US markets today: S&P 500 hovers near record high; investors eye Big Tech earnings, Fed decision, global trade deals

US stock indices started the week steady and near record highs on Monday, as investors braced for a series of potentially market-moving events, including Big Tech earnings, a key Federal Reserve meeting on interest rates, and further global trade negotiations.The benchmark S&P 500 rose 0.1%, extending a strong run that saw it hit record highs…

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‘Halt all terminations…’: TCS layoffs prompt NITES to write to Labour Minister; IT employee union wants stay on 12,000 job losses

TCS layoffs: NITES has written a letter to Union labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya, voicing concerns regarding the mass sackings. (AI image) The news of TCS layoffs has led to Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) writing to Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. India’s biggest IT services firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Sunday said it would…

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India’s industrial output growth slows to 1.5% in June, lowest in 10 months; mining, power decline weigh on IIP

India’s industrial output growth slipped to a 10-month low of 1.5% in June 2025, dragged down by contractions in mining and electricity production due to the early arrival of the monsoon, according to official data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Monday.In comparison, factory output as measured by the Index of Industrial Production…

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Top 6 world’s most beautiful airports: From design and architecture to engineering marvels; see who tops list

(AI-generated image for representation) The Prix Versailles awards has named six airports among the most beautiful in the world for 2025. Yantai Penglai International Airport in China has been declared the world’s most beautiful airport of 2025 by the Prix Versailles awards.The airport’s newly built Terminal 2 was picked as the global winner among the…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for July 28, 2025 week – should you buy or sell?

Gold price prediction: Gold prices edged lower last week after briefly touching the ₹1 lakh mark domestically. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to trade sideways as the safe haven appeal of the yellow metal somewhat diminishes with the US sealing trade deals with many countries. Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity…

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‘Don’t resign under pressure….’: TCS layoffs opposed by IT employee unions; IT giant to sack 12,000 employees

TCS is now facing opposition from IT sector employee organisations following their announcement of workforce reduction. (AI image) TCS layoffs are being opposed by IT sector employee unions, with the latter seeking withdrawal of the move. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s biggest IT services firm, on Sunday announced plans to lay off over 12,000 employees,…

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