The Dow Jones index was at approximately 50,579 as the week ended with markets positioned for gains driven by Iran ceasefire optimism and strong early 2026 economic data.
Category: Business
US Private Payroll Growth Surged to 2.5 Times 2025 Monthly Average in Q1 2026
Treasury data shows average monthly private-sector payroll growth in Q1 2026 reached more than two and a half times the pace recorded throughout 2025.
Qualcomm Stock Pops as Investors Wake Up to AI Device Boom
Qualcomm shares rallied sharply as investor enthusiasm for the AI device cycle prompted analysts to upgrade their outlook for the chipmaker’s mobile AI chip business.
India’s Total Startup Funding in 2026 Reaches $6.91 Billion Across 686 Equity Rounds by May
India’s startup ecosystem attracted $6.91 billion in equity funding across 686 rounds from January through May 2026 according to Tracxn data.
Two Top Walmart Executives Leave Company Under New CEO John Furner
Two senior Walmart leaders departed the retailer as new chief executive John Furner implements structural changes at the world’s largest retailer.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra Launched in India With Hasselblad-Backed Triple 50MP Camera System
Oppo’s flagship phone featuring a Hasselblad camera collaboration launched in India targeting premium photography enthusiasts
India US Trade Deal Impact Supports Rupee Stability Amid Broader EM Currency Pressure
The India-US trade agreement signed earlier in the year was cited as a stabilising factor for the Indian rupee
Elevation Capital and SAIF Partners Sell Stake in Major Indian Startup in Secondary Transaction
Prominent venture capital firms Elevation Capital and SAIF Partners exited a portion of their stake in an Indian technology company
India Banks Rally as HDFC ICICI Axis Post Gains on Last Trading Day Before Long Weekend
Banking stocks led the Indian market higher on Friday May 22 ahead of the extended public holiday weekend
Long-Duration Government Bond Funds Lose Appeal as India 10Y Yields Spike Above Key Levels
Investors pulled back from long-dated Indian government bond funds as the risk of further yield rises increased amid global pressures