Bitcoin trades at $73K amid US-Iran tensions; ETF outflows top $2.5 billion in 2 weeks
Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced significant drops as rising US-Iran tensions and substantial crypto liquidations impacted investor sentiment. Over $700 million in crypto was liquidated in a single day, with Bitcoin falling near $73,000. US spot Bitcoin ETFs also saw considerable outflows, totaling over $2.5 billion in two weeks.
Commodity upcycle: Why copper and aluminium could explode in coming quarters. Should Indians invest?
As the precious metals rally matures, market attention is shifting towards industrial commodities like copper and aluminium. Analysts believe structural supply shortages, booming AI and energy-transition demand, geopolitical disruptions and low inventories could drive a multi-year commodity upcycle, with MCX metals increasingly emerging as a key opportunity for Indian investors.
AI boom powers Snowflake’s massive rally after strong quarterly results
Snowflake surged after strong earnings, rising AI demand, and a major AWS partnership boosted investor confidence, reinforcing its position as a leading enterprise AI infrastructure and cloud data platform company.
Reliance Industries, Infosys, among 10 stocks which saw highest buying by retail investors in Q4
Despite volatile markets, rising crude prices, rupee weakness, and geopolitical tensions, retail investors increased exposure to major Indian stocks during Q4 2026, signaling confidence in long-term value opportunities amid corrections.
Bullish Bets: Vinit Bolinjkar maps out India’s next big market winners
Indian equities are seeing stock-specific action. Market expert Vinit Bolinjkar is bullish on select banking, power, defence, and industrial companies. He highlights mid-sized banks like Yes Bank, RBL Bank, and Bandhan Bank. Cummins India is seen as a long-term compounder. Coal India offers yield and growth. Adani Green and Adani Enterprises are preferred in the […]
US Stock Market: Goldman Sachs raises S&P 500 target to 8,000 on AI-driven earnings optimism
Goldman Sachs has boosted its S&P 500 target for 2026 to 8,000. This optimistic outlook is driven by strong corporate earnings and continued investment in artificial intelligence. The firm anticipates robust profit growth, with AI-related companies expected to be major contributors. This revision reflects growing confidence in the US stock market’s future performance.
ETMarkets PMS Talk | A ‘private equity approach’ to public markets has driven our investing success for 15 years: Sameer Shah
ValueQuest’s Sameer Shah champions a private equity approach to public markets. He focuses on deep research and conviction in identifying transformative business trends early. Shah highlights manufacturing, defence, AI, aerospace, and energy transition as key themes for the next decade. He believes these sectors offer significant alpha opportunities, often remaining under-owned and under-appreciated by the […]
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Don’t mistake FII outflows for a loss of confidence in India’s growth story: Himanshu Srivastava
Foreign investors withdrew almost $5 billion from India funds in March 2026. This outflow stemmed from global uncertainty and high valuations. Experts believe this is not a loss of faith in India’s growth. Domestic investors showed resilience. Passive investing is growing, but active management remains key. Currency movements also influence decisions. India’s long-term growth story […]
Gold, silver slide up to 2% as fresh US strikes on Iran fuel inflation fears, hurt peace hopes
Gold prices declined on Thursday as U.S. strikes on Iran boosted oil and fueled inflation concerns, impacting interest rate outlooks. Spot gold fell 0.8% to $4,419.60 per ounce. Investors await U.S. PCE data for Federal Reserve policy signals, with officials indicating rates may remain unchanged for now.
Stock Market Holiday 2026: Are NSE, BSE closed today for Bakri Id? Check market closing dates list
Indian stock markets will be closed on May 28 for Bakri Id, marking another trading holiday in 2026. Following this, seven more market closures are scheduled throughout the year, including Muharram, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Diwali. MCX will have a partial closure, while NCDEX will be fully shut.