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Markets calm as ECB President Christine Lagarde's exit buzz grows
An ECB spokesperson said Lagarde was focused on her job and had not taken any decision regarding the end of her term
 "Markets calm as ECB President Christine Lagarde's exit buzz grows")
Oil edges up after 2% drop as focus turns to US-Iran negotiations
Political consultancy Eurasia Group said in a Tuesday note to clients that it thinks there is a 65 per cent probability of U.S. military strikes against Iran by the end of April
 "Oil edges up after 2% drop as focus turns to US-Iran negotiations")
Gaudium IVF IPO opens Feb 20: GMP at 15%; 5 key risks you should know
The unlisted shares of Gaudium IVF were trading at ₹91 in the grey market, commanding a premium of ₹12 or 15 per cent from the upper end price of ₹79
 "Gaudium IVF IPO opens Feb 20: GMP at 15%; 5 key risks you should know")
Godfrey Phillips zooms 12%, recoups YTD losses; analyst sees more upside
With today's sharp gain of 12 per cent, Godfrey Phillips shares have now recouped the YTD losses
 "Godfrey Phillips zooms 12%, recoups YTD losses; analyst sees more upside")
Stock to buy: Elara says GMR Airports' earnings turn structurally strong
Elara Capital has retained its 'Buy' call on GMR Airports with a target price of ₹140
 "Stock to buy: Elara says GMR Airports' earnings turn structurally strong")
Axis Bank preferred pick by Centrum within banking space; target ₹1,460
Centrum has assigned 'Buy' rating on Axis Bank, calling it a preferred pick from the banking space. The brokerage has set a target price of ₹1,460
 "Axis Bank preferred pick by Centrum within banking space; target ₹1,460")
Crude falls 2% as progress in US-Iran talks raises market optimism
The talks took place amid a US military buildup in the Middle East. Iran's supreme leader said on Tuesday that any US attempt to depose his government would fail
 "Crude falls 2% as progress in US-Iran talks raises market optimism")
Tech and AI concerns keep Wall Street on edge, markets see volatility
About 260 shares in the S&P 500 rose, with the gauge hovering near 6,840. The yield on 10-year Treasuries was little changed at 4.05 per cent
 "Tech and AI concerns keep Wall Street on edge, markets see volatility")
Why defence stocks are rising in trade today? Astra Microwave gets 'Buy'
Defence stocks are in a momentum on a day when French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting India, raising hopes that India could seal a deal to buy more fighter jets
 "Why defence stocks are rising in trade today? Astra Microwave gets 'Buy'")
ITC jumps 3% on report of cigarette price hike; analysts see base formation
ITC shares jumped 3 per cent after reports said that the company has hikes cigarette prices. Analysts said that ITC stock is currently forming a base after the recent breakdown
 "ITC jumps 3% on report of cigarette price hike; analysts see base formation")
JSW Infra shares gain as firm to mull fundraise; board meet on Feb 20
JSW Infra has informed exchanges that a board meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2026 to consider a proposal for raising funds via QIP and other method
 "JSW Infra shares gain as firm to mull fundraise; board meet on Feb 20")
Nabard raises ₹6,779 crore via three-year bond at 7.01% cut-off yield
NABARD has raised ₹6,779 cr through a three-year bond at a 7.01% yield, as strong demand for AAA-rated short-tenor paper persists despite elevated sovereign yields and a subdued corporate bond market
 "Nabard raises ₹6,779 crore via three-year bond at 7.01% cut-off yield")
India may be first to see wider scale of voice AI: Mati Staniszewski
ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski says India will be perhaps the first country in the region where we see the wider scale of voice AI, making voice default for all the digital experiences
 "India may be first to see wider scale of voice AI: Mati Staniszewski")
NSE co-location case: SAT dismisses brokers' appeals against Sebi
The Securities Appellate Tribunal dismissed appeals by five brokers in the NSE co-location case, ruling that Sebi's show-cause notices are not appealable and that related administrative decisions lie
 "NSE co-location case: SAT dismisses brokers' appeals against Sebi")
Wall Street heads for weekly losses as tech jitters offset inflation relief
Cooling inflation lifts Wall Street, but tech rout on AI fears caps gains; S&P 500, Dow head for worst weekly drop since November
 "Wall Street heads for weekly losses as tech jitters offset inflation relief")
Crude oil climbs over 1% as US-Iran risks offset surplus concerns
Brent crude oil futures were up 98 cents, or 1.4 per cent , at $69.78 a barrel by 0949 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 95 cents, or nearly 1.5 per cent , to $64.91
 "Crude oil climbs over 1% as US-Iran risks offset surplus concerns")
IIFL Capital Services share price drops over 5% after Q3 net profit falls
IIFL Capital Services share price tumbled in Wednesday's session as the company reported a decline in the net profit for the October-December quarter (Q3FY26)
 "IIFL Capital Services share price drops over 5% after Q3 net profit falls")
Market rally hinges on earnings revival, valuation comfort: Chhaochharia
Indian equities may stay range-bound unless earnings revive or valuations turn more attractive, says UBS, noting moderation in FPI selling but limited near-term upside
 "Market rally hinges on earnings revival, valuation comfort: Chhaochharia")
Technical issues at depositories delays settlement of stock trades
Brokerages face continued trade settlement issues even as NSDL says systems are back to normal, leaving some investors unable to sell stocks
 "Technical issues at depositories delays settlement of stock trades")
Rupee posts best rise in over three years after India-US trade deal boost
Rupee slips on dollar outflows but logs its strongest weekly gain in over three years after India-US trade deal lifts sentiment
 "Rupee posts best rise in over three years after India-US trade deal boost")