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Wall Street Highlights: Tech Drives Nasdaq, S&P 500 Higher As Traders Downplay Iran War Risks
The Nasdaq 100 Index gained 1.6% and S&P 500 Index climbed 0.8%, driven by gains in information technology and consumer discretionary.

Tech stocks lead US market higher on Thursday as oil prices fall; Nasdaq outperforms again
Oil prices fell overnight despite tanker traffic declining through the Strait of Hormuz after the recent attacks by US and Iran on each other. Only 13 tankers crossed the region on Wednesday, according to Kpler, compared to the average of 33 tankers last week.

Groww says direct mutual funds remain core offering amid confusion over MF Prime
The investment platform clarified that its new MF Prime service is an optional offering for investors seeking research-backed guidance and does not replace its zero-commission direct mutual fund platform.

Managing 'Agent Fleets': Cognizant To Scale 15,000 'Frontier' Roles As AI Reshapes Tech Hiring
Cognizant plans 15,000 Frontier AI roles to manage enterprise AI agents at scale.
Groww responds to Nithin Kamath tweet: Direct mutual funds remain free for DIY investors
Groww assures investors direct mutual funds remain free for do-it-yourself users. The platform stated its commitment to zero-commission offerings for these investors. This clarification follows recent discussions regarding mutual fund offerings in the market.

Govt Clears Dixon Tech's JV With Vivo For Smartphone Manufacturing
Dixon Tech holds 51% stake in the JV.
Zerodha will keep direct mutual fund plans for free, says Nithin Kamath
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath reaffirmed the company’s commitment to offering direct mutual funds free of charge. He said Coin has helped investors save commissions, while many rival platforms have exited or reconsidered the low-cost direct mutual fund business model.

Nandan Nilekani Doubles Down: Fundamentum Unveils Rs 2,200 Crore Bet On Indian Tech
File photo of Nandan Nilekani.

'Disappeared Or Pivoted': Nithin Kamath Takes Swipe As Groww Shifts To Regular MFs
Kamath defends direct MFs as Groww expands into regular mutual fund offerings.

One nation, one KYC could unlock the next phase of mutual fund growth, says SBI Funds
DP Singh, Joint CEO and RS Srinivas Jain, Executive President & Chief of Strategy at SBI Funds Management discuss how simpler onboarding could bring millions of new investors into mutual funds, the huge growth opportunity within SBI's customer base, rising SIP inflows, the shift towards higher-margin active equity funds, and the company's long-term growth outlook.
Japan markets rise on tech gains
Investor sentiment improved after gains in US semiconductor and memory chip stocks overnight. Market confidence was also supported by reports that South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix's US listing was more than seven times oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor interest in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

Market ends higher: 3 factors that helped Sensex, Nifty snap two-day losing streak
Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank and Sun Pharma were the biggest contributors to the Nifty's gains. The Nifty Bank index climbed 510 points to 57,252, while the Midcap index outperformed, rising 844 points to 62,167.