Historical Nifty data reveals that investors often miss opportunities by focusing on Budget Day theatrics. The average Budget Day move is minimal, with significant returns typically observed in the week following the event, suggesting patience and waiting for policy clarity is a more profitable strategy.Read More

Asian Paints shares dropped significantly after reporting a nearly 5% year-on-year profit decline for the December quarter. While sales saw a modest rise, analysts remain divided. Citi reiterates a ‘Sell’ rating, citing weak demand, while Morgan Stanley maintains ‘Underweight’ due to growth misses. Nomura, however, holds a ‘Buy’ rating, believing competitive pressures are easing.Read More

South Korea has overtaken Germany in stock market capitalisation, fuelled by a powerful rally in technology stocks tied to the global AI and robotics boom. Market value has surged to $3.25 trillion after adding $1.7 trillion since early 2025, lifting Korea to the world’s 10th-largest equity market, supported by reforms and strong index performance.Read More

On January 27, five stocks from the Nifty500 universe closed more than 2.5% above their VWAP levels, signalling strong intraday accumulation. A sustained close above VWAP reflects improving sentiment and active buying interest, often tracked by traders as a short-term bullish indicator suggesting potential continuation of upward momentum.Read More

As the Union Budget approaches, markets prioritize policy continuity and fiscal credibility over headline announcements. Rajesh Palviya of Axis Securities highlights expectations for growth support via infrastructure spending, balanced with fiscal discipline. Investors seek clarity on fiscal deficit, ease of doing business, and selective sectoral opportunities, with a focus on execution strength and balance-sheet resilience.Read More

A busy Wednesday for the stock market features earnings from 126 BSE-listed companies, including Nifty giants like Maruti Suzuki and L&T. Both are anticipated to report strong December-quarter results, with Maruti Suzuki expecting a 24-35% net profit rise and L&T projecting a 20-35% increase, driven by robust sales and execution.Read More

Gold prices soared past $5,200 for the first time, driven by a plunging dollar and geopolitical anxieties. The precious metal’s surge, up over 20% this year, is linked to a weaker greenback and White House sentiment. Analysts predict further gains, with some forecasting gold could reach $6,000 by 2026 amid strong investment demand.Read More

The U.S. dollar is struggling near four-year lows. President Donald Trump’s remarks have fueled dollar selling, strengthening the yen, euro, and sterling. The euro has surpassed the $1.2 level. Analysts suggest this weakness could persist due to the Trump administration’s policies. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. The Japanese yen has gained, with talk...Read More

As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend.Read More

Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc are in focus after Vedanta approved an Offer for Sale of up to 1.59% stake in Hindustan Zinc at a floor price of Rs 685 per share. Elevated RSI levels suggest strong momentum but raise near-term caution amid potential consolidation.Read More