Nintendo is set to sell shares worth about 300 billion yen. Major banks including MUFG Bank and Bank of Kyoto will sell their stakes in the ‘Super Mario’ maker. This move is part of a broader trend in Japan to reduce cross-shareholdings. Nintendo may also conduct a share buyback. A decision is expected soon.Read More

Indian stock markets experienced a downturn on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty50 falling significantly despite IT sector gains. FMCG and banking stocks led the decline, while foreign institutional investors offloaded shares. Global markets also showed weakness, with the Nasdaq Composite closing lower. Crude oil prices eased amid diplomatic efforts.Read More

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are showing caution. A large options expiry is expected to bring short-term volatility. Despite strong Bitcoin ETF inflows, profit-taking and macro risks are capping gains. The global crypto market capitalization has eased. Investors are advised to consider staggered accumulation near support zones.Read More

An industry conference shows optimism for India’s financial sector. Foreign investor participation is strong. Artificial intelligence is a key focus, with India seen as at the cutting edge. While job disruption is a concern, IT companies are expected to adapt. Corporate earnings are in a sweet spot, though nominal growth may moderate future expectations.Read More

Block is cutting over 4,000 jobs, nearly half its staff. This move signals how artificial intelligence is changing businesses. CEO Jack Dorsey stated that a smaller team using AI tools can achieve more. Investors are rewarding companies showing AI-driven cost savings. Block expects restructuring charges of up to $500 million.Read More

A federal judge ruled that customers can sue Binance in court over unregistered token sales, rejecting the exchange’s arbitration request. The judge found Binance failed to adequately notify users about changes to its terms of use requiring arbitration and waiving class-action rights. The ruling allows customers who lost money on seven tokens to pursue their...Read More

Ola Electric shares have plummeted 84% from their peak, wiping out significant investor wealth and now trading below their issue price. The company faces intense competition, regulatory scrutiny, and declining market share, leading to downgrades from major brokerages. Analysts suggest a cautious approach due to persistent headwinds and a negative market structure.Read More

Silver and gold prices surged on MCX Friday. Investors watched US-Iran negotiations and tariff concerns. Gold futures for April 2026 and silver futures for March 2026 saw significant gains. Experts suggest buying gold and silver on dips. Physical gold rates varied across major Indian cities.Read More

Indian IT shares saw gains on Friday. This followed a tech rally on Wall Street that lost momentum. US-listed Infosys and Wipro ADRs also rose. Experts believe Indian IT can benefit from AI spending. They suggest accumulating select IT stocks on dips. The sector’s recent weakness may be nearing a bottom.Read More

Mayur Patel of 360 ONE Asset Management sees improving structural drivers in financials, telecom, commercial vehicles, and integrated solar manufacturing, which are not fully valued for their medium-long term earnings. He highlights easing liquidity, trade deal benefits, and potential for revived foreign flows, while cautioning on AI disruption in IT services and rich valuations in...Read More