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Kalshi makes partnership with Comply, compliance tech company

TazaPulseAugust 4, 2026

A Kalshi advertisement at a bus stop in Washington, D.C., March 19, 2026. Daniel Heuer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Prediction market platform Kalshi is announcing Tuesday a new partnership with compliance technology company Comply as its push into institutional trading continues, the company told CNBC exclusively. Comply — which works with more than 5,000,...

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Apple launches legal challenge against UK encrypted data access demand

TazaPulseAugust 4, 2026

Apple has launched a fresh legal challenge against a U.K. government attempt to access encrypted data held by British customers. The move comes a year on from the previous dispute between the two over a request from the U.K.’s Home Office for both British and American customer data. That order was dropped by the U.K....

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McDonald’s names Skye Anderson as its U.S. president

TazaPulseAugust 4, 2026

Skye Anderson, president of McDonald’s USA Source: McDonald’s McDonald’s announced that company veteran Skye Anderson will lead its U.S. business, effective Tuesday, as the company tries to win over cost-conscious diners in its largest market. “I look forward to working closely with her and the U.S. leadership team to help accelerate performance and unlock the...

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Pfizer (PFE) earnings Q2 2026

TazaPulseAugust 4, 2026

Pfizer Inc. signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Pfizer on Tuesday reported second-quarter results that topped estimates and hiked the low end of its revenue outlook, citing an added $1.5 billion in sales from...

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Trump, Republicans brand Democrats ‘communists’ amid progressive push

TazaPulseAugust 4, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaks at Wheeler High School, in Marietta, Georgia, on July 22, 2026. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images President Donald Trump and Republicans have a new favorite term for their opponents on the left: Communists. Trump has been trying to stitch Democrats to communism, the economic philosophy championed by Karl...

lic ofs draws strong institutional interest

LIC OFS off to a strong start as institutional investors subscribe 66% by noon

TazaPulseAugust 4, 2026

Government’s stake sale in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) saw strong participation from institutional investors in the first leg of the Offer-for-Sale (OFS), with nearly two-thirds of the shares reserved for them subscribed by noon on Tuesday.Data available till midday showed institutional investors had bid for more than 18.81 crore shares, amounting to 66.10% of the...

Palantir stock rises 16% on soaring commercial revenue, AI sovereignty

TazaPulseAugust 4, 2026

Palantir CEO Alex Karp speaks during an interview on July 27, 2026 in New York City. John Lamparski | Getty Images Palantir soared in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company reported “otherworldly” second-quarter earnings driven by customer demand for AI sovereign tools. The enterprise software giant reported a 93% growth in overall revenue to...

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Merck (MRK) earnings Q2 2026

TazaPulseAugust 4, 2026

The exterior view of the entrance to Merck headquarters in Rahway, New Jersey, on Feb. 5, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Merck on Tuesday beat second-quarter estimates and hiked its revenue outlook, as a slate of new products showed strong growth. But the pharmaceutical giant cut its profit guidance due to a charge tied...

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U.S. has used ‘virtually all’ of its long-range precision missiles: report

TazaPulseAugust 4, 2026

The U.S. Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar ⁠with the data, raising concerns about the military’s readiness for future conflicts. The missiles are principally the Army’s surface-to-surface weapons, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision...

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Sensex jumps 544 pts on hopes of Gulf peace talks

TazaPulseAugust 4, 2026

MUMBAI: Improving chances of talks between Iran and US to end the war in the Persian Gulf region pulled down crude prices and lifted investor sentiment globally on Monday. The rub-off effect on Dalal Street helped sensex close 544 points or 0.7% up at 78,639 points, a more than three-month high level. The day’s closing...