European markets ride oil tailwinds, but can they challenge Wall Street’s tech supremacy?

European equities are rallying as lower crude prices following the Iran ceasefire improve the region’s near-term outlook, easing inflation and boosting corporate margins. While the STOXX 600 has hit record highs, investors remain unconvinced that the gains will trigger a lasting shift away from Wall Street, where AI-driven earnings growth continues to underpin stronger market…

Google launches Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash to make AI image and video creation faster and more affordable

Google has introduced Nano Banana 2 Lite, its fastest and most cost-efficient AI image generation model, alongside Gemini Omni Flash, a new video generation and editing model. The latest additions expand Google’s generative AI portfolio with faster performance, lower costs, and improved multimodal capabilities for developers, enterprises, and everyday users.

Why did market rise today? Sensex gains 444 points, Nifty closes above 24,000. 3 key factors

Indian stock markets surged on Wednesday, breaking a two-day losing spell. Positive global sentiment and other factors propelled investor confidence, with Sensex and Nifty 50 registering significant gains. The market capitalization saw a substantial increase, adding nearly Rs 2.5 lakh crore. While FMCG and Realty sectors led the charge, IT stocks experienced a downturn.