Jefferies is making a bold move by advising clients to invest in the struggling Indian consumer sector, identifying Varun Beverages, Hindustan Unilever, and Asian Paints as promising contrarian bets. Despite facing challenges like weak demand and margin pressures, these stocks are believed to have bottomed out, offering significant upside potential if the sector rebounds.
US stocks today: S&P 500 hits record closing high on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club
US stocks closed mixed with Nasdaq and S&P 500 hitting record levels as AI-driven optimism lifted tech and chip stocks. Micron surged into the $1
May 26, 2026