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S&P 500 hits a record high, but Warren Buffett's advice and history. (REUTERS)
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S&P 500 at record high: Is it safe to buy? What Warren Buffett and history say

The S&P 500 is at a record high, but that does not mean investors should stop buying stocks. The index gained 13% in 2026 and…

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Iran war is pushing up oil and other costs raising fears that higher rates could threaten Wall Street’s bull market. (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo) (REUTERS)
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Trumpflation could threaten Wall Street’s bull market: How the Iran war is keeping inflation high

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has historically gone alongside strong stock-market gains. During his first, non-consecutive presidential term, the Dow Jones Industrial Average…

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The Treasury Department will take over defaulted student loans from the Education Department (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)
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Treasury to take over defaulted student loans from Education Department: What 10 million borrowers need to know

The US government is moving ahead with a major change to how defaulted student loans are managed. The Treasury Department is preparing to take over…

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The 2026 midterm elections could reshape the stock market (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)
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2026 midterm elections could be a turning point for the US stock market: What investors should know

The 2026 midterm elections could become a major test for the US stock market. Bank of America strategists are warning that the current bull market…

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S&P 500 hits a new intraday record as US stocks rise (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)
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The S&P 500 is hitting record highs again. Here’s what’s driving the rally

US stocks jumped on Tuesday morning, with the S&P 500 moving to a new intraday record as investors reacted to company earnings, changing views on…

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JPMorgan expects the S&P 500 to rise over 10% to 8,200 as strong US growth. (AP)
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Why does JPMorgan expect the S&P 500 to surge over 10% to 8,200 despite inflation risks?

JPMorgan expects the S&P 500 to rise more than 10% over the next 12 months, even as the US economy faces fresh inflation problems. Kriti…

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Brief flirtations aside, it has been a long time since Europe’s big markets have thrilled international investors, and there are no prizes for guessing why. (Unsplash)
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Europe’s economy is a mess. Its stock markets are a steal

“The stock MARKET is not the economy” might be a cliché, but it is still jarring to see quite how far the two can part…

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Stock market information on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York (Bloomberg)
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AMFI March 2026 data: Flexi-cap funds lead equity category for 8th month | Here’s how they differ from multi-cap funds

A multi-cap fund gives a minimum 25% fixed allocation to each: large, mid, and small-cap stocks. It ensures diversification, but with limited flexibility for the…

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A graph of the Korean Stock Market Index displayed inside the Woori Bank trading room in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday. (Bloomberg)
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Is your gilt fund reflecting low returns? Understand how rising yields impact bond prices and gilt fund returns

In the last one year, the 10-year G-secs yields have risen from 6.20% to above 7%. Rising yields have driven bond prices lower, due to…

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Despite weak global cues, Indian stock market regained ground in afternoon trade, thanks to a rally in IT stocks. (REUTERS)
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Stock markets bounce back after early fall; IT stocks rally, Sensex up by 126 points| Business News

Stock markets rebounded in afternoon trade on Thursday after a sharp fall earlier in the session, supported by buying in IT stocks. As of 3:40…

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