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• US stock market today: Wall Street snaps 3-day slide as Treasury yields fall

  19-08-2026 16:52 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Treasury yields moved lower on Wednesday morning after the US Treasury Department announced plans to at least double its intended purchases of longer-dated Treasury securities.
  
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• ‘Earning billions’: How fuel exporters in India, US are benefitting amid war-led oil supply disruptions

  19-08-2026 16:17 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  With their own operations unaffected by attacks or shipping restrictions, refineries in India and the US have increased exports to markets that previously depended heavily on supplies from the Middle East and Russia.
  
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• Received income tax notice under Section 143(3)? What is faceless assessment & how you should respond

  19-08-2026 12:31 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  This article explains what faceless scrutiny is. How does it work? Why are notices issued? And what are the timelines taxpayers should be aware of? Followed by some practical tips for preparing a clear and evidence-based response.
  
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• Russia turns to Asia for refined fuel, set to receive nearly 270,000 tonnes in Aug

  19-08-2026 12:21 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Russia is importing refined fuel from Asian nations this month. Ukrainian attacks on its oil refineries have reduced domestic fuel production significantly. India supplies about one-third of these crucial refined fuel imports. These shipments use ship-to-ship transfers to obscure their origins. Russia has also tightened its own fuel export curbs to manage shortages.
  
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• Cabinet clears 4 railway multitracking projects worth Rs 9,450 crore across 4 states: Key details

  19-08-2026 12:12 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Union Cabinet greenlit five significant infrastructure initiatives totaling over thirteen thousand crore rupees. Among these, four railway multitracking projects will extend the network by four hundred ten kilometers, alleviating congestion and enhancing freight transport across various states. Additionally, an NH-22 highway upgrade project in Bihar will improve the eighty-two kilometer stretch, bolstering connectivity with the Nepal border.
  
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• PNG push: Govt to offer distributors extra lower-priced domestic natural gas for every new connection

  19-08-2026 11:58 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Approved by the government and effective from September 1, the benefit will apply to new domestic PNG connections added above a specified threshold for each geographical area. India has around 17.4 million domestic PNG connections at present.
  
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• India becomes least-favoured Asian stock market in BofA survey - why fund managers are underweight

  19-08-2026 09:59 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The survey identified the absence of clear exposure to artificial intelligence as the biggest concern for Indian equities, followed by weak economic growth. As many as 32% of respondents were net underweight on India.
  
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• Price of Middle East conflict: Indian refiners forced to buy oil at premium; Russian discounts vanish

  19-08-2026 08:20 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The surge in available crude following the temporary truce had also increased the discounts offered on Russian and Venezuelan oil. Since then, the discount on Russian crude has largely disappeared, while the price reduction on Venezuelan barrels has narrowed substantially.
  
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• Shiprocket shares make strong debut: Stock lists at 35% premium over IPO price at Rs 131

  19-08-2026 08:01 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Shiprocket's stock debuted with a robust performance, entering the market at a notable premium. The e-commerce logistics platform experienced high interest from investors during its initial public offering, which was nearly 100 times oversubscribed by diverse investor groups. The proceeds from the IPO will be allocated towards enhancing marketing strategies, advancing technology, and addressing debts, as well as exploring potential acquisition opportunities.
  
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• Price prediction today: Will gold rise in near-term? Check today's outlook

  19-08-2026 07:58 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Gold gained around 0.7% last week and extended the move above $4,400 at the start of this week, briefly testing the $4,450 mark, before Tuesday’s global bond selloff pulled prices back toward 4,340-4,360.
  
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• US-Canada tariff row eases: Trump pauses 50% levies after last-minute deal

  19-08-2026 04:44 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The United States and Canada have agreed to delay significant tariffs on imports. This pause allows both nations more time to negotiate a comprehensive trade agreement. President Donald Trump announced the tariff delay on social media after last-minute talks. The tariffs would have impacted approximately five percent of Canadian exports to the US. This development occurs amid already strained relations between the two countries.
  
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• Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for August 19, 2026 - check list

  19-08-2026 04:36 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Stock market recommendations: Bata India, IFCI, and KFin Technologies - these are the top stocks to buy for August 19 2026, identified by Mehul Kothari, DVP - Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares:
  
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• State-run banks need to focus on GenZ: FM

  19-08-2026 04:07 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Says PSBs must aim to be preferred partner across different life stages of an individual
  
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• It’s a first for Tata Sons: AGM adjourned for lack of quorum

  19-08-2026 03:54 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Regulatory Action Deprives Holdco From Transacting Biz
  
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