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iPhone 18 Series Pricing Could Remain Unchanged Despite Rising Memory Costs, Analyst Claims

TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that Apple will avoid raising prices as much as possible for iPhone 18, at least keep the starting price flat, which is helpful for marketing. The analyst, however, corroborated rumours about the price hike of LPDDR in the first quarter of this year. NAND flash increases, however, are a bit lower.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Tipped to Cost Less Than Predecessor; Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ Price Hike Unlikely

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is rumoured to be launched in India and the global markets next month. Pricing for all models in the South Korean tech conglomerate’s purported flagship lineup has now been leaked. According to a tipster, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could be priced lower than its predecessor. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ are unlikely to receive a price hike and may cost the same as the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ models.

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Intel Israel to see higher annual bonus as company wraps up old pay structure

Employees at Intel Israel are set to receive a higher annual bonus this year, marking a clear recovery from last year’s sharp dip. The total payout will equal 1.8 months of salary. Of this, 1.2 months will come from the local bonus component. This is a notable improvement from the previous year, when bonuses fell [...] The post Intel Israel to see higher annual bonus as company wraps up old pay structure appeared first on HR Katha .

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Starbucks reports $31 million pay for CEO Brian Niccol in 2025

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's 2025 pay includes a $5 million bonus and close to $20 million in stock awards, as per a filing from the coffee chain on Monday. In 2024, Niccol's compensation was $96 million and included a stock award of over $90 million.

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How FM can simplify TCS to ease cash flow pressure

India's Tax Collected at Source (TCS) has evolved from an anti-evasion measure to a real-time monitoring tool, now impacting everyday taxpayers. Recent changes aim to ease cash flow for salaried individuals by allowing TCS adjustment against monthly deductions, while others await refunds or adjust against advance tax.

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LTIMindtree to roll out annual wage hikes in two phases from Q4 FY26

Information technology services firm, LTIMindtree will begin its annual salary hike cycle from the fourth quarter of FY26, adopting a staggered approach to balance employee compensation and margin pressures. Around half of the company’s workforce will be covered in the first phase of the increment rollout. The wage revisions will be implemented over two quarters, [...] The post LTIMindtree to roll out annual wage hikes in two phases from Q4 FY26 appeared first on HR Katha .