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Wall Street closed higher as semiconductor stocks rebounded sharply, lifting major indexes despite tariff tensions and Middle East risks. Investors are positioning ahead of key tech earnings, betting on AI-driven growth. Gains in 3M and Hasbro contrasted with declines in Danaher and MSCI, highlighting mixed corporate signals.

On August 15, the India Meteorological Department predicts significant rainfall across various regions, including northern and central states like Delhi-NCR, Haryana, and Punjab. Eastern areas such as Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha will also face heavy rains, while western states like Maharashtra and Gujarat may see isolated heavy downpours. Residents in susceptible areas should exercise caution…

Persistent inflation worries and currency swings are pushing emerging-market investors to adjust bets in an $886 billion asset class that’s been delivering outsize returns for more than a year.