Regardless of short-term valuation or economic growth concerns, the S&P 500 remains one of the best long-term wealth creation tools.
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO +0.71%) is the biggest ETF in the world and for good reason. It provides simple, easy,
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While Gift Nifty surged over 1 per cent following the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on Friday, the index was trading half a per cent lower earlier today after Trump moved to raise a fresh 10 per cent worldwide levy to 15 per cent with immediate effect.
US stock futures slid on Monday after the Supreme Court refuted the legality of President Trump’s most sweeping tariffs, leaving markets grappling with uncertainty about his next move in trade policy.
Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) dropped 0.4%. Contracts on the S&P 500 (ES=F) fell 0.5%,
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1. What are low-risk stocks in the stock market?
Low-risk stocks are shares of financially strong companies with stable earnings, solid balance sheets, and lower price volatility compared to the broader market.
2. Why is HDFC Bank considered a stable stock?
HDFC Bank shows consistent profitability,
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Hitachi Energy, ABB India, and Apar Industries are among nearly a dozen stocks from the capital goods space that have witnessed strong buying momentum in 2026, even as the broader market faces extreme volatility.
The pickup in sentiment after a muted show in the previous year, recovery in earnings and steady order inflows,
As Chinese citizens enjoyed their Lunar New Year holiday festivities during the weekend, officials in Beijing had even more reason to celebrate.
A US Supreme Court ruling on Friday dealt a major setback to Donald Trump’s trade war, severely weakening one of his favourite methods of piling pressure on China.
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IT stocks have witnessed heightened volatility in recent trading sessions, as investors reassess the sector’s outlook amid mounting concerns over the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence, potential pricing pressure in core services and stretched valuations.
Tech stocks extended their fall on Monday as well, dragging the Nifty IT index nearly 2 per cent lower in intraday trade,
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Gold and Silver
FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu reports as the Dow hits an all-time high, surpassing the 50,000-point milestone.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 points for the first time on Friday as stocks rallied in response to a rout in tech shares earlier in the week.