Jefferies calls the conflict between Israel and Iran a buying opportunity; Hormuz warns: there is a risk of major shocks for India

Amid the sharp selloff triggered by US and Israeli missile strikes on Iran, global brokerage firm Jefferies has struck a cautiously optimistic tone, suggesting the revival in the Middle East could be short-lived. The brokerage draws parallels with recent regional conflicts that quickly faded and sees a potential buying opportunity emerging from the panic.However, it […]

Market Trading Guide: ONGC Among 2 Stocks to Buy on Friday for Up to 16% Return

Nifty ended with deep cuts on Thursday as the US-Iran standoff continued, triggering a widespread sell-off. The benchmark indices ended their three-session winning streak, which was dragged by auto, financial services, IT and consumer stocks. The index fell below the 50DMA and the 21EMA in one fell swoop.Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, […]

Q3 results today: Coal India, ONGC, HUL and HAL among 500+ companies

Coal India, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Hindalco Industries, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) are among the 500-plus companies that will announce their third quarter (Q3FY26) earnings report on Thursday. Some other companies expected to announce their Q3 results today include Biocon, Lupine, Petronet LNG, […]

After a disguised bear market in 2025, three sectors in focus promise better returns in 2026: Dipan Mehta

After a volatile and largely disappointing 2025 for equity investors, seasoned market expert Dipan Mehta, director at Elixir Equities, believes 2026 could mark a meaningful turnaround – driven by an earnings rebound, selective stock selection and a shift towards export-oriented sectors.Speaking to ET Now, Mehta said 2025 looked like a ‘bear market in disguise’ despite […]

Sensex gains over 100 points, Nifty tops 26,200 points on optimism over US economic growth

Indian shares traded modestly higher on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty stabilizing after a flat close in the previous session, as stronger-than-expected US economic growth data boosted risk appetite. However, optimism was tempered by continued foreign fund outflows and meager trading volumes at the end of the year.The Sensex rose 100 points, or 0.07%, […]