Stocks rose on Monday as optimism over a major regional bank merger and a surge in AMD shares offset concerns surrounding the ongoing government shutdown, now in its second week. The S&P 500 gained 0.3%, the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 55 points, or 0.1%. AMD jumped more than

On Monday, the head of a government policy think tank stated that India’s trade strategy risks lagging in global markets.  To avoid this, India needs to increase its exports to China and reduce import tariffs on raw materials. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, a government policy think tank, stated at the release of the

Chinese carmaker BYD has emerged as the fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) brand in the United Kingdom, reporting an 880% year-on-year increase in sales last month. The company sold 11,271 cars in September, bringing its 2025 total to more than 35,000 units. This milestone has made the UK its largest market outside China. BYD now holds

Tilray stock price has been in a strong bull run in the past few months, making it one of the best-performing companies in Wall Street. TLRY jumped from a low of $0.355 in June and peaked at $1.88 this month. So, will the stock continue doing well as it publishes its earnings this week? Tilray

Verizon Communications has appointed Daniel Schulman, its lead independent director and former PayPal chief executive, as its new CEO, marking a significant leadership transition as the company faces mounting competition in the US telecom market. Schulman succeeds Hans Vestberg, who has led the carrier since 2018 and will remain a special adviser through 2026. The

Apple Inc. is facing fresh scrutiny in France as prosecutors open a formal investigation into how the company handles voice recordings collected through its digital assistant, Siri. The probe, referred to the Office for Combating Cybercrime, marks another step in Europe’s tightening oversight of how major US tech firms process personal data, especially sensitive voice

India’s oil refiners are currently experiencing a robust supply of Russian crude in the global market, a situation largely attributed to recent geopolitical events.  Ukraine’s sustained attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure have significantly curtailed Moscow’s domestic refining capacity, according to a Reuters report.  This reduction in refining capabilities has, in turn, diverted a greater volume

Online shoppers in the US are expected to spend $253.4 billion this November and December, a 5.3% rise from last year, according to Adobe Inc. But this holiday season’s growth story is not just about how much consumers are spending — it’s about how they are spending. Artificial intelligence, social media discovery, and flexible payment

Zions Bancorp announced a $50 million charge-off on two troubled loans at its California Bank & Trust unit, while Western Alliance Bancorp revealed it is suing a borrower for alleged fraud. These developments rattled the regional banking sector, sending both stocks tumbling more than 10% intraday. The turmoil triggered broader selling in regional-bank ETFs and

A week of high drama and significant global developments has seen the US government grind to a halt, a deadly terror attack strike a synagogue in the UK, and a major new peace plan for Gaza unveiled by the White House. Here’s a breakdown of the key events that transpired in the week. The US