Tomato Prices Continue At Rs 200/ Kg In Chennai, TN Govt To Sell Veg From PDS Stores
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Tomato Prices Continue At Rs 200/ Kg In Chennai, TN Govt To Sell Veg From PDS Stores

Chennai: With the price of tomato continuing to remain at Rs 200/kg in Chennai, with some supermarkets even charging Rs 210, creating a difficult situation for families, the state government is intervening to help the common people. Tamil Nadu Cooperation Minister K.R. Periyakaruppan said that the state government would sell tomato at Rs 60/kg…

Fitch cuts US credit rating to AA+; Treasury calls it ‘arbitrary’ – Times of India
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Fitch cuts US credit rating to AA+; Treasury calls it ‘arbitrary’ – Times of India

WASHINGTON: Rating agency Fitch on Tuesday downgraded the US government’s top credit rating, a move that drew an angry response from the White House and surprised investors, coming despite the resolution of the debt ceiling crisis two months ago. Fitch downgraded the United States to AA+ from AAA, citing fiscal deterioration over the next three…

Fitch downgrades U.S. credit rating after debt ceiling crisis
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Fitch downgrades U.S. credit rating after debt ceiling crisis

Comment on this storyComment The credit agency Fitch Ratings downgraded the trustworthiness of the U.S. government on Tuesday, saying successive standoffs over the nation’s debt ceiling and rising federal debt have cast doubt on the United States’ ability to meet all its payment obligations. The downgrade, issued shortly after financial markets closed trading for the…

Starbucks beats earnings estimates, but sales disappoint despite China boom
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Starbucks beats earnings estimates, but sales disappoint despite China boom

Starbucks logo is seen on a cup in this illustration photo taken in the cafe at the airport in Charleroi, Belgium on July 27, 2023.  Jakub Porzyck | Nurphoto | Getty Images Starbucks on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings that beat analysts’ expectations, but its same-store sales missed Wall Street’s estimates. Still, the company reaffirmed its…

Shares of e.l.f. Beauty jump 15% after company raises full-year guidance on surging sales
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Shares of e.l.f. Beauty jump 15% after company raises full-year guidance on surging sales

Tarang Amin (C), Chairman and CEO of cosmetics company e.l.f. Beauty Inc., rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to celebrate his company’s IPO in New York City, U.S. September 22, 2016.  Brendan McDermid | Reuters Drugstore makeup brand e.l.f. Beauty raised its full-year outlook Tuesday after reporting a 76% year-over-year…

A Run of Strong Data Buoys Biden on the Economy
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A Run of Strong Data Buoys Biden on the Economy

President Biden and his aides are basking in what is arguably the best run of economic data to date in his presidency. Inflation is cooling, business investment is rising, job growth is powering on and surveys suggest rising economic optimism among consumers and voters. Polls still show Mr. Biden remains underwater on his handling of…

China asks some banks to reduce or delay dollar buying to ease pressure on yuan – Reuters News Agency
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China asks some banks to reduce or delay dollar buying to ease pressure on yuan – Reuters News Agency

Business & Finance 01 August 2023, 7:35 pm 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported that China’s currency regulators have asked commercial banks to delay or reduce their dollar purchases as authorities try to contain yuan weakness. The scoop is the latest report on central bank measures in currency markets and prompted an immediate response from authorities, with…

ITR Filing AY 2023-24: Are You Waiting For ITR Refund? When Can You Expect It, And How Can You Check Its Status?
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ITR Filing AY 2023-24: Are You Waiting For ITR Refund? When Can You Expect It, And How Can You Check Its Status?

New Delhi: Every year, taxpayers across the country file their income tax returns with the hope of receiving a tax refund. If the amount paid in taxes exceeds the actual tax liability, individuals are eligible for a refund. The process of claiming refunds has become smoother over the years, thanks to technological advancements. In this article,…