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Indian stocks, especially the nation’s tech sector, will likely face turbulence in the first half of 2026, according to Amish Shah, a senior Bank of America Securities analyst. Speaking this morning with CNBC, Shah said near-term events are stacked against investors, with the February 1st Union Budget likely to disappoint expectations for stimulus. While foreign… Continue reading Analyst explains why Indian stocks may sell off after the budget announcement

US stocks ticked higher at midday Friday as the S&P 500 climbed 0.3%, the Nasdaq advanced 0.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 116 points, or 0.2%. But the intraday gains mask a deeper reality: uncertainty about Federal Reserve leadership and questions regarding central-bank independence have unsettled traders throughout the week. President Trump’s comments… Continue reading US midday market brief: S&P 500 edges up, but losses loom after Trump’s Fed comments

Tonight’s digest tracks the accelerating use of trade and tariffs as geopolitical leverage, from Trump’s renewed pressure campaign over Greenland to Canada’s landmark trade reset with China. In the Americas, Washington’s stance on Venezuela sharpens as Trump embraces Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, prioritizing energy access and stability over democratic restoration. Meanwhile, markets found a rare… Continue reading Evening digest: Trump threatens Greenland tariffs, backs Venezuela’s Rodríguez, Canada resets China trade

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) pushed meaningfully higher to print a record high of nearly $120 this morning after being picked as a prime contractor for the SHIELD program. “SHIELD” is part of a broader $151 billion defense framework aimed at protecting against missile, space, and cyber threats – and ASTS is now positioned to bid… Continue reading Top 3 reasons to sell AST SpaceMobile stock as it soars on new SHIELD contract

EU stocks are in focus on Jan. 16 after President Donald Trump signalled plans of slapping tariffs on nations resisting Washington’s push to acquire Greenland. “We need Greenland for national security. So I may do that,” – he told reporters at the White House. Trump’s latest remarks underscore his willingness to wield tariffs — a… Continue reading Trump’s Greenland ambition: stocks that may face tariff shock in 2026

Europe’s political and economic fault lines deepened this week as France delayed its 2026 austerity budget amid parliamentary deadlock. Germany’s VDA warned carmakers against resuming Suez Canal shipments until insurers clarify Red Sea coverage, despite Maersk’s planned January 26 return. Skydance CEO David Ellison lobbied UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy for Warner Bros. bid support,… Continue reading Europe bulletin: France budget deadlock, Red sea shipping risk, Ellison’s UK lobbying

Nvidia stock was modestly higher on Friday, extending gains from the previous session as strong earnings from key supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reinforced confidence in sustained demand for advanced artificial intelligence chips. Nvidia shares rose 0.4% to $187.25 in early trading, following a 2.1% advance on Thursday. The recent move comes after several months… Continue reading Nvidia stock remains stuck: here is why analysts say ‘buy’ anyway

Tesla stock (NASDAQ: TSLA) has fallen into the red on Friday as investors trim positions ahead of the automaker’s Q4 2025 earnings report scheduled for January 28 after market close. The stock has drifted lower this week on profit-taking concerns, driven by a confluence of near-term questions about vehicle volumes, margins, and Tesla’s strategic shift… Continue reading Tesla stocks slip in red: why investors are booking profits ahead of Q4 earnings

US stocks rose on Friday as Wall Street attempted to close out a turbulent week on a positive note, with gains in technology and industrial shares helping lift the major averages despite lingering geopolitical and policy-related concerns. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added about 100 points, or 0.2%. The… Continue reading US stocks open in the green: S&P 500 climbs 0.3%, Nasdaq up 0.5%