Chris Wood Jefferies

3 reasons why HDFC Bank has not made money for investors in 2026 so far

Earlier today, Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, in his weekly note GREED & fear, revealed that he has exited HDFC Bank to make way for names like MCX and Lenksart.

MCX, HDFC Bank, Lenskart: Chris Wood rejigs India portfolio

India, Wood wrote, continues to benefit from improving domestic fundamentals, with bank credit growth accelerating to 17-18 per cent year-on-year in 2026.

Chinese AI models can trigger massive capital destruction in US: Chris Wood

The best way to play the AI trade, Wood believes, is the picks and shovels trade, in terms of companies who are profiting, or are likely to benefit directly from the hyperscalers' spending.

Is the tide about to turn in favour of large-cap stocks? Analysts weigh in

The SMID segment, analysts' caution, is now the most crowded trade in the Indian stock markets.

Hynix, Samsung: Why is Chris Wood betting big on these South Korean companies?

While hyperscaler cloud providers face margin pressures, Wood views memory producers as the most leveraged way to play the relentless AI investment cycle.

Kospi crash, SpaceX fall: Is bull-run in AI-related stocks nearing an end?

While AI as a concept is here to stay, said U R Bhat, co-founder & director, Alphaniti Fintech, it is the valuation of the related companies that's worrisome.

SpaceX IPO marks the peak of AI euphoria, says Chris Wood of Jefferies

SpaceX is planning to sell 555.6 million shares at a fixed price $135 per share. This will raise $75 billion and value the company at $1.77 trillion.

Chris Wood thinks Karachi-listed stocks can be a good trading bet; here's why

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE 100)-listed stocks can be a good trading bet, according to Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, especially around the IMF bailout periods.

Who will win AI war: China or US? Jefferies’ Chris Wood answers | Business News | Share market news

The artificial intelligence (AI)-driven trade, which has dominated the stock markets, especially in the United States (US) could come under the lens this year, Christopher Wood, global head of equity

Markets are not fully pricing in West Asia war impact, says Chris Wood

Closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifeline for global oil and gas transit, also remains closed. As a result, crude oil and gas prices have been on an upward spiral in the last few days.

Role of AI and its impact on markets: In conversation with Chris Wood & Nilesh Shah | BS Manthan

Role of AI and its impact on markets: In conversation with Chris Wood & Nilesh Shah | BS Manthan

US markets may start to question RoI from AI; India story still unfolding

AI capex boom may keep India markets under pressure as global funds shift to semiconductor-heavy markets like Taiwan and Korea, says Christopher Wood of Jefferies

Chris Wood trims India exposure; UBS, Bernstein cautious on Indian equities

Besides Wood, analysts at Bernstein and UBS, too, have reiterated their cautious stance on Indian equities. Those at Bernstein cut their rating on India to 'neutral'

Gold can hit $7000/oz; buy the dips and hold for the long-term: Analysts

Despite the dip seen on Thursday, analysts suggest gold continues to be a reliable long-term portfolio anchor, rather than a short-term trade.

Sensex can hit 100,000 in 2026 if earnings pickup: Chris Wood

The key uncertainty remains the currency, but if that stabilises and growth improves, India can deliver respectable returns, says Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies.

Indian markets a relative-return disaster; rupee bottom at 89: Chris Wood

The biggest risk to the bottoming out of the rupee, Wood believes, is the continuing resort to handouts in state election politics which have been a feature for the past two years

Time to start buying gold for the long term, suggest analysts

From a technical perspective, the first key technical support for gold, according to WGC, is seen around its medium-term 55-day average and initial Fibonacci retracement of the rise from the 2022 low

$3500 to $4000/oz: Gold's 36-day $500 gain fastest in history, says WGC

Gold allocations amid the recent sharp run in prices may prompt portfolio rebalancing by strategic investors, WGC believes

Time to book profit in gold, silver after 61% jump in the last one year?

Apurva Sheth, head of market perspectives and research at SAMCO Securities believes that the recent buying frenzy in both gold and silver has been led by FOMO - buying out of fear of missing out

Chris Wood sees gold prices at $6,600 in a secular bull market; here's why

At the peak of the last secular bull market in gold in January 1980, Wood said, gold price was then equivalent to 9.9 per cent of US disposable income per capita which stood at $8,551