Indian equities opened lower on Thursday, with both the Sensex and Nifty extending a cautious trend for the fourth consecutive session. Concerns over U.S. tariffs and ongoing foreign fund outflows are weighing on the market, despite some positive sentiment from earnings growth.Read More

Gold and silver traded mixed on Thursday after a volatile week. Gold prices slipped on the MCX amid pressure from strong U.S. economic data and a firmer dollar, while silver edged higher after sharp losses in the previous session.Read More

India’s Nifty50 has seen stagnant valuations for a year, but the upcoming Q3 earnings season could be a turning point. Analysts are divided, with some predicting a sharp rebound driven by banks, telecom, and metals, while others foresee continued soft earnings. The market is at an inflection point, with stock selection becoming crucial for potential...Read More

Major US banks are set to post stronger fourth-quarter earnings as a revival in dealmaking, resilient trading activity and improving capital markets lift revenues. Analysts expect investment banking and markets businesses to drive results amid steady loan growth and supportive economic conditions.Read More

As of January 7, five stocks in the NSE F&O segment recorded a sharp rise in futures open interest, signalling heightened derivatives activity. Rising open interest reflects growing trader participation, with fresh positions being created or existing ones expanded, indicating increasing conviction on the near-term price direction.Read More

India’s market regulator has accused a Bank of America unit of breaking insider trading rules. The bank’s deal team allegedly shared confidential information with its broking and research arms. These teams then contacted potential investors about a share sale. The regulator found a failure in internal controls. The bank is seeking to settle the charges...Read More

Warner Bros Discovery’s board has rejected Paramount Skydance’s latest acquisition offer. The board stated the bid involves excessive debt, posing a significant risk. They are proceeding with a deal with Netflix. This intense bidding war is closely watched in Hollywood’s evolving media landscape. The valuation of Warner Bros’ Discovery Global spin-off remains a key issue.Read More

Alphabet has surged to become the world’s second most valuable company, surpassing Apple with a market capitalization of $3.88 trillion. This significant rise is fueled by strong performance in its generative AI platform, Gemini, and its leading position in the robotaxi market through Waymo. Nvidia continues to hold the top spot.Read More

Tata Steel reported its best-ever quarterly crude steel production and deliveries for Q3FY26, with production reaching 6.34 million tons, a 12% increase year-on-year and sequentially. Domestic deliveries also hit a record, crossing 6 million tons, driven by strong demand across key segments like Automotive and Branded Products.Read More

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