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Finance Flat Nifty Hides Wide Two-Year Gap Between Top and Bottom Equity Fund Performers
Over the two years ended August 10, 2026, the Nifty 50 delivered annualised price returns of just 0.4 per cent (1.7 per cent total return), yet actively-managed equity funds ranged from a 10 per cent loss to a 20 per cent gain. A bl.portfolio analysis of 449 schemes found 52 per cent of funds beat their benchmarks, with outperformance concentrated in multi-cap, flexi-cap and small-cap categories and in larger fund houses.
Logistics RXO Q2 results: truckload spot mix jumps to 42%, profit per load hits historic high
RXO's second-quarter earnings revealed a strengthening truckload spot market, with spot mix jumping to 42% and a historic sequential increase in profit per load. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $40 million, though margins narrowed from a year earlier. Q3 guidance was mostly flat, and CEO Drew Wilkerson flagged ongoing carrier-vetting scrutiny following the Supreme Court's Montgomery decision.
Technology Alienware 15 Gaming Laptop Review: Balanced Price and Performance as Hardware Costs Rise
A new WIRED review by Luke Larsen finds that Alienware's entry-level 15 gaming laptop offers sufficient performance and quality to justify its price at a time when gaming laptop prices are increasing. The review also details the device's restrained design, 0.9-inch thickness, and typing experience.
Logistics Your Freight Funnel Is Leaking Margin: What Your Reports Won't Show
Most fleets focus on speed over structure, leading to hidden margin leaks that standard reports miss. This article outlines the four points where the freight funnel breaks down and introduces upcoming F3 events addressing compliance and technology.
Finance Tulsian, Asit C Mehta, ICICI Pru, Green Lantern, Sundaram Lead PMS Alpha Generation in India
A bl.portfolio analysis of 554 active PMS strategies shows category-average returns beat benchmarks in three of six equity categories over five years. Multi- & Flexi-cap strategies stand out with two-thirds of strategies outperforming. Mid-cap remains challenging, with no strategy beating the Nifty Midcap 150 TRI. The industry has 530 SEBI-registered managers managing ₹8.9 lakh crore. Key cost and tax considerations are highlighted.
Technology Python Is So Slow. Can Julia Solve the Two-Language Problem?
Python's slowness forces researchers to rewrite performance-critical code in faster languages like C++ or Rust, creating the two-language problem. Julia, a language launched in 2012, promises to be as easy as Python yet as fast as C. The article traces the history of the two-language problem from APL to Julia.
Commodities India Reaches 20% Ethanol Blending Milestone as Govt Issues FAQs on E20 Fuel Concerns
India has reached 20% ethanol blending in petrol as of April 2025, five years ahead of target. The government released FAQs to address public concerns about fuel economy, performance, and vehicle damage, detailing the long history and supply build-up behind the policy.
Logistics CrossCountry Ranked Worst UK Train Operator as Performance Scores Plummet
Birmingham-based CrossCountry has been ranked Britain's worst train operator by Transport Focus, with only 72% of stops on time and 7% of services cancelled in the three months to March 2026. Passenger satisfaction stands at 79%, well below the 87% national average. Transport Focus has called for urgent improvements to punctuality, information during disruption, and overcrowding.
Lossy Compression Slashes Storage 39x for Neural Surrogate Models, Study Finds
A new study quantifies the impact of lossy compression on neural generative surrogate models, finding that storage can be reduced by up to 39x and training time by up to 3x with negligible effect on model quality, offering a path to more efficient AI training in data-intensive domains.
SMEPilot Boosts LLM Inference Up to 3.94x on CPUs with Scalable Matrix Extensions
Researchers have developed SMEPilot, an LLM inference engine that leverages Arm Scalable Matrix Extension (SME) to optimize execution on CPUs. By selecting CPU-only, SME-only, or cooperative SME+CPU execution per operator shape, SMEPilot improves end-to-end inference by up to 3.94x across multiple models and platforms.
Service-Induced Congestion Threatens LLM Serving Throughput, New Model Shows
A new mathematical model from researchers at MIT and elsewhere shows that in large language model serving, persistent GPU memory consumption from key-value caches creates a 'service-induced congestion' effect. Under high concurrency, this can lead to instability and throughput losses as high as 50%. The paper identifies scheduling design principles to avoid these losses.
Large Language Models as Optimizers: Survey of Direct vs. Tool-Augmented Approaches and Performance Frontiers
A new survey categorizes LLM-based optimization into direct, tool-augmented, and tool-creating paradigms. It identifies a critical reasoning gap in current architectures and discusses trade-offs between future potential and auditability.
Technology How Apple's iOS 27 Boosts Older iPhone Speed and Extends Device Longevity
Apple's upcoming iOS 27 update brings platform stability improvements that make older iPhones, including the iPhone 11 from 2019, run faster and more responsively. Key gains include up to 30% faster app launches, 80% faster AirDrop transfers, and 70% faster photo library loading, achieved through CPU scheduler optimizations. The move supports Apple's services business—which hit $31 billion in revenue—and reinforces brand loyalty, though older devices miss new Apple Intelligence features.
Technology Teamgroup Launches 28GB/s PCIe 6.0 SSD, But Consumer PCs Can't Use It Yet
Teamgroup announced the T-CREATE MASTER Ai I6E E1.S SSD at Computex 2026, achieving 28GB/s sequential reads via PCIe 6.0. However, the drive uses an E1.S form factor and requires PCIe 6.0 support absent from current consumer motherboards, limiting it to enterprise and hyperscaler deployments. The company also introduced 64GB RDIMM modules and secured patents for a One Click Data Destruction mechanism.
Technology How Linear Achieves Millisecond Response Times: A Technical Breakdown for Enterprise Decision-Makers
Linear's web app updates issues in milliseconds by treating IndexedDB as the primary database, applying mutations locally before syncing via WebSocket. Co-founder Tuomas built the sync engine from day one. For CTOs evaluating performance, this approach eliminates network bottlenecks and loading states.
Manufacturing Upgrade to 16GB RAM: Best $500 Laptops for Professionals
In 2026, 8GB RAM laptops struggle with modern demands. Explore three top picks under $500 with 16GB RAM, offering superior performance and value. These laptops from HP, Asus, and Acer provide excellent options for professionals seeking efficiency without breaking the bank.
Technology P2P Networking Challenges in Israel Impacting Gaming
Israeli gamers face significant P2P networking issues, impacting gameplay latency. The problem, affecting games using Steam Networking, may extend to other Middle Eastern countries.