S&P 500, Dow open slightly higher with big tech results, Fed decision on deck
U.S. stock markets opened with modest gains on Monday as investors anticipated a significant week for corporate earnings and a key Federal Reserve policy announcement. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 saw slight increases, while the Nasdaq Composite experienced a minor dip in early trading.
IPO GMP Watch: Shadowfax hints at discounted debut; SME issues dull
Asian Paints Q3 Preview: PAT seen up 8% YoY; volume growth to pick up
Asian Paints is poised for a steady December quarter performance, with volume growth expected to improve. While margins are set to expand due to lower raw material costs, revenue growth will be moderated by weak pricing and a challenging demand environment. The B2B segment is anticipated to provide support.
India set for earnings-led comeback in 2026, foreign flows may return, says Timothy Moe of Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs’ Timothy Moe expects India to stage an earnings-led comeback in 2026, with MSCI India earnings growth seen at 15%. Valuations are expensive but defensible, limiting upside from re-rating. A recovery in earnings, domestic consumption, financials and policy support could help revive foreign investor interest later in the year.
Axis Bank Q3 results: PAT rises 3% YoY to Rs 6,490 crore, NII grows 5%
Axis Bank announced its December quarter results. The bank’s standalone net profit saw a 3% increase, reaching Rs 6,490 crore. Interest income also grew by 4.3% to Rs 32,274 crore. The lender’s interest payments on deposits were up nearly 4% in the same period. These figures reflect the bank’s performance in the recent financial quarter.
Gold, silver, AI and Indian stocks: Joanne Goh on where value lies now
an interaction with ET Markets, Joanne Goh, Senior Investment Strategist at DBS Bank, shares her outlook on gold and silver, cautions against froth in parts of the AI trade, and explains where she sees value emerging across Indian and Asian equities.
It wasn’t just a missed call: The currency clash behind the stalled US-India trade deal
To the casual observer, it painted a picture of bureaucratic hesitation. But to those watching the flow of global capital, the silence on the phone line masked a thunderous shift in the global economic order.
Striking a balance: How gold, silver fit into the 2026 asset mix
According to a recent commodities outlook by PL Capital, 2026 is poised to witness a renewed focus on these metals, not merely as defensive hedges but as active building blocks in strategic asset allocation.
Budget 2026: Why market may shift from broad rallies to stock-specific bets
A key shift we expect is transition in policy emphasis from stimulating consumption to enabling production, reflecting a broader economic pivot from a ‘Buy India’ approach to a ‘Build India’ agenda.
7 equity mutual funds lose over 12% in 3 months. Do you own any?
Seven equity mutual funds lost over 12% in the last three months. There were 295 funds, of which 292 funds ended in the red. Here is a detailed breakup (Source: ACE MF)