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Wall Street posts best rally in 2 months after Trump halts strikes on Iran
US stocks rallied to their best day in two months, and oil prices fell Thursday after President Donald Trump called off his threat to bomb Iran in the evening. That raised hopes for a potential deal that could get the global flow of oil going again. The S&P 500 jumped 1.8%, coming off a back-to-back drop that had yanked it back to where it was in early May. The Dow Jones Industrial Average leaped 929 points, or 1.9%, and the Nasdaq composite rallied 2.5%. Stocks immediately veered higher in midday trading after Trump said on his social media network that "discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved" and that the time and place of a signing will "be announced shortly." A deal to end the war with Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow oil tankers to carry crude again from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide. The price for a barrel of benchmark US crude sank 2.6% to $87.71. Brent crude, the ...
Apple expands child safety tools as social media bans grow
Apple is enhancing tools for parents to safeguard children online. New features will allow parents to manage app usage, content access, and communication for their kids. This comes as governments worldwide are restricting social media access for minors. These updates aim to help families establish age-appropriate digital protections and healthy online habits.
Media Matrix Worldwide Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group
Gandhar Oil Refinery (India) Ltd, HB Estate Developers Ltd, Raymond Realty Ltd and Handson Global Management (HGM) Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 06 May 2026.
Omax Autos Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group
Indo National Ltd, Media Matrix Worldwide Ltd, The Investment Trust of India Ltd and Allied Digital Services Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 05 May 2026.
Momentum Stocks: Coforge, Cigniti Tech, Purple United rally
A few stocks saw sharp intraday moves and hit upper circuits. Media Matrix Worldwide, DCM Shriram Fine Chemicals, Embassy Developments were locked in the upper band, reflecting strong demand and limited supply—often a sign of bullish near-term sentiment.