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Morgan Stanley eyes expansion in Asia as deregulation opens new markets

Morgan Stanley is pushing deeper into Asia as buoyant markets, a reviving Hong Kong IPO pipeline and rising trading volumes propelled the bank to a second consecutive record year in the region

Asian shares, US futures gain as BOJ keeps its key interest rate unchanged

Chinese markets also saw moderate gains as the Hang Seng in Hong Kong added 0.3 per cent to 26,718.13, while the Shanghai Composite index also was up 0.3 per cent, at 4,133.58

Asian shares mostly rise after Trump backs down on Greenland tariff threat

Asian shares mostly advanced on Thursday, tracking Wall Street, after US President Donald Trump walked back from imposing tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland and ruled out using military force to take control of the territory. The future for the S&P 500 was up 0.4% on Thursday, while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.3%. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 climbed 1.9% to 53,760.85, with technology stocks among those leading the gain. SoftBank Group jumped 11% and chipmaker Tokyo Electron rose 3.7%. South Korea's Kospi was up 2% to 5,008.08, crossing the 5,000 mark for the first time after hitting records earlier this month. Technology-related stocks drove the rally. Shares of Samsung Electronics rose 3.3%, and chipmaker SK Hynix was up 2.3%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.2% to 26,531.29. The Shanghai Composite index dropped nearly 0.2%, to 4,110.86. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 traded 0.7% higher to 8,841.70. Taiwan's Taiex jumped 2%, while India's Sensex ...

Stock Market Close: Sensex slips 324 pts; Nifty at 25,586; oil & gas, realty stocks decline

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday, January 19, 2026: Trump levied a 10 per cent tariff on eight European countries, effective February 1, rising to 25 per cent in June

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 188 pts up; Nifty at 25,694; IT outperforms, pharma drags

Sensex today | Stock Market Close Highlights, Friday, January 16: On BSE, Infosys, Tech Mahindra and HCLTech were top gainers, while Eternal, Asian Paints and Maruti were top losers.

Asian stocks hit record highs as AI rally returns, dollar stays firm

Overnight, gains in technology and financial stocks sent Wall Street higher, with Nasdaq futures up 0.4 per cent in the Asian session

Asian shares slide, oil sinks $2 after Trump says Iran stopped killings

Asian shares were mostly lower and US futures also fell Thursday after Wall Street retreated, dragged down by falls in Big Tech stocks. Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel after US President Donald Trump said he was told on good authority that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has signaled fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters. US benchmark crude fell $2, or 3.3%, to $59.88 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, shed $2.12, or 3.2%, to $64.40 per barrel. In Asian trading, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 slipped 0.9% to 53,863.84, with technology-related stocks trading lower. SoftBank Group fell 5.6%, testing equipment maker Advantest fell 4.1% and chip maker Tokyo Electron fell 3.3%. Shares of machinery and equipment maker Toyota Industries rose 6% following reports that automaker Toyota Motor has raised its buyout offer for the company to 18,800 yen ($118.61) per share. Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 0.6% to 26,850.78. Hong ...

Stock Market Close: Sensex down 245 pts, Nifty at 25,666; IT, realty top losers, metals outperform

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Jan 14, 2026: On BSE, Tata Steel, NTPC and Axis Bank were top gainers, while Asian Paints, TCS and Maruti Suzuki were top drags.

Asian markets rise as yen hits weakest since 2024 on Japan election hopes

The Japanese yen hit its weakest level since July 2024 at 159.415 per dollar in early Asian hours, as the threat of a market intervention resurfaced

Stock Market Close: Sensex down 250pts, Nifty at 25,732; Consumer Durables, Realty shares top drag

Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights, January 13, 2026: On NSE, ONGC, Eternal and ICICI Bank were top gainers. On the flipside, Trent, L&T and Dr Reddy's were top losers.

Stock market close: Sensex snaps 5-day losing run on US trade talk hopes, up 302pts; Nifty at 25,790

Stock Market Highlights, January 12: US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said the US and India will hold trade talks on Tuesday. Additionally, the Union Budget will be presented on Sunday, February 1.

Stock Market Close: Sensex logs worst week since Sept 2025; Nifty below 25,700; VIX up 16% this week

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights on January 9, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and the Nifty Smallcap 100 ended 0.79 per cent and 1.81 per cent lower, respectively

Stock Market Close: Nifty logs worst day in 1-month, ends at 25,876; Sensex cracks 780pts; VIX up 6%

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights on January 8, 2026: Reports suggest US President Donald Trump has purportedly backed a Bill that threatens to raise tariffs on India to at least 500 per cent

Asian shares mostly lower after Wall Street's strong start to year cools

Asian shares were mostly lower, and US futures also declined on Thursday as Wall Street's New Year's rally faded. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 dropped 1.6 per cent to 51,117.26, with technology stocks among those leading the decline. SoftBank, which focuses on tech investments, dropped 7.6 per cent, while semiconductor equipment maker Tokyo Electron dipped 4 per cent. Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng lost 1.2 per cent to 26,143.17, although shares of OpenAI's Chinese rival Zhipu rose as much as around 15 per cent above their offer price in the company's trading debut. The Shanghai Composite index fell nearly 0.1 per cent to 4,082.98. South Korea's Kospi, which reached record high levels this week, mostly flatlined on Thursday, adding less than 0.1 per cent to 4,552.37. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 added 0.3 per cent to 8,720.80, while Taiwan's Taiex slid more than 0.2 per cent. US stock futures fell, with the futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declining 0.3 per

Stock Market Close: Nifty slips for 3rd day; Sensex down 102 pts; Auto, OMCs drag; IT outperforms

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights on January 7, 2026: The broader markets outperformed the frontline pack as the Nifty Midcap 100 and the Nifty Smallcap 100 were up 0.4 per cent each

Asian shares advance while oil prices ease amid US operation in Venezuela

Asian shares and US futures advanced on Tuesday after stocks closed higher on Wall Street. Oil prices fell back after gaining Monday following the capture by US forces of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a weekend raid. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 1.1 per cent to 52,389.63 on strong buying of tech related shares like precision tools maker Disco Corp., which jumped 5.3 per cent. South Korea's Kospi pushed further into record territory, gaining 0.8 per cent to 4,495.49, buoyed by gains for automakers and some electronics manufacturers. Hong Kong's Hang Seng surged 1.8 per cent to 26,815.75 and the Shanghai Composite index was up 1.1 per cent at 4,069.38. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.4 per cent to 8,697.10. Taiwan's Taiex climbed 1.2 per cent, while in India, the Sensex edged 0.1 per cent lower. Monday's gains on Wall Street were broad, with particularly big jumps for energy companies and banks. Elsewhere, industrial companies and retailers joined in to help ..

Stock Market Close: Nifty erases early record; Sensex ends 322 pts lower; IT, OMCs drag; VIX up 6%

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE on January 5, 2026: Markets in Asia-Pacific opened the first full trading week of 2026 on a stronger footing on Monday

Stock Market Close: Sensex rises 573 pts; Nifty at 26,329; bank, auto, metal shares rally

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE on Friday, January 02, 2026: In broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and the Nifty Midcap 100 were trading 1.01 per cent and 0.72 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 546 pts today, adds 9% in 2025; Nifty ends at 26,130

Sensex today | Stock Market Close, December 31, 2025: In CY 2025, Nifty MidCap 100 rose 5.7 per cent, extending its winning streak to six years, while Nifty SmallCap slipped 5.6 per cent

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends flat; Nifty at 25,939; metal, PSU Bank, auto shares shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market Close on Tuesday, December 30, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 ended lower by 0.15 per cent and 0.28 per cent, respectively