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IOC Q4 results: Rs 8,781-cr net profit beats estimates on inventory gains

Revenue rose 18% to Rs 1.64 trillion

What Beijing's new crackdown means for cryptocurrencies in China

Many of the new rules expand on previous restrictions aimed at cryptocurrencies and close loopholes that had allowed some finance and payment firms to continue in the trade

Bitcoin slides below $40,000 on China crypto restrictions, ether tumbles

Bitcoin's volatile week-long slide saw it tumble to below $40,000 mark as news of further restrictions on cryptocurrency transactions in China added to earlier concerns sparked by Elon Musk's tweets

Oil prices fall on rising Covid-19 infections in Asia, inflation fears

Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on renewed demand concerns as coronavirus cases in Asia rise and on fears of rising inflation might lead the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates

Asian shares slip, bitcoin extend losses as inflation worries linger

Also weighing on digital coins was a new Chinese ban on financial institutions providing services related to cryptocurrency transactions

Gold hovers near 4-month high as dollar eases; Fed minutes in focus

Gold prices inched up on Wednesday, hovering near a four-month high on a weaker dollar, while investors awaited minutes from the US Federal Reserve's last policy meeting as inflation worries persist

Slate of Google updates boost its smartwatch, work collaboration efforts

Alphabet Inc's Google on Tuesday unveiled updates across many services, including Maps, Photos and operating systems, as company showcases its role in a world that has become more digitally connected

US stocks fall with tech shares; dollar touches lowest since late February

Wall Street stocks fell on Tuesday, with technology shares turning lower in late New York trading, while the US dollar touched its lowest level since late February

S&P 500 backs off on weak telecom stocks despite strong retail earnings

US stocks ended lower on Tuesday as a sharp decline in telecom stocks and weak housing starts data overshadowed better-than-expected earnings from Walmart and Home Depot

Invest in health care or face credit rating cuts, says WHO's expert panel

"A pandemic like this one poses huge threats not just to financial stability but to the whole economic and financial system", said Mario Monti

Oil slides from 2-month high on report of potential Iran nuclear deal

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Google lays out new features to keep users clicking after lockdown

Google's search, video-conferencing and other tools have been increasingly used in the past year as lockdowns and other pandemic restrictions forced people to shop and communicate online.

S&P 500, Dow slip as telecom stocks eclipse upbeat results from retailers

Despite strong results, Home Depot's shares came under pressure due to the lack of a solid outlook and disappointing housing data.

Buyers beware as 'altcoin' frenzy bruises bitcoin's market share

Dogecoin last week jumped about 25% after Musk said he was working with its developers to boost its efficiency.

Walmart beats Street estimates for sales on stimulus spending boost

The firm raises its profit forecast

Google unveils new features to keep users clicking after lockdown

Google has seen an increase in usage of search, video-conferencing and other tools in the past year, as lockdowns and other pandemic restrictions forced people to shop and communicate online

China's Baidu posts 25% rise quarterly revenue on ad, cloud boost

Baidu, also known as China's Google, said total revenue rose to 28.13 billion yuan ($4.38 billion) in the first quarter ended March 31

Oil hits $70 for first time since March 15 as Europe, US re-open economies

Europe, US reopening optimism offset by pandemic concerns in Asia; speculation of Iran nuclear deal revival limits upside

Foreigners stay net buyers of Asian bonds for 11th straight month in April

A rebound in regional economic activity and a drop in US yields boosted sentiment.

Gold extends rally as weak dollar, inflation jitters lift appeal

Spot gold was up 0.2% at $1,869.12 per ounce by 0642 GMT