Nifty faces a range-bound week after failing to breach 26,000. Analysts anticipate cautious trading with support seen at 25,300 and resistance at 25,700-26,000. Traders are advised a wait-and-watch approach. Key stock picks include Bajaj Finance, Torrent Pharma, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, L&T, and Pricol, offering potential trading opportunities.Read More

Markets closed the week lower, with benchmark indices down approximately 1% due to rising concerns over AI disruption and a significant sell-off in technology stocks. Analysts advise a selective, risk-managed approach amid ongoing tech stock repricing and AI fears. The India VIX rose 15% to 13.50 levels.Read More

Markets faced selling pressure, with the Nifty declining due to a sharp fall in technology stocks. Several companies like BSE, TCS, Ola Electric, Religare Enterprises, and Manappuram Finance are in focus due to significant business developments and strategic partnerships.Read More

Chinese stocks face a gloomy outlook as corporate earnings show a significant downturn. Investors are concerned that upcoming holiday spending will not be enough to boost the market. Economic indicators point to weak consumer demand. This situation is fueling worries that the Lunar New Year will not bring its usual economic uplift.Read More

Debt investors are increasingly concerned about major tech companies taking on significant debt for AI development, leading to a surge in credit derivative trading. This market activity, particularly for single-company contracts on issuers like Meta and Alphabet, reflects a growing demand for protection against potential defaults as AI investments escalate.Read More

India’s largest stock exchange, NSE, faces a new hurdle in its decade-long IPO journey. A petition in Delhi High Court questions Sebi’s approval for the listing. The case centers on alleged violations of rules for adjusting derivative trades during corporate actions. This legal challenge could once again delay NSE’s much-awaited public debut. The court’s decision...Read More

Corporate revenues and profits surged in India during the December quarter, driven by GST reforms and strong performance in key sectors like automotive and financials. Analysts anticipate continued double-digit earnings growth in FY27, supported by favorable trade deals and improving business fundamentals, with a shift towards mid- and small-cap companies.Read More

The Bank of England faces a crucial week of economic data releases, including inflation and labor market figures, following a narrow decision to hold interest rates. Policymakers are divided on the path forward, with inflation remaining a key concern despite expectations of a fall. Incoming data will shape the debate on future monetary policy.Read More

Bond yields are diverging, with short-term rates falling due to liquidity while long-term rates rise, signaling the end of the current rate-cut cycle. Institutions are locking in long-term funds, anticipating future rate increases, as the market prices in a potential shift to higher rates.Read More

Emerging markets are poised for a long-term uptrend after years of underperformance, according to 13D Research & Strategy. While India may see temporary underperformance, China and Brazil are highlighted as key bets, alongside energy, gold, and silver. The firm expresses caution on the AI trade, citing potential malinvestment and unsustainable capital spending.Read More