US stock market today (May 20, 2026): S&P 500 nears record high, easing Treasury yields lift sentiment

US stock market today (May 20, 2026): S&P 500 nears record high, easing Treasury yields lift sentiment

US stocks moved higher on Wednesday and edged toward their first gain in four sessions as easing pressure in the bond market and stronger-than-expected corporate earnings supported investor sentiment.The S&P 500 rose 0.3 per cent in early trade, moving closer to the record high reached last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 62 points,…

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'Melody to the ears': India's toffee exports rise 166% in 12 years to Rs 132 crore in FY26, says Piyush Goyal

‘Melody to the ears’: India’s toffee exports rise 166% in 12 years to Rs 132 crore in FY26, says Piyush Goyal

Toffee became the talk of the town when Prime minister Narendra Modi gifted Melody toffees to Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni during his Italy. The visit has brought fresh attention to India’s toffees sector with Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday highlighting that the country’s toffee exports have climbed 166 per cent over the…

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Biz men, HNIs, rural customers top bank branch visits; students least reliant

Biz men, HNIs, rural customers top bank branch visits; students least reliant

Mumbai: Indian bank branches continue to draw their heaviest footfall from entrepreneurs, rural customers and affluent clients, while younger, digital-native users remain the least likely to walk in, according to a report by EY, which also noted that 55% of customers want better digital support across apps, websites and chatbots.The report finds that middle-age entrepreneurs…

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US-China trade thaw? Beijing signals willingness to accept tariff level, seeks extension of truce

US-China trade thaw? Beijing signals willingness to accept tariff level, seeks extension of truce

China has signalled that it is willing to accept a certain level of US tariffs while pushing for an extension of the ongoing trade truce with Washington, a move that could indicate further stabilisation in ties between the world’s two largest economies, Bloomberg reported.According to a statement issued by China’s Commerce Ministry on Wednesday, Beijing…

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India plans to send oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz for new supply amid Iran conflict disruptions

India plans to send oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz for new supply amid Iran conflict disruptions

NEW DELHI: India is preparing to send ships through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to secure crude oil and energy cargoes from Middle Eastern suppliers as disruptions caused by the Iran war continue to strain global energy markets, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter.The report said the plans have…

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Indian Railways eyes 350 kmph speeds with its next indigenous bullet train; first one to have 280 kmph potential

Indian Railways eyes 350 kmph speeds with its next indigenous bullet train; first one to have 280 kmph potential

Indigenous bullet train at 350 kmph! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said India’s next-generation bullet train is being planned with a top speed of 350 kilometres per hour. He added that work on the train’s design is expected to commence within the next six months.The 508-kilometre Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, launched in 2016, is…

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Stock Market Live Updates Today: BSE Sensex opens over 600 points down; Nifty50 goes below 23,500

Stock Market Live Updates Today: BSE Sensex opens over 600 points down; Nifty50 goes below 23,500

“Indian equity markets were expected to open on a cautious negative note, with Gift Nifty trading at 23,431 down by 133 points. Global equities remained muted following weak cues from the US markets, as investors turned cautious amid rising bond yields and persistent geopolitical uncertainties.In the previous session, The Nifty 50 erased early gains due…

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