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Shares of U.S. software and data services companies were mixed on Thursday after a painful sell-off earlier this week that was triggered by fears that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence tools could upend the sector.Intuit rose 0.6%, while ServiceNow, Salesforce and Microsoft each fell about 2.6%, in contrast to sharp declines earlier in the week. The […]
Of the 30 index shares, 26 close in the red At a time when global markets are witnessing high volatility due to geopolitical uncertainties, the increase in securities transaction tax (STT) on derivatives trading has adversely affected investor sentiment on Dalal Street on Budget Day. This in turn led to a sharp sell-off, causing the […]
The Indian market ended lower in the special trading session on Sunday after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an increase in securities transaction tax (STT) on futures and options in her Budget 2026 speech, leading to a sharp sell-off in the special budget weekend trading session.At the end of the day, the BSE Sensex fell […]
Indian stock markets saw a sharp reaction after the Union Budget, with the Nifty plunging on Sunday’s session on low volume. While the headlines caused disappointment, market veteran Sunil Singhania said a closer look at the Budget reveals meaningful positives for long-term growth – even as recurring tax changes continue to unsettle investors.Responding to ET […]
The Indian market ended lower on Friday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty retreating from recent highs as investors turned defensive this weekend ahead of the Union Budget.By the end of the session, benchmarks had pared some losses with the Sensex down 296.59 points or 0.36% to 82,269.78, while the Nifty fell 98 points or […]
As foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) continue to exit Indian markets amid global uncertainties, Budget 2026 could play a crucial role in stabilizing stock sentiment, says market expert Sudip Bandyopadhyay. Strategic measures targeting FII issues should be the main focus for policymakers, he emphasized.“The only surprise announcement I am looking forward to is if they go […]
Amid ongoing volatility and market-wide corrections, investors are grappling with the dilemma of where to allocate their capital: large caps, or the more volatile mid- and small-caps.Gurmeet Chadha, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Complete Circle Consultants, shared his views on Chadha recently shared his views on market valuations and investment strategies, highlighting that […]
With Sebi opening the door to the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) framework, asset managers now have a new structure to offer more flexible, strategy-based products that are a cross between mutual funds and PMS. In an interaction, Rajat Chandak, Senior Fund Manager at ICICI Prudential AMC, explains how hybrid long-short SIFs use derivatives, valuation discipline […]
At home The long view January 23, 2026 – When Stocks Bleed and Gold Leads: Why a Portfolio Review is More Important Than Ever January 23, 2026 Image source: David Gyung/www.istockphoto.com Stocks are testing patience, while gold and silver are testing price ceilings. This month, the market mood was uneasy and uncertain for […]
Market volatility is expected to remain high in 2026 due to concerns over tariffs, geopolitical risks and climate risks. If you’re concerned about protecting your investments while still seeking growth, stock funds can be a smart solution. In this video, we discuss five types of stock funds that can help manage market volatility in 2026. […]
