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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: MRNA, HOOD, BJ, COIN

TazaPulseAugust 21, 2026

Check out some of the companies making the biggest moves midday: BJ’s Wholesale — Shares gained 4% after the wholesale retailer posted better-than-expected results for the second quarter. BJ’s earned $1.36 per share, excluding certain items, on revenue of $6.09 billion. Analysts polled by FactSet expected a profit of $1.17 per share on revenue of...

How Venezuela has emerged as a key oil supplier to India amid Hormuz disruptions

TazaPulseAugust 21, 2026

Venezuelan crude has gained a much bigger share of India’s supply mix since purchases resumed in April. India is increasing its crude oil procurement from Latin America as disruptions arising from the Iran conflict and problems around the Strait of Hormuz prompt the world’s third-largest oil consumer to diversify its sources.Crude oil serves as the...

Chinese stake rules eased: India sees 29 FDI proposals worth Rs 4,895.65 crore; check details

TazaPulseAugust 21, 2026

Investors can now use the automatic route, provided they meet the applicable reporting requirements. Under the revised Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) framework, which eased Chinese shareholding rules, 29 proposals worth around Rs 4,895.65 crore, or more than $500 million, have been reported. The changes were introduced in May to allow overseas companies with Chinese shareholding...

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: BJ, AVG, COIN, ROST

TazaPulseAugust 21, 2026

Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: BJ’s Wholesale — Shares ticked slightly higher after the wholesale retailer posted better-than-expected results for the second quarter. BJ’s earned $1.36 per share, excluding certain items, on revenue of $6.09 billion. Analysts polled by FactSet expected a profit of $1.17 per share on revenue of $5.97...

SBI cash withdrawal rules change from October 1: Rs 15 fee after four free transactions

TazaPulseAugust 21, 2026

SBI cash withdrawal rules change from October 1 From October 1, SBI customers will have to pay Rs 15 plus applicable GST for cash withdrawals beyond the existing limit of four free withdrawals a month. The charge will apply to Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts opened through the branch channel.The bank said that customers...

Sensex CAS manipulated using large orders: Sebi

TazaPulseAugust 21, 2026

Sebi bars 2 entities after Sensex CAS manipulation, orders Rs 3.76cr disgorgement MUMBAI: The first Sebi order relating to the recently introduced Closing Auction Session (CAS) system showed how, using money power, large institutions could manipulate the system and turn loss-making trades into profits in their books.In the order published late on Wednesday, Sebi’s investigation...

Government makes it easier for exporters to get paid in rupee

TazaPulseAugust 21, 2026

Govt eases export rules to allow wider invoicing, payments in Indian rupees NEW DELHI: Govt on Thursday tweaked provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy to make it easier for exporters to invoice overseas transactions and receive payments in Indian rupees.“All export contracts and invoices, other than those involving member countries of the Asian Clearing Union...

Gold price prediction: Gold is rally, but should you buy? Check August 21, 2026 outlook

TazaPulseAugust 21, 2026

Gold’s technical structure remains strongly bullish, supported by a sustained sequence of higher highs and higher lows. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing a technically bullish trend, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. However, he believes that traders should not look to chase the rally at higher...

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Labubu maker Pop Mart shares fall after sales drop in Asia, Americas

TazaPulseAugust 21, 2026

A person holds a PopMart Labubu The Monsters Big into Energy Series Vinyl Plush dolls during a press preview at an AliExpress pop-up store in London, Britain, Nov. 11, 2025. Isabel Infantes | Reuters Shares of Pop Mart fell over 4% in Hong Kong on Friday after the Labubu maker reported first-half results that showed...

ozempic shots boost a new beauty industry

Lip plumpers, collagen and more: How is Ozempic boosting a new beauty market

TazaPulseAugust 21, 2026

Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic are changing more than just consumers’ waistlines, also reshaping the beauty industry. As the use of GLP-1 medicines including Ozempic and Mounjaro grows, companies are racing to cash in on the new needs emerging among users.From protein-rich foods and drinks and collagen supplements to face fillers and plumping make-up, brands...