Stock markets closed last week under notable pressure as continued geopolitical tensions and weakness in technology stocks weighed on sentiment. On Monday, investors are likely to react to the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israeli axis. Analysts say the impact of this development will be negative in the short term.In today’s trading, shares of […]
Stock markets lost momentum early this week, with a sharp reversal eroding initial resilience and leaving investors wondering whether the correction signals deeper weakness or a pause in ongoing consolidation. Despite the turmoil, market experts point to strong earnings trends and sector tailwinds as reasons to remain constructive. Rahul Shah out MOFSL in an interview […]
The rupee rose 5 paise to 90.67 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, driven by foreign fund inflows and positive domestic equity markets. However, higher global crude prices and a strengthening dollar blocked sharp gains in the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank forex market, the rupee opened at 90.60 against the […]
At home The long view February 6, 2026 – Stocks Under Pressure, Gold Shines: Why A Portfolio Review Is Critical Now February 6, 2026 Image source: David Gyung/www.istockphoto.com The markets were busy. Very busy. Budgets have been announced, the global trade equations have shifted, gold and silver have soared, and stock markets have […]
A sharp rise in GIFT Nifty paved the way for a strong opening on Dalal Street on Tuesday after India and the US announced a long-awaited trade deal, allaying tariff concerns that had weighed on Indian markets for months. GIFT Nifty rose nearly 800 points before easing a bit, signaling a broad-based relief rally. The […]
The stock markets are gearing up for an eventful week in which key factors such as quarterly earnings of companies, the US Fed’s interest rate decision and the upcoming Union Budget 2026-27 will be in the spotlight, analysts said.The stock markets would be closed on Monday for Republic Day. Moreover, the trading activities of foreign […]
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 […]
As 2025 draws to a close, many investors are looking back on a challenging year for portfolios. For example, Indian markets rank in the bottom 10% of global market performance, raising questions about missed opportunities in gold, silver and foreign equities. But according to market veteran Devina Mehra, this ‘fear of missing out’ (FOMO) is […]
Morgan Stanley on Friday bought 40,000 shares worth Rs 10.34 crore in Shaily Engineering Plastics through block deals. The shares were bought through affiliated Morgan Stanley IFSC Fund at a price of Rs 2,585.10 each, a 1% discount to Thursday’s closing price. In the block deals, promoters Amit Mahendra Sanghvi and Laxman Sanghvi have divested […]
November 12, 2025 Image source: Gemini AI Any monkey can beat the market…claimed an article Forbes in 2012. The publisher cited findings from a report by Research Affiliates. The latter randomly selected 100 portfolios with 30 stocks from a universe of 1,000 stocks. The quirky thing here was that the wallets were selected by monkeys. […]