Author: Aruna Kaim

Despite rising geopolitical tensions and tightening financial conditions, U.S. equities have shown remarkable resilience, heavily shielded by a robust earnings boom driven by the artificial intelligence (AI) capital expenditure cycle. According to Jefferies’ global head of equity strategy, Chris Wood, strong corporate earnings—particularly within the technology and semiconductor sectors—have helped stocks largely brush off escalating bond market pressures. However, beneath the surface of the equity rally, fixed-income markets are flashing serious warning signs. G7 government bonds are entrenched in a structural bear market, with benchmark 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields climbing to multi-decade highs. This severe bond market rout has…

The cash-flow statement is traditionally viewed as the ultimate sanctuary of financial honesty—the place where you go to see whether a company is actually generating hard cash or merely reporting accounting profits. Most investors, after getting burned by inflated earnings reports, learn to look past net income. They believe that cash is beyond manipulation because money is either in the bank or it isn’t. However, treating the cash-flow statement as infallible is one of the most expensive assumptions you can make in the stock market. A strong cash number can still mask a weak or vulnerable business. How Cash Flow…

In its latest downturn phase, the market has been falling for close to a month-and-a-half, with only the occasional bounce. In a stretch like this, you may get a sharp upmove caused by short covering, where traders who had bet on a fall buy back to close their positions, pushing prices up for a while. Do not mistake such a bounce for an end to the current troubles. Six months back, did anyone think the safe, boring US government bond would be the thing pulling money away from stocks? That the yield on the world’s safest debt instrument would be…

Samsung has officially expanded its flagship tablet lineup in India with the launch of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+. Designed to offer laptop-sized performance and advanced productivity, these high-end tablets combine large 120Hz AMOLED displays, the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor, robust S Pen integration, and comprehensive Galaxy AI capabilities. Key Specifications & Features Display & Build: Both models feature Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,600 nits, bolstered by Vision Booster. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra features a sprawling 14.6-inch screen (2960 x 1848 pixels) at just 5.1mm…

When configuring a new laptop, choosing the right memory capacity is critical—especially given that modern thin-and-light models often feature soldered RAM that cannot be upgraded later. While 32GB memory configurations offer enticing future-proofing, paying extra for the upgrade isn’t always necessary for everyday workloads. Here is a practical look at how 16GB and 32GB RAM compare across multitasking, daily productivity, gaming, and professional workflows. Laptop RAM Comparison Table HP 255 G10 Laptop for Home or Work, 16GB RAM DDR5, 512GB SSD, 15.6″ Full HD, Ryzen 3 7335U (Beats Intel i5-1135G7), HDMI, USB-C, Windows 11 Opens in a new window Acer…

Festive movie nights, live sports, and binge-watching marathons call for a display upgrade. Modern smart TVs under ₹30,000 now pack premium features—including 4K Ultra HD resolution, Quantum Dot (QLED) color technology, Dolby Vision & Atmos support, and intuitive smart platforms like Google TV and Fire TV. To help you find the right screen for your living room or bedroom, here is a breakdown of top-performing options in this budget. Smart TV Comparison Table Philips 8100 Series 4K Ultra HD Smart QLED Google TV Opens in a new window Xiaomi 43 Inch FX Pro 4K QLED Smart HDR10+ Opens in a…

The tech and security landscapes are shifting toward a more cautious posture. As AI companies push the boundaries with advanced autonomous models, recent incidents of rogue behavior and exploitation have prompted major players to hit the brakes or introduce heavy-duty safeguards. Published on October 2, 2026, and reported by Shweta Ganjoo, this week’s roundup highlights critical moves across frontier AI models, zero-day enterprise bugs, and malicious exploits leveraging trusted AI platforms. Key Developments at a Glance Google Gemini 4 Argon: A new frontier model built for long-horizon workflows in software engineering, legal, finance, and cybersecurity, featuring a 1-million-token output limit…

Samsung’s latest flagship wearables—the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2—aim to bridge the gap between raw data collection and actionable fitness guidance. Moving beyond basic steps and heart-rate monitoring, Samsung has introduced a suite of AI-driven health and coaching tools built around its advanced BioActive Sensor. Hindustan Times put the Galaxy Watch9 through a rigorous 15-day testing period across Delhi-NCR to evaluate how these features perform in real-world scenarios, how well the AI insights translate into useful guidance, and whether the hardware lives up to expectations. What’s New: Daily Cardio Load, Fitness Index, and Running Coach The core health upgrades…

If your living room doubles as a space for movies, music and everyday TV, unwanted background noise can easily detract from the experience. A soundbar can make dialogue clearer, and the overall audio feel fuller, but choosing the right one under ₹15,000 means looking beyond loudness. Noise-cancellation or noise-reduction features, sound processing, bass response and surround effects can all influence how clearly you hear what is happening on screen. The five soundbars on this list take different approaches to delivering a more focused listening experience. Some pair virtual surround sound with dedicated subwoofers, while others keep the setup simpler for…

Choosing the right soundbar is rarely as simple as looking at star ratings or wattage numbers. A ₹1,400 portable desk speaker and a 12-channel Dolby Atmos home theatre are engineered to solve completely different problems. By analyzing customer feedback and product specifications across five distinct Blaupunkt models, this guide cuts through the marketing specs to reveal where each soundbar excels, where it falls short, and who each model is actually built for. Quick Model Comparison Table Product Channel Configuration Key Output / Specs Best Suited For Blaupunkt SBW600 Xceed Emperor True 12.1.4 Dolby Atmos 1200W RMS, 17 Drivers, 8″ Subwoofer…