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US stock market today: Fresh selling in AI-related stocks drags indices down; oil prices rise

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

Semiconductor stocks remained at the heart of the market weakness. US stock market today: Fresh selling in computer chipmakers and other companies that have benefited from the artificial intelligence boom dragged global equity markets lower on Friday, while oil prices continued to rise amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.The S&P 500 declined 1.3%, putting it...

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Epstein victims blast Trump nominee Todd Blanche after meeting

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

Epstein survivors and family members stand behind former Attorney General John Ashcroft and Jeffrey Epstein survivor Dani Bensky as she speaks during the second day of acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on his nomination to be attorney general, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on July 16, 2026. Ken...

Which states are the most investor friendly? Gujarat tops Niti Aayog index; Maharashtra & Tamil Nadu rank next

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

Gujarat topped the overall rankings with a score of 56.6. Which Indian states are the most investor friendly? Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have secured the top three positions in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index for states and Union Territories (UTs), according to the report released on Friday.At the other end of the rankings, Lakshadweep...

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We remain bullish on this chip stock despite a 30% pullback this month

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Friday’s key moments. 1. Stocks fell Friday as renewed concerns about artificial intelligence spending weighed on the technology sector, extending a weeklong pullback in semiconductor stocks. Early in the session, the VanEck Semiconductor...

SpaceX shares fall! Market cap of Elon Musk-led firm set to see $1 trillion drop from all-time high

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

The weakness in SpaceX shares has raised concerns about the broader momentum behind artificial intelligence-related IPOs. (AP photo) SpaceX, which made its founder Elon Musk the world’s first trillioniare, is all set to lose over $1 trillion in market capitalization from its record high. Shares of SpaceX, he aerospace and artificial intelligence company, fell sharply...

‘Just like ‘Gandhi’ film not based on Mahatma’: Aamir Khan faces political backlash for remarks on Sonam Wangchuk | India News

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

Aamir Khan’s remarks on Sonam Wangchuk not being inspiration for ‘3 Idiots’ sparks political backlash NEW DELHI: Aamir Khan’s controversial remarks in relation to Sonam Wangchuk not being the inspiration behind Phunsukh Wangdu in “3 idiots” has led to a rebuke from political parties who accused the actor of being unwilling to take a stand...

Apple overtakes Nvidia to become world’s most valuable company again

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

Representative image (AP photo) Apple Inc has once again become the world’s most valuable company, overtaking Nvidia after the chipmaker’s shares fell sharply on Friday, according to a Bloomberg report.Nvidia’s stock dropped 3.7%, reducing its market value to about $4.8 trillion. Apple, meanwhile, gained 0.4%, pushing its valuation to around $4.9 trillion and reclaiming the...

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Apple, Nvidia vie for title of world’s most valuable company

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

Apple and Nvidia battled it out on Friday for the title of world’s most valuable company, with the iPhone maker briefly topping the long-time leader in market value. Shares of Nvidia briefly dropped about 3% and its market value dipped to $4.84 trillion in early morning trading, while Apple hovered near a $4.88 trillion market...

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Amazon’s Zoox recalls software after robotaxi drove into heavy smoke

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

A Zoox autonomous robotaxi in San Francisco, California, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon-owned Zoox recalled software in 105 of its robotaxis over concerns its vehicles failed to detect heavy smoke and drove into it. Zoox notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the recall...

RIL Q2 FY27 results: Reliance Industries posts 22% fall in profit on one-time Asian Paints caveat from last year; revenue rises 25% yoy

TazaPulseJuly 17, 2026

Mukesh Ambani (file photo) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Friday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 20,946 crore for the first quarter, marking a 22% year-on-year decline. The drop was mainly attributable to an exceptional gain arising from the sale of its stake in Asian Paints during the corresponding quarter last year....