Tech stock under pressure: AMD slumps 15.7%, fresh selling in software stocks drags US markets lower

US markets traded mixed on Wednesday as renewed selling in technology stocks — led by a sharp fall in Advanced Micro Devices — weighed on sentiment despite gains in several non-tech sectors, according to AP.Advanced Micro Devices plunged 15.7% even after reporting stronger quarterly profit than analysts expected and issuing revenue guidance for early 2026…

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IT stocks slump; Infosys dives over 7%

 Infosys. File picture | Photo Credit: The Hindu IT stocks tumbled on Wednesday (February 4, 2026), with Infosys slumping over 7%, in line with a heavy selloff in tech companies in the U.S.. Shares of Infosys plunged 7.19%, Tata Consultancy Services tanked 6.95%, LTIMindtree dropped 5.51%, and Hexaware Technologies tumbled 4.98% on the BSE. The…

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What Shakira learnt about life after becoming a mother, and why it changed her forever |

International superstar Shakira shares her journey into motherhood, illustrating how it completely transformed her worldview. She embraced a new definition of success, focusing on being present rather than striving for perfection. With time becoming a cherished emotional investment, her career choices now reflect a deeper consideration. Shakira has spent decades in the public eye, but…

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Aadhaar cleanup drive: UIDAI deactivates over 2.5 crore IDs of deceased persons; move aims to curb fraud and misuse

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated more than 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers belonging to deceased individuals as part of a nationwide database clean-up exercise aimed at preventing identity misuse and fraud, the government informed Parliament.The move is part of efforts to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the Aadhaar ecosystem, which remains…

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