BEL, HAL, other defence stocks jump up to 5% after US raids Venezuela

Defence stocks witnessed a sharp uptick on Monday after the US launched a major military operation in Venezuela over the weekend, heightening geopolitical tensions. Investor interest rose across HAL, BEL, BDL, Solar Industries, and MTAR as markets priced in expectations of higher global defence spending.

Silver spikes Rs 9,900, gold rises over Rs 2K as US takes control in Venezuela

Silver and gold prices surged sharply on Monday as the US took control in Venezuela, triggering a global rush toward safe-haven assets. MCX silver futures jumped Rs 9,900 per kg, while gold rose over Rs 2,000 per 10 grams. Tight physical supply, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of U.S. rate cuts are reinforcing the bullish momentum.

HDFC Bank shares slip 1% on Q3 business update. Check details

HDFC Bank faced a stock pullback on January 5, coinciding with the publication of its Q3 FY26 updates. While the news stirred market reactions, the bank reported encouraging year-on-year gains in advances, which grew by 9%, alongside a robust 12.2% increase in deposits for the December 2025 quarter.

Why Bank Nifty could extend rally as earnings season approaches

Bank Nifty shows strong momentum entering earnings season, historically outperforming post-rate cuts. While Nifty’s gains are concentrated, broader participation is noted. Analysts suggest focusing on large-cap banks for buying opportunities, anticipating further upside based on historical trends and recent performance.

Positive Breakout: These 12 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs

As on January 2, 23 stocks from the Nifty 500 universe closed above their 200-day moving average (DMA). From this group, we have highlighted the top 12 stocks that gained over 2.5%, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the […]

Global investors’ retreat from EM bonds likely to be a boon

Emerging-market bonds are poised for support in 2026, driven by increasing local investor ownership. These domestic holders, less exposed to currency risk, are proving more resilient. This shift, with China, Mexico, and Indonesia leading, signifies maturing financial markets and a more stable outlook for the asset class.