MOTORISTS are at risk of facing a hefty fine if caught using their mobile phone while driving. That leaves many asking the question – what is the legal way to use the sat-nav on your smartphone? Here’s everything you need to know. Can you use your mobile phone as a […]
Read moreApple reveals an unexpected new gadget at best-ever price – but people say it's 'inferior' and confusing | The Sun
APPLE fans have been left a little underwhelmed after the world's richest company didn't reveal the new gadget they were hoping for. Reports suggested that three fresh iPads were set to be unveiled. An upgraded iPad Air and iPad Mini, as well as the standard iPad, were tipped to land […]
Read moreInside incredible ‘drift mansion’ where luxury rooms are surrounded by race track | The Sun
PETROL HEADS can enjoy the trip of a lifetime thanks to this incredible AirBnB known as the 'drift mansion'. The luxury Tuscan-style house is part of an expansive 60-acre property called Little Talladega located in Pomona, Missouri. Boasting two race tracks inside the grounds and a garage filled with go-karts […]
Read moreFund managers improve large-cap performance and stumble on small-caps
Fund managers of large-cap and equity-linked saving schemes (ELSS) have demonstrated a marked improvement in their performance over the past year, according to the latest SPIVA (S&P Indices Versus Active) report released by S&P Dow Jones Indices. In the one-year period ending June 2023, 17 per cent of active large-cap […]
Read moreExxonMobil To Buy Pioneer In $60 Bln All-stock Deal
Energy major Exxon Mobil Corp. announced Wednesday its agreement to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources Co. in an all-stock transaction valued at $253 per share or $59.5 billion in total. The implied total enterprise value of the deal, including net debt, is around $64.5 billion. In pre-market activity on the NYSE, […]
Read moreFitbit is bringing BACK a beloved feature after 'vile' app upgrade – and Google promises more improvements are coming | The Sun
FITBIT is bringing back a number of popular features after people slammed the device's "vile" app revamp. Owners Google recently relaunched the Fitbit app with a brand new look but it didn't go down well at all among users. Many demanded the tech giant revert back to the previous design, […]
Read moreAvoid ‘expensive’ bills by following ‘essential’ tasks to ‘maximise’ heating
Energy bills: Expert advises to 'close curtains' when heating is on One of the easiest ways for households to avoid huge energy bills this winter and keep their heating running smoothly is to increase boiler efficiency. An inefficient boiler can mean higher bills, lukewarm radiators and a heating system which […]
Read moreMaruti Suzuki eyes higher growth, market share gains with expansion
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has ambitious plans to increase capacity. It is also seeking shareholders’ approval for a complex swap transaction, which would acquire Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG), a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) through a preferential offer. SMC already holds 56.37 per cent of MSIL’s equity. MSIL targets […]
Read moreGM Reaches Tentative Deal With Canadian Union; Strike On Hold
General Motors Co. has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian union Unifor, ending a strike in its Canadian plants seeking better contract terms. The move comes as the auto major’s various US plants are continuing to be hit by United Auto Workers or UAW union’s ongoing strike over demands for […]
Read moreBritish Gas offers eight fixed energy tariffs – how they compare to price cap
Before committing to the price cap, Britons are urged to consider all energy deals to find if there may be any cheaper alternatives. British Gas currently has eight fixed tariffs on offer, with four available to new and existing customers. Almost every household is currently on a standard tariff with prices […]
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