Orkla India

Orkla India: Foreign Promoter Bags ₹540 Crore Dividend Ahead of IPO Filing

Orkla India, the Indian arm of Norway’s consumer goods giant Orkla ASA, has recently caught investors’ attention as it gears up for its much-anticipated IPO filing. The buzz grew louder after its foreign promoter received a hefty ₹540 crore dividend, just ahead of the listing plans. Known for owning popular food brands like MTR Foods…

Midwest share price

Federal Bank India gets Boost as Blackstone Affiliate acquires 9.99% Stake

On 24 October 2025, the private-equity giant Blackstone Inc. announced it would acquire a 9.99 % stake in India’s mid-sized lender Federal Bank Ltd., via its affiliate Asia II Topco XIII. The deal, valued at about ₹6,196 crore, marks a major vote of confidence in the Indian banking sector. For Federal Bank, the agreement opens…

Midwest share price

Midwest Share Price Surges 10% on Strong D-Street Debut

On October 24, 2025, Midwest made a powerful entry into the Indian stock market with a strong listing on Dalal Street. The company’s shares opened 10% higher than the issue price, signaling strong investor demand and market confidence. The debut comes at a time when investors are showing renewed interest in quality IPOs after months…

Auto Sales

Auto Sales drive Canada’s retail sales up 1% to $70.4B in August: StatCan

In August 2025, Canada’s retail sales rebounded by 1.0%, reaching C$70.4 billion. A major reason for that gain? Auto sales, sales at motor vehicles and parts dealers rose 1.8% that month. We’ll walk through: what the numbers show, how much the auto sector contributed, what other retail categories were doing, the implications for Canada’s economy,…

Best Stocks

5 Best Stocks to Buy (India): Dalmia Bharat, RIL, and Others with 15–69% Return Potential in 2025

2025 looks promising for Indian equities. Markets are pricing in steady growth. Top brokerages are upbeat about select sectors: cement, energy, banks, infrastructure, and autos. Analysts now highlight a small list of best stocks that could deliver 15 to 69 percent returns over the next 12 months. The list includes Dalmia Bharat, Reliance Industries, HDFC…

Polymarket

Polymarket Hits $10B Valuation as Tokenized Prediction Markets Surge

The world of digital finance and event-prediction trading just took a big step forward. Polymarket, a leading platform for tokenized prediction markets, is preparing for a valuation of up to $10 billion amid renewed momentum, regulatory breakthroughs, and expansion plans. For those tracking emerging tech, financial innovation, or alternative venues of speculation, Polymarket’s rise offers…

Volvo Car Q3

Volvo Cars Q3 Profit Edges Higher Despite Pricing Pressures and Tariffs

In a challenging global automotive market, Volvo Cars Q3 delivered a modest yet meaningful gain for the third quarter. The company reported an adjusted operating profit of SEK 5.9 billion (about USD 627 million), up from SEK 5.8 billion a year earlier, despite falling sales, intense pricing pressure, and soaring import tariffs.  Q3 Highlights for…

Nationwide

Nationwide Building Society Reports 53 % Jump in First-Time Buyers via Helping Hand Mortgage

We are seeing a major shift in the UK housing market landscape: Nationwide Building Society (hereafter simply Nationwide) has announced a 53 % increase in first-time buyers using its flagship Helping Hand mortgage scheme over the past year. This development is significant not just for home-buyers, but for understanding broader credit accessibility, mortgage-market dynamics, and…

Nokia

Nokia Beats Profit Estimates as AI and Cloud Demand Fuel Optical Network Growth

Nokia has surprised the market once again. The Finnish tech giant beat profit estimates as booming demand for AI and cloud infrastructure lifted its optical network sales to new highs. Riding the wave of next-generation data-centre expansion, Nokia’s latest results show a company reinventing itself for the AI era, proving that innovation, not nostalgia, is…

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Price Today: Up as Investors Brace for U.S. Inflation Figures

Bitcoin started on Thursday, October 23, 2025, on a positive note, climbing as traders waited for the latest U.S. inflation figures. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose above key resistance levels, signaling that investors are becoming more confident after a week of uncertainty. Inflation data from the U.S. often sets the tone for global markets, and…