Domestic gold prices jumped 1.8% or over Rs 2,400 per 10 grams on Monday, driven by safe-haven demand amid the US–Venezuela conflict. COMEX gold rose 2.3% intraday, while MCX February futures traded near Rs 1,37,671, though prices remain below record highs.Read More

Taiwan’s Foxconn, ‍the world’s largest contract ​electronics maker, reported record fourth-quarter revenue on ⁠Monday, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence products.Read More

Defence has emerged as the defining investment theme of the decade, says Gurmeet Chadha, emphasising that military strength now outweighs oil, natural resources or forex reserves in shaping national power. His remarks come amid geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela and a sharp rally in Indian defence stocks, underscoring strong structural momentum in the...Read More

European stocks traded firmer on Monday, ‍extending their early-year ​gains as investors bought defense stocks ⁠after U.S. military strikes on Venezuela stirred fresh geopolitical concerns.Read More

A study of BSE-listed companies shows 11 stocks that rallied up to 75% in three months as both FIIs and retail investors raised their stakes in Q2.Read More

Indian stock markets are consolidating after hitting record highs. Experts suggest this is a temporary pause, not a sign of weakness. Investors are advised to buy on dips, expecting the uptrend to continue. Specific stocks like MFSL and Tata Consumer Products show strong potential. Defensive stocks like BEL and Nestle are also gaining momentum, offering...Read More

Gandhar Oil Refinery shares surged on heavy volumes, amid heightened investor interest possibly linked to US–Venezuela geopolitical tensions. Trading activity spiked sharply, with over 21 lakh shares exchanged versus a two-week average of 20,000, reflecting strong momentum in the stock.Read More

Ola Electric shares have surged 16% in early 2026 as investors respond to signs of a business turnaround. Improved service execution under its Hyperservice programme, rising demand, and market share gains have boosted sentiment. New product traction and early profitability signals in the auto segment are also strengthening confidence in the company’s reset.Read More

Euro zone government bond yields ‍held steady on Monday, ​after the U.S. strike on Venezuela and capture ⁠of President Nicolas Maduro at the weekend sparked a modest pickup in investor risk appetite that translated into gains in stocks and cryptocurrencies.Read More

Japan’s two- and 10-year bond yields climbed ‍to near three-decade highs ​on the first trading day of 2026, as markets ⁠braced for further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan.Read More