Australian shares rebounded on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 index gaining 1.1% after US President Trump suggested the Iran conflict could end soon. This eased oil price fears, leading to a drop in energy stocks but a boost for miners and financials. Technology, healthcare, and gold also saw gains.Read More

Condom-maker Cupid’s shares surged 5% on Tuesday, extending this week’s gains to 19% following its 4:1 bonus issue. The bonus shares are expected to be allotted today, making the stock more accessible to retail investors. The company also reported strong Q3 FY26 results with a 196% year-on-year net profit increase.Read More

Indian markets are experiencing a volatile phase due to geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices, with the Nifty 500 down 10% from its peak. Capitalmind founder Deepak Shenoy views this as short-term panic, not a long-term structural shift. He believes temporary disruptions will fade, creating opportunities for long-term investors in sectors like infrastructure and...Read More

Shares of ABB India rose sharply after the firm announced a $75 million investment to expand manufacturing and R&D. The capex will boost capacity across key facilities and add advanced labs in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, supporting local production, innovation, and job creation under its local-for-local strategy.Read More

Saudi Aramco, the world’s top oil exporter, saw profits fall 12% due to lower crude prices. The company announced its first-ever share buyback of up to $3 billion over 18 months. This comes amid volatile global oil markets. Aramco’s net income for 2025 was $93.4 billion. Total dividends paid for the year were $85.5 billion.Read More

Global oil markets are experiencing sharp volatility due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia, sparking fears of economic fallout. While crude prices have surged, economists suggest the reaction is largely emotional, with market fundamentals and economic implications creating a complex dynamic. Asian economies, heavily reliant on imported energy, are particularly vulnerable and are considering emergency...Read More

Indian government bonds saw a rebound as oil prices dropped significantly following President Trump’s comments on the Iran conflict. Despite this relief, traders remain cautious due to ongoing Middle East tensions and a substantial state debt issuance. The Indian rupee also strengthened, buoyed by lower oil costs and anticipated RBI support.Read More

Bitcoin has rebounded towards $70,000, gaining nearly 3.50% in a day, as easing Middle East tensions and a pullback in oil prices boost crypto sentiment. Major altcoins also saw significant gains, with the global crypto market capitalization rising to $2.38 trillion. Analysts note Bitcoin’s resilience and supportive institutional flows.Read More

Market veteran A Balasubramanian highlights India’s capital market evolution since the 1990s, emphasizing long-term economic growth compounding over index prediction. He notes increased investor participation and confidence, asserting India’s resilience and potential to emerge as a global market winner despite current uncertainties.Read More

Defence stocks are poised for significant gains, potentially up to 38%, as global conflicts spur increased military spending. Motilal Oswal highlights Hindustan Aeronautics and Bharat Dynamics as top picks, citing rising geopolitical tensions, robust government budgets, and supportive defence policies. Strong order inflows further bolster the bullish outlook for these companies.Read More