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UK Agri-Tech Centre is losing around 80 roles. What happens to its 43 facilities now?
The UK Agri-Tech Centre is reducing its workforce from 130 to 50 and moving away from direct testing, reshaping how startups and food businesses access publicly supported research infrastructure.
Why does Kaizad Bharucha’s exit matter just as HDFC Bank brings in its first external CEO?
HDFC Bank is entering one of its most consequential leadership transitions in years as Anup Bagchi prepares to become CEO and veteran deputy managing director Kaizad Bharucha exits after three decades.
Zetwerk targets Rs 25,583cr valuation as Rs 5,012cr IPO opens this week
Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited has fixed a ₹143 to ₹151 price band for its ₹5,012.33 crore IPO, putting a ₹25,583 crore valuation on the manufacturing platform as investors weigh rapid revenue growth against continued losses and a sizeable shareholder exit.
Disney (NYSE: DIS) adds 66 Character.AI employees as AI talent becomes a capital priority
Disney is bringing 66 Character.AI employees into its technology organization shortly after broader layoffs, exposing a sharp shift in how the entertainment group values specialist AI talent.
UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH) profit rebounds 75% as Medicare turnaround lifts 2026 earnings outlook
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated reported third-quarter net earnings of $4.11 billion attributable to common shareholders and improved medical cost performance, raising its annual earnings guidance despite declining insurance membership and lower consolidated revenue.
Lufthansa chosen for €1.2bn TAP deal as Portugal opens door to full privatisation
Portugal has selected Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft to acquire an initial 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal under a transaction framework worth up to €1.201 billion for 49.9% of the airline, with a potential second phase offering a route to majority ownership.
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Q2 profit triples to Rs 365cr, approves Rs 409cr equity raise
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank reported record quarterly profit, 35% higher net interest income and improving asset quality, while attracting fresh investment commitments from International Finance Corporation and three insurers. However, the stock declined nearly 2% as investors assessed growth, equity dilution and a leadership transition.
PNC Financial Q3 profit reaches $2.1bn as loan growth strengthens earnings
PNC Financial Services reported higher third-quarter earnings, expanding commercial lending and stronger net interest income, but rising charge-offs and changing deposit costs will test whether its national expansion can sustain profitability.
Interactive Brokers Q3 revenue reaches $1.91bn as margin loans surge 67%
Interactive Brokers reported stronger earnings, higher customer balances and rapid margin-lending growth in the third quarter, but the changing composition of trading volumes raises questions about the sustainability of its revenue mix.
ManpowerGroup stock plunges 16% despite higher Q3 profit as leadership transition begins
ManpowerGroup nearly doubled quarterly net earnings and reported improving demand across several markets, but its sharp share-price decline suggests investors remain concerned about profitability, regional weakness and the pace of its restructuring programme.