India’s investment market is in a ‘boring cycle’. Investors should maintain current allocations but expect moderate returns. S Naren of ICICI Prudential AMC advises patience, especially for smallcaps. He highlights India’s potential as an AI user and defends the budget’s STT hike for long-term market health. Precious metals like silver are cautioned against, with gold...Read More

SBI shares jumped 7% after the bank reported strong Q3 earnings, with net profit rising 25% to ₹21,030 crore, beating estimates on higher fee income and lower provisions. Brokerages including Jefferies and Motilal Oswal raised price targets to ₹1,300, citing strong return on equity and value from subsidiaries, implying about 14% upside.Read More

Bitcoin rebounded to $70,000 after a sharp sell-off, with leveraged long positions being flushed out. While major altcoins showed mixed performance, the global crypto market capitalization saw a slight increase. Market sentiment remains cautious, with investors observing macro uncertainties and interest rate outlooks.Read More

The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed the 50,000 mark for the first time, rising 2.47% (1,206 points) to close at 50,115.67, driven by gains in industrial, financial, and select technology stocks. The rally helped Wall Street recover from a tech-led selloff earlier in the week.Read More

Kalyan Jewellers India’s shares surged 10% to ₹417.75 after reporting a 90.36% jump in Q3 net profit to ₹416.29 crore. This strong performance triggered bullish brokerage calls, with JM Financial setting a ₹750 price target, citing robust same-store sales growth and positive management outlook.Read More

U.S. equity investors are cautious this week as an AI-driven shakeout in heavyweight tech stocks continues, with software shares experiencing a significant rout. Investors are increasingly concerned about AI’s disruptive potential, though signs of rotation to other sectors offer some encouragement. Key economic data on jobs and inflation will also be closely watched.Read More

Indian IT stocks are back in focus after a rebound in US technology shares helped stabilise sentiment following a sharp sell-off. Concerns around AI-led disruption and margin pressure had dragged software stocks globally. Investors are now assessing whether the bounce signals a near-term relief rally or a pause amid deeper structural risks.Read More

Fractal Analytics’ IPO launches amid Indian IT sector worries about AI automation. While traditional IT stocks face a sharp sell-off, Fractal offers a pure-play AI investment. Its focus on enterprise AI and analytics solutions differentiates it from legacy firms. Investors weigh the high-growth AI theme against execution risks and evolving technology paradigms.Read More

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Indian stock markets opened with significant gains on Monday. The Sensex and Nifty saw a strong start, rising by 0.7 percent each. Positive news from the India-US trade deal and robust performances in US and Asian markets boosted investor confidence. PSU bank and metal stocks led the rally in early trading.Read More