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Alphabet stock pops on Dow debut, but AI questions loom

TazaPulseJune 29, 2026

Alphabet shares rose 4% Monday as the company officially joined the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon and adding a symbolic blue-chip designation. The move comes despite continued pressure on the stock. Even with Monday’s gain, Alphabet is still tracking for its worst month since February of last year, with six of the past seven...

Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold, silver likely to continue being under pressure on global uncertainties; international prices decline

TazaPulseJune 29, 2026

Gold Rate Today: Indian households rush to cash out old jewellery Indian households are increasingly cashing in on old jewellery as concerns grow that gold prices may have already reached their peak. According to data from the India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA), consumers sold nearly 50 tonnes of old gold during the April-June quarter,...

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Trump laments Supreme Court mail-in ballot loss, pushes voter-ID bill

TazaPulseJune 29, 2026

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that Mississippi can continue to count some absentee ballots received after Election Day, rejecting a Republican challenge contending that those votes are invalid under federal law. The 5-4 opinion, which was written by one of President Donald Trump‘s appointees and joined by the court’s three liberals, delivers a blow...

Gold price prediction today: Will gold prices continue to fall? Key levels to watch out for June 29, 2026 week

TazaPulseJune 29, 2026

Overall, the technical outlook remains bearish to neutral. As long as prices trade below the 20-day moving average, rallies are likely to face selling pressure. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may find support in the Rs 142,800–143,200 band. They are trading with a bearish bias in the near-term, says Manav Modi, Senior...

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Supreme Court rules Trump cannot fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook for now

TazaPulseJune 29, 2026

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that President Donald Trump does not have the authority to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from the central bank for now. The court did not rule whether Trump ultimately will have the power to fire Cook or any other member of the Fed. Instead, the 5-4 ruling rejected Trump’s...

US stocks today: Wall Street trades in green as Dow jumps 300 points, Nasdaq up 0.7%

TazaPulseJune 29, 2026

Wall Street started the week on a stronger note, with major US indices rebounding after a rare spell of losses as heavyweight technology stocks lifted investor sentiment.The Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 52,174.42, up 0.58%, while the Nasdaq Composite was at 25,495.20, gaining 0.78%, and the S&P 500 reached 7,390.14, rising 0.49% around 8...

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Supreme Court allows Trump to fire FTC member, major win for presidential power

TazaPulseJune 29, 2026

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that President Donald Trump did have the authority to fire Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter. The 6-3 ruling gives Trump and future presidents the power to remove members of supposedly independent federal agencies that carry out functions under the executive branch of government. The majority, comprised of all six...

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Gen Z is investing like a pro, but insuring like a rookie: Report

TazaPulseJune 29, 2026

India’s Gen Z has mastered accountmaxxing — stacking SIPs, buying mutual funds and chasing financial freedom. SIPs? Locked in. Mutual funds? Loading. But when it comes to insurance, many are still depending on their parents to handle it. According to a Bajaj Capital report, 51% of Gen Z respondents actively invest through mutual funds and...

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Why Chinese investors are reviewing bond portfolios as AAA ratings come under scrutiny

TazaPulseJune 29, 2026

More than a quarter of the country’s nearly 6,000 bond issuers carried AAA ratings at the end of the first quarter, while another 32% were rated AA+, according to the Securities Association of China. In comparison, fewer than 1% of outstanding US corporate bonds carry AAA ratings, Bloomberg data showed. In a move that could...