Sterlite Technologies and BEL show strong bullish setups, offering near-term upside as technical indicators signal trend reversals and momentum gains.Read More

Wall Street’s main indexes opened sharply lower as investors weighed the impact of a widening Middle East conflict on inflation and global trade. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all retreated at the opening bell, reflecting growing concerns over geopolitical risks and market volatility.Read More

US gasoline prices jumped 11 cents to $3.11 per gallon as oil futures surged amid escalating United States–Iran tensions. Benchmark US crude rose 8.6% to $77.36 a barrel, while Brent crude climbed 6.7% to $81.29, reflecting fears of disrupted global oil supply.Read More

Tuhin Kanta Pandey said Sebi is monitoring speculative activity in short-dated options while affirming futures remain healthy. Regulatory measures aim to curb excesses without broad action. The regulator also clarified IPO NOC, pre-listing frameworks, and new mutual fund categorisation rules, ensuring transparency and investor protection.Read More

Gold and silver on MCX fell sharply on Tuesday as investors booked profits after Monday’s surge driven by escalating tensions involving United States, Israel and Iran. With markets weighing conflict risks and key US data ahead, analysts say volatility in precious metals is likely to remain elevated.Read More

Benjamin Graham teaches that real investing is grounded in discipline, fundamentals, and patience. Markets tempt us to behave like speculators chasing momentum, but lasting wealth comes from consistency—valuing businesses, not price swings. When volatility strikes, conviction—not emotion—separates successful investors from the crowd.Read More

Oil prices spiked as the conflict involving Iran disrupted regional supplies and threatened the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route. Ship movements slowed, insurers withdrew coverage, and strikes across the region escalated risks. Analysts warn crude may face sharp spikes before stabilising.Read More

U.S. software firms are boosting stock buybacks amid a significant market downturn, but experts doubt this will halt the selling. Investors are wary of AI’s disruptive potential, causing a sharp decline in software stocks. While buybacks aim to support share prices and signal confidence, many believe concrete evidence of AI’s impact on business prospects is...Read More

Global markets tumbled Tuesday as escalating Middle East tensions, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, sent oil and gas prices soaring. This surge fueled inflation fears, prompting investors to delay expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Tech stocks and airlines bore the brunt of the sell-off, while defense and energy firms saw gains.Read More

Sri Lankan shares plummeted 5.4% on Tuesday, their worst single-day drop since the 2022 financial crisis, driven by Middle East tensions. Fears of oil shortages and supply disruptions, exacerbated by the Iran conflict, impacted the market. The nation’s reliance on fuel imports and significant trade with the Middle East make it vulnerable to external shocks.Read More