After blockbuster 2025, metal stocks tumble up to 10% weekly this year. What’s ahead?

Metal stocks experienced a dip in early 2026, with some declining up to 10% due to profit-booking and US tariff concerns. Despite this, market experts highlight strong sector fundamentals and favorable momentum, suggesting selective stock picking for potential upside. The Nifty Metal index saw a 3% weekly decline, though some analysts remain positive on the […]

Sensex suffers the worst start to a year in a decade. What this selloff means for investors?

India’s equity markets experienced their worst start to a year in a decade as the BSE Sensex fell 1.93% in the first ten days of 2026. Geopolitical tensions, trade deal uncertainties, and sustained foreign institutional investor selling contributed to a broad-based sell-off, particularly impacting cyclical sectors. Analysts advise caution, focusing on quality large-cap stocks amidst […]

CPI, Chips and Court Rulings: What could move US markets this week

Global markets return to action as investors track US inflation data, AI-driven chip earnings, court rulings on tariffs and major bank results. Geopolitical tensions and shifting rate expectations are set to shape sentiment across equities, currencies and bonds this week.

Gold jumps to record high on Fed subpoenas and Iran tensions

Gold surged to a record high as the US Justice Department threatened the Federal Reserve with a criminal indictment, while escalating protests in Iran heightened geopolitical tensions. This, coupled with expectations of further US interest rate cuts, boosted bullion’s appeal. Silver also neared its all-time peak, reflecting broader market uncertainties.

Negative Breakout: These 11 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs

In the Nifty500 pack, the closing prices of 21 stocks fell below their 200-day moving averages on January 9, according to StockEdge.com’s technical scan data. Of these, we have highlighted 11 stocks that slipped more than 2%. Trading below the 200 DMA is considered a negative signal as it indicates that the stock’s price is […]

Asian stocks open higher after US gains, oil rises

Asian equities opened higher, mirroring US stock gains driven by benign jobs data. Oil prices climbed as protests intensified in Iran, raising geopolitical concerns. Despite lingering uncertainties, global markets exhibit a fragile calm, with tech shares potentially boosted by strong Taiwanese semiconductor revenue.

Nifty in a bear hug, needs to break above 26,100 levels: Analysts

Indian equity markets face a bearish outlook as the Nifty breaks key supports. Analysts predict further declines, with the Nifty potentially testing the 25,300 to 25,350 levels. Sentiment is unlikely to improve without a strong rebound above 26,100. Investors are advised to adopt a sell-on-rise strategy.

TCS to log a steady Q3 amid AI pivot, IT spending trend in focus

Tata Consultancy Services and HCL Technologies will announce their December quarter results. Both companies are expected to show modest revenue increases. Analysts are watching for management insights on IT budgets for 2026 and the impact of artificial intelligence. Client spending and order pipelines will be crucial indicators for future growth.