US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024. Despite historical May weakness, analysts are optimistic about continued upward momentum, with Q1 earnings growth at 27.8% and 83% of companies beating estimates.
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Square Yards reports Rs 2,086 crore revenue in FY26, growth of 48% year-over-year
Real estate firm Square Yards has announced impressive financial results for FY26, with revenue soaring to Rs 2,086 crore, marking a 48% year-over-year increase. The company’s EBITDA saw a significant jump of 3.7 times, reaching Rs 176 crore, as EBITDA margins expanded to 8%. India continues to be the dominant market, contributing 88% of the […]
Bitcoin signals mild bullish trend near $77,000; Ethereum around $2,300 with neutral momentum
Bitcoin traded near $77,000, signalling a bullish trend, while Ethereum showed neutral momentum around $2,300. Crypto markets posted modest gains over 24 hours, though weekly trends remained mixed. Analysts flagged resistance near $80,000, ETF outflows, and macro pressures as key factors influencing near-term price consolidation and market sentiment.
Gold falls around 2% in one week as skyrocketing oil prices fuel inflation worries. What lies ahead?
Gold prices are nearly flat, but poised for a weekly loss as soaring oil prices fuel inflation fears and expectations of prolonged higher interest rates. The ongoing Iran-US conflict is keeping markets on edge, with analysts predicting continued volatility. However, long-term forecasts suggest significant gold price appreciation.
9 high-growth smallcap stocks surged up to 170%; 4 became multibaggers
BSE small-cap earnings showed strong momentum, with select companies delivering over 50% profit growth and sharp stock gains. A few standout performers combined earnings acceleration with multibagger returns, highlighting selective opportunities.
PPFAS Mutual Fund among 15 AMCs to offer voluntary lock-in for folios. Here is how Sebi’s rule works
Mutual fund investors can now temporarily block withdrawals and debits from their folios, with 15 AMCs, including PPFAS Mutual Fund, rolling out a voluntary lock-in facility. This Sebi-introduced framework offers enhanced safety and control, applicable to both demat and non-demat holdings, and is accessible via MF Central.
US Stock Market: Meta raises $25 billion via bond sale to fund AI expansion
Meta Platforms has secured $25 billion in investment-grade bonds to fuel its aggressive expansion in artificial intelligence infrastructure. This significant debt issuance follows a substantial increase in the company’s capital expenditure outlook and reflects a broader trend of Big Tech investing heavily in AI.
FPIs pull out Rs 60,847 cr in Apr; outflows hit Rs 1.92 lakh cr in first four months of 2026
Foreign investors pulled out Rs 60,847 crore from Indian stocks in April. This follows significant outflows in early 2026. Geopolitical tensions and global economic worries dampened investor confidence. Crude oil prices rose, impacting inflation expectations. This led to reduced rate cut hopes and higher bond yields. India’s stock market valuations appeared expensive amid these global […]
Japan bond outflows surge as oil prices raise inflation worries
Foreign investors significantly offloaded Japanese bonds, totaling over 1.8 trillion yen in the week ending April 25, driven by inflation fears from soaring oil prices and anticipation of the Bank of Japan’s policy stance. Despite this, they continued their strong buying trend in Japanese stocks for a fourth consecutive week.