US stocks: Nasdaq and S&P 500 slip while Dow hits record high ahead of Fed rate decision
Technology stocks pressured the Nasdaq and S&P 500 lower on Tuesday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved its second consecutive record close. Investors digested Monday’s rally and anticipated the Federal Reserve’s policy update, with oil prices also declining. Financials and industrials saw gains as investors rotated out of tech.
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion
Pizza Hut is on the brink of transformation as Yum Brands agrees to sell the struggling chain for a hefty $2.7 billion. The deal paves the way for private equity firm LongRange Capital to take control in numerous markets, while Yum China Holdings Inc. will oversee operations in mainland China.
US stocks: SpaceX nears $3 trillion valuation, overtakes Amazon and Microsoft in market value
SpaceX shares surged over 14% Tuesday, briefly surpassing Amazon and challenging Microsoft with a nearly $2.9 trillion valuation. The rally, fueled by options trading and anticipation of index inclusion, saw the stock climb significantly from its IPO price. Despite remaining loss-making, investor focus remains on its space launch dominance, Starlink, and AI ventures.
Sebi drops proceedings against Prime Focus in misleading financials case
Sebi has closed adjudication proceedings against Prime Focus and its directors, ruling that the company correctly accounted for business transfers to indirect subsidiaries. The regulator found no evidence of misleading financial statements, accounting irregularities, anti-fraud violations or improper profit recognition.
Automobiles, electrical machinery push sales of listed private manufacturing companies in Q4: RBI data
Indian manufacturing companies saw sales jump 14.5 percent in early 2026. Automobiles, electrical machinery, and metals led this growth. Overall private firms also posted strong double-digit sales increases. This performance highlights a robust period for Indian industry. Input costs rose, but staff costs moderated for manufacturers. Services firms also experienced significant sales expansion.
Brent oil price drops under $80 on US-Iran deal
Oil prices fell to a three-month low Tuesday on optimism over the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after a peace deal between the United States and Iran. “Traders are pricing in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as the most immediate and positive result of any peace deal,” said David Morrison, senior […]
Sebi eases winding-up norms for AIFs, introduces ‘inoperative fund’ framework
Sebi has introduced a new framework allowing Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to retain liquidation proceeds beyond their fund life under specific conditions. This move aims to address practical challenges during winding-up, enabling AIFs to manage pending liabilities and operational expenses more effectively.
RIL shares jump 6% in 3 days, market cap soars by Rs 1 lakh cr ahead of AGM. Why Morgan Stanley still sees 38% upside
Reliance Industries has added over Rs 1 lakh crore in market value in just three trading sessions ahead of its closely watched AGM. Despite the recent rally, Morgan Stanley sees another 38% upside, betting on stronger O2C earnings, new energy monetisation, AI opportunities and attractive valuations.
NBFCs and private banks better positioned than PSU banks: Aman Chowhan
Aman Chowhan of Abakkus Asset Manager highlights crude oil as the dominant macro risk, potentially impacting corporate earnings by 100-200 bps in upcoming quarters. He favors defensive and structural themes like renewables, pharma, and domestic manufacturing, while remaining cautious on IT due to AI and valuation concerns.
No runaway rally likely; markets to trade in broad range: Sameer Dalal
Equity markets face near-term unevenness due to global optimism tempered by domestic uncertainties like elevated crude prices and monsoon risks. Sameer Dalal of Natverlal & Sons Stockbrokers anticipates a rangebound Nifty between 23,000 and 24,500, advocating for a diversified portfolio tilted towards structural growth themes.