Japan’s Topix gauge touches record high on easing debt concerns
Japan’s Topix stock index reached an all-time high on Friday. Easing concerns about the nation’s debt provided a boost to shares. The government approved a record budget for the next fiscal year. This budget aims to balance proactive fiscal policy and debt management. Benchmark Japanese government bonds also gained slightly. This indicates a positive outlook […]
Budget 2026 signals demand revival, private investment thrust, says Motilal Oswal. BDL, UPL among 5 stocks to buy
Motilal Oswal expects Budget 2026 to spur domestic demand, private investment and jobs through tax simplification, rural support, infrastructure and defence capex. The brokerage recommends five beneficiaries—TVS Motor, UPL, Bharat Dynamics, M&M Financial Services and Dalmia Bharat—citing strong sectoral tailwinds, balance-sheet strength and earnings visibility across consumption, agriculture, defence and infrastructure.
RVNL shares rally 25% in 5 days on investor optimism ahead of Union Budget 2026
RVNL shares surged nearly 25% in five sessions as optimism around revised railway fares and expectations of higher Union Budget 2026 allocations boosted investor sentiment across railway stocks.
AI, earnings and the Fed: What could drive US markets in 2026
The US stock market is nearing a third straight year of double-digit gains, driven by AI optimism, easing rate expectations and steady growth, with the S&P 500 up over 17% in 2025 after strong rallies in 2023 and 2024. However, sustaining the rally into 2026 will be tougher and hinges on robust corporate earnings, a […]
Lenskart shares jump 4% after Korea acquisition update. Check details here
Lenskart Solutions shares rose on Friday after the company disclosed a fresh acquisition update from the Republic of Korea, highlighting its investment in technology-enabled eye-testing and lens-cutting equipment through its Singapore arm.
F&O Radar | Deploy Bull Call Spread in BDL shares to gain from a bullish setup
Bharat Dynamics shares have rebounded sharply from recent lows, moving above a key short-term moving average amid rising volumes. Momentum indicators signal improving strength, while derivatives data points to a bullish bias. Analysts see scope for near-term upside and suggest option strategies to benefit from sustained positive momentum.
Top performers ahead of equity funds in 2025
Multi-asset allocation funds that invest in a mix of three or more asset classes have been top performers over the past one year, outpacing pure equity funds and surprising many investors, as reported by ET Bureau.
Bitcoin stays near $89,000 amid thin year-end trading. Here is what experts say
Bitcoin hovered around $89,000 on Friday amidst low year-end trading volumes. Price action remained rangebound as liquidity drove market direction. Analysts noted ETF inflows and stablecoin supply influenced movements. Altcoins showed mixed performance. Experts advise a patient, risk-managed approach until stronger institutional participation emerges. Global macro developments also impacted crypto’s link to monetary policy.
RVNL, IRFC and other railway-linked stocks surge up to 10% as new railway fares kick in
Railway stocks including RVNL, IRFC, IRCTC, and Jupiter Wagons surged up to 10% on Friday as new passenger fares came into effect, marking the second hike this year and boosting investor sentiment ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27.
Buy, Sell or Hold: Nuvama bet on Prestige Estates & Brigade Enterprises; Motilal recommends ICICI & HDFC Bank among top picks
Nuvama and Motilal Oswal remain selective but constructive on real estate and financials, backing strong market leaders amid sectoral resets.