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Where are gold prices headed on May 15, 2026 & what should investors do?

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

Gold is attempting to recover from the lower Bollinger band after a steep decline. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing a weak intra-day bias, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. He recommends a sell on rise strategy:Gold futures on MCX are trading near ₹1,60,326 after...

India Inc turns to WFH, EVs

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

BENGALURU/MUMBAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for austerity measures to reduce fuel consumption and conserve foreign exchange is beginning to ripple through corporate India, prompting companies and industry bodies to revive work-from-home policies, curb travel and push greener logistics initiatives.The shift marks a significant change in corporate messaging after several large companies spent the past...

Auto exporters dodge West Asia pothole

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

Chennai: India’s automobile exporters began the new fiscal year in buoyant form. Shipments of locally made cars, utility vehicles and two-wheelers rose at a double-digit pace in April, despite logistical snarls triggered by tensions in West Asia. For now, exporters point out that diversification across markets is cushioning the blow. Passenger vehicle (PV) exports were...

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for May 15, 2026

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research has chosen NMDC, and Jayaswal Neco Industries as the top stock picks for May 15, 2026. The brokerage has shared its target prices and time period to attain it. Let’s take a look:NMDCBuy in the range of ₹ 91.00-93.50 Target Return STOPLOSS Time...

Sugar exports banned till Sept 30 to check prices

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

NEW DELHI: Union govt has banned the export of sugar till Sept 30 this year with immediate effect, a move aimed at enhancing domestic availability and preventing any price rise. Earlier, the exports were under a restricted category, under which a licence was required for the outbound shipments. “The export policy of sugar (raw sugar,...

Gold custom duties hiked: Gold duty hike may raise domestic prices, divert supplies to grey markets: SBI report

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

Gold is expected to become costlier after the government’s recent move to raise import duty to 15%. Alongside, the impact is likely to show up in domestic prices as well as trade patterns, a report by SBI Research has predicted.SBI Research said that changes in gold import duty have been made several times in the...

IMF warns Iran war disruptions are pushing global economy towards ‘adverse’ scenario; growth risks rise

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday warned that continued disruptions from the Iran war are pushing the global economy closer to an “adverse” scenario marked by slower growth, tighter financial conditions and rising inflation risks, AFP reported.Last month, the IMF’s World Economic Outlook projected global growth at 3.1 per cent for 2026 under its...

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CDC says there are no U.S. hantavirus cases currently, 41 people being monitored

TazaPulseMay 15, 2026

In this photo illustration Hantavirus samples are seen in Ankara, Turkiye on May 6, 2026. Arman Onal | Anadolu | Getty Images The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there are no hantavirus cases in the country as of Thursday, as it monitors 41 people for the virus. The agency said the risk...

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Three pieces could sell for $100 million each

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

A large-scale Jackson Pollock drip painting titled, “Number 7A, 1948.” Crystal Lau | CNBC 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. Nearly $2 billion worth of art will come up...

Biogen Alzheimer’s drug moves to late stage trial

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

A Biogen facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Brian Snyder | Reuters Biogen plans to advance an experimental drug for Alzheimer’s disease to late-stage testing despite disappointing mid-stage trial data, the company said Thursday. Biogen said its experimental drug that targets tau, a protein associated with the memory-robbing disease, failed to show better responses at higher doses....