Bitcoin trades near $71,000 on Friday. Macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical risks are capping its momentum. Recent ETF outflows have also impacted buying pressure. Analysts watch the CPI release for potential price movements. Market sentiment has improved to neutral, suggesting a continued upswing. Retail interest remains strong, with significant accumulation observed.Read More

Shares of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries fell sharply after ET reported the company had submitted a $12-billion binding offer for Organon & Co. Investors remain cautious as the pharma major nears its biggest-ever overseas acquisition amid debt concerns and volatile global conditions.Read More

Indian government bonds remained steady Friday, impacted by a large sale of the benchmark 10-year note and worries over high oil prices due to a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Traders awaited the auction results, anticipating potential yield increases. Meanwhile, easing liquidity pushed overnight index swap rates lower, as a temporary truce offered some relief.Read More

U.S. software stocks tumbled as renewed fears over AI’s disruptive impact hit sentiment, with Reuters reporting steep declines across major names. A cautious rollout of a new model from Anthropic heightened concerns that advanced AI could erode traditional software demand, pressuring valuations and exposing vulnerabilities in legacy systems.Read More

Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood says Pakistan offers high-beta opportunities around IMF bailout cycles, even as India remains his core long-term bet. While Pakistan’s market has soared since the latest IMF programme, Wood notes that India’s structural strength and improved valuations position it for a potential rebound.Read More

RailTel Corporation of India’s shares surged after securing a Rs 23.18 crore work order from the Goa Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board for an online portal. This follows a significant Rs 455 crore infrastructure contract awarded in February. The company’s stock is currently trading below its 52-week high, with a neutral technical momentum.Read More

TCS’s robust $12 billion Total Contract Value signals stability amidst AI disruption fears, indicating intact client spending. Analysts project 5-6% dollar growth and 16-17% rupee earnings CAGR, suggesting potential stock rerating. IT firms’ system integrator role remains a strong moat, though AI may alter cost-sharing dynamics.Read More

Ola Electric extended its gains in Friday’s session, boosted by strong demand, new product certifications, and a major milestone as its in-house LFP battery cell becomes production-ready. With registrations jumping over 150% in March and improved operations driving conversions, investor confidence in the EV maker continues to strengthen.Read More

Wipro shares have plummeted 23% in three months, becoming the Nifty’s worst performer, impacted by weak Q3 results and sector-wide AI concerns. Despite a recent 8% gain in April, analysts remain cautious due to weak growth guidance and integration pressures. The company’s upcoming Q4 results and potential share buyback will be key triggers.Read More

Japan’s Finance Minister stated that private credit is not a significant domestic risk, as companies still rely on traditional bank financing. However, authorities are closely monitoring the rapidly growing global market and Japanese banks’ increasing cross-border exposure to private credit funds amid global concerns about the industry’s potential stress.Read More