US stocks today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs as US and Iran agree to extend ceasefire
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs as hopes of a US Iran ceasefire extension boosted sentiment. Investors also digested US inflation rising to a three-year high and weaker GDP revision. AI and tech stocks led gains, with Microsoft, Snowflake, Eli Lilly and Marvell among top movers today.
Bharat Dynamics Q4 Results: Net profit tumbles 59% to Rs 113 crore; dividend announced
Bharat Dynamics reported a 59% YoY net profit drop to Rs 113 crore for Q4 FY26, with revenue declining 73%. For the full fiscal year, profit fell 23% to Rs 420 crore. The board recommended a Rs 0.40 dividend.
Ashok Leyland Q4 Results: Net profit rises 14% to Rs 1,291 crore, firm announces Rs 2.5 interim dividend
Ashok Leyland reported a strong rise in fourth-quarter profit and revenue for FY26, driven by record commercial vehicle, export and light commercial vehicle volumes. The company also announced an interim dividend and highlighted growth across defence, electric mobility and aftermarket businesses.
Dolly Khanna’s portfolio sees steady gains in CY26; 5 stocks rise up to 25%
Ace investor Dolly Khanna’s portfolio, valued at Rs 481 crore as of May 2026, saw a 8% increase from December 2025. Five of her eight publicly held stocks gained between 4% and 26% in CY26, while three declined. The March 2026 quarter saw three new additions to her investments.
Top 4 debt mutual fund managers oversee over Rs 1 lakh crore AUM in March quarter.Check details
As of the March 2026 quarter, four leading debt mutual fund managers oversee at least Rs 1 lakh crore in assets under management. Kaustubh Gupta of Aditya Birla Sun Life leads with Rs 1.61 lakh crore, followed by Manish Banthia of ICICI Prudential at Rs 1.45 lakh crore.
Bharti Airtel, HAL, among 7 stocks that have upside potential of up 28%. Do you own any?
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, surging crude oil prices and continued FII outflows, ICICI Securities has identified seven largecap stocks with strong upside potential. The brokerage believes these sector leaders, backed by robust fundamentals and long-term growth visibility, could outperform despite volatile market conditions and uncertain investor sentiment.
Global Market Check: Foreign investors buy Japanese stocks for 8th week on AI rally
Foreign investors continue to show strong interest in Japanese stocks, marking an eighth consecutive week of purchases. This trend is fueled by falling oil prices and a surge in AI-related shares. Investors are optimistic about the demand outlook for AI chips, with companies like Nvidia and SoftBank Group seeing significant gains.
Smallcap IPOs dominated MF portfolios in March quarter. Which stocks made the top 10?
Mutual funds significantly increased their investments in smallcap IPOs during the March quarter, with a focus on newly listed companies. Amagi Media Labs and Fractal Analytics emerged as top holdings, followed by Sedemac Mechatronics and Shadowfax Technologies.
Bitcoin trades at $73K amid US-Iran tensions; ETF outflows top $2.5 billion in 2 weeks
Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced significant drops as rising US-Iran tensions and substantial crypto liquidations impacted investor sentiment. Over $700 million in crypto was liquidated in a single day, with Bitcoin falling near $73,000. US spot Bitcoin ETFs also saw considerable outflows, totaling over $2.5 billion in two weeks.
Commodity upcycle: Why copper and aluminium could explode in coming quarters. Should Indians invest?
As the precious metals rally matures, market attention is shifting towards industrial commodities like copper and aluminium. Analysts believe structural supply shortages, booming AI and energy-transition demand, geopolitical disruptions and low inventories could drive a multi-year commodity upcycle, with MCX metals increasingly emerging as a key opportunity for Indian investors.