US stocks: Dow, S&P slip as investors eye Mideast talks, earnings
Major stock indexes closed lower on Thursday, pausing after a strong start to the week. Investors digested corporate earnings and looked for progress toward a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. Oil prices rose, with U.S. crude settling up 2.75% at $77.29 a barrel. Data storage companies Western Digital and Sandisk saw significant drops […]
Honeywell Aerospace shares plunge 26% as supply woes trigger forecast cuts
Honeywell Aerospace shares dropped significantly after supply-chain problems impacted sales targets. The company lowered its annual sales growth outlook for 2026 significantly. Analysts expressed concern over the reduced growth forecast compared to sector strength.
Sebi proposes separate master circular for clearing corporations
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to refine regulations for stock exchanges and clearing corporations. There will be a distinct master circular for clearing entities, alongside enhanced website disclosure obligations. Additionally, existing provisions regarding stock brokers are to be eliminated from current master circulars. This initiative seeks to unify standards and […]
Options volumes crash over 50% in FY26 after Sebi’s strict rules
Options trading volumes in India dropped 51% in FY26 after Sebi tightened derivatives rules to curb retail speculation. Higher contract sizes, uniform expiries, upfront premium collection and increased transaction taxes reduced expiry-day trading while encouraging healthier market participation and stability.
India tops world in IPO count, ranks third in fundraising in FY26: SEBI Annual Report
India maintained its global lead in IPO numbers during FY2025-26. The nation secured third place worldwide for total funds raised through these offerings. SEBI implemented reforms to ease capital raising while protecting investors. These measures included restructuring public float requirements and extending shareholding timelines. The regulator also allowed founders to retain employee stock options for […]
Warren Buffett and Sam Altman have a common investing rule: Here is where they find biggest opportunities
Billionaires Warren Buffett and Sam Altman share a fundamental investment strategy: avoiding mainstream hype. While Altman focuses on overlooked startups, Buffett warns against market gambling and FOMO buying, emphasizing that the best long-term investment opportunities are rarely the ones capturing the most popular market attention.
Somebody will disrupt the market! Why JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is raising alarm over high leverage
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned that elevated market leverage and hidden borrowing could amplify volatility, increasing the risk of sudden market disruptions. While he dismissed comparisons with the 2008 financial crisis, Dimon cautioned that geopolitical tensions, fiscal deficits and rising military spending could fuel inflation and unsettle investors.
Britannia Q1 Results: Profit rises 14% to Rs 591 crore, misses estimates as Iran war pushes costs higher
India’s Britannia Industries reported first-quarter profit below market expectations on Thursday, as higher expenses linked to the Middle East conflict overshadowed stronger demand for its packaged foods.
Ace investor Madhusudan Kela cuts stake in this multibagger stock after 200% rally in a year. Do you own?
Ace investor Madhusudan Kela’s family reduced its stake in Rashi Peripherals during the June quarter after the stock surged nearly 200% over the past year. The multibagger has rallied sharply since its 2025 lows, even as the company posted strong Q1 FY27 earnings with robust revenue and profit growth.
Global Market: DBS raises full-year outlook as record Q2 profit beats estimates
DBS Group announced a robust nine percent increase in net profit for the second quarter, bolstered by a remarkable forty-two percent rise in wealth management fees. Following an exceptional first half, the bank upgraded its full-year guidance. Despite facing margin pressures, overall profit margins showed improvement with a higher return on equity. Additionally, shareholders will […]