Bitcoin slipped towards the $90,000 mark while Ethereum hovered near $3,150 as investors awaited key US jobs data and a Supreme Court ruling on global tariffs. Analysts see consolidation amid ETF flows, geopolitical uncertainty and technical resistance levels.Read More

Hindustan Copper shares fell sharply for a second session, tracking weakness in global copper prices after a strong rally. Profit-taking emerged as copper corrected from record highs, while elevated valuations and overbought technical indicators signalled near-term caution, despite the stock maintaining a positive broader trend and rising institutional interest.Read More

HDFC Bank shares saw a dip as investors await third-quarter results. Analysts predict steady balance-sheet growth. While margins may face some pressure, asset quality and cost discipline are expected to remain strong. The bank’s expanding rural network is boosting market share. Investors will watch for priority sector lending compliance and borrowing repayment.Read More

Torrent Pharmaceuticals is set to raise 125 billion rupees via bond sales in January. This funding will support its acquisition of a controlling stake in JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals. The deal is expected to boost Torrent Pharma’s market share significantly. This move highlights a growing trend of domestic bond market financing for acquisitions in India.Read More

US policy shifts on Venezuela oil and expectations of deeper US rate cuts could stabilise crude prices and revive foreign investor interest in India, says DoorDarshi India Fund’s Rajeev Agrawal. He remains optimistic on India’s growth outlook, reform momentum and earnings recovery, even as global geopolitics and capital flows remain volatile in 2026.Read More

Indian government bonds saw little movement as traders awaited Friday’s debt sale, despite the Reserve Bank of India’s substantial bond purchases. Concerns over hefty supply persist, even as the market anticipates potential inflows from Indian bonds’ inclusion in the Bloomberg Aggregate Index next week. Overnight swap rates showed mixed trading.Read More

Ahead of a seasonally weak Q3FY26, HDFC Securities has recommended buy ratings on seven Indian IT stocks, including Infosys and HCL. Despite near-term headwinds like furloughs and macro uncertainty, these stocks offer potential upside of up to 52%. The brokerage anticipates modest sequential growth for most, with some expected to raise FY26 revenue guidance.Read More

Thangamayil Jewellery shares saw a significant rise. This surge followed strong third-quarter business updates from rival companies. Titan Company and Senco Gold reported robust growth. Kalyan Jewellers also posted impressive revenue increases. Thangamayil itself had a strong turnaround in its September quarter results. This positive performance is driving investor interest.Read More

Global investors are expected to look beyond pricey tech stocks in 2026, hunting for undervalued opportunities across small caps, gold, healthcare, financials, emerging markets, and corporate bonds. Analysts cited by Reuters say softer U.S. rates, a weaker dollar, and shifting policy cycles will drive diversification across asset classes.Read More

LG Electronics India will be in focus as its three-month IPO anchor lock-in ends today, freeing 1.5 crore shares for trade. The stock remains 28% above its issue price, even as recent quarterly results showed weaker profitability. Analysts stay optimistic, citing strong brand positioning and long-term growth visibility.Read More