US markets today: Wall Street steadies as Big Tech rebounds on earning results; oil prices slide sharply

Wall Street steadied on Thursday as heavyweight technology stocks bounced back on the back of strong signals from the global chip industry, while a sharp drop in crude oil prices helped soothe broader market concerns, according to an AP report.The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, snapping a two-day losing streak that followed its recent record high….

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Redefine affordable housing parameters, banks tell govt; ‘rising ticket sizes, interest costs need to be considered’

MUMBAI: Banks have asked govt to review the definition of affordable housing by revising property value and size thresholds to reflect inflation and changing requirements, as rising ticket sizes and interest costs render existing limits less relevant.“We are the market leaders in housing finance and our home loan portfolio has grown by 13.7%. Our average…

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‘Give me Zimbabwe or I’ll retire’: Babar Azam falls for 2 in T20I against Australia; triggers criticism on social media | Cricket News

Babar Azam of Pakistan walks off the field after being dismissed by Adam Zampa of Australia during the T20 International match between Pakistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium on January 31, 2026 in Lahore, Pakistan. (Photo/Getty Images) Pakistan batter Babar Azam had another low return in the ongoing T20I series against Australia, getting out for…

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Scientists reveal 45 planets where alien life may be possible: Top targets for telescopes to detect signs of life |

Astronomers have reportedly narrowed the search for extraterrestrial life to a focused list of 45 rocky exoplanets. Out of more than 6,000 confirmed worlds, these planets were selected based on their potential to host life according to the study published in ScienceDaily. Using data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission, a team led by…

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‘Working to spread hatred against Muslims’: Owaisi slams Assam CM’s ‘point-blank shot’ video | India News

NEW DELHI: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday launched a broadside against Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a video posted by the BJP showing Sarma taking a “point-blank shot” at two individuals identified as minorities.During a rally at Telangana’s Zaheerabad, Owaisi accused the Assam chief minister of spreading hate…

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