Stock Market Rally

Sensex rises 1,700 pts intra-day; Nifty above 23,600: Key reasons here

A Bloomberg report said that the US and Iran are edging closer to signing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the Group of Seven world leaders are set to meet next week.

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Developments in West Asia, oil prices likely to steer markets this week

Stock market this week will track simmering tensions in West Asia, its impact on crude oil prices, and trading activity of foreign investors, analysts said. The trading week may begin on a cautious note following a sharp decline in the US markets over the weekend, an expert said. Besides, progress of monsoon and inflation data announcement will also be important factors to watch out for. "This week will be driven by key inflation, and global macroeconomic data releases. In India, investors will closely track inflation data for May, scheduled for release on June 12, along with foreign exchange reserves data on the same day. "Globally, developments around the US-Iran negotiations and their implications for crude oil prices, currency movements, and overall risk sentiment will remain in focus," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. US markets ended sharply lower on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite tumbling 4.18 per cent. The S&P 500 dived 2.64 per cent and Dow Jones

Sensex jumps 1,047 pts from day's low; Nifty above 23,550: Key reasons

Markets are hopeful of a positive outcome from ongoing trade negotiations between India and the US

US-Iran talks, RBI's rate decision likely to steer markets this week

Developments around the USIran situation, crude oil prices, and the RBI's interest rate decision would determine the trend in the equity market in an event-heavy week ahead, analysts said. Besides, macroeconomic data announcements, trading activity of foreign investors and the rupee-dollar trend would act as key drivers for equities, they noted. "Participants will closely monitor global developments surrounding the USIran situation and movement in crude oil prices, which continue to remain critical for inflation expectations, currency stability, and foreign flows," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The final HSBC Manufacturing PMI reading for May will be announced on Monday, followed by the Services PMI and Composite PMI data on Wednesday. These indicators will provide important insights into demand trends, business activity, and growth resilience across sectors, he said. "The key event of the week will be the RBI monetary policy announcement on Friday," Mishr

Stocks and bonds rally as hopes grow for end to West Asia conflict

Hopes of extended US-Iran ceasefire talks lifted global equities and eased oil prices, while gold rebounded after touching a two-month low

Coforge reclaims 100-DMA; 5 reasons why Geojit is bullish on this IT stock

Coforge has rallied 12 per cent in the last three trading sessions. Technical analyst at Geojit highlights the formation of a higher-high on the weekly chart among key reasons.

Markets rebound: Sensex up 1070pts intraday; Nifty tops 23,750; key reasons

On the sectoral front, barring Nifty IT, all the indices closed in green. Nifty Pharma, Nifty Healthcare and Nifty Metal emerged as the top gainers, rising more than 2 per cent each.

BHEL jumps 13%, hits 18-year high; here's what’s driving the rally | Business News | Stock market

Shares of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) hit a new high of ₹398.95 after a gap of over 18 years, as they rallied 13 per cent during intra-day trade on May 3 on the BSE

Sensex up 997 pts intraday; Nifty near 24,300: Key reasons for market rally

Stock market rally: Sensex advanced 997.25 points, Nifty near 24,300 amid assembly elections result in West Bengal and easing geopolitical worries

State elections result, oil prices likely to steer markets this week

Stock markets are likely to be guided this week by the outcome of state elections and high crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict, say analysts. The developments related to the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz will also be tracked by investors, they said. Counting of votes for the five assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry will begin on Monday, May 4. "The most immediate catalyst will be the outcome of key state elections, with investors closely watching whether the ruling party at the Centre can wrest West Bengal from Trinamool Congress and make meaningful inroads into opposition-ruled Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) currently has a limited presence," Hariprasad K, Research Analyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth, said. Crude oil remains the single most critical macro variable, Hariprasad said. "With Brent prices sustaining elevated levels amid ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, inflatio

BHEL, SAIL hit multi-year highs, gain up to 39% in 1-mth; more upside left?

Analysts at JM Financial Institutional Securities have pegged an upside target of ₹393 per share on BHEL; whereas Axis Securities expects SAIL to rally toward ₹200-mark.

AC makers, power stocks rise up to 6% on demand surge amid severe heatwave

Analyst said that demand and consumption of electricity may further rise due to more intense heatwaves, with more frequent use of air conditioners, air coolers, and other appliances.

Adani Green, Adani Energy surge up to 56% in April; Time to book profit?

Analysts at ICICI Securities downgraded Adani Green and Adani Energy to 'Add' rating post Q4 results, citing a sharp rally in the share prices.

West Asia situation, crude oil prices likely to steer markets this week

The geopolitical situation in West Asia, particularly developments around the Strait of Hormuz, Q4 earnings from corporates and crude oil prices are the major factors to drive sentiments in the stock market in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Stock markets would remain closed on Friday for Maharashtra Day. "Looking ahead, markets are expected to remain highly news-driven and volatile, with key focus on developments in US-Iran negotiations, trends in crude oil prices, and broader global cues. Stability or a decline in oil prices could help ease macro concerns and support risk sentiment, while any escalation or prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz may trigger renewed volatility and profit booking," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. The ongoing Q4 earnings season is expected to act as a key catalyst for stock-specific price action, with market participants closely tracking reported numbers, forward guidance, and sectoral

Small-caps likely to outperform over 12 - 18 months: Jyotivardhan Jaipuria

Small-caps, according to Jaipuria, are a classic "buy pessimism, sell euphoria" trade, he said.

Sensex jumps 847 pts, Nifty hits 24,600: Top 4 reasons explained

The Sense, Nifty surged sharply on April 21 amid easing crude oil prices, broad-based buying, and short-covering ahead of weekly F&O expiry. Check key reasons why the stock market is rising today

Gold stocks shine, up 37% in April before Akshaya Tritiya; Chart check here

Titan, Kalyan Jewellers, Sky Gold and Thangamayil Jewellery can potentially rally up to 15 per cent from here, believes Om Mehra, technical research analyst at SAMCO Securities.

Titan hits new high, up 15% in Apr on strong Q4 update; mcap crosses ₹4 trn

Titan's domestic jewellery business delivered strong revenue growth in Q4 owing to the upcoming wedding season, festivals such as Gudi Padwa and Eid during the quarter, said ICICI Securities.

Groww zooms 113% vs IPO price in 5 months; what's driving broking stock?

Groww share price soared 9 per cent to hit a new all-time high at ₹213 in Wednesday's trade, and the stock has surged 42 per cent thus far in April.