US stock market today (April 16, 2026): Wall Street holds near record highs; oil surge, Iran war keep investors cautious

Wall Street hovered near record levels on Thursday as investors paused after a sharp rally, weighing rising oil prices and uncertainty around the Iran conflict before making fresh bets.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, a day after hitting a new all-time high– its 10th gain in 11 sessions–while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 66 points…

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US labour market holds firm: Jobless claims fall to 216,000; layoffs stay low despite corporate cuts

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, signalling continued stability in the labour market even as several large companies announced job cuts. According to AP, jobless claims fell by 6,000 to 216,000 in the week ending November 22, undershooting economists’ expectations of 230,000.Applications for unemployment aid — a key proxy for layoffs — remain…

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Alia Bhatt fuels Met Gala 2026 and Cannes speculation with one teasing line: ‘It’s going to be a busy May’ | Hindi Movie News

Alia Bhatt has stirred up quite the buzz with her recent mention of a ‘busy May,’ leading fans to wonder if she will grace the international fashion landscape again in 2026. Enthusiasts are hopeful for her appearances at the iconic Met Gala and Cannes, where her previous outfits left audiences spellbound. Alia Bhatt stirred fresh…

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Quote of the day by Tom Holland: ‘People always say, you shouldn’t change, but I think change is good’ |

In the world of superheroes, some names never get old, and one such name is ‘Spider-Man.’ And the definition of ‘Spider-Man’ in the current scenario starts and ends with one actor only, Tom Holland. The 29-year-old actor, best known for his movies like ‘Spider-Man’ franchise, ‘Cherry’, ‘Uncharted’, and more, is the face of new-age superheroes…

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