Stocks to buy today: BHEL, CESC among 7 trading ideas for 26 June 2025

Indian market anticipates a positive trading session on Thursday, mirroring global trends. Nifty closed with gains, and India VIX decreased. Option data suggests a trading range between 24,700 and 25,700. Experts recommend buying Mphasis, M&M, Titan Company, CESC, BHEL, HDFC AMC and NYKAA. These recommendations are for traders with a short-term horizon.

ETMarkets Smart Talk: Generative AI, defence, and semiconductors among top themes for 2H2025, says Saurabh Pathak

Saurabh Pathak of Purnartha PMS is optimistic about India’s growth in H2 2025, highlighting Generative AI, Defence, and Semiconductors as key investment themes. Despite geopolitical volatility, India’s strong domestic growth, resilient consumption, and government capex support a constructive outlook. Pathak advises staggered investments, favoring IT, Pharma, and Utilities sectors.

Golden Crossovers: These 6 stocks signal bullishness on June 26

In the Nifty500 pack, six stocks are witnessing Golden Crossovers, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. Golden Cross is an important technical indicator of bullishness. It occurs when the short-term moving average crosses over the major long-term moving average on the upside. These stocks’ 50-day simple moving averages (SMA) crossed their 200-day SMAs on June […]

Nvidia rockets to record high, reclaims title of world’s most valuable company

Nvidia’s stock soared to a record high on Wednesday, propelling it past Microsoft to become the world’s most valuable company. This surge was fueled by an analyst’s prediction of a “Golden Wave” of AI adoption, with Loop Capital raising its price target for Nvidia. The resurgence of the “AI trade” has boosted chip stocks, reflecting […]

Wall Street ends mixed amid cooling Middle East tensions; Powell in focus

United States stock market took a break after a two-day increase. Investors kept an eye on the Israel-Iran situation and Jerome Powell’s statements. Tech stocks helped Nasdaq. S&P 500 remained close to its record high. Dow experienced a decline. Nvidia reached a record high value. Housing data showed a decrease in new home sales. Tesla […]

Asian shares rise on boost from Japanese stocks

Asian equities saw gains, boosted by Japanese stocks, while US stock futures remained flat amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Short-dated Treasuries rallied, and the dollar weakened following reports of a potential new Federal Reserve Chair. Investors are weighing the impact of Middle East tensions and US tariffs, with the S&P 500 nearing a record high.

BSE fined Rs 25 lakh for ‘unequal’ access to corporate disclosures

Sebi has imposed a ₹25 lakh fine on the BSE for its failure to ensure equitable and transparent access to corporate disclosures for all stakeholders. The exchange also exhibited deficiencies in its monitoring of client code modifications. This regulatory action highlights concerns regarding impartiality and internal controls within the BSE’s listing compliance monitoring processes.

PSU Banks’ share in CD issuance rises to 69% from 6% in three years

Public sector banks increased certificate of deposit issuance since 2022. Their market share rose significantly. Private banks initially led CD issuance during Covid. PSBs dominated after February 2022. Liquidity drives CD issuance. CD issuance reached a high in early 2025 due to credit demand. Private banks have longer CD tenors. PSBs use CDs for short-term […]