Gains in AI company stakes juice second-quarter earnings for S&P 500 – CNBC TV18

In TrendsSensex TodayUS-Iran WarRupee vs DollarSugar PricesGains in AI company stakes juice second-quarter earnings for S&P 500The S&P 500 is on track for a 52% surge in aggregate second-quarter earnings from the year before, helped by a 74% profit jump in the technology sector. The figures include big mark-to-market boosts at Alphabet and Amazon, both…

China’s ‘RoboCop’ patrols Hangzhou streets, issues over 1.7 lakh traffic warnings since May – CNBC TV18

In TrendsSensex TodayUS-Iran WarRupee vs DollarSugar PricesChina’s ‘RoboCop’ patrols Hangzhou streets, issues over 1.7 lakh traffic warnings since MayChina is testing traffic robots in Hangzhou that use cameras and radar to spot helmetless riders, stop-line violations and other offences, while helping police manage busy intersections.By Reuters August 20, 2026, 3:18:02 PM IST (Published)It is not…

Australia passes law to force tech giants to pay levy if they fail to strike news deals – CNBC TV18

In TrendsSensex TodayUS-Iran WarRupee vs DollarSugar PricesAustralia passes law to force tech giants to pay levy if they fail to strike news dealsThe levy applies to Meta, Alphabet’s Google, TikTok and Microsoft’s LinkedIn, covering companies with a “significant” social media or search service in Australia and local advertising revenue exceeding A$250 million ($178 million).By Reuters…

SK Hynix to pay 60% of employee bonuses in stock under preliminary deal: Report – CNBC TV18

In TrendsSensex TodayUS-Iran WarRupee vs DollarSugar PricesSK Hynix to pay 60% of employee bonuses in stock under preliminary deal: ReportThe AI boom has sent SK Hynix’s earnings soaring, leading to eye-popping bonuses for its employees. Its ​workers are set to receive ​an ⁠average payout of 779 million won ($547,000) for 2026, according to Reuters calculations.By…

Starlink in India: What Is direct-to-device service? Can your phone really connect directly to a satellite – CNBC TV18

In TrendsSensex TodayUS-Iran WarRupee vs DollarSugar PricesStarlink in India: What Is direct-to-device service? Can your phone really connect directly to a satelliteStarlink has reapplied to the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) for permission to deploy nearly 30,000 Gen 2 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO).By CNBCTV18.com August 20, 2026, 10:43:31 AM IST…

US-Iran War Live Updates: US warns hackers are targeting Siemens devices used in critical infrastructure

US-Iran War Live Updates: US warns hackers are targeting Siemens devices used in critical infrastructureBy CNBCTV18.com August 20, 2026, 10:00:27 AM IST (Updated)Follow the latest on West Asia war as Washington widens pressure on Tehran, tensions rise across the Gulf and uncertainty over shipping and energy supplies keeps oil markets on edge.US-Iran War Live Updates:…

US warns Siemens devices can be hacked amid fears Iran is breaching water plants – CNBC TV18

In TrendsSensex TodayUS-Iran WarRupee vs DollarSugar PricesUS warns Siemens devices can be hacked amid fears Iran is breaching water plantsUS agencies warn hackers are targeting Siemens S7 Series controllers in critical infrastructure, possibly linked to Iran. AI is used to develop exploits.By Reuters August 20, 2026, 9:04:23 AM IST (Published)Several US government agencies warned that…