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Bezos' Blue Origin is raising outside capital in a round valuing the rocket company at $130 billion, sources told CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin.
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McConnell, the former longtime Senate leader who declined to seek an eighth term following a series of health scares, was admitted to a hospital on June 14.
The Nifty 50 fell 2.1% to 23,882, while the Sensex fell 2.1% to 76,503—their lowest levels since 30 March.
The rise in crude oil prices renewed concerns over inflation and India’s external balances.
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Cupid shares fell 11% on July 8, reversing a strong 14-session winning streak. After hitting a record high of ₹226, the stock plunged to ₹197, marking its biggest single-day decline since January. Retail investors benefited significantly from its 1,416% rally over the past years.
Jeff Bezos is finally letting other people into his rocket ship. Blue Origin is raising outside capital for the first time in its 26-year history, sources tell CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin, valuing the space company at a staggering $130 billion. The move marks a dramatic shift for Bezos, who's personally bankrolled the venture since founding it in 2000, pouring billions into the company while rivals like SpaceX courted outside investors and soared past him in the commercial space race. [Blue Origin](https://www.blueorigin.
GitHub's former CEO is betting big on AI agents rewriting how code gets built. The executive just launched a developer tools startup focused on distributed Git infrastructure designed specifically for autonomous coding agents - a move that signals growing confidence that AI won't just assist developers, but fundamentally reshape version control itself. The timing couldn't be more strategic, as companies from [OpenAI](https://openai.com) to [Google](https://google.com) race to build coding agents that can write, test, and deploy software with minimal human oversight.
Wall Street opened lower after Trump said the Iran deal was over, triggering a risk-off sentiment globally. Rising oil prices added pressure on equities, with Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipping at the open as investors reacted to geopolitical uncertainty and potential inflation risks.
[OpenAI](https://openai.com) is moving to publicly release its GPT-5.6 AI models, effectively ending government-requested restrictions that had kept the technology under wraps. The decision, confirmed Wednesday, comes just hours after the company received federal clearance and mirrors a similar move by rival [Anthropic](https://anthropic.com), which recently restored public access to its latest models following a weeks-long standoff with regulators. The shift marks a turning point in the escalating tension between leading AI labs and government oversight efforts. [OpenAI](https://openai.
Around 36% of employers said they provide coverage of GLP-1s for both diabetes and weight loss, the same as 2025 and up from 34% in 2024, the survey said.
Delta is launching basic business and other stripped-down premium classes that come with fewer perks.
Speculators now see just a 44% chance that traffic flows return to normal by Dec. 1.
Oil is surging, and Apple announces more investments into U.S. manufacturing.
OpenAI's chief rival, Anthropic, recently restored access to its latest models following a weeks-long clash with the government.
Kusumgar Limited's IPO saw robust interest on its first day, subscribing 3.67 times with 3.99 crore shares bid against 1.08 lakh available. Non-institutional investors led the demand. The issue closes July 10, with a price band set between ₹398 and ₹419.
Bezos' Blue Origin is raising outside capital in a round valuing the rocket company at $130 billion, sources told CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin.
Several key government agencies continue to favour stricter controls on virtual digital assets, even as India has not yet finalised a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.
US stock futures indicated a weak start on July 8, amid rising crude oil prices and tensions in the Middle East. S&P 500 futures fell 0.8%, while Dow Jones and Nasdaq futures declined 1%. Investor sentiment weakened following US strikes on Iran amidst escalating conflict.
Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: US stock futures tumble as Trump says Iran deal is 'over', oil climbs
India's benchmark bond faced a dramatic decline, its most significant drop in over three months, primarily driven by a surge in oil prices linked to geopolitical tensions. This alarming rise in crude prices threatens India's economic growth and inflation forecast, leading to a substantial uptick in bond yields and swap rates. Despite these challenges, foreign investors remain consistently interested in India's debt markets.
Kevin Weil, the former Chief Product Officer at [OpenAI](https://openai.com) who helped shape ChatGPT's meteoric rise, just joined the board of [Stoke Space](https://stokespace.com), a Seattle-based startup building fully reusable rockets. The move signals growing Silicon Valley interest in next-generation space hardware and marks another high-profile tech executive betting on the commercial space race. Weil's appointment comes as Stoke Space prepares to test its novel rocket design that promises to dramatically cut launch costs. [Stoke Space](https://stokespace.
Kevin Weil's new role at Stoke Space suggests reusable rockets are the next hot thing in Silicon Valley.
There have been few instances over the past 35 years or so when the Fed has only made one rate move, be it up or down.
The US has reinstated sanctions on Iranian oil and launches fresh strikes, reviving fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and raising fresh concerns for India's energy security and inflation outlook.
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Sebi has announced a modification to its foreign investor registration fees, shifting to a rupee-based model effective in six months. This adjustment stipulates that Category-I FPIs and FVCIs will be required to pay Rs 2.3 lakh. Additionally, the common application will now demand the date of birth from applicants, and depository participants must ensure that all fees are forwarded to Sebi within a five-day period.
[Apple](https://www.apple.com) just dropped its biggest bet on American manufacturing yet. The Cupertino giant is committing over $30 billion to expand its partnership with [Broadcom](https://www.broadcom.com), marking the largest domestic chipmaking investment in the company's history. The move signals Apple's determination to secure its semiconductor supply chain while answering political pressure to bring more tech manufacturing stateside. It's a watershed moment that could reshape how the entire industry thinks about chip production. [Apple](https://www.apple.
Mortgage rates barely moved last week and haven't moved much in more than a month. That is resulting in lackluster mortgage demand.
A new book claims that Mystery, who teaches awkward men how to hit on women, had sex and smoked weed with an AI chatbot named Miss Shira Always.
The Indian stock market faced heavy selling on Wednesday, with benchmark indices falling over 2% amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions. The Nifty 50 dropped to 23,882, marking its biggest decline since March, and nearly all sectoral indices ended in the red, particularly the Nifty PSU Bank index.
Crude oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday to a two-week high after Donald Trump declared the Iran peace agreement "over", reviving fears of fresh supply disruptions from the Middle East. Analysts say concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, tighter sanctions and depleted inventories could keep oil prices elevated in the near term.
Despite a sharp sell-off in the broader market, six BSE 200 stocks touched fresh 52-week highs, highlighting resilient investor confidence. The outperformers from retail, pharmaceuticals and energy sectors continued to show strong momentum, signalling sustained buying interest despite market volatility.
The Indian rupee fell to its weakest level in nearly a month on Wednesday. This decline occurred after U.S. President Donald Trump stated the interim accord with Iran was over. Oil prices jumped significantly, renewing fears of Middle East supply disruptions. Indian stocks also dropped sharply, their steepest fall in over three months. Elevated oil prices are expected to pressure the rupee and slow economic growth.
On Wednesday morning, U.S. stock futures took a significant hit as President Donald Trump declared the memorandum of understanding with Iran null and void. This announcement sparked a notable rise in oil prices, leading to a boost in energy stocks during premarket trading. Meanwhile, investors await the release of the minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting for further insights.
Crypto futures trading in India saw significant growth from smaller cities. Women traders showed lower leverage and preferred specific digital assets. Bitcoin and Ethereum comprised a smaller portion of futures volume. Tamil Nadu led regional participation in crypto futures trading. Traders demonstrated tactical approaches and risk awareness in leveraged products.
Trump has been found liable in two trials for defaming E. Jean Carroll when he denied her claim he sexually abused her in a New York department store.
Apple is expanding its Broadcom partnership in a $30 billion-plus chipmaking agreement, its largest American manufacturing commitment to date.
The president was asked about the ceasefire after an escalation of fighting in the Middle East.
Verity Harding tells WIRED that the US government’s nationalistic attitude toward AI is evidence that a worst-case scenario is taking shape.
OpenAI secures U.S. regulatory green light for GPT-5.6 rollout, Axios report says
Oberoi Realty's debut NCR launch, Three Sixty North, booked ₹8,109 crore—more than the company's entire FY26 sales. Brokerages have raised price targets and growth estimates, though a heavy MMR-focused pipeline and demand risks remain.
State-owned oil marketing companies HPCL, BPCL, and IOC saw their shares drop as crude oil prices surged due to Middle East tensions. Investors booked profits after price declines, with HPCL down 5.4%, BPCL 4.7%, and IOC 3.5%. Existing conditions may pressure OMCs' profit margins.
