US stock market today (April 29, 2026): Dow, S&P 500 slip ahead of Fed decision; oil surge from Iran war weighs on sentiment

US stock market today (April 29, 2026): Dow, S&P 500 slip ahead of Fed decision; oil surge from Iran war weighs on sentiment

US stocks edged lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day, while rising crude prices linked to the Iran war kept pressure on market sentiment.The S&P 500 fell 0.2 per cent, a day after retreating from its record high amid weakness in artificial-intelligence stocks and concerns over…

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IPL 2026: Why Mumbai Indians players are wearing black armbands vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Cricket News

IPL 2026: Why Mumbai Indians players are wearing black armbands vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Cricket News

MI skipper Hardik Pandya and SRH captain Pat Cummins during the toss. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Players of Mumbai Indians were seen wearing black armbands during their IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, with the franchise confirming the heartfelt reason behind the gesture.In an official statement, Mumbai Indians…

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Wind turbine workers struck a 3,000-year-old treasure and revealed a glittering hoard of Bronze Age jewellery |

Wind turbine workers struck a 3,000-year-old treasure and revealed a glittering hoard of Bronze Age jewellery |

A routine wind turbine construction in Wolfenbüttel, Germany, unearthed a remarkable 3000-year-old Bronze Age treasure hoard. The intact cache, featuring intricate bronze jewellery and Baltic amber beads, highlights the advanced craftsmanship and extensive trade networks of the era. Image Credits: Google Gemini When striving for an energy source which is sustainable and futuristic, things tend…

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Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra seeks justice in pornography case: 'If I'm guilty, punish me' |

Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra seeks justice in pornography case: ‘If I’m guilty, punish me’ |

Shilpa Shett’s husband, actor and entrepreneur Raj Kundra has been has opened up about the prolonged legal battle he has faced over the past four years in connection with the pornography case.On Wednesday, Raj took to X to share his thoughts, stating that he has endured an extended legal process and is now seeking relief…

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Optical illusion personality test: Woman's face or two witches? What you see first reveals if you are highly competitive or humble in nature |

Optical illusion personality test: Woman’s face or two witches? What you see first reveals if you are highly competitive or humble in nature |

Image credit:The Minds Journal Ever feel like a random internet quiz just read you clearly? Optical illusions are such simple and fun tests that aptly read your true nature. They aren’t just there to mess with your eyes; they’re low-key mirrors for how your brain is wired. What you spot first—before your conscious mind even…

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Bill Ackman's $5 billion Pershing Square IPO to start trading, testing Berkshire-style vision

Bill Ackman’s $5 billion Pershing Square IPO to start trading, testing Berkshire-style vision

Bill Ackman, Founder and CEO, Pershing Square Capital Management speaks about higher education and Harvard University during at the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 6, 2025. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images Bill Ackman’s long-awaited push into public markets is set to…

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Elon Musk’s testimony against Sam Altman in OpenAI trial has a ‘Obama message’ for Bernie Sanders

Elon Musk’s testimony against Sam Altman in OpenAI trial has a ‘Obama message’ for Bernie Sanders

Elon Musk’s legal fight against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI entered its second day with the Tesla CEO taking a stand. Testifying before a nine-person jury, Musk highlighted his long-standing concerns against the misuse of artificial intelligence. He said that started OpenAI to keep AI away ‘from the bad guys’. The billionaire further revealed that he personally warned…

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Assam exit polls 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP projected to retain govt with strong lead | India News

Assam exit polls 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP projected to retain govt with strong lead | India News

Gaurav Gogoi and Himanta Biswa Sarma (File photo) NEW DELHI: Exit polls released on Wednesday evening for the high-stakes Assam battle indicate a clear majority for the incumbent Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government, with most pollsters favouring the BJP to secure a third consecutive term in the tea-producing state.The numbers left Congress on the margins, pushing…

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