US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as chip stocks weaken; earnings and data in focus

Thursday saw declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes, primarily due to a renewed slump in chip stocks that outweighed positive earnings from select companies. Investors were keenly assessing economic data to understand the present economic landscape. The consumer staples sector fared better, whereas information technology struggled. Moreover, geopolitical uncertainties and escalating oil prices…

Wall Street regulators propose new e-delivery for investor disclosures

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced a groundbreaking rule to enhance electronic disclosure delivery. This initiative seeks to improve accessibility for investors by leveraging modern technology. Under this proposal, companies may implement electronic delivery without needing prior consent, which could also help lower costs. The public will have two months to provide feedback,…

SBI Funds Management gets highest applications for any IPO this year, sees Rs 2.98 lakh crore investor rush

SBI Funds Management’s Rs 9,813 crore IPO saw 42 times subscription on its final day. Qualified institutional buyers led the strong demand, subscribing 140.11 times their allocated portion. The issue received nearly 65 lakh applications, the highest number for any IPO this year. The company, India’s largest asset manager, is expected to list with a…