Ace investor Shankar Sharma applauds Budget 2026’s STT hike on derivatives, calling F&O trading a “poison.” Experts say it may curb speculation, shift focus to long-term investing, but could unsettle markets and impact hedging.
US stocks: US market ends mixed as investors focus on Big Tech earnings
Wall Street closed mixed as investors awaited tech earnings and feared rate hikes. Oil prices fell after President Trump discussed peace talks with Iran. Major