Stocks in news: Domestic markets remained steady with minor changes, continuing a gradual uptrend. Key stocks in focus include General Insurance Corp, ONGC, SpiceJet, GSK Pharma, and Cipla due to various developments. Notable updates include the government’s stake sale in General Insurance Corp and ONGC’s potential refinery project.
Asian stocks, US futures rise as trade talks progress
Asian stocks experienced gains, mirroring the rise in equity-index futures, fueled by record-high US stock performance and positive developments in trade negotiations. Japan’s Nikkei 225