Wall Street divided Friday, but Nasdaq gains 222 points

Wall Street divided Friday, but Nasdaq gains 222 points

NEW YORK, New York - World stock markets closed with a split personality on Friday, as technology-heavy indexes posted solid gains...

Kone strikes $34 billion deal to acquire rival TK Elevator

Kone strikes $34 billion deal to acquire rival TK Elevator

HELSINKI, Finland: Finnish elevator maker Kone has agreed to acquire Germany's TK Elevator in a US$34 billion deal that would reshape...

UAE quits OPEC, raising questions over future oil price control

UAE quits OPEC, raising questions over future oil price control

FRANKFURT, Germany: The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC marks one of the most significant shifts in the global oil market...

Investors press Alphabet on oversight of AI, cloud contracts

Investors press Alphabet on oversight of AI, cloud contracts

LONDON, U.K.: A group of Alphabet shareholders is stepping up pressure on the company to clarify how it monitors the use of its cloud...

Dow Jones soars 790 points as U.S. markets reach for sky

Dow Jones soars 790 points as U.S. markets reach for sky

NEW YORK, New York - North American stock markets closed sharply higher on Thursday, delivering broad-based gains as investors returned...

Many Swiss want population capped at 10 million, restrict outsiders

Many Swiss want population capped at 10 million, restrict outsiders

ZURICH, Switzerland: An upcoming referendum that would limit Switzerland's population to 10 million is gaining support from a slim...

Blue Owl faces lawsuit alleging excessive fees, valuation issues

Blue Owl faces lawsuit alleging excessive fees, valuation issues

LONDON, U.K.: A shareholder in a Blue Owl Capital private credit fund has filed a lawsuit accusing the firm's investment adviser of...

Europe faces jet fuel squeeze as Middle East supplies halt

Europe faces jet fuel squeeze as Middle East supplies halt

LONDON, U.K.: Europe is facing growing concerns over jet fuel supply as shipments from the Middle East, its largest external source,...

Amazon unveils AI recruiters, bets on ‘human-like’ software

Amazon unveils AI recruiters, bets on ‘human-like’ software

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Amazon is accelerating its push into artificial intelligence with new tools designed to automate large-scale...

U.S. stocks slip after Federal Reserve sticks with current interest rates

U.S. stocks slip after Federal Reserve sticks with current interest rates

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting decided to leave interest...

Trump eyes new import taxes after court blocks tariffs

Trump eyes new import taxes after court blocks tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration is racing to rebuild its tariff regime after the Supreme Court struck down a key legal tool...

Regulators eye crackdown as prediction markets grow fast

Regulators eye crackdown as prediction markets grow fast

NEW YORK CITY, New York: A surge in betting on real-world events, from elections to military actions, is putting prediction markets...

Powell’s final Fed meeting may keep rates unchanged

Powell’s final Fed meeting may keep rates unchanged

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged this week, as policymakers weigh rising inflation...

OpenAI frees cloud strategy, loosens Microsoft ties

OpenAI frees cloud strategy, loosens Microsoft ties

SAN FRANCISCO, California: OpenAI is loosening its long-standing exclusive arrangement with Microsoft, allowing the ChatGPT maker to...

Stalled Iranian negotiations restrain U.S. stock markets Tuesday

Stalled Iranian negotiations restrain U.S. stock markets Tuesday

NEW YORK, New York - With President Donald Trump unable to bring to a close the war in Iran, and with negotiations stalled, investors...

Greece’s debt falls below Italy’s, ending years as euro zone’s highest

Greece’s debt falls below Italy’s, ending years as euro zone’s highest

ATHENS/ROME: Italy is set to become the euro zone's most indebted country this year, overtaking Greece as Athens continues to bring...

US launches global push over claims of AI theft by Chinese firms

US launches global push over claims of AI theft by Chinese firms

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. State Department has directed diplomats worldwide to raise concerns with foreign governments over what it...

Dow Jones slides 63 points in weak start to week

Dow Jones slides 63 points in weak start to week

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stock markets closed with a divided performance on Monday, as technology shares lifted the Nasdaq Composite...

Consumer confidence sinks in April; inflation outlook jumps

Consumer confidence sinks in April; inflation outlook jumps

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level on record in April, as rising energy costs linked to the Iran war...

RHFL and RCFL money laundering case: Court extends judicial custody of former Reliance executives, seeks medical report of Jhunjhunwala

RHFL and RCFL money laundering case: Court extends judicial custody of former Reliance executives, seeks medical report of Jhunjhunwala

New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI): The Rouse Avenue court extended the judicial custody of former Reliance (ADAG) group companies executives...

A resolution for the potential Global jobs crises: the Human Capital Monetisation Economic System

A resolution for the potential Global jobs crises: the Human Capital Monetisation Economic System

New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI): Amid growing global concerns over a widening employment gap, a new economic framework has been proposed...

Ecuador FM's visit strengthens trade, healthcare sectors during visit

Ecuador FM's visit strengthens trade, healthcare sectors during visit

New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI): Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador, Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero, along with Deputy...

War with US may flare up again: Iran's Armed Forces

War with US may flare up again: Iran's Armed Forces

Tehran [Iran], May 2 (ANI): Sardar Asadi, Deputy Inspector of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters raised alarm on Saturday, saying...

"There is alignment between the Quad FMs," says Australian Envoy to India

"There is alignment between the Quad FMs," says Australian Envoy to India

New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI): High Commissioner of Australia to India, Philip Green, said that there is visible alignment between...

Interview: China's zero-tariff policy to boost African export confidence, global trade stability, says industry leader

Interview: China's zero-tariff policy to boost African export confidence, global trade stability, says industry leader

China's zero-tariff treatment can be a very constructive component of Africa's trade toolbox, supporting resilience in uncertain times....

RBI Governor Malhotra calls for deeper, more efficient financial markets as India shows resilience amid global headwinds

RBI Governor Malhotra calls for deeper, more efficient financial markets as India shows resilience amid global headwinds

New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI): India's financial markets have demonstrated remarkable resilience amid global uncertainty, but the...

Economic Watch: U.S. economy grows 2 percent as headwinds abound

Economic Watch: U.S. economy grows 2 percent as headwinds abound

Despite the encouraging growth of the U.S. economy, economists remain wary about the potential economic fallout from the ongoing conflict...

"Historic moment, many things will change": Passengers hail Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat launch

"Historic moment, many things will change": Passengers hail Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat launch

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 2 (ANI): Passengers on Saturday termed the launch of the Vande Bharat Express between Jammu...

Pentagon claims US blockade has cost Iran $4.8 bn: Report

Pentagon claims US blockade has cost Iran $4.8 bn: Report

Washington DC [US], May 2 (ANI): The US blockade in the Gulf of Oman and surrounding maritime routes has been claimed to have cost...

Trump to increase tariffs on EU cars to 25% next week, citing non-compliance from bloc

Trump to increase tariffs on EU cars to 25% next week, citing non-compliance from bloc

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European...

Scottie Scheffler to skip Truist Championship in run-up to PGA

Scottie Scheffler to skip Truist Championship in run-up to PGA

(Photo credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images) The field list for the Truist Championship is out and, once again, Scottie Scheffler is...

EU "keeps options open" if U.S. breaches trade deal: spokesperson

EU "keeps options open" if U.S. breaches trade deal: spokesperson

BRUSSELS, May 1 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) will keep options open to protect its interests if the United States takes measures...

ITALY-ROME-ECONOMY SITUATION

ITALY-ROME-ECONOMY SITUATION

(260501) -- ROME, May 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People walk past the Rome Branch of the Bank of Italy in Rome, Italy, May 1, 2026. Euro area...

Himachal faces 'horticulture crisis' due to Centre's policies: Congress MLA Kuldeep Rathore

Himachal faces 'horticulture crisis' due to Centre's policies: Congress MLA Kuldeep Rathore

Shimla (Himachal pradesh) [India], May 1 (ANI): All India Congress Committee Spokesperson and Congress MLA from Theog, Kuldeep Singh...

China-Europe tourism to further develop in quality, for mutual benefits, ETC CEO says

China-Europe tourism to further develop in quality, for mutual benefits, ETC CEO says

Santander said China-Europe tourism cooperation has made solid progress in recent years, with air connectivity recovering strongly...

Institutional innovation powers up China's digital economy

Institutional innovation powers up China's digital economy

FUZHOU, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Visitors explored Beijing's Forbidden City through VR or tried AI health consultations, while nearby, tech...

Valkyries lead WNBA with $850M valuation

Valkyries lead WNBA with $850M valuation

(Photo credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images) The Golden State Valkyries are the WNBA's most valuable franchise for a second straight...

'Cruel irony on Labour Day': CM Siddaramaiah calls LPG hike "Modi's 'gift' to working class"

'Cruel irony on Labour Day': CM Siddaramaiah calls LPG hike "Modi's 'gift' to working class"

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 1 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday accused the Centre of hiking commercial...

India-Russia BrahMos venture posts record revenue

India-Russia BrahMos venture posts record revenue

The jointly developed missile is in demand, and a $500 million deal with Vietnam is reportedly in the works  ...

Tech giants ramp up AI spending, but returns remain uncertain: Jefferies

Tech giants ramp up AI spending, but returns remain uncertain: Jefferies

New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Global technology companies are set to spend unprecedented sums on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure,...

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Wall Street steady near peak as oil prices surge, then retreat
Wall Street steady near peak as oil prices surge, then retreat

NEW YORK CITY, New York: U.S. stocks hit new record highs this week, even as oil markets saw sharp swings driven by ongoing tensions...


Trump eyes new import taxes after court blocks tariffs
Trump eyes new import taxes after court blocks tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration is racing to rebuild its tariff regime after the Supreme Court struck down a key legal tool...


MLB roundup: Phillies down Marlins, move to 4-0 under Don Mattingly
MLB roundup: Phillies down Marlins, move to 4-0 under Don Mattingly

(Photo credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images) Zack Wheeler logged six effective innings as the Philadelphia Phillies hung on for a 6-5...


Jacob Misiorowski, William Contreras power Brewers past Nationals
Jacob Misiorowski, William Contreras power Brewers past Nationals

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) Jacob Misiorowski took a no-hitter into the sixth inning before leaving with a cramp, William...


Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski no-hits Nats thru 5 1/3, leaves with cramp
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski no-hits Nats thru 5 1/3, leaves with cramp

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski took a no-hitter into the sixth inning against...


Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski no-hits Nats thru 5 1/3, leaves with injury
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski no-hits Nats thru 5 1/3, leaves with injury

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski took a no-hitter into the sixth inning against...


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