US stocks today: US stocks end modestly higher as AI zeal overcomes Middle East jitters
US stocks ended mixed as AI-driven optimism supported markets but was offset by rising geopolitical tensions and oil prices. Small-cap and semiconductor stocks gained, while software lagged. Alphabet’s massive AI funding plan and Marvell’s rally highlighted ongoing AI momentum, even as inflation fears and rate hike concerns kept investors cautious.
10 stocks with over 10% mutual funds ownership and strong QoQ stake growth
Mutual funds sharply increased holdings in 10 high-conviction stocks during the March 2026 quarter, signaling rising institutional confidence, even as eight of the companies delivered negative returns in CY26.
Chinese humanoids are one step closer to IPOs
China’s robotics sector is gearing up for a wave of IPOs as the country positions itself at the forefront of the next phase of AI. Unitree Robotics has secured approval for a Shanghai listing, while dozens of robotics firms are preparing to go public. Analysts expect IPO proceeds to accelerate R&D and support China’s push […]
Alkem Labs sees Rs 930 crore block deal as promoter family entities pare stake; Goldman, Morgan Stanley among key buyers
Alkem Laboratories shares experienced significant block deals totaling Rs 930 crore. Promoter family entities divested shares to a group of domestic mutual funds and foreign institutional investors. This transaction occurred after a strong performance by Alkem Laboratories shares over the past year. The deal highlights continued institutional interest in the pharmaceutical sector.
FII exodus, crude shock, and Rupee under pressure: Deepak Shenoy breaks down India’s market storm
Indian stock markets are facing tough times due to global economic factors. Deepak Shenoy of Capitalmind MF advises investors to look beyond immediate market swings. He highlights that while foreign investors are pulling money out, domestic flows are providing support. Shenoy suggests focusing on sectors like Pharma for defensive plays.
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AI to expand opportunities for Indian IT; luxury housing demand strong: BofA Sec
AI presents significant new revenue streams for Indian IT services, despite job displacement concerns. Experts believe AI will expand beyond coding into business processes, creating a larger market. While enterprise adoption is nascent, technology modernization and AI integration will drive growth. Separately, India’s residential real estate, particularly luxury housing, shows strong potential, with developers expected […]
2 top stock recommendations by Vinay Rajani
Indian stock markets are cautious. The Nifty is losing support levels, indicating a bearish trend. Midcap and smallcap stocks are also seeing profit booking. IT and metals sectors show relative strength. Analysts suggest selective long opportunities in IT, like LTIMindtree, and shorting PSU banks such as Bank of India.
Metals rally largely priced in, limited upside seen after strong cyclical run: Sandip Sabharwal
Market expert Sandip Sabharwal advises caution, seeing stock-specific chances but limited broad market conviction. He notes Wockhardt’s approval offers innovation value but is largely priced in. IT stocks are trading plays with potential rebounds, while autos show resilience. Metals face limited upside, and macro risks loom over largecaps like ICICI Bank and L&T.
Nomura names GE Vernova, CG Power, 4 others among top plays on India’s decadal data centre opportunity
India’s data centre industry is entering a rapid growth phase, driven by digitalisation, cloud adoption and AI demand, according to Nomura. The brokerage sees strong opportunities for industrial equipment makers supplying critical infrastructure, with GE Vernova T&D India and CG Power emerging as key beneficiaries of expanding data centre investments and capacity additions.