Shares in US retailer GameStop have fallen 44% to lose some of the extraordinary gains fuelled by Reddit users – only to recover again in after-hours trading. Thousands of investors have been buying the shares to try to reap quick gains and impose losses on hedge funds who have “shorted” the company – betting billions on the firm’s value falling. […]

Market participants are hoping for a few tweaks on the taxation front which will encourage consumers and businesses to spend. If the Sensex has to climb further from current levels, the performance of the financial sector will be the key. Ashley Coutinho reports. The benchmark BSE Sensex hit the 50,000 mark on January 21, having gained more than 90 per […]

‘It has the potential to add half a trillion dollars to the economy over the next five years.’ Pawan Goenka, managing director and CEO, Mahindra and Mahindra, tells Shally Seth Mohile that the Budget should be sharply focused on demand generation. How do you see overall demand in the auto market panning out in relation to the economy? Many thought […]

The two Americans who helped former Nissan Motor Co. chairman Carlos Ghosn escape Tokyo failed in their latest effort to avoid criminal charges in Japan, as a federal judge in Boston rejected a last-ditch appeal, paving the way for their extradition. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani had temporarily delayed the extradition after lawyers for Michael Taylor and his son Peter […]

The subtle art of negotiating might be ready for a digital revolution.  And the arrival of artificial intelligence in contract talks could lead to a major reworking of supply chains — helping companies move beyond price to optimize for a host of other attributes, from sustainability to diversity to delivery schedules.  Leading the charge is Martin Rand, cofounder and chief […]

A good cookbook stand makes it easier to read recipes while cooking. Our top choice is the Wishacc Bamboo Adjustable because of its versatility.  We also have options for tablets, those on a budget, and more. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. If you’re ever tried holding a cookbook open with one hand to read recipe instructions while also […]

Refinancing a mortgage can be a good way to lock in a lower rate or tap into your home equity. But depending on your circumstances, you may decide it isn’t worth paying the closing costs. To decide whether you should refinance, consider your goals and use a refinance calculator. Sign up for Personal Finance Insider’s email newsletter here » Refinancing your mortgage […]

After two weeks that saw GameStop becoming one of the hottest stocks of the year, its share price whipsawed on Thursday when the amateur trading platform Robinhood barred users from investing in a number of stocks including GameStop. As Reddit users urged one another to refrain from selling, three small, amateur investors explained why they bought shares in the company, […]

Boohoo Group is in advanced talks to acquire the remaining components of Sir Philip Green’s high street empire in a deal that will accelerate the transition of famous British retail names to becoming online-only brands. Sky News has learnt that Boohoo is nearing exclusive negotiations to snap up the Burton, Dorothy Perkins and Wallis brands from the administrator to Arcadia […]