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A leading chart analyst predicts Indian stocks will reach new heights by late 2026. This optimistic outlook hinges on a significant drop in crude oil prices. Falling oil is expected to reduce inflation and geopolitical risks, boosting markets. Key sectors like Capital Goods and Realty are highlighted for potential gains, while FMCG is advised against.
New York Fed President John Williams said demand for U.S. Treasury debt remains strong despite high federal borrowing, citing continued global confidence in the U.S. economy as a safe and liquid investment destination amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Turkish travel vlogger Ruhi Cenet has shared details of a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, where 3 passengers died and several others fell ill during a 36-day voyage. The vessel later entered quarantine as health authorities monitored the spread of the virus.
Major investment firms Blackstone and BlackRock saw their private credit portfolios shrink. Troubled loans, especially from software firms impacted by artificial intelligence, caused this decline. Investor scrutiny of business development companies is increasing. This trend affects technology and software borrowers. The situation highlights challenges in the private lending market.
Life Insurance Corporation of India invested nearly $2 billion in 10 stocks during the March quarter's market fall. LIC bought shares in companies like Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, TCS, and Infosys even as their prices dropped. This strategic move saw LIC increase its stake in several companies. The insurer also reduced holdings in other stocks, showing a selective approach.
Federal Reserve's Mary Daly affirmed the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, stating that rising energy prices have not yet impacted medium- or long-term inflation expectations. She emphasized that the Fed's current monetary policy is 'slightly restrictive' and that a resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict could further ease inflationary pressures.
IndiGo will become the first airline to operate commercial flights from Noida International Airport in Jewar from 15 June, launching services to over 16 domestic destinations as the NCR gets its third airport.
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) shares dipped despite reporting a 61% surge in March quarter net profit to Rs 797 crore, driven by an 85% revenue increase to Rs 1,564 crore. Transaction charges were the primary growth driver, soaring 114% year-on-year. Nuvama maintains a 'Buy' rating, citing BSE's lower impact from weekly contract reductions and significant headroom for derivatives customer growth.
Gold and silver prices rose on MCX amid easing inflation concerns and optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran agreement. Silver gained Rs 2,361, while gold approached Rs 1.53 lakh. Analysts expect continued volatility driven by global cues, with key support and resistance levels guiding near-term trading strategies.
Indian stock markets experienced a second day of decline, with both the Sensex and Nifty 50 shedding over half a percent. The Sensex fell approximately 400 points to 77,448, and the Nifty 50 dropped 113 points to 24,214. Despite this dip, midcap and smallcap indices showed resilience, outperforming the broader benchmarks. Market volatility remained stable.
State Bank of India's board will consider a fundraising plan of up to $2 billion on May 12. The bank will also release its Q4 results today, with analysts expecting muted profit growth due to treasury losses, despite stable loan growth and margins. SBI shares have seen significant gains over the past year.
Markets are pricing in a swift conflict resolution, but elevated energy costs will impact corporate margins in the near term. While earnings recovery is real, it remains vulnerable to external shocks. Bhandwaldar favors largecaps, particularly financials and auto, and sectors like pharma, telecom, and select industrials for their favorable risk-reward.
Three stocks from the Nifty 200 universe appeared in the White Marubozu bullish scan on May 7, signalling strong buying interest during the session. The pattern reflects sustained upward momentum, improving sentiment, and potential continuation of the trend, offering near-term opportunities in stocks displaying strong bullish price action.
Five NSE F&O stocks, including KPIT Technologies and Blue Star, saw a sharp rise in futures open interest as of May 7, indicating fresh position build-up. The surge reflects increased trader participation, though one stock marginally falls short of the 10% threshold mentioned in the broader trend.
Pidilite Industries reported a 36.6% year-on-year jump in Q4FY26 net profit to Rs 584.2 crore, with revenue rising 14.1%. Margin expansion was driven by lower input costs. The company also posted steady full-year growth, supported by strong performance in its Consumer and Bazaar segment and stable demand conditions.
Dabur India reported a 15% year-on-year rise in Q4FY26 net profit to Rs 369 crore, with revenue increasing 7.3%. Growth was driven by strong domestic FMCG performance and volume expansion. However, profits declined sequentially. The company also saw broad-based category growth and modest international business expansion.
Vijay's TVK, which made a historic debut in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, captured nearly half of the seats won by the DMK and AIADMK in the last state elections. But this isn't enough. Here's what Vijay is lacking.
Seven stocks from the Nifty500 universe were flagged in the RSI Trending Up scan on May 7 after showing improving momentum. The indicator turned positive as RSI crossed above 50 from lower levels, signalling strengthening price momentum, improving sentiment, and potential short-term buying opportunities for traders tracking bullish technical indicators.
Cloudflare said it is cutting about 20% of its workforce, adding that the move reflects a redesign of teams and workflows around AI adoption. CEO Matthew Prince and co-founder Michelle Zatlyn said the company’s use of AI tools has increased more than sixfold over the past three months.
