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India Bank Holidays This Week: Why March-End Closures Could Delay Some Salary Credits

India Bank Holidays This Week: Why March-End Closures Could Delay Some Salary Credits

Bank branches across India face multiple closures from March 28 to April 3 due to holidays and the financial year-end, affecting cheque clearances and cash transactions. Only agency banks will keep select branches open on March 31 for government business. Digital banking, ATMs, and UPI remain operational. Closures vary by state, with major cities affected on March 31 and April 1.
Banks closed today? India’s Makar Sankranti bank holiday list for Jan 14–15, 2026

Banks closed today? India’s Makar Sankranti bank holiday list for Jan 14–15, 2026

Banks in Gujarat, Odisha, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh are closed Jan 14 for Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu, with wider closures in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, and Maharashtra on Jan 15 for regional festivals. Uttar Pradesh shifted its public-sector bank holiday to Jan 15. Major metros including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad will see bank closures Thursday. Digital banking remains available.
14 January 2026
Why Cork Airport is drawing more long-haul travellers this Christmas

Why Cork Airport is drawing more long-haul travellers this Christmas

Cork Airport reported a 7% rise in passenger traffic over the Christmas period, with 164,000 travelers expected during the festive season. The airport surpassed three million passengers in 2025 nearly two months ahead of last year. Cork relies on connections via European hubs rather than direct long-haul flights. A €200 million upgrade is underway to expand security and lounge areas.
4 January 2026
Is the Stock Market Open on New Year’s Day 2026? Here’s When Trading Reopens

Is the Stock Market Open on New Year’s Day 2026? Here’s When Trading Reopens

U.S. stock markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and will reopen Friday, Jan. 2. Stocks traded normal hours on New Year’s Eve, while U.S. bond markets closed early at 2 p.m. ET. Major indexes slipped in thin trading to end 2025, despite double-digit gains for the year. Overseas, London and Tokyo markets are also shut for the holiday.
Canada Stock Market Outlook for December 26, 2025: TSX Closed for Boxing Day, What to Watch Before the Next Open

Canada Stock Market Outlook for December 26, 2025: TSX Closed for Boxing Day, What to Watch Before the Next Open

Canadian stock markets will remain closed Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, for Boxing Day, following an early close on Dec. 24 and a full closure on Dec. 25. The S&P/TSX Composite ended its last session lower on thin holiday volume, with mining stocks under pressure. Statistics Canada reported GDP fell 0.3% in October, the largest monthly drop in nearly three years, led by declines in manufacturing.
25 December 2025
Shops Open on Christmas Day in Jamaica 2025: Updated Hours for Groceries, Convenience Stores and Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day in Jamaica 2025: Updated Hours for Groceries, Convenience Stores and Essentials

Major supermarkets and retailers in Jamaica, including PriceSmart, MegaMart, and aFreshe Marketplace, are closed on Christmas Day. Some service-station convenience stores and select 24-hour locations remain open, but with reduced hours, limited staffing, and cash-only transactions possible. Shoppers report shortages of basics and slower checkout lines. Pharmacies inside open minimarts may still be closed.
25 December 2025
Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in Canada: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Find Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in Canada: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Find Essentials

Most major retailers, malls, and grocery stores in Canada close on Christmas Day. Convenience stores, gas stations, and some pharmacies, such as 7-Eleven and select Shoppers Drug Mart or Rexall locations, remain open, often with reduced hours. Movie theatres and some tourist attractions also operate. Shoppers are advised to check local hours before heading out.
Is the Canadian Stock Market Open on Dec. 25, 2025? TSX Christmas Day Hours, Boxing Day Closure, and What Investors Need to Know

Is the Canadian Stock Market Open on Dec. 25, 2025? TSX Christmas Day Hours, Boxing Day Closure, and What Investors Need to Know

Canadian stock markets, including the TSX, TSXV, TSX Alpha, CSE, and Cboe Canada venues, are closed Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, for Christmas Day. Markets also close Friday, Dec. 26, for Boxing Day. On Dec. 24, trading ended early, with most venues closing by 1:00 or 1:30 p.m. ET. Regular trading resumes Monday, Dec. 29.
Is the Australian Stock Market Open on 25 December 2025? ASX Christmas Day Trading Hours, Closures, and the Latest Christmas Eve Market Wrap

Is the Australian Stock Market Open on 25 December 2025? ASX Christmas Day Trading Hours, Closures, and the Latest Christmas Eve Market Wrap

The Australian Securities Exchange will be closed on Thursday, 25 December 2025, for Christmas Day, with no trading or settlement. The last session before the holiday ends early at 2:10 p.m. Sydney time on 24 December. Trading resumes on Monday, 29 December, after the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays and the weekend. Cboe Australia follows the same holiday schedule.

Stock Market Today

  • Nintendo Shares Slide 26% in 3 Months - Is It a Buying Opportunity?
    June 28, 2026, 7:27 PM EDT. Nintendo's (TSE:7974) stock has slid about 26% over three months, with a year-to-date drop of 38%. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 17.9x, above the Japanese entertainment sector average of 15x but below the peer average of 22.1x and a fair estimated P/E of 26.5x. This suggests the stock is trading at a discount to its intrinsic value, supported by a discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation indicating a fair value of ¥9,335 versus the current ¥6,589. However, risks remain including potential underperformance in new game releases and competition in mobile and console gaming impacting margins and revenue growth. Investors are weighing if recent setbacks present a bargain or signal deeper challenges in Nintendo's growth outlook.

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Trump-era loan caps could open door for private lenders in grad school market

Trump-era loan caps could open door for private lenders in grad school market

29 June 2026
July 1 federal loan caps slash Grad PLUS access, forcing many graduate and professional students to seek private loans; Sallie Mae projects up to 70% origination growth over several years, while SoFi reports record student-loan volume—investors now face a real-time test of how much demand shifts to private lenders as federal limits hit.
IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

29 June 2026
IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) plunged 21.3% to $47.21 over five straight down days despite announcing a record $50M+ annual Warriors jersey deal, as investors focused on the company’s not fully contracted $4.4B target ARR and high short interest at 19.74% of float, with Friday’s close near the lowest analyst target.
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