Nexon

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

Japanese carmaker Honda has officially confirmed plans to launch a new sub-4-metre SUV for the Indian market in 2028. This will mark the brand’s return to one of the country’s most competitive and fastest-growing vehicle segments. The upcoming SUV is expected to take on established rivals such as the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai...

India’s financial conditions remain tight amid oil shock, rupee weakness and FPI outflows: Crisil

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

India’s financial conditions remained under pressure in April as elevated crude oil prices, continued foreign investor outflows and a weakening rupee tightened stress across markets amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to a Crisil report.The Crisil Financial Conditions Index (FCI) stood at -1.2 in April compared with -1.4 in March. The report noted that...

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5 things to know before the market opens Thursday

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

1. You’re hired Kevin Warsh, nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve, is sworn in to his Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal...

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Versant (VSNT) earnings Q1 2026

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

Versant Media Group on Thursday unveiled results for its most recent quarter — its first as a standalone company after separating from Comcast’s NBCUniversal and beginning to trade on the Nasdaq earlier this year. The report highlighted growth across its digital and licensing businesses despite continued pressure in the traditional pay TV bundle. Linear distribution...

Supreme Court flags CEC appointment mechanism

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the inclusion of a cabinet minister in the selection panel for the appointment of election commissioners, observing that a minister would not be able to go against the Prime Minister in the decision-making process.Hearing the matter related to the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner and...

Maharashtra CM rides RE Classic 350, skips official car: Here’s why

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to cut down fuel consumption amid rising global oil prices, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chose a different mode of transport for his official commute on Thursday. Instead of using his regular official convoy, Fadnavis arrived at the Vidhan Bhavan riding a Royal Enfield Classic 350 motorcycle.Pictures shared by...