Wall Street reached another milestone Thursday as the S&P 500 closed at a record high after softer US producer inflation eased fears of another Federal Reserve rate increase. Technology shares helped drive the Nasdaq higher as investors reassessed the Fed rate outlook ahead of its September meeting. S&P 500 high extends Wall Street rally The S&P 500 gained 0.65% on August 13 to fini

The Shops at North Bridge renovation will modernize the Chicago mall with redesigned Michigan and Grand avenue entrances, an LED archway, hospitality-inspired interiors and a new tenant strategy. Work begins in August 2026, with the exterior due in 2027. Chicago’s Shops at North Bridge announced on Thursday, August 6, 2026, that it will begin a phased, multimillion-dollar renovation intended to modernize the shopping complex and strengthen its connection to the Ma

The RBI repo rate impact on home loan EMIs remains limited after the rate was held at 5.25%. The policy pause supports stable borrowing costs, but the RBI policy impact on homebuyers depends on lenders, loan benchmarks and reset dates. The Reserve Bank of India has kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its August 2026 monetary policy review, extending the pause for a fourth consecutive meeting. The six-member Monetary Polic

The proposed EPF wage ceiling hike from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 could increase mandatory provident fund contributions and pension coverage for many employees.  EPF Wage Ceiling May Rise To Rs 25,000: PF And Pension Impact The government is reportedly considering raising the Employees’ Provident Fund wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month, a move that could bring millions of additional workers under mandatory provident fun

The RBI has introduced new fixed deposit interest-rate rules for small finance banks, effective Thursday, October 1, 2026. The changes require clearer online disclosures, daily bulk-deposit rates and greater consistency across branches and customers. RBI New FD Rules Begin From October 1 Fixed deposit customers of small finance banks will see new interest-rate disclosure rules from October 1, 2026. The Reserve Bank of India issued the

For taxpayers whose applicable due date is July 31, Friday is the final day to file the Income Tax Return for Financial Year 2025-26, corresponding to Assessment Year 2026-27. The deadline differs by taxpayer category, so filers should confirm the correct form and due date before submission. ITR Filing Form And Personal Details Need A Final Review Choosing the correct ITR form is the first essential check. Salaried individuals, investors,

India supplies nearly 30% of global generic medicines as the government promotes wider domestic use to reduce patients treatment costs.​ India Strengthens Global Generic Drug Supply India currently supplies nearly 30% of generic medicines used worldwide, according to Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel. Speaking during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, the minister said the country remains a leading m

Taxpayers whose applicable ITR deadline is July 31, 2026, should organise their income, investment and tax records before starting the filing process. Keeping seven essential sets of documents ready can prevent incorrect disclosures, delayed refunds, missed deductions and possible tax notices. ITR Deadline Nears For Eligible Taxpayers With the July 31, 2026, income tax return deadline approaching for eligible taxpayers, individuals sh

Crypto investors should review transaction records, TDS credits, AIS, Form 26AS and Schedule VDA details before the July 31, 2026, ITR deadline. Accurate reporting of every crypto trade can help avoid mismatches, missed tax credits, excess tax payments and possible income tax notices. Crypto Records Must Cover Every Exchange And Wallet Cryptocurrency investors preparing their income tax returns should first download their complete tra

Grok user growth accelerated sharply in early 2026, reaching about 117 million monthly active users by March. As traffic momentum later cooled, xAI began expanding beyond model benchmarks through Grok 4.5, Google Workspace tools and Grok Imagine. Grok user growth loses early momentum Grok’s audience expanded from roughly 35 million monthly active users in December 2025 to about 117 million by

Mikey’s Late Night Slice will reopen in Grandview Heights on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 1312 Grandview Ave. The Columbus pizza chain will offer New York-style slices, late-night service, opening-day giveaways and plans to add lunch hours as it expands across central Ohio. Grandview Heights opening set for July 31 Mikey’s Late Night Slice will return to Grandview Heights, Ohio, with a new restaurant at 1312 Grandv

Ohio McDonald’s ratings averaged 3.25 stars across 193 locations and 346,236 reviews, tying Wisconsin and South Carolina for the nation’s third-lowest score. Toledo ranked lowest in Ohio, Parma led the state, and Hawaii topped the national rankings overall. Ohio McDonald’s average 3.25 stars McDonald’s restaurants in Ohio received one of the lowest average customer ratings in the United

The Ford Bronco recall covers 565,691 model-year 2021-2026 SUVs after insufficient wiring-harness protection was linked to possible shorts and engine fires. Dealers will add protective sheathing at no cost, while owners can check affected VINs through NHTSA. Ford Motor Co. is recalling 565,691 Bronco sport utility vehicles in the United States because an engine-compartment wiring harness can chafe, expose internal circuits and

OpenAI plans $750 billion AI infrastructure spending by 2030, reflecting its rapidly expanding demand for computing power. The strategy includes Project Camellia, multi-billion-dollar cloud agreements and new data center investments, while raising questions about financing, profitability and the long-term economics of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Project Camellia data center Georgia

Alphabet Q2 results show AI boom but rising costs as the company posts record revenue, operating profit and Google Cloud growth. Despite the strong financial performance, investors focused on rapidly increasing AI infrastructure spending and negative free cash flow, sending the stock lower after earnings. Google Cloud revenue growth drives record quarter Alphabet delivered one of the strongest

The Tier-II and Tier-III consumption boom is reshaping India’s consumer economy. Rising incomes, digital adoption, young buyers and premium spending are turning Urban Bharat into a major growth market for brands and investors. Tier-II and Tier-III Cities Power India’s Consumer Growth Tier-II and Tier-III cities are becoming major centres of India’s consumer economy. Cities such as Lucknow, Jaipur, Indore, Surat, Patna and Bhopal are

Google Cloud growth drove Alphabet’s strong June-quarter revenue, while higher ad revenue supported earnings. However, AI spending, negative free cash flow and Gemini delays left Wall Street concerned about future returns. Google Cloud growth helped Alphabet deliver a strong June-quarter performance, with total revenue reaching $119.8 billion, above Wall Street’s estimate of about $116.9 billion. Advertising revenue rose to $81.6 billion, supporte

The proposed Adani airline launch in India depends on changes to airport ownership rules. While a new carrier could improve airline competition in India, the Adani Embraer partnership and control of major airports raise questions over airport slot allocation.     Adani Seeks Rule Change to Launch Airline in India The Adani Group has reportedly asked the central government to relax a rule that limits operators of Delhi a

Apple market value approaches Alphabet Apple market value has moved closer to Alphabet as investor confidence continues to support the iPhone maker despite questions surrounding its artificial intelligence strategy. Nvidia remains the world's most valuable company, but the gap has narrowed, reflecting changing investor sentiment across the technology sector and growing interest in AI opportunities beyond a single company. A