Oil Price Today (July 3): Crude oil heads for 4th weekly loss on Hormuz traffic, US-Iran talks. Where is liquid gold headed?
Brent crude hovered near the $71-a-barrel mark after briefly dipping below that level in the previous session, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded around $68 a barrel.
Positive Breakout: These 14 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, 14 stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200 DMAs (Daily Moving Averages) on July 2, 2026, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator to determine the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is […]
Global Market Today: Asian stocks slip on AI woes, oil extends drop
Asian stocks dipped, mirroring a global tech sell-off fueled by concerns that the AI rally has overheated. Investors are questioning sky-high valuations amid rising costs and market competition. Meanwhile, US Treasuries saw yields fall after softer jobs data and lower oil prices eased expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes this year, though at least […]
Bihar gears up to enter the municipal bond market
Bihar is poised to enter the municipal bond market with Patna Municipal Corporation planning to raise ₹200 crore over 10 years, marking the nation’s first civic bond issue of 2026-27. Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is nearing the finalization of merchant bankers for its ₹1,000 crore fundraising this fiscal year. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is also […]
Astral’s demerger plan triggers sharp market selloff, brokerages trim targets
Astral’s stock dipped 11% after announcing a demerger of its chemicals business. Investors are concerned about the valuation and growth prospects of the standalone chemical entity, which currently lags the profitable plumbing segment. While analysts maintain ‘buy’ ratings, some have lowered target prices. The company anticipates significant revenue growth for the chemicals division in the […]
IT stocks recover on US tech rally, value edge
IT stocks surged on Thursday, with the Nifty IT index climbing over 4.7% and leading gains on the NSE. This rebound followed recent losses, driven by a US tech rally and anticipation of quarterly results. Large-cap firms like Infosys and TCS saw significant jumps, while mid-cap IT stocks also experienced strong buying. Analysts suggest attractive […]
Rethinking wealth creation: Why a 70:30 portfolio is gaining traction
Investors seeking a balanced approach to wealth creation are increasingly favoring portfolios that blend equities with debt. A recent study highlights that a 70% equity, 30% debt mix, with strategic rebalancing, yielded impressive returns with significantly lower volatility compared to an all-equity index. This strategy helps investors remain invested through market ups and downs, offering […]
Bank of Baroda to pay $600 million to settle NMC Health insolvency claims
Bank of Baroda has agreed to a $600 million settlement with administrators of the insolvent NMC Health Plc. The bank faced allegations of gross negligence, failing to conduct proper due diligence, and allowing fraudulent transactions without adhering to anti-money laundering and KYC norms. This payout, significantly exceeding its reported exposure, aims to resolve claims from […]
Cheaper oil, RBI support fail to lift rupee amid dollar demand
The Indian rupee weakened to 95.39 against the dollar on Thursday, despite lower oil prices and central bank support. Demand from foreign banks, oil firms, and investor outflows pressured the currency. Traders noted Reserve Bank of India intervention, particularly in the morning, and offshore dollar sales. This marks a 0.45% depreciation for the rupee this […]
Collateral Damage: Proprietary traders feel the squeeze under RBI’s new rules
New RBI rules demanding 100% collateral for bank guarantees from July 1 are set to significantly impact proprietary trading desks. These firms, crucial to market turnover, face increased funding costs and squeezed profits. Industry experts warn of reduced trading volumes and potential job losses as the cost of capital rises substantially, prompting some firms to […]