Nasdaq gallops to recovery, Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.5, US-China's warming ties, Impact of labour code on wages and more

Nasdaq recovers all of last week's loss after best day since May led by Alphabet

US markets came roaring back to start the truncated week on a positive note led by a return of the AI trade. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq outperformed the Dow Jones, which also ended higher. The S&P 500 gained 1.5%, its best single-day gain in six weeks, while the Nasdaq surged 2.7%, exactly what it lost last week, to report its best single-day gain since May 12.

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Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.5, claims world’s most capable AI model for coding and complex tasks

Anthropic has unveiled its newest flagship AI model, Claude Opus 4.5, calling it the company’s biggest leap yet in intelligence, efficiency,

and real-world problem solving. The model is now available across Anthropic’s apps, API and all major cloud platforms.

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HPCL, BPCL, IOC downgraded by Investec; Brokerage says market overlooking a key risk

India's state-run Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC) were downgraded by brokerage firm Investec in its latest note on Tuesday, November 25, as it believes that the market appears to be overlooking a key risk for these companies.

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India exploring ways to curb energy use by ACs

Secretary with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Amardeep Singh Bhatia has said that government is exploring way to curb energy consumption in the air-conditioning (AC) sector.

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Trump touts 'very good' call with China's Xi

US President Donald Trump said he held a "very good" phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday during which the leaders discussed the war in Ukraine, fentanyl trafficking and a deal for farmers.

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Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.

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Delhi govt, private offices to enforce 50% work from home as pollution worsens

The Delhi government directed all government departments and private establishments in the capital to operate with only 50 per cent of their employees on site, with the remaining staff required to work from home. The measure, implemented under stage three of the GRAP, follows a sustained rise in air pollution levels across the city.

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Volcanic ash plumes: Carriers cancel flights; DGCA issues advisory to airlines, airports

Aviation regulator DGCA on Monday issued an advisory to airlines and airports to deal with possible disruptions due to the ash plume from the volcanic activity in Ethiopia.

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New labour codes to raise payroll costs as wage definition tightens

India’s new labour codes are expected to increase payroll expenses for many employers, as the government enforces a stricter definition of wages and moves toward a more uniform national pay structure.

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What could be tabled in the Insurance Amendment Bill this Winter Session

The Government is expected to table the Insurance Amendment Bill in the Winter Session of Parliament. Sources tell CNBC-TV18 that a list of amendments to the Insurance Act may be presented for approval. Here is what is expected to be tabled.

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Private sector revenue growth accelerates in Q2, but rising costs pressure margins: RBI

Corporate India reported stronger sales momentum in the September quarter, with revenue across listed private non-financial companies rising 8% year-on-year, up from 5.5% in Q1, the Reserve Bank of India said in its latest corporate performance review.

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