US Stocks Rally SP 500 Extends Winning Streak Dow Gains Over 2 for the Week US Consumer Spending Under Growing Pressure as Tax Cuts Fade and Fuel Costs Surge Chemical Implosion at Washington Paper Mill Leaves One Dead Nine Missing Alibaba Unveils More Powerful Zhenwu AI Chip and New Large Language Model Jardine Matheson Acquires Australian Imaging Firm IMED in 31 Billion Deal RBI Rate Cut Dilutes Policy Framework Nomura Suggests Government Plans Up to 2 Stake Sale in LIC Potentially Raising Rs 10000 Crore