Infosys ADRs surged 40% on the NYSE, hitting a 52-week high of $30 and triggering two trading halts. Analysts cite a combination of a short squeeze, automated trading glitches, and low holiday liquidity. Infosys clarified there were no material developments behind the sharp spike.
Oil shock from Iran war raises risks for India’s stock market
Escalating Middle East tensions are poised to further weaken Indian equities, with strategists warning of underperformance against global peers. Higher oil prices, driven by the