US stocks closed mixed as Nasdaq slipped due to profit booking and rising Treasury yields, while Dow edged higher. Oil prices surged on supply disruption fears but later eased after geopolitical comments. Energy stocks outperformed, Nvidia earnings are awaited, and Regeneron fell after a failed drug trial result.
F&O Talk: Smallcap index better placed than Nifty, says Sudeep Shah; picks 9 stocks for next week
SBI Securities expects Nifty’s breakout to strengthen if it crosses 24,450, opening the door to 24,900. While small-caps continue outperforming, Bank Nifty retains a positive