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Ping An stays resilient with high-dividend strategy, eyes AI and innovation
Amid market volatility and sector rotation in the first half of 2026, Ping An Insurance (2318) said investment returns remain stable, with its insurance funds portfolio exceeding 6.6 trillion yuan (HK$7.7 trillion) as of the end of June, up nearly…
Prudential Health India marks Prudential's entry into India's insurance market
Prudential (2378) and HCL Group announced on Thursday the commencement of their joint venture, Prudential Health India, as Prudential enters India's health insurance market by establishing a dedicated health insurance division. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
Goldman Muscles Into Indian Banks' Turf With State Share Deals
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is making inroads into a corner of India's deal landscape that's long been the near-exclusive hunting ground of local finance giants: government share sales. The Wall Street bank is underwriting government deals for the…
Study Shows That Political Podcasts Surge As Midterms Approach
Left, Right & Center is a weekly public radio program and political podcast produced by KCRW in Santa Monica, California. Award-winning journalist and former NPR Morning Edition host David Greene acts as the host and 'The Center' and panelists…
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TV ad volumes decline 7% in Jan-Jul; FMCG leads: TAM AdEx
Television advertising volumes declined 7% in Jan-Jul 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to TAM AdEx's latest report. The data is based on TV commercial advertising measured in secondages and excludes promos and social ads.
Ping An Insurance's first-half profit jumps 36pc on asset management boost
China's Ping An Insurance (2318) reported a better-than-expected 36 percent year-on-year rise in first-half net profit on Thursday, as buoyant capital markets boosted earnings from its asset management business. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The…
Understanding Rs 2 Crore Term Insurance Plans and Who They Are Built For
Life insurance needs have evolved significantly over the last decade. Rising incomes, larger home loans, higher education costs, and longer financial commitments have changed the way families think about protection. As a result, many individuals…
Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards Hit With Massive Child-Support Bill
While Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards seems to have it all figured out on the court, where he's become 1 of the biggest basketball stars in the world, his life off the court seems to have more than its fair share of drama. The latest…
HDFC Bank shares rise 1% after $1.75 billion record dollar bond sale
HDFC Bank shares rose 1 per cent in early trade on Friday after the private lender, acting through its GIFT City Branch, completed the issue of total US$ 1,750 million Senior Unsecured Bonds. The stock traded at ₹729.35 on the NSE at 10.09…
'I Lied About My Vasectomy,' And 23 Other Single Sentences That Evaporated Relationships And Friendships
'I did all the planning, booking, etc. Second day there, she tells me, ‘I'm not as attracted to you as I was two years ago, but I guess I'll have to settle.' She acted shocked I dumped her the day we got back, even told her friend she was…
Canada's Fairfax may get 2 years to consolidate holdings for IDBI Bank deal, sources say
Canada's Fairfax Financial, a frontrunner to acquire the government's stake in IDBI Bank, is set to be allowed up to two years to consolidate its India bank holdings to smooth the acquisition, two sources familiar with the matter…
Life happened. Now what about your retirement benefits?
Retiring from federal service is a major milestone, of course, but it does not end the need to understand how federal benefits work. In the years after retirement, life events and new opportunities can raise important questions about insurance…
Prudential Public (NYSE:PUK) Lowered to Strong Sell Rating by Zacks Research
Prudential Public (NYSE:PUK - Get Free Report) was downgraded by equities researchers at Zacks Research from a 'hold' rating to a 'strong sell' rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, Zacks.com reports. Other…
General Atlantic sells KFin Technologies stake for ₹1,400 crore
Private equity firm General Atlantic, one of the promoter entities of KFin Technologies, on Thursday divested an 8.7 per cent stake in the financial services platform for Rs 1,400 crore through an open market transaction. New York-headquartered…
Augmont Enterprises IPO opens today at ₹750-788
The public issue of Augmont Enterprises opens today at a price band of ₹750-788. Bids can be made for a minimum of 19 equity shares. The ₹825 crore offer comprises a fresh issue aggregating up to ₹620 crore and an offer for…
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