Five debt mutual funds, primarily from the credit risk category, have delivered higher returns than traditional fixed deposits over the past year. However, these funds come with higher risk. Investors should assess risk appetite carefully before considering such short-term alternatives to conventional bank deposits.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024.
May 1, 2026