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HSBC has raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 7,650 from 7,500, arguing that a run of strong quarterly earnings has given fresh support to US equities even as investors continue to weigh inflation risks tied to higher oil prices and the conflict in the Middle East. The new target implies upside of… Continue reading HSBC sees explosive upside for S&P 500 despite global risk fears

US stock futures edged lower on Monday after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace offer, souring risk appetite and pushing investors towards a more cautious start to the week. The move came as markets continued to assess a stronger-than-expected April payrolls report, firmer oil prices and a busy slate of earnings and inflation data.… Continue reading Dow futures plunge 50 points: 5 things to know before market opens

Indian jewellery retailer stocks fell sharply on Monday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged consumers to avoid buying gold jewellery for a year in a bid to preserve foreign exchange and support the rupee. The development raised fresh concerns about demand in one of the world’s most important bullion markets. Shares of companies including Titan,… Continue reading Titan, Senco, Kalyan shares drop as India’s PM urges pause in gold buying

European shares were little changed on Monday as stronger economic data from across the region was offset by a rise in oil prices linked to stalled US-Iran peace efforts, leaving investors reluctant to push the market decisively higher. Britain’s FTSE 100 rose 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 fell 0.5% and Germany’s DAX was broadly flat. The… Continue reading FTSE 100 edges higher as oil risks keep European markets cautious

Shares of Tata Consumer Products surged about 7% on Monday, hitting their highest level in over two years, after the company forecast double-digit revenue growth for fiscal 2027 and reported quarterly earnings that surpassed analyst estimates. The stock rose as much as 6.90% during trading by midday, making it the top gainer on the Nifty… Continue reading Tata Consumer shares hit 2-year high as analysts back strong growth outlook

US stock indices ended last week at record highs, helped by strong AI-driven earnings, encouraging economic data and a sharp drop in oil prices, according to Deutsche Bank. The rally pushed both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq to fresh peaks, even as Treasury yields finished little changed as investors weighed robust labour data against… Continue reading Is Wall Street becoming too dependent on AI-driven market gains?

Reliance Jio Platforms has reworked the structure of its planned Mumbai initial public offering, switching to a fully primary share sale after existing investors decided against selling stock amid market uncertainty linked to tensions in West Asia. The revised plan means the offering will now be used solely to raise fresh capital for the company,… Continue reading Reliance Jio IPO: what’s behind the shift to a pure fundraise?

SK Hynix stock surged to a record high on Monday, rising 12.52% to 18,71,000 won as renewed optimism around artificial intelligence spending lifted semiconductor stocks globally. The sharp move made the South Korean chipmaker one of Asia’s standout market stories, extending an extraordinary rally that has already seen the stock more than double this year.… Continue reading SK Hynix stock at record high: how much further can the AI darling run?

Asian markets opened the week on a defensive note on Monday, with investors tracking a sharp rebound in oil prices and the latest escalation in US-Iran tensions. President Donald Trump’s rejection of Tehran’s latest peace proposal kept geopolitics front and center, while worries over the Strait of Hormuz reinforced the market’s caution. In the early… Continue reading Kospi hits record as Asian markets react to oil spike, rising Iran tensions