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US stock market today: Wall Street in red ahead of US Federal Reserve policy review; oil prices climb

TazaPulseJuly 29, 2026

Technology stocks, particularly companies viewed as richly valued, remain under pressure. US stock market today: US equities traded in negative on Wednesday as investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting on interest rates. Meanwhile, oil prices climbed sharply.S&P 500 edged down 0.73%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost over 700 points,...

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Why FIFA’s World Cup stakes sale is drawing global soccer fury

TazaPulseJuly 29, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds the trophy at full-time following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Chris Brunskill | Getty Images The World Cup is officially for sale — at least a portion of it....

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Humana (HUM) earnings Q2 2026

TazaPulseJuly 29, 2026

Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images Humana on Wednesday reported second-quarter results that topped estimates, as the health insurer’s spending on medical services came in line with expectations. The company also maintained its 2026 adjusted profit outlook of at least $9 per share. The earnings beat was driven by strength across Humana’s...

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘advice’ to PM Modi, and 3 guarantees to students over police action on protesters | India News

TazaPulseJuly 29, 2026

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Centre of denying him an opportunity to speak in the Lok Sabha because he held Union home minister Amit Shah responsible for the alleged police brutality during the July 20 CJP march.Addressing a press conference after the proceedings, Rahul claimed he was assured he would...

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GST boost: Maharashtra emerges as India’s top state tax contributor

TazaPulseJuly 29, 2026

Maharashtra has emerged as the largest contributor to states’ tax revenue in recent years since the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), supported by its high domestic consumption and large services sector, according to a report by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra).The rating agency said GST has strengthened state governments’ tax collections and...

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5 things to know before the stock market opens Wednesday

TazaPulseJuly 29, 2026

This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Wednesday. From “oil” to “shock,” here are the keywords Kalshi traders think Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh will say at his press conference this afternoon. Stock futures are lower this morning after a mixed day on Wall Street. Here are five...

Warren probes Pentagon program to hire highly paid private sector workers

TazaPulseJuly 29, 2026

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). Alex Wong | Tasos Katopodis | Getty Images Sen. Elizabeth Warren is raising concerns about the Defense Department‘s plan to recruit private sector professionals to improve contracting and capital allocation, warning in a letter shared first with CNBC that it could present “significant conflict...

Nike’s China sales have fallen 30% amid ‘China Chic’ shift

TazaPulseJuly 29, 2026

Workers install a Nike logo lamp outside the Wukesong Arena in Beijing, Aug. 28, 2019. Tingshu Wang | Reuters By all accounts, Nike’s business in China should be firing on all cylinders. Sports-related products are the fastest growing consumer category in China and participation in sports and exercise is at its highest level in decades....

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Housing, healthcare need less red tape to lower costs: Hickenlooper

TazaPulseJuly 29, 2026

Former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper delivers a 20-minute campaign speech at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair August 10, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images The housing bill that just became law doesn’t go far enough to bring down U.S. costs, and lawmakers at all levels...

ITR filing deadline nears: How to file income tax return online on e-filing portal – quick 15-step guide

TazaPulseJuly 29, 2026

Filing your ITR needs to be a careful process to avoid triggering any unwanted scrutiny. It’s the last week of July and like every year the income tax return filing deadline is nearing. For salaried taxpayers July 31, 2026 is the last date on which they can file their ITR within the due date.Taxpayers who...