Tech stocks drag Nasdaq lower on report of OpenAI revenue fall, high yields
US equity indexes fell, influenced by megacap technology stocks and concerns regarding OpenAI’s revenue performance. The Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 saw declines as the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose. Additionally, increased oil prices and energy supply fears contributed to market pressure. Federal Reserve comments indicated potential for further interest rate increases, impacting credit […]
US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as crude prices jump, chip stocks weigh
US stock indices slid on Thursday as crude oil prices surged, prompted by intensifying Middle East tensions. Major benchmarks, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, saw a drop that illustrates growing investor jitteriness. The chip sector struggled after a revenue target cut for OpenAI was disclosed, amplifying market fluctuations.
US President Donald Trump buys $1 million-plus stakes in Meta, Microsoft, McDonald’s; adds SpaceX debt
Donald Trump invested over $1 million in stocks of several major companies during August. Notable purchases included Meta Platforms, McDonald’s, Microsoft, and space-related debt from SpaceX. His investment activities encompass trading in shares of Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, key players in the AI sector. Trump’s financial dealings during his presidency have raised concerns about […]
Rs 9,395 crore block deal! GQG exits ITC shares after a sharp 30% crash this year
ITC witnessed a nearly Rs 9,437 crore block deal as a GQG-linked fund sold 36.51 crore shares, while Fidelity and major Indian mutual funds bought stakes. The transaction comes as ITC shares remain under pressure from taxation concerns and weak volume recovery.
Deutsche Bank survey: Rates, inflation and AI emerge as global growth risks
Rising interest rates and bond yields are the biggest growth risks for wealthy investors, while Asia is seen as the most stable geopolitical region and the US remains the preferred destination for capital allocation.
Infosys, Wipro ADRs fall nearly 3% after TCS earnings, US crackdown on H-1B-linked green card programme
Infosys and Wipro ADRs fell nearly 3% in US trading as investors assessed TCS’s quarterly results and fresh US immigration restrictions. Concerns over technology spending, AI disruption and tighter employment-based immigration added pressure to Indian IT stocks.
Indian firms seen posting faster profit growth despite global headwinds
Indian companies are projected to achieve profit growth during the September quarter despite various challenges affecting different sectors. Foreign investors are retreating from Indian stocks, impacting the benchmark Nifty 50 index’s performance this year. Strong domestic demand and favorable conditions in certain sectors are expected to sustain earnings growth for many firms. Analysts believe that […]
Mastek shares defy weak markets, gain 3% after Staffordshire County council picks company for Oracle Cloud transformation
Mastek shares witnessed an uptick on Thursday despite weak market sentiment after its UK subsidiary was selected by Staffordshire County Council for an AI-enabled Oracle Cloud transformation programme. The engagement will cover finance, procurement, human resources and payroll, with Mastek deploying its ADOPT AI platform as the council’s integrated cloud platform.
Adani Group stocks tumble as market rout deepens; Adani Green, Adani Ent, others tank up to 10%
On October 8, shares of Adani Group experienced sharp declines amid a wider market downturn, with Adani Green Energy plunging by 10% and Adani Enterprises by 7%. Despite receiving a long-term rating upgrade from CARE Ratings, investor confidence remained shaky. Other subsidiaries, including Adani Power and Adani Ports, also witnessed losses, underscoring the market’s inherent […]
ITC shares slide 3% on block deal buzz; FMCG giant down 29% in 2026
ITC shares witnessed a drop on Thursday amid reports of likely block deals, with nearly 39 crore shares changing hands across the NSE and BSE. The identities of the buyers and sellers involved in the reported transactions were not immediately known.