Nvidia sets biggest-ever buyback plan as AI chip competition weighs on stock performance

After years of developing blockchain technologies and supporting industry innovations, IBM has sold its blockchain patent portfolio to Circle. Over the better part of a decade, IBM participated in a range of blockchain projects, including the Linux Foundation’s Hyperledger initiative, which later evolved into LF Decentralized Trust. The company also launched platforms such as TradeLens,…

Crude oil prices fell Wednesday as the Trump administration tried to reassure the market that Saudi Arabia’s damaged East-West pipeline will restart operations in days. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were down 2.5% to $103.19 per barrel by 10:23 a.m. ET. Brent crude, the international benchmark, traded 1.7% lower to $106.93 per barrel. Prices have…

For investors, a ₹2 lakh gain does not necessarily mean a ₹2 lakh tax bill. The tax depends on what you sold, how long you held it and whether the gain is eligible for a special capital-gains rate.   With the new Income Tax Act, 2025 now applicable for tax years beginning April 1, 2026,…

The Sempra Energy headquarters is pictured in downtown San Diego, California, on May 17, 2018. Mike Blake | Reuters Dividend-paying stocks can enhance portfolio returns by providing a steady income stream to investors and the potential for capital appreciation. Several investors seek exposure to dividend stocks in a volatile backdrop to ensure stable income. In…

Shares of Taco Bell parent Yum Brands were down nearly 4% on Tuesday.

Buying an existing business has become an appealing option for people who want a fresh start through business ownership. From local service companies to family-run shops, many buyers are choosing established businesses instead of starting from scratch. That path can feel more predictable, but it still takes planning. If you want to buy a small…