The Myth of Iranian Exceptionalism: Rethinking Iran in the Shadow of the Israel-U.S. War

Juancole.com

It reflects the ruling oligarchy’s persistent resistance, over nearly half a century, to democratic and justice-oriented movements more…

AI governance growing in importance for investors: Diligent Market Intelligence

Esgdive.com

“Governance around AI is probably going to be the most important thing in investor relations over the next two years,” Diligent’s editor-in-chief told ESG Di... more…

Who owns FIFA? How soccer organization works and where its money goes

Sporting News

FIFA is technically classed as a ownerless and a non-profit. That hasn't stopped it from securing bundles of cash in recent years. more…

Cognizant Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

PRNewswire

12% year-over-year revenue growth in Financial Services; $1.1 billion deployed on share repurchases Revenue of $5.5 billion increased 4.5% year-over-year or 4.1% in constant currency1 Operating margin of 15.9% increased 30 basis points year-over-year; Adjuste… more…

Gold rush: Tata, Godrej buy into India’s booming gold loan market

Livemint

India's growing gold loan market is fuelling a wave of acquisitions, with conglomerate-backed lenders such as Tata Capital and Godrej Capital buying their way into the business. Rising compliance costs, the race for scale and a fragmented market are accelerat… more…

Hungary Creates Agency to Recoup Misappropriated Orban-Era Funds

Financial Post

Hungary set up a powerful new agency that’s tasked with recovering misappropriated public funds, primarily those under Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule. more…

Quote of the day by Charlie Munger: “The single most important thing is knowing where...” — Inspiring life lessons on self-awareness, humility, wisdom, lifelong learning, and why understanding your limits can become your greatest advantage from the legendary investor and Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman

The Times of India

Today's Quote of the Day by Charlie Munger: Charlie Munger’s quote, "The single most important thing, if you want to avoid a lot of stupid errors, is knowing where you’re competent and where you aren’t," emphasizes the critical concept of the "Circle of Compe… more…

Adani Group exploring stake in regional carriers, not looking to start airline, says CFO

Livemint

The clarification comes four days after Adani Enterprises informed stock exchanges that it was not evaluating any proposal to enter the airline business. more…

Tata CLiQ trims FY26 losses, but luxury identity remains its biggest hurdle

Livemint

Tata Group's e-commerce arm posted higher FY26 revenue and narrower losses after a strategic reset, but analysts say sharper positioning and stronger offline experiences will be key as competition intensifies in luxury retail. more…

Air India's stumble creates a bigger problem than aviation duopoly

The Times of India

Tata's Air India faces significant losses and market share decline. The airline's turnaround is a decade-long endeavor due to legacy issues. Global supply chain disruptions further complicate fleet modernization plans. These challenges weaken Air India's a… more…

Kering: how Luca de Meo's financial overhaul is giving the luxury group breathing room and time

FashionUnited UK

Debt reduced to 3.3 billion euros, Q2 acceleration and soaring jewellery sales: an analysis of Kering's H1 2026 results and Luca de Meo's strategic plan. more…