US stocks today: S&P 500 hits record closing high on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club
US stocks closed mixed with Nasdaq and S&P 500 hitting record levels as AI-driven optimism lifted tech and chip stocks. Micron surged into the $1 trillion club after a strong price target hike. Geopolitical tension from US-Iran strikes pushed oil higher, while investors stayed focused on AI earnings momentum.
‘India more diversified:’ Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey comments on Taiwan’s market ascent
SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized India remains a diversified market despite Taiwan overtaking its market value. Driven by TSMC and the AI boom, Taiwan’s market is concentrated, while India’s capital spans broad economic sectors.
Fredun Pharmaceuticals board approves 2:1 bonus issue
Fredun Pharmaceuticals’ board has recommended a 2:1 bonus issue, granting two new equity shares for every one held. This decision aims to reward shareholders, reflecting management’s confidence in the company’s sustained earnings growth, scalability, and long-term value creation strategy.
Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey backs bond ETFs, tokenisation as debt fundraising nears Rs 9 lakh crore
Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey called for deeper development of India’s corporate bond market to support long-term economic growth. He highlighted rising debt fundraising, proposed bond ETFs, stronger disclosures and tokenisation pilots, while urging greater retail participation and reduced dependence on bank-led financing.
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impact
Rising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India’s consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to high LPG dependence, others like alco-bev and retail show divergence based on cost structures and input reliance. Platform businesses are relatively insulated but face risks from restaurant partner struggles and ad revenue.
U-Turn! MFs pull back from 12 smallcap stocks after two quarters of buying
MFs are typically considered informed investors, with allocation decisions driven by deep research and long-term fundamentals. While sustained buying often signals confidence, a reversal after consecutive quarters of accumulation is worth tracking closely.
HFCL shares rally 22% in just 5 sessions. Here’s what technical charts indicate
HFCL shares jumped on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to a fifth straight session with gains of over 22% during this period. Technical analyst Ruchit Jain said the stock has witnessed renewed buying interest over the past two months, supported by strong volumes that indicate an ongoing uptrend.
Can Suzlon Energy shares rally up to 31% after Q4 results? Top brokerages weigh in
Brokerages remain largely bullish on Suzlon Energy after the renewable energy major reported strong revenue growth and improving execution momentum in Q4 FY26. Analysts believe rising wind energy demand, a healthy order pipeline, and growing focus on hybrid and FDRE projects could drive further upside in the stock.
Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisis
Sri Lanka’s central bank enacted a significant 100 basis point policy rate hike, its largest in four years, to combat rising inflation and a weakening rupee. This move comes as the nation grapples with soaring energy prices driven by the Middle East conflict, impacting economic growth and foreign reserves.
First Taiwan, then South Korea? How global AI supercycle is demoting Indian stock market
A global AI-led market shift is driving massive foreign capital outflows from India toward East Asia’s technology hubs, with overseas investors pulling nearly $24 billion from Indian equities this year. Fueled by the AI boom and a sharp rally in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Taiwan has overtaken India as the world’s fifth-largest stock market, while […]