Why is big tech rolling back DEI initiatives?

Since the start of 2025, many prominent big tech companies have publicly scaled back their DEI programs, in response to shifting requirements by the US government. Within days of taking office, President Trump signed an executive order prohibiting...

Business News | LKP Finance Limited Secures RS 125 Crore Equity Investment Led by SAGE ONE Investments and Others

VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 30: LKP Finance Limited (BSE: 507912), a leading BSE-listed fintech company under the Mufin Group, proudly announces the successful closure of a ₹125 crore equity funding round. This strategic raise, led...

Tech Giants’ AI Spending Spree Sparks Wall Street Jitters

The largest technology companies are doubling down on an AI-powered future, investing heavily in massive data center complexes filled with high-performance servers. Alphabet Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., and Microsoft Corp. collectively spent about...

India Fintech Foundation asks govt, RBI to address concentration risk on UPI payments

The India Fintech Foundation (IFF) has urged the finance ministry and the RBI for immediate intervention for safeguarding concentration risk on UPI, saying over 80 per cent of its transaction volume is controlled by only two players. India Fintech...

Hershey Reports Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Results

HERSHEY, Pa., Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced net sales and earnings for the third quarter ended September 28, 2025 and updated its 2025 outlook range. "Third quarter results surpassed expectations, as...

Lilly reports third-quarter 2025 financial results, highlights R&D pipeline momentum and raises 2025 guidance

Revenue in Q3 2025 increased 54% to $17.60 billion driven by volume growth from Mounjaro and Zepbound. Q3 2025 EPS increased by $5.14 to $6.21 on a reported basis and increased by $5.84 to $7.02 on a non-GAAP basis. Increased our 2025 full-year...

Nigeria’s fintech bill passes second reading: major elements to look out for

The Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission Bill, 2025, sponsored by Fuad Laguda, member representing Surulere I Federal Constituency of Lagos State under the All Progressives Congress (APC), passed its second reading during Tuesday’s plenary...

Mumbai to host 23rd Green Building Congress from Nov 27-29, to showcase over 1,000 eco-friendly technologies and solutions

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)’s Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Thursday announced the 23rd edition of its flagship event, the Green Building Congress 2025, to be held from November 27 to 29 at Jio World Convention Centre,...

US will share sensitive nuclear submarine technology with South Korea, Trump says

President Lee Jae Myung stressed to Trump in their Wednesday meeting that the goal was to modernize the alliance with the U.S., noting plans to increase military spending to reduce the financial burden on America. U.S. nuclear submarine technology...

Tech giants test investors’ patience with AI spending spree

Alphabet, Meta Platforms and Microsoft, together have racked up some US$78 billion in capital expenditures last quarter [SEATTLE] The largest technology companies are betting on an artificial intelligence (AI) future powered by gigantic complexes...

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones Futures Slip, Nasdaq Gains Following Fed Rate Cuts, Big Tech Earnings—Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Apple In Focus

U.S. stock futures swung between gains and losses on Thursday following Wednesday’s mixed moves. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed. The meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping yielded significant agreements,...

Travel tech firm Navan set for Nasdaq debut after $923 million US IPO

(Reuters) -Navan is set to make its Nasdaq debut later on Thursday, after the travel technology company raised $923 million in its listing and successfully navigated a U.S. government shutdown to go public. Momentum in ​the U.S. IPO market, which...

SBI Card Fees, Nominee Limit, UPS Deadline: Key Banking & Financial Changes In November

Last Updated:October 30, 2025, 14:54 IST From November 1, banks allow up to four nominees, SBI Card adds 1 percent fee on select education payments, UPS deadline extended to November 30, etc. News18Key changes from November 1, 2025: Starting...

3 financial planning myths you probably still believe

We get it. "Financial planning" is a term that sounds like it belongs in a wood-panelled office, reserved for people who have already "made it." If you're in your twenties or thirties, you might think it's only for those nearing retirement, or...

Vietnam learns UK's sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation experience

London (VNA) – A Vietnamese delegation visited some enterprises and universities in the UK on October 28–29 to learn about the European country’s experience in science – technology development, innovation, and digital transformation. The...

Business : Global Expert Panel Formed To Build Financial-Grade Carbon Accounting Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Carbon Measures and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have announced the formation of an independent expert panel to design a global carbon emissions accounting system modelled on financial accounting...

How Danantara is building Indonesia’s next tech giants

n my previous opinion in this newspaper, I wrote about how Indonesia’s start-up boom revealed deep cracks in governance, and how the ecosystem eventually matured from chasing growth to learning discipline. What began as a story of ambition has...

Lincoln Financial Reports 2025 Third Quarter Results

RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Strong financial performance in the quarter demonstrates broadening of momentum and balanced growth...

Cyprus financial regulator highlights AI risks during World Investor Week

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has marked its participation in World Investor Week with a series of targeted information and education initiatives focusing on the challenges of today’s digital financial environment....

Tokyo Builds Momentum in Fintech Expansion

FinCity.Tokyo positions the Japanese capital as the next fintech frontier amid surging digital finance growth in Asia. As Japan’s fintech market races toward an estimated $30.2 billion by 2033 – expanding at a brisk 14.1 percent annually – Tokyo...