US markets today: S&P 500 & Nasdaq hold near records as AI stocks shine, Intel tumbles, global markets eye trade talks

Wall Street edged higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hovering near all-time highs, as investors braced for a packed week of corporate earnings, macroeconomic data and high-stakes trade deadlines.The S&P 500 rose 0.1% in early trade after closing at a record 6,363.35 in the previous session, marking its fourth weekly gain…

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Grief, boardroom and the game of succession: Inside family feud tearing through Sona Comstar after Sunjay Kapur’s death

Image credit: Priya Sachdev Kapur’s Insta account In a high-stakes corporate drama riddled with grief, suspicion, and boardroom intrigue, Sona Comstar held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 25 – brushing aside an emotional plea from Rani Kapur, mother of Sunjay Kapur, to delay the proceedings. What unfolded wasn’t just a shareholder meeting, but…

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Yali Capital closes Rs 893 cr deeptech fund, eyes 8 portfolio firms by year-end

BENGALURU: Bengaluru-based Yali Capital has closed its debut deep tech-focused fund at Rs 893 crore (about $104 million), exceeding its original Rs 500 crore target and Rs 310 crore greenshoe option. The Sebi-registered Category II AIF plans to deploy the fund across early-stage and late-stage investments in sectors such as semiconductors, AI, robotics, aerospace and…

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Etihad Airways fleet expansion: First Airbus A321LR to enter service Aug 1 on Abu Dhabi-Phuket route; Narrowbody jet features First Suites, wider reach

Etihad Airways on Friday announced the delivery of its first Airbus A321LR aircraft from a total order of 30 jets, marking a significant step in the airline’s expansion strategy. The aircraft will enter commercial service on August 1, 2025, with its inaugural route connecting Abu Dhabi to Phuket.Following its debut, the A321LR will gradually be…

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Swiggy adds noon CEO Faraz Khalid to board as SoftBank, Accel step down

BENGALURU: Swiggy has appointed Faraz Khalid, CEO of MidEast ecommerce major noon, as an independent director to its board, while long-time investor nominees from Accel and SoftBank have exited their roles, marking a broader shift toward independent governance after the company’s 2024 IPO.Khalid’s appointment brings global ecommerce and quick-commerce expertise to Swiggy at a time…

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Currency watch: Rupee ends 12 paise lower at 86.52 as equities drop and crude rises; trade uncertainty, FIIs weigh

The rupee declined 12 paise to settle at 86.52 against the US dollar on Friday, dragged down by weak domestic equities, rising global crude oil prices, and sustained foreign fund outflows. The sharp slide in equity benchmarks and a stronger dollar overseas also pressured the local unit, forex traders said.At the interbank foreign exchange, the…

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