Hero MotoCorp shares fall 3% as October sales drop 6%; exports jump 43%

Hero MotoCorp shares slipped 3% to Rs 5,382 after reporting a 6.3% decline in October sales for FY26, driven by lower motorcycle and domestic sales. However, scooter and export volumes rose sharply. Citi retained its Buy rating with a Rs 6,100 target, citing festive demand and solid retail momentum.

IPO investors urged to stay patient amid volatile grey market trends: Deepak Shenoy

India’s auto sector shows renewed vigor post-GST rate rationalization, with passenger vehicles leading the recovery and two-wheelers showing optimism. Commercial vehicles, however, are expected to take longer to rebound, linked to broader capital expenditure. Meanwhile, investors are advised caution on IPOs, urging a wait for financial clarity post-listing.

S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher on Amazon-OpenAI deal; Fed path forward grows murky

Artificial intelligence deals propelled the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher on Monday, with Amazon’s $38 billion agreement with OpenAI and Nvidia’s chip allocation boosting tech stocks. Despite a foggy monetary policy outlook due to scarce economic data and a government shutdown, market sentiment was supported by positive trade news and dovish Fed commentary.

A month without data muddles the economic picture in the US

The US economy faces unprecedented uncertainty due to a prolonged government shutdown, halting crucial economic data. This data blackout, the longest in history, leaves economists and policymakers like the Federal Reserve struggling to assess the labor market’s health and inflation trends, akin to driving in heavy fog.

Asian stocks edge lower after Wall Street gains

Asian stocks opened lower Tuesday, diverging from Wall Street’s tech-driven gains fueled by AI enthusiasm. Traders eyed central bank decisions and economic data, with concerns over high valuations and the Fed’s policy outlook persisting despite strong equity market performance this year.