Stock market this week: Investors to look for Q2 results, macroeconomic cues; here’s what will drive the exchange

Indian equity markets this week will be guided by macroeconomic data, global developments, and quarterly results from IT giant TCS, analysts said. Investors will also keep an eye on foreign fund flows, which have continued to show caution.In September, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) were net sellers, withdrawing Rs 23,885 crore from Indian equities. This pushed […]

Stock market: M-cap of 7 of top-10 most valuable firms jumps Rs 74,573 cr; HDFC gains top spot

Last week, the combined market value of seven of India’s ten most valuable companies rose by Rs 74,573.63 crore, with HDFC Bank emerging as the top performer.Even during the holiday-shortened trading week, the BSE benchmark surged 780.71 points, or 0.97%, while the Nifty also gained 239.55 points, registering a 0.97% rise.HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services […]

Stock market today: Nifty50 opens below 24,800; BSE Sensex down over 170 points

Analysts anticipate continued positive movement on Friday, driven by supportive monetary policies, good monsoon predictions and increased festive season demand. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Friday. While Nifty50 was below 24,800, BSE Sensex was down over 170 points. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 […]

US stock markets at record high: S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge; rate cut hopes boost optimism despite government shutdown

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices reached unprecedented levels when markets opened on Thursday, driven by fresh optimism regarding potential interest rate reductions, whilst investors prepare for minimal economic data releases as the week concludes.At market opening, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 20.0 points, representing a 0.04% increase, reaching 46,461.11. The S&P 500 advanced […]

Stock market holiday: Will NSE, BSE remain closed on October 2? Check full list of October holidays

Stock markets closed on October 2: Indian stock markets, including the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), will remain closed on Wednesday, October 2, in observance of Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra.No trading will take place across equity, derivatives, or securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments on this day. However, trading in currency […]

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for October 1, 2025 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, the top stocks to buy today are HUDCO, IFCI, and City Union Bank:HUDCO – Retest of 200 DEMA + Uptrend ContinuationBuy near: ₹222–218 | SL: ₹200 | Target: ₹260Housing And Urban Development […]

Donald Trump announces Pfizer price cuts for Medicaid; $70 billion US investment promised; stock jumps 5%

Pfizer has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid and invest $70 billion in US manufacturing, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, in a move aimed at reducing healthcare costs.As of 1:26 PM (GMT-4), Pfizer shares were actively trading at $25.08, marking a sharp 5.14% gain, signaling strong investor interest and positive developments driving […]

Stock market today: Nifty50 opens in green; BSE Sensex above 80,400

Market experts anticipate near-term consolidation, influenced by global factors and upcoming economic indicators. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Tuesday. While Nifty50 was above 24,650, BSE Sensex was up around 100 points. At 9:32 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,659.60, up 25 points […]