Shares of ACME Solar Holdings jumped after Investec initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a ₹319 target, implying ~25% upside. The stock has gained about 37% over the past year.Read More

HEG and Graphite India shares saw significant gains on Friday. This rally followed a substantial price hike announcement by American company GrafTech International for graphite electrodes. The US firm cited rising input costs and the need for sustainable pricing. This development is seen as positive for Indian players facing similar market pressures.Read More

Gold demand in India saw a slight increase this week as prices softened. However, many buyers are waiting for further price drops. In China, physical demand cooled, leading to narrower premiums. Central bank buying and restrictions continue to support the market. Gold prices in India traded around 141,000 rupees per 10 grams on Friday.Read More

Global markets are losing their earlier optimism. A top strategist advises investors to protect their gains and remain defensive. Uncertainty persists regarding geopolitical developments and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Traditional safe havens like bonds and gold are not functioning as expected. Investors are urged to wait for clarity before deploying new capital.Read More

The dollar strengthened towards multi-month highs as escalating Middle East conflict and doubts over de-escalation drove investors to seek safety. Amid conflicting reports on diplomatic progress and potential troop deployments, the safe-haven dollar was further bolstered by expectations of a U.S. rate hike by year-end due to rising energy prices.Read More

Indian shares saw little movement on Friday. Financial sector losses countered gains in mining stocks. Investors remained cautious. This followed Iran’s rejection of a US proposal. Global markets have been unsettled by ongoing conflict. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index experienced a slight dip. However, it managed to end a three-week losing streak.Read More

Robert Kiyosaki believes he can profit from a predicted 2026 global economic crisis, citing Nostradamus and Edgar Cayce. He avoids traditional investments, focusing on assets like real estate, gold, silver, Bitcoin, and oil production. Kiyosaki advises proactive investing in tangible assets, contrasting with passive ‘buy, hold, and pray’ strategies.Read More

Bank of Japan updated its estimate of Japan’s natural interest rate to a range of -0.9% to +0.5%, signaling a slight upward revision.Read More

Gurmeet Chadha recommends SIPs in defence funds, citing strong 5–10 year growth prospects driven by rising global tensions, increased defence spending and stronger India-US ties. Brokerages see up to 52% upside in select stocks, supported by a robust order pipeline and higher government capex allocation.Read More

Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar Exports’ Rs 440 crore IPO concludes today. The offering is seeing robust demand, particularly from Non-Institutional Investors. The grey market suggests a listing price around Rs 220. The company plans to use the funds for working capital. This IPO aims to strengthen its position in the basmati rice and FMCG sectors.Read More