Page 20 - Stock Markets

Asian shares rebound as investors cheer Trump's pullback on some tariffs

Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday, tracking a rebound on Wall Street after President Donald Trump pulled back on some of his tariffs hikes. US futures were little changed, while benchmarks surged in Japan and China. Trump's decision to give a one-month exemption for US automakers on his 25% tariffs for Mexican and Canadian imports raised hopes he may avoid a worst-case trade war that grinds down economies and sends inflation higher. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index gained 0.8% to 37,704.93. Japanese automakers' shares surged in US trading, though Toyota Motor Corp's shares fell back in Tokyo trading. losing 1%. Honda Motor Corp. gained 2% and Nissan Motor Co. rose 1.1%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index jumped 3.3% to 24,362.68 following Chinese government reports to the annual legislative session that showed a greater resolve by Beijing to boost consumer spending and other domestic demand. The Shanghai Composite index advanced 1.2% to 3,381.10. South Korea's Kospi jumped 0.7% to 2,576.

Did FIIs cover F&O short positions in Wednesday's rally? Data says this

Derivatives market data shows that open bets in Nifty and Bank Nifty futures declined up to 8% yesterday; with FIIs covering some short bets, however they still hold significant shorts positions.

Flexible and debt-heavy multi-asset funds brave market correction

Schemes with downside protection strategies shine

Nifty at 22,000: 5 reasons Axis Securities believes market near a bottom

From key moving averages, momentum oscillators to historical price trends - Axis Securities in its report highlights the key metrics in its argument that the Nifty may be near a bottom this March.

Market Today: GIFT Nifty, Nikkei, Wall St sink on tariff news; Nukleus list

Stock Market Today, March 4: Stock markets today may open gap-down as Donald Trump decides to go-ahead with tariffs on Canada and Mexico from today

Reliance Industries stock slump tracks weak earnings, valuation gap

Stock down 21.2% since FY24-end; share price at 17-month low

Brokerage stocks sink as market chill sets in; Angel One falls 9%

Brokerages, depositories, and AMCs feel the squeeze

Sensex chart flags new worries, may test 72,000; levels to track this week

Market outlook for the week March 03 - 07, 2025: Here are the key weekly support and resistance levels on the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty 50 index.

Amid market fall, Zerodha's Kamath warns of degrowth in broking industry

Kamath highlighted that the industry is already grappling with a substantial drop in activity following recent regulatory changes

BSE Smallcap to log biggest monthly fall in 5-yrs; 282 stocks at 52-wk lows

With February month's decline, thus far in the calendar year 2025, the BSE Smallcap index has plunged 22 per cent. A total of 27 smallcaps hit new all-time lows.

Investors become poorer by Rs 7.46 trn in morning trade as markets crash

Investors' wealth tumbled by Rs 7.46 lakh crore in morning trade on Friday, in-tandem with a sharp decline in the domestic equity market, with the benchmark Sensex plunging over 1,000 points following a bearish trend in global equities. Fresh tariff threats that ignited global trade war fears and relentless foreign fund outflows dented investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE benchmark gauge tumbled 1,032.99 points or 1.38 per cent to 73,579.44 during morning trade. Following the sharp decline in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms eroded by Rs 7,46,647.62 crore to Rs 3,85,63,562.91 crore (USD 4.42 trillion) in morning trade. From the Sensex pack, Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Maruti, HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra and Titan were the biggest laggards. Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and Adani Ports were the gainers from the pack. In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong were trading with deep cuts. "The

Can Nifty fall 20% from peak to enter bear phase? Chart check

Analysts believe the market may not enter bear territory for now; instead expect some time-wise correction and sectoral rotation going ahead. Here are the key levels to track.

Indian markets can rise 15% in a year; FII selling surprised me: Chris Wood

Speaking at BS Manthan, Wood said he remains structurally bullish on Indian equities from a long-term perspective; but cautious in the short-term given the quantum of FII outflows and valuation woes.

Nifty monthly losing streak 2nd worst in 30 yrs; why you should be worried

The Nifty 50 index has shed nearly 13% in the last five straight months, its longest losing streak since November 1996; equalling its second-worst ever in the 30-year history.

Death Cross Alert: 5 stocks on the verge of crashing; check details

SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC AMC among 5 financial stocks that can fall up to 15% as Fin Nifty sees 'Death Cross' on the daily chart for the first time since September 2022.

Sensex, Nifty technically oversold, await relief rally; track weekly levels

Stock Market outlook this week: Here's a trading guide with key levels to track on the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty for the week February 24 - February 28, 2025.

Paint companies' stocks struggle to hold their colour amid growth fade

GLOSS OVER: No fresh coat of optimism from brokerages as demand stays patchy

NewMe plans to launch 20 new stores by 2025, aspires for IPO in 3-5 years

Jasoria highlighted that the brand aims to bridge the gap between pricing and aesthetics, focusing mainly on Gen Z

Why Warren Buffett's cash pile is growing, and what it means for markets

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is holding a record $300 billion in cash, raising questions about his investment strategy and market outlook as stock valuations remain high

Nifty Metal bounces back from long-term support levels, can gain another 7%

The Nifty Metal index tested the 100-Week Moving Average for the last six weeks, and seems to have defended it for now. Among stocks Tata Steel, SAIL and Hindalco can rally up to 12%, suggest charts.