US markets open flat ahead of key inflation reports

US markets open flat ahead of key inflation reports

US stocks opened little changed on Monday, with major indexes hovering near record highs as investors braced for a week of critical inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 29 points, or 0.07%, in early trading. The S&P 500 was slightly up 0.06%, while […]

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 US stocks surge at open: Nasdaq up 0.6%, Dow surges 200 points

US stocks surge at open: Nasdaq up 0.6%, Dow surges 200 points

Wall Street advanced on Tuesday after a softer-than-expected consumer inflation reading eased investor concerns over the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies on prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 200 points, or 0.5%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.4% and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.6%. The consumer price index increased 2.7% in […]

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 US market open higher as Fed rate cut expectations lift markets

US market open higher as Fed rate cut expectations lift markets

U.S. stocks moved higher in early Wednesday trading, adding to recent momentum as expectations for lower Federal Reserve interest rates continued to drive the major indexes to fresh records. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.5%, with both benchmarks setting new all-time highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 269 points, […]

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 Interview: ‘Big Tech’s AI capex is growing much faster than revenue,’ warns AvaTrade’s Kate Leaman

Interview: ‘Big Tech’s AI capex is growing much faster than revenue,’ warns AvaTrade’s Kate Leaman

Big Tech is pouring huge amounts of money into AI right now, and we’re already seeing a mix of quick wins and longer-term bets play out. Take Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, their spending on AI infrastructure is skyrocketing. Some of that is paying off quickly, especially in cloud services and AI-powered advertising. But overall, they’re […]

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 Interview: Dipesh Karki on LenDenClub’s AI strategy, profit outlook, and regulatory challenges

Interview: Dipesh Karki on LenDenClub’s AI strategy, profit outlook, and regulatory challenges

LenDenClub, a regulated peer-to-peer lending platform, has expanded its focus on technology and automation since 2021. The company now uses over 20 AI and machine learning models to support credit assessment, borrower-lender matching, and collections. After reporting a ₹34 crore profit in FY25, it is strengthening its position across its P2P, loan service, and technology […]

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