2026 Epsom Derby betting offers and free bets from top UK bookmakers We rank the top betting offers for Saturday’s Epsom Derby, including free bets, money back promos and extra places The Independent UK · Jun 5
Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027: Maharashtra government approves Rs 2,267 crore to acquire 191.21 acres of land The Maharashtra government has allocated Rs 2,267 crore toward acquiring land for the Sadhu Gram initiative. This area will be used for hosting the 2027 Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela, covering 191.21 acres to accommodate spiritual leaders and various religious organisations. Any misuse of these funds will result in stringent repercussions. The… The Economic Times · Jun 5
Maharashtra Legislative Council polls: BJP asks Shiv Sena (UBT) to back 'horse-trading' allegations with proof Navnath Ban, Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson, has challenged Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) to present proof of horse trading in the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council elections. Ban accused Raut of making baseless claims, calling him a "habitual liar" and questioned his party's decision not to field a candidate… The Economic Times · Jun 5
S&P 500 setback for Elon Musk owned SpaceX as swift entry for world's biggest-ever IPO into US Stock Market benchmark index ruled out, claim reports SpaceX posted a net loss of $4.94 billion in 2025, even as revenue rose 33 per cent to $18.67 billion. The Economic Times · Jun 4
Stocks Rebound on Strength in Banks and Managed Healthcare The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.73%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.53%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.36%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jun 4
NCP (SP) alleges Rs 24,300 crore loss in Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin scheme The Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) has labeled the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana a major scandal. Over 80 lakh ineligible beneficiaries reportedly received aid, costing the state Rs 24,300 crore. The party questions the BJP-led government's transparency. This misuse of public funds is a significant concern for Maharashtra's taxpayers. The Economic Times · Jun 4
CME Group Stock: Is CME Underperforming the Financial Sector? CME Group has underperformed the Financial sector over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects. Barchart · Jun 3
Stock Indexes Post New Record Highs Amid AI Enthusiasm The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.45%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.48%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.14%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jun 2
Stocks Pressured by Uncertainty of US-Iran Ceasefire Prospects The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.33%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.18%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jun 2
Opposition leaders demand Rs 3,000/quintal price for onions, demonstrate on highway in Maharashtra Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal stated the Maha Vikas Aghadi will continue its agitation. Farmers are demanding a guaranteed price of Rs 25-30 per kg for their onion produce. The MVA organized a road blockade on the Pune-Nashik highway. They seek compensation for farmers and procurement of onion stock. Opposition… The Economic Times · Jun 2
Double, Trouble, Toil and the AI Bubble: Why the boom may not be what it seems As India navigates its AI and innovation trajectory, skepticism looms large. While AI technologies have fueled market growth worldwide, the leadership landscape is evolving. At present, the semiconductor and hardware arenas are thriving, eagerly responding to the financial backing from AI mega-corporations. The Economic Times · Jun 1
Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin beneficiary count drops by 80 lakh after verification drive Around 80 lakh women are now ineligible for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. The Opposition claims this is due to a financial crisis. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis states only ineligible beneficiaries were removed after verification. The government aims to ensure benefits reach deserving recipients. The scheme targets poorer women… The Economic Times · Jun 1
80 lakh Maharashtra women ineligible for Ladki Bahin scheme; Oppn alleges financial crisis Around 80 lakh women in Maharashtra are no longer eligible for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme. This follows an e-KYC deadline, with the government citing non-compliance with eligibility criteria. Opposition parties allege this reflects a severe financial crisis in the state. The government states the beneficiary count dropped from… The Economic Times · Jun 1
Elon Musk wants to merge SpaceX and Tesla into a $3.4 trillion giant. The problem: it would lose money from day one A SpaceX-Tesla union would mark by far the largest merger of all time. Fortune · May 31
International Business Times · May 30 S&P 500 Posts Record 9th Straight Weekly Win and Best May in Years — Three Themes Drove It All The S&P 500 closed May at 7,580, up 5% for the month and notching its ninth straight weekly gain. Three forces drove the rally: Iran war peace hopes, a blowout Dell earnings beat that reset expectations for AI infrastructure spending, and relentless tech strength powered by Micron, Snowflake, and Qualcomm.
Barchart · May 29 Stocks Rally on Easing Geopolitical Tensions and AI Enthusiasm The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.72%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.36%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Economic Times · May 29 US stocks today: US stocks hits new closing highs on tech strength, Middle East deal hopes Wall Street ended at record highs on Friday, driven by strong tech earnings and optimism around AI-led growth. Dell’s upbeat forecast lifted chip and software stocks, while investors tracked developments on a potential US-Iran deal. Despite inflation concerns, major indexes posted weekly and monthly gains.
MarketBeat · May 29 Figure Technology Solutions Bets on Blockchain Rails to Reinvent Capital Markets Figure Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:FIGR) Chief Executive Officer Michael Tannenbaum said the company’s core strategy has remained consistent since its founding in 2018: building capital markets marketplaces on blockchain rails while using automation to lower costs and improve liquidity. Speaking w
Fortune · May 29 'We recommend that investors avoid this IPO': One top analyst's harsh verdict on SpaceX Research firm CEO David Trainer says SpaceX's $1.75 trillion IPO valuation is mathematically indefensible
Barchart · May 28 S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on US-Iran Truce Reports The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.58%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.84%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.59%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · May 27 Stocks Settle Mixed on Conflicting US-Iran Signals The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.09%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.04%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Economic Times · May 27 Rising bond yields and inflation remain key risks for markets: Candace Browning Global investors are focusing on artificial intelligence driven earnings growth, overshadowing geopolitical concerns. Strong US corporate profits and expectations of easy monetary policy are supporting markets. While some sectors may recover at different paces after conflicts, the AI investment boom is expected to continue for at least another 12 to…
Newslaundry · May 27 SC upholds SIR, says ‘it advances free and fair election’ The Supreme Court upheld the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and other states, and the Election Commission of India’s authority to conduct it, ending a legal challenge that had questioned the constitutional basis of the exercise, according to this report in LiveLaw.
Barchart · May 26 Stocks Finish Mostly Higher on Iran Peace Progress The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.76%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.61%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
AAP · May 26 Wall St nears record highs on AI optimism US stocks have closed at record highs, with anxiety over the Iran war offset by renewed confidence in AI trade.