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SpaceX IPO could make Elon Musk world's first trillionaire

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-21T07:09:06+00:00

It is not yet clear how much SpaceX would raise from the public but the papers filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed a tough financial picture with losses mounting

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India abstains on UNGA resolution on ICJ climate opinion

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-21T07:06:05+00:00

The resolution was adopted in the 193-member General Assembly on Wednesday with 141 votes in favour, eight against and 28 abstentions, including by India.

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Andhra Pradesh braces for severe heatwave as temperatures near 48°C

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-21T07:02:20+00:00

Authorities advised people to avoid travel during peak daytime hours and take precautions against heat exposure, especially vulnerable groups such as the elderly and those with health conditions

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DevX posts 34% revenue jump in FY26, eyes capacity doubling by FY28

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-21T06:48:51+00:00

The stock was trading at ₹39.71 on NSE Thursday morning, down 0.68% from its previous close, with a total market capitalisation of ₹358.50 crore

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EN DIRECT, guerre au Moyen-Orient : l’Iran dit « examiner » une nouvelle proposition américaine ; Donald Trump affirme que les négociations tiennent « à un fil »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-21T06:35:32+00:00

« Vouloir contraindre l’Iran à capituler par la force n’est qu’une illusion », a mis en garde mercredi soir le président iranien, Massoud Pezeshkian, appelant au « respect mutuel », qui « en matière de diplomatie est bien plus sage, plus sûr et plus durable que la guerre ».

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IPL economy

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-21T06:32:42+00:00

Cricket continues to remain at the centre of India’s professional sports economy through its unmatched scale, star power and franchise strength. Fanatic Sports Hurun India’s Most Valuable Sports Teams 2026 Report shows that IPL still has India’s most experienced athlete pool, the country’s longest-playing sports stars and some of the strongest franchise success stories

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Australia news live: One Nation announces Norway-inspired gas policy; CSIRO confirms job cuts

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-21T06:25:33+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese leaves door open to extending fuel excise cutThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has not ruled out extending the temporary cut to the fuel excise as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt the global oil market.We’ll do an assessment closer to the day. It is very costly but it has made a difference. We’re doing pretty well, I’ve got to say, compared with what the expectations were, people have stopped asking me about it (fuel supplies).We’ll make the assessment, like, it’s really volatile times.

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex trims gains after 500-point jump; Nifty above 23,700

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-21T06:21:55+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Sensex and Nifty traded with modest gains after paring sharp early advances, supported by softer oil prices, positive Asian markets and improving global sentiment amid expectations of easing geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the United States.

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Solfin raises ₹280 crore, turns profitable in first year of operations

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-21T06:20:02+00:00

The fresh capital will be directed towards AI-driven credit underwriting, portfolio monitoring, geographic expansion into underpenetrated states and new green-financing products

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Australia news live: Nationals senator offers to campaign for Pauline Hanson in Labor seat; CSIRO confirms job cuts

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-21T06:16:25+00:00

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese leaves door open to extending fuel excise cutThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has not ruled out extending the temporary cut to the fuel excise as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt the global oil market.We’ll do an assessment closer to the day. It is very costly but it has made a difference. We’re doing pretty well, I’ve got to say, compared with what the expectations were, people have stopped asking me about it (fuel supplies).We’ll make the assessment, like, it’s really volatile times.

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Australia’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.5% with markets slashing chance of more interest rate hikes

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-21T06:13:43+00:00

Surprise rise in jobless rate will give Reserve Bank more reason to delay another interest rate hike at June meetingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s unemployment rate has jumped to 4.5% in April to reach the highest in about four-and-half-years, amid fears rising interest rates and the global oil crisis will smash economic growth.The surprise rise in unemployment will provide the Reserve Bank with more reason to hold off on a fourth rate hike at its next meeting in June, as financial markets slashed the

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Avec SpaceX, Elon Musk lance l’introduction en Bourse de tous les superlatifs, dont une valorisation espérée entre 1 750 et 2 000 milliards de dollars

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-21T06:12:44+00:00

A la faveur de la méga-introduction à Wall Street de son entreprise spatiale, l’homme le plus riche du monde devrait devenir le premier billionnaire de l’histoire. Sa rémunération, à hauteur d’environ 7,5 % du capital, est conditionnée à l’établissement d’une colonie humaine permanente sur Mars.

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Avec SpaceX, Elon Musk lance l’introduction en Bourse de tous les superlatifs, avec une valorisation espérée entre 1 750 et 2 000 milliards de dollars

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-21T06:12:44+00:00

A la faveur de la méga-introduction à Wall Street de son entreprise spatiale, l’homme le plus riche du monde devrait devenir le premier billionnaire de l’histoire. Sa rémunération, à hauteur d’environ 7,5 % du capital, est conditionnée à l’établissement d’une colonie humaine permanente sur Mars.

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Australia’s unemployment rate jumps to 4.5% with markets slashing chance of more interest rates

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-21T06:07:35+00:00

Surprise rise in jobless rate will give Reserve Bank more reason to delay another interest rate hike at June meetingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s unemployment rate has jumped to 4.5% in April to reach the highest in about four-and-half-years, amid fears rising interest rates and the global oil crisis will smash economic growth.The surprise rise in unemployment will provide the Reserve Bank with more reason to hold off on a fourth rate hike at its next meeting in June, as financial markets slashed the

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Honasa appoints Saahil Nayar to lead emerging beauty brands

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-21T06:06:47+00:00

Nayar, who previously led Mila Beauté and Swiss Beauty, will drive brand expansion and consumer growth as Honasa strengthens its presence in adjacent beauty categories.

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Schools are ‘pipeline’ to joblessness for many people, says ex-Labour adviser

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-21T06:00:04+00:00

Ban social media and reform education to tackle scandal of young people not in work or study, says Peter HymanSchools have become a “pipeline” to worklessness for a large cohort of young people in the UK, according to an influential former Labour adviser who has called for urgent action to help a “lost generation”.Peter Hyman, a former adviser to Tony Blair and Keir Starmer, told the Guardian the government should ban social media and enact radical education reform to tackle the “national scandal” of young people who are not in education, employment or training (Neet). Continue reading...

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