US markets today: Wall Street holds near record highs in holiday-thinned trade; stocks mark time as Christmas closure nears

US stocks were largely steady on Wednesday, hovering close to record levels as investors navigated a holiday-shortened session ahead of the Christmas break.In early trade, the S&P 500 was flat, a day after closing at its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 51 points, or 0.1%, while the Nasdaq composite slipped…

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Gold price today: How much 22K, 24K gold cost in Delhi, Hyderabad & other cities – Check rates

Gold prices slipped on Wednesday as investors booked profits after strong gains in recent sessions, while focus shifted to upcoming US economic data. On the domestic front, February gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) declined by Rs 633, or 0.46%, to Rs 1,38,450 per 10 grams, reflecting mild profit-booking.In the international market, Comex…

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Union Budget 2026: Here’s what EV sector is hoping for!

The Union Budget 2026-27 is just one week away and the EV sector is expecting FM Sitharaman to introduce measures aimed at accelerating electric vehicle adoption in India. Deloitte India has highlighted that the government could focus on strengthening domestic manufacturing, supporting clean mobility, and encouraging investment across the EV value chain.Sheena Sareen, Partner at…

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Tilak Varma fitness update: India’s T20I No. 3 set to resume training in 7 to 10 days, confirms cricketer’s coach | Cricket News

India’s Tilak Varma acknowledges the crowd as he walks off the field after his dismissal during the fifth T20 International cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)(PTI12_19_2025_000525A) New Delhi: Team India batter Tilak Varma is all set to resume physical training in seven…

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Venue change: Organisers move Syed Mushtaq fixture after unusual crowd surge for Hardik Pandya | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Organisers shifted the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match between Baroda and Gujarat to the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday after large crowds gathered to watch Hardik Pandya, raising security concerns at the Gymkhana ground.Baroda won the match by eight wickets. The decision to shift the venue was taken because of unexpected crowd…

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AI boom or bubble? Is the AI bet driving US growth into risky territory; Ruchir Sharma explains

Left- AI generated reperesentative image; Right- Ruchir Sharma (File photo) The global economy has entered a phase where artificial intelligence has become the dominant force shaping growth, markets and policy, with the US now the most exposed to both its promise and its risks, according to economist and investor Ruchir Sharma.“This big factor has out-Trumped…

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