US markets today (April 14, 2026): Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on Middle East de-escalation hopes; earnings in focus

Recent Views 9 Wall Street extended its gains on Tuesday, with investors stepping back into equities amid fresh signals that diplomatic efforts could ease tensions in the Middle East, even as corporate earnings remained in sharp focus.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 227.05 points, or 0.47%, to 48,445.30, while the S&P 500 gained 32.09 points,…

Read More

Green sparkles: EVs hit record numbers in October

Recent Views 8 CHENNAI: The festive month of Oct proved to be nothing short of impressive for India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry. Total EV registrations reached an all-time high, with every segment of battery-powered vehicles experiencing positive growth. Electric two-wheelers alone raced past the one-million-unit milestone for the calendar year – with two months still…

Read More

I-T refunds drop 16% due to checks against frauds

Recent Views 6 NEW DELHI: Income tax refunds have declined 16% so far this year as authorities have built filters for payments above a specified threshold to guard against frauds.Latest data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes on Monday showed that between April and Oct 12, gross direct tax collections were 2.4% higher…

Read More

‘Greatest friend of Israel’: Benjamin Netanyahu heaps praise on Donald Trump; thanks him for 5 key decisions

Recent Views 7 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lavished praise on US President Donald Trump during a special address to Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, on Monday, calling him “the greatest friend that the State of Israel has ever had in the White House”. The Israeli leader thanked Trump for a series of key decisions that…

Read More

‘Pink ball, white ball, red ball – who really cares?’: Travis Head fuels Australia’s tradition-breaking Test rethink | Cricket News

Recent Views 18 Travis Head in Brisbane, Australia. (Getty Images) Travis Head has never been one to obsess over cricket’s conventions, and on Sunday in Brisbane, Australia’s free-flowing left-hander summed up his approach with a line that instantly captured the mood of a team ready to challenge long-held Test traditions.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…

Read More

Cues from Ahmedabad nets: Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna let it rip; Injury blow for India? | Cricket News

Recent Views 8 India’s captain Shubman Gill, right, and Mohammed Siraj warm up during a practice session ahead of the first Test cricket match against West Indies at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. AP/PTI(AP09_30_2025_000232A) Ahmedabad: The distance between the Oval in London and the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is roughly 6,853 km, and…

Read More

February 2026 bank changes: These rules are changing as SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and PNB revise charges and card benefits

Recent Views 4 Several banking and card-related changes will come into effect from February 2026, affecting everyday transactions, credit card benefits and compliance requirements for customers of State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Punjab National Bank, according to ET.Among the key changes, SBI will revise service charges on certain IMPS transactions from…

Read More