Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel as the U.S. Navy prepared to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, following failed talks to end the war with Iran. This move is expected to significantly restrict Iranian oil shipments and exacerbate existing supply disruptions. President Trump acknowledged potential high oil and gasoline prices through November’s midterm elections.
Vijay Kedia’s new smallcap bet revealed; FIIs raise stake, stock up 15% in one month
Kedia Securities, backed by ace investor Vijay Kedia, acquired a fresh 1.45% stake in smallcap engineering firm Eimco Elecon during the June 2026 quarter. The