US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as investors juggle earnings, Mideast risks and tariffs

Major stock indices experienced declines as concerns over artificial intelligence spending intensified. New tariffs and escalating Middle East conflict also weighed on investor sentiment. Chipmaker Intel’s shares fell despite forecasting strong quarterly results and increased future spending. Geopolitical risks, including U.S. strikes in Iran, caused oil prices to surge significantly. Investors now await key economic…

India’s SBI Card posts higher quarterly profit on asset quality boost

SBI Cards announced an impressive profit surge attributed to lower provisions for bad loans. A remarkable rise in card spending highlighted robust consumer and corporate appetite, alongside a boost in total revenue propelled by increased transaction volumes across their card offerings. Furthermore, the company’s asset quality has notably improved with a decline in gross non-performing…