US stock market today: Wall street trades mixed after job data release; Dow jumps 400 points, Nasdaq trades flat

Wall Street traded mixed on Thursday after a weaker-than-expected US jobs report strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could hold off on raising interest rates at its upcoming meeting.Around 8:15 PM IST, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 392.58 points, or 0.75%, to trade at 52,697.82. The S&P 500 also edged higher, rising 18.27 points,…

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US adds just 57,000 jobs in June as hiring loses momentum despite easing unemployment

US job growth slowed sharply in June with employers adding just 57,000 jobs, according to data released by the US bureau of labor statistics. The slump came even as the unemployment rate eased to 4.2% from May’s figure of 4.3%, with almost 7.1 million people reporting to have jobs.Non-farm payrolls rose by 57,000 in June,…

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Japan’s Rs 1 trillion investment push in India: PM Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi unveil initiatives to boost ties

PM Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. (ANI photo) India and Japan on Thursday announced a series of major initiatives, including a new economic partnership framework, a defence agreement for the joint development of military equipment, and measures to deepen cooperation in the energy sector to strengthen resilience against oil supply disruptions. The…

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Who should file ITR & is income tax return filing mandatory for salaried taxpayers?

The important thing to understand is that ITR filing is a statutory requirement and an important financial record-keeping. (AI image) ITR filing AY 2026-27: Filing your income tax return (ITR) is an important financial record which should not be missed even if your income falls below the mandatory filing threshold. For salaried taxpayers the last…

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India’s EV boom could save Rs 1 lakh crore in oil imports by 2030: SBI

AI generated image, used only for representational purpose Every next electric vehicle in India will reduce not just petrol usage, but also help cut down the country’s crude oil import bill! According to a recent report by State Bank of India (SBI), the country could save nearly Rs 1 lakh crore if electric vehicles account…

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OpenAI weighs giving Trump administration 5% stake amid US scrutiny of AI firms: Report

Report says OpenAI discussed giving the Trump administration a 5 per cent stake amid growing scrutiny of AI firms OpenAI has reportedly considered giving the Trump administration a 5 per cent stake in the company as AI firms face growing scrutiny in Washington over the potential misuse of advanced models and whether Americans should share…

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New EPF Scheme 2026: What it means for your provident fund savings

The EPF Scheme, 2026 replaces the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952. (AI image) For millions of salaried employees in India, the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) remains one of the most important financial safety nets. It helps build retirement savings, provides support during emergencies and serves as a long-term social security benefit that continues throughout an…

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Stock Market Live Updates Today: BSE Sensex opens over 250 points up, Nifty50 above 24,050; crude oil prices continue to drop

Sensex Today Live: ‘Technical setup remains positive with a bullish undertone’ “Indian equity markets are expected to open on a positive note, with Gift Nifty trading at 24,205, up by 120 points. However, broader Asian markets are witnessing weakness in early trade, with sharp declines seen across major indices including the Nikkei 225 and KOSPI…

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Unable to withdraw PF or file claims? EPFO services unavailable for 7 days

The portal is still unavailable even though official notice says services to be restored by July 2 00:00 hours The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has temporarily suspended several online services to carry out a planned database consolidation and software upgrade aimed at improving the speed, reliability and security of its claims processing system.According to…

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WC assists top-end as smart TVs shrink

NEW DELHI: India’s smart TV market may have slipped into reverse in the first quarter of 2026, but the ongoing FIFA World Cup is emerging as an important catalyst for premium television sales. Brands are reporting a sharp surge in demand for larger screens, despite broader consumer caution.According to Counterpoint Research, India’s smart TV shipments…

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