Waaree Energies shares fall 5% amid heavy trade volumes

Waaree Energies shares dropped amid heavy selling, with volumes sharply above the recent average. The decline comes days after the stock’s inclusion in the NSE’s F&O segment from the January series, which appears to have triggered increased trading activity and volatility.

Euro zone bond yields steady, investors watch Venezuela

Euro zone government bond yields ‍held steady on Monday, ​after the U.S. strike on Venezuela and capture ⁠of President Nicolas Maduro at the weekend sparked a modest pickup in investor risk appetite that translated into gains in stocks and cryptocurrencies.

2 top stock recommendations from Rajesh Bhosale

Indian stock markets are consolidating after hitting record highs. Experts suggest this is a temporary pause, not a sign of weakness. Investors are advised to buy on dips, expecting the uptrend to continue. Specific stocks like MFSL and Tata Consumer Products show strong potential. Defensive stocks like BEL and Nestle are also gaining momentum, offering […]

Bandhan Bank shares rise nearly 4% after December-quarter loans grow 10%

Bandhan Bank’s shares surged following a positive business update, with loans and advances growing 10% year-on-year to Rs 1.45 lakh crore. While total deposits saw an 11.1% increase, a slight quarter-on-quarter dip and a declining CASA ratio were noted. Improved asset quality, with collection efficiency at 98.1%, provided investor comfort.

Fundamentals still favour equities despite geopolitical flux: Matt Orton

Despite geopolitical shifts, equity market fundamentals remain strong, with technology and AI continuing to attract investor interest. Matt Orton of Raymond James advises focusing on growth, earnings expansion, and margin improvement, highlighting cyclical sectors like financials, industrials, and defense as key opportunities globally.

Silver spikes Rs 9,900, gold rises over Rs 2K as US takes control in Venezuela

Silver and gold prices surged sharply on Monday as the US took control in Venezuela, triggering a global rush toward safe-haven assets. MCX silver futures jumped Rs 9,900 per kg, while gold rose over Rs 2,000 per 10 grams. Tight physical supply, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of U.S. rate cuts are reinforcing the bullish momentum.

BEL, HAL, other defence stocks jump up to 5% after US raids Venezuela

Defence stocks witnessed a sharp uptick on Monday after the US launched a major military operation in Venezuela over the weekend, heightening geopolitical tensions. Investor interest rose across HAL, BEL, BDL, Solar Industries, and MTAR as markets priced in expectations of higher global defence spending.