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• Arm beats second-quarter revenue estimates on AI and data-center demand

  Rapid adoption of power-efficient architectures by cloud providers running large artificial intelligence workloads delivered stronger-than-expected financial performance for the British chip designer. Despite surpassing targets, licensing growth outpaced royalty collections while legal battles cast a shadow over future partner contracts. Investor caution surrounding the revenue mix nudged shares downward in after-hours trading.

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• Andhra, Kerala top ease of vehicle ownership index; UP, Bihar at bottom: Report

  Consumer Voice and Indiatech evaluated procedures across Delhi and fifteen major states to measure administrative efficiency for automobile transfers. The findings show that regulatory fragmentation and incomplete digitization continue to burden buyers despite significant industry expansion. As the nation's pre-owned market outpaces new car sales, persistent operational hurdles prevent even the highest-scoring regions from achieving top-tier ratings.

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• McDonald’s tests new value menu as fast-food discount wars heat up

  Fast-food chains are facing heightened pressure as budget-conscious consumers push operators into aggressive discounting. The latest trials reflect an industry-wide scramble to retain market share amidst rising competition across the restaurant sector. These strategic price adjustments aim to preserve customer traffic as rival brands ramp up their own promotions.

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