Global Market Update: SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club after Samsung, Micron on AI chip boom
SK Hynix reached a market value of over $1 trillion for the first time, joining Samsung Electronics and Micron Technology in an AI-driven rally. Strong demand for high-end memory chips used in AI has boosted prices and profits for these semiconductor giants, with memory chip prices doubling in the first quarter.
Senco Gold shares fall 3% despite 151% jump in Q4 net profit; firm tops FY26 guidance
Senco Gold share price over 3% despite a 151% net profit jump to Rs 157 crore in Q4, driven by strong revenue growth and improved margins. The company reported record retail sales, boosted by a wedding season and its Old Gold Exchange program, while expanding its showroom network across India.
FirstCry shares fall 3% despite Q4 net loss narrowing to Rs 30 crore. What is Morgan Stanley saying?
FirstCry-parent Brainbees Solutions saw its shares dip over 3% despite a 61% narrowing of its Q4 net loss to Rs 30.30 crore. While revenue grew 12% year-on-year to Rs 2,163 crore, it declined sequentially. The company anticipates improved growth in FY27, with plans to expand its offline store presence.
Japan’s Nikkei hits record high as chip-related shares jump
Japan’s Nikkei stock index reached a new record high today. Chip-related stocks drove the gains, overshadowing declines in financial and other sectors. This surge mirrors positive performance in US technology shares. Investors are focusing on high-performing chip companies. Other sectors like real estate saw notable drops. The market shows a clear preference for technology investments.
Negative Breakout: These 6 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, 6 stocks’ closing prices crossed below their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on May 26, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. Trading below the 200 DMA is considered a negative signal because it indicates that the stock’s price is below its long-term trend line. The 200 DMA is a key indicator […]
Global Market Today: Asian stocks climb to record on tech, oil drops
Asian stocks hit a record high, fueled by a surge in technology shares and easing geopolitical tensions. South Korea’s SK Hynix reached a $1 trillion market cap, mirroring Wall Street’s tech rally. Hopes for a US-Iran peace deal contributed to global equity gains, despite mixed US consumer confidence data.
Rising yields put pressure on gilt funds, experts recommend tactical approach
Gilt funds invest in government securities. These funds are sensitive to interest rate changes. Rising yields have recently led to weak returns for gilt funds. Investors should consider gilt funds when bond yields are high. These funds are not ideal for those seeking stable returns or high liquidity. Understanding interest rate cycles is key for […]
Top gold loan companies expand bullion holdings to record levels in FY26
India’s top gold loan firms, Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance, and IIFL Finance, collectively hold a record 334 tonnes of gold. This amount exceeds the gold reserves of countries like the United Kingdom and Brazil. IIFL Finance saw a significant increase in its holdings after regulatory issues were resolved. Manappuram Finance also boosted its gold financing.
ICICI Bank adds most credit cards in April amid rising competition
Axis Bank added 63,446 cards in April, less than half its February tally. Kotak Mahindra Bank remained steady at 33,038 additions. “We are focused on growing the business and growing it with the right set of customers in a profitable way,” said ICICI Bank Group chief financial officer Anindya Banerjee. “We have been seeing reasonably […]
AI Inside: Taiwan goes past India to number 5 in global m-cap league
Taiwan has surpassed India to become the fifth largest stock market globally. This shift is driven by a strong AI-fueled rally. Taiwan’s market capitalization now stands higher than India’s. This surge is largely attributed to the performance of key semiconductor companies. Foreign investors have been reducing their exposure to India. The global appetite for AI-related […]