US stocks today: Dow soars 800 points to hit record as Iran optimism offsets chip slump, weak jobs data
Wall Street closed higher with the Dow hitting a record, lifted by easing Iran war concerns and gains in healthcare and financial stocks. However, weak results from Broadcom dragged chipmakers, capping Nasdaq gains. Rising jobless claims and AI-driven layoffs added to uncertainty around economic strength and market valuations.
Trump’s trade chief says ‘deal’s a deal’ for economies with capped US tariffs
America’s trade representative assures that new tariffs will respect existing agreements. He stated that a deal is a deal for nations like the European Union and Japan. The US aims to resolve problematic trade practices while accommodating prior agreements. This approach seeks to balance new trade policies with commitments made to key economic partners.
Nilesh Shah recommends 4 investment bets that should be part of your portfolio
Kotak Mahindra AMC MD Nilesh Shah has identified four investment avenues for volatile markets: Special Investment Funds, performing credit AIFs, REITs and Gift City-based global products. He believes these options can help investors generate returns beyond traditional equity market gains while improving diversification.
Citi initiates coverage on 4 Indian power equipment stocks; sees up to 33% upside. Own any?
Citi Research initiated coverage on four Indian electrical equipment makers, seeing strong domestic transmission buildout and accelerating HVDC adoption as key growth drivers. The firm issued ‘Buy’ ratings on Hitachi Energy India, GE Vernova T&D India, and CG Power and Industrial Solutions, with a ‘Neutral’ call on Siemens Energy, citing significant OEM opportunities and export […]
Rajeev Thakkar on when to hold, when to exit, and why most get it wrong
PPFAS CIO Rajiv Thakkar said successful investing depends more on patience than frequent trading. He advised avoiding unnecessary selling, profit booking and reactionary decisions, while exiting only for capital needs, mistakes, fraud, structural disruption, extreme valuations or better opportunities.
HDFC Mutual Fund restricts lumpsum subscriptions in its gold ETF and fund of fund
HDFC Mutual Fund has temporarily restricted lumpsum investments in HDFC Gold ETF and HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund. The move limits large subscriptions and switch-ins, while existing scheme terms remain unchanged. The restrictions take effect from June 5 and June 8 until further notice.
Market wrap: Sensex closes flat, Nifty holds 23,400; Titan, Eternal lead gains
Indian stock markets finished the trading session with minor gains. The Sensex and Nifty saw fluctuations throughout the day before settling higher. India VIX, a measure of market volatility, experienced a notable decline. This indicates a period of relative stability after intraday movements. Investors observed the market’s performance as it concluded the day’s trading.
Reliance traders said to game plan in case RBI raises rates
Reliance Industries’ treasury department is exploring strategies to manage its cash reserves amid potential interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India. Traders are considering shifting funds to short-dated money market instruments, anticipating capital gains as yield spreads are expected to narrow. The company’s discussions precede an upcoming RBI rate decision, with markets anticipating […]
US economy remains strong, India must accelerate reforms and AI adoption: Ajay Srivastava
Market veteran Ajay Srivastava highlights the U.S. economy’s robust performance, contrasting it with Indian investors’ perceptions. He emphasizes the global economy’s resilience despite geopolitical tensions and urges India to focus on its own economic development and embrace global diversification, particularly in AI adoption.
Hero MotoCorp shares rise 3% as firm unveils India’s first 100cc flex-fuel motorcycles. Check details
Hero MotoCorp shares gained 3%, after launching India’s first flex-fuel motorcycles, the Splendor+ and HF Deluxe, supporting sustainable mobility and India’s transition to cleaner fuels. These 100cc bikes are compatible with E20 to E85 ethanol blends, aiming to reduce carbon footprint and crude oil imports. The company plans a phased nationwide rollout starting July 2026.