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Gold extends August rally with prices up over 16% as weaker dollar and safe-haven demand lift buying
International gold prices have jumped more than 16% in August, while MCX Gold Futures are up nearly 14%, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar, rising safe-haven demand and seasonal buying. Dollar softness reflects growing expectations that the Federal Reserve is nearing the end of its rate-hiking cycle. With inflation concerns easing, pressure on bond yields has moderated, improving the appeal of non-yielding assets such as gold. Longer-term factors including reserve diversification and dedollarisation continue to underpin a bullish outlook.
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Tirupati Foam shareholders back eight AGM resolutions with 100% approval on Aug. 20, 2026
Tirupati Foam Limited said all resolutions at its annual general meeting were passed with 100% support, including approval of the financial statements, director reappointments, a dividend declaration, cost auditor remuneration, an independent director’s term and the disposal of assets in Noida. The company reported no dissenting or invalid votes. Separately, it said net profit in Q1 FY27 rose by nearly 60% year-on-year.
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U.S. 30-year Treasury yield hits 5.3% as Treasury plans to at least double long-bond purchases from Sept. 9
The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield rose to 5.3%, its highest level since 2007, prompting the Treasury Department to say it will at least double purchases of long-dated bonds from September to November. Federal debt crossed $40 trillion this week, while interest payments reached $963 billion in the first 10 months of the fiscal year—exceeding military spending and slightly topping Medicare. The dollar index fell to a three-month low and gold gained 4.7% this week after setting a record above $5,500 an ounce in January.
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Paramount, California AG to hold Monday settlement talks over $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger
Paramount is expected to meet with the California attorney general’s office on Monday to discuss a potential settlement over its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by a 12-state coalition, sued in July alleging the deal would unlawfully narrow competition in theatrical distribution and basic cable. Paramount has pledged to make 30 films a year for the next three years and keep them exclusively in theaters for at least 45 days. The Writers Guild of America has filed a separate lawsuit that is set to be tried alongside the states’ case next March.
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BlackBerry lifts fiscal 2027 outlook after quarterly revenue rises 26% to $152.9 million
BlackBerry reported quarterly results showing revenue rose 26% year over year to $152.9 million, while adjusted EBITDA jumped 144% to $36.3 million. The adjusted margin improved to 24% from 12%. The company said QNX revenue increased 26% to $72.3 million, with an adjusted gross margin of 86%. Management raised its fiscal 2027 revenue outlook to $594 million to $621 million and said it expects about $100 million in operating cash flow, with cash and investments totaling $422.9 million.
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