IT stocks jumped up to 4% as softer US labour data and easing inflation revived hopes of a Fed rate cut. The Nifty IT index rose over 2% for a fourth straight session, led by Persistent Systems, Infosys, Wipro and Tech Mahindra, as lower borrowing costs are expected to support global tech spending.Read More
Wealth management expert Gurmeet Chadha has reiterated a structurally positive outlook on India’s economy and markets, citing falling borrowing costs and rising foreign interest. He expects Indian bond yields to decline over the next few years and favours a portfolio heavily weighted towards equities, reflecting confidence in India’s long-term growth prospects.Read More
ICICI Direct expects Indian equities to regain momentum on the back of an earnings recovery and supportive macro conditions, targeting the Nifty 50 at 29,500 by December 2026. The brokerage has identified seven high-conviction stock picks across banking, financials, telecom, IT, real estate and cement, citing valuation comfort and earnings visibility.Read More
Indian equity markets are showing renewed strength, with the Nifty holding above key technical levels and poised to retest all-time highs. While the banking sector consolidates, IT, auto, and defence sectors are gaining traction. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle and Hindalco are highlighted as attractive stock picks with bullish patterns and near-term targets.Read More
Bitcoin steadied near $88,800 on Monday as holiday-season liquidity remained thin, while Ethereum held above $3,000. Traders await key US macro data, including GDP and jobless claims. BTC faces resistance at $90K, ETH eyes $3,150–$3,200, and altcoins showed mixed moves, keeping overall crypto market sentiment cautiously bullish.Read More
ICICI Direct projects a stronger phase for Indian equities, targeting the Nifty 50 at 29,500 by December 2026, supported by an earnings revival, favourable macro conditions and more reasonable valuations. The brokerage highlights select stock picks and sectors while maintaining a constructive medium-term outlook for the market.Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share index surged for a second day. A weaker yen and strong AI investment sentiment fueled the gains. US stocks also rose on positive chipmaker forecasts. SoftBank Group, a key AI investor, saw a significant jump. This positive momentum is now visible in the Japanese market.Read More
Recent IPO price swings are driven by technical factors and high short-term trading volumes, not just supply and demand. Feroze Azeez agrees with Nithin Kamath, highlighting that initial trading phases differ significantly from mature stock behavior. Investors should watch for institutional buying to distinguish long-term opportunities from short-term trades.Read More
Railway stocks rallied on December 22 led by IRCTC, Jupiter Wagons, RailTel and RVNL on stock-specific triggers, including fare rationalisation and promoter buying. The bounce follows a weak 2025 for the sector, with hopes now pinned on higher railway capex in Budget 2026–27.Read More
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