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Energy stocks propels Wall Street profits following oil price rally

Wall Street ended higher on Tuesday trading session as energy stocks rallied helped by increasing crude prices. The US crude prices reached its new height in 2016.

US March budget deficit increases to $108 billion

The US government faced a steady increase in March budget scarcity, leading to a higher deficit in the first half year period compared to the previous year period.

Honda's sales rise in Indian markets, but Hero still ranks No 1

Honda, the Japan-based automaker, widened its sales portfolio to a robust 4,500 touch points from nearly 800 outlets. Honda's market share increased to 26% from 15% at the end of March 2011.

PJT Partners' shares fall deeply following the arrest of former executive

On Monday, Andrew Caspersen, a previous partner of PJT Partners, was arrested for committing a Wall Street fraud. The US prosecutors accused Caspersen of defrauding $95 million from investors.

Russia's oil giant Rosneft promises to make investments amid weak oil prices

Rosneft, the Russia-based oil firm, has promised to make investments of roughly EUR 13 billion annually through 2018, which is an increase of 30% for the year 2016.

Mexico's January economic activity increases 2.9%

Economic activity in Mexico increased 2.9% during January 2016 from the corresponding period in 2015. The rise in economic activity was due to a robust performance by three sectors in the country.

Bitcoin underrated by more than $200 according to Investment Bank Needham & Co

The report released by Needham & Company, an investment bank and asset management company, showed that bitcoin has been undervalued by more than $200, nearly 58% based on the current price.

Gobi Partners and Malaysia Venture Capital to invest in Southeast Asia tech start-ups

Gobi Partners along with Malaysia Venture Capital has created a $14.5 million investment pool to focus on tech start-ups in the Southeast Asian region.

Oil prices retreat as Iran refuses to freeze output

Oil prices might have propelled above $40 a barrel level in the past week as Iran was expected to join other producers to freeze its oil output. However, Iran wants to help its ailing economy, regardless of the oversupply.

Alli Webb's Drybar opens new salon marking the growth of female founders in beauty sector

Drybar is set to open its 57th salon in the ritzy Tysons Corner mall of Virginia. Alli Webb, the founder of Drybar, aims to open 70 Drybar salons across the country and one in the region of Vancouver BC within the end of 2016.

Marathon Oil plans to sell shares through public offering

Marathon Oil announced its intention to sell 135 million of common shares through a public offering. The ongoing slump in the global oil industry has led many oil firms to undertake the cost-cutting strategy to keep hold of their cash level.

January gold purchases in India rises by 62%

Gold purchase in India increased 62% during the month of January. The government lifted the import duty on gold citing the growing prices in global market.

Indian tech start-ups seek investment from China

The technology start-ups in India are looking for investments from Chinese companies like Cheetah Mobile. The booming Indian technology sector is attracting many tech companies in China to invest in these Indian techs start-up firms.

Kraft Heinz reports profit in Q4, beats Wall Street view

The Kraft Heinz Company on Thursday reported its fourth-quarter earnings that outstripped analysts' estimate. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.575 per common share.

Google unveils AMP to fasten loading time of news article on mobile devices

Google introduces AMP project to fasten the loading of news articles on mobile screen. Unlike the traditional web pages, AMP pages consume less power.

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