Stock Market Updates

U.S. stocks ended mostly higher Friday, after erasing earlier losses shortly before the closing bell. India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth surpassed all expectations and stood at 7.8 percent in the January-March quarter, though slower versus 8.4 percent in the third quarter. The full-year 2023-24 GDP growth has been revised upwards to 8.2 percent from the second advance estimate of 7.6 perc...

U.S. stocks closed lower on Thursday, pulled down by tumbling technology stocks, including the roughly 20% drop in shares of Salesforce Inc. US Gross domestic product rose 1.3% annualized in the first three months of the year, below the previous estimate of 1.6%, Bureau of Economic Analysis figures published Thursday showed. The economy’s main growth engine — personal spending — advanced 2.0%, ver...

Major U.S. stock indexes rose Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite scoring a fresh record peak ahead of the three-day weekend honouring Memorial Day. US stocks got a degree of relief as University of Michigan data showed consumers expect prices to climb at a 3.3% annual rate over the next year, down from the 3.5% expected earlier in the month. The chances of a Fed interest rate cut were pushed back t...

U.S. stocks finished lower Thursday, with the Dow sliding about 600 points on renewed concerns about the US Fed's next move on interest rates. Stocks retreated as data showing US business activity accelerated amid a pickup in inflation strengthened bets the Federal Reserve will remain on hold. As bond yields rose, the stock market's most interest-rate sensitive segments fell, with the S&P 500's re...

U.S. stocks traded lower Wednesday as the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s May meeting raised concerns of persistent inflation, indicating the central bank may not cut interest rates soon. Post market, Nvidia’s results sent its shares as much as 7% higher in after-hours trading. Nvidia said second-quarter revenue will be about $28 billion, beating analysts’ estimates. The company also announced...

World stocks scored a third straight record high on Thursday as renewed hopes of interest rate cuts in the United States and other major economies extended a month-long global bull run. U.S. stocks closed with small gains on Tuesday, sending the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record levels, as investors evaluated the latest comments from Federal Reserve officials for clues on the timing of a rate cut while...

Asian stocks got off to a shaky positive start on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve flagged delays to interest rate cuts but downplayed the prospect of further interest-rate hikes. Nifty erased all the intraday gains in the last hour of trade and ended in the negative zone in a highly volatile session on April 30. At close, The Nifty was down 0.17% or 38.6 points at 22604.9. Nifty formed a hig...

Bank Nifty made a record high while Nifty is about 120 points short so far. The short-term uptrend of Nifty seems to have resumed after one day of weakness. The next upside levels to be watched are around 22726-22775 band for the near term. Immediate support is at 22447. Indian markets could open mildly higher, in line with mostly higher Asian markets today and positive US markets on Apr 29

Nifty ended lower on April 26, snapping a five-day rally. At close, Nifty was down 0.67% or 150.4 points at 22419.9. N Nifty could now remain in the 22625-22336 band for the near term. A breach of the lower band could take it to 22148. Indian markets could open higher, in line with higher Asian markets today and positive US markets on Apr 26

Nifty extended its gains for the fourth session on April 24, though it gave up a significant part of its intra-day gains. At the close, Nifty was up 0.15% or 34.4 points at 22,402.2. The movement in Nifty seems rangebound in the near term within the 22,503-22,214 band. A breach of this band could decide the future trend of the Nifty. Indian markets could open lower, in line with mostly lower Asian...

US stocks recorded gains across the board on Tuesda. Tesla rose as much as 8% in after-hours trading after the company said its future vehicle lineup would include more affordable models. Easing concerns about the risk of a major re-escalation of tension in the Middle East and a focus on company earnings brought renewed risk appetite from investors. Germany returned to growth in early April after...

Nifty ended higher for the second consecutive day on April 22. At close, Nifty was up 0.86% or 189.4 points at 22336.4. The Nifty has reversed the intermediate downtrend and is now headed higher. It could in the near term stay in the 22213-22504 band. Indian markets could open flat, despite mostly higher Asian markets today and higher US markets on Apr 22

Nifty reversed a four-day losing streak to end Apr 19 higher. At close, Nifty was up 0.69% or 151.2 points at 22147. It could in the near term face resistance from the 22427-22503 band while 21710-21778 band could offer support. Indian markets could open higher, in line with mostly higher Asian markets today and despite mostly lower US markets on Apr 19

Nifty extended losses for the third consecutive day on April 16 as geopolitical concerns weighed on investor sentiments. At close, Nifty was down 0.56% or 124.6 points at 22147.9. Nifty fell with a downgap on April 16 and made a bearish candle. Nifty could continue to display weak bias in the near term and head towards 21947, while 22503 could be a strong resistance.

While the Nifty remains in an intermediate uptrend, sell off seen on Friday's, as well as anticipated fall on today's opening trade will break the nearby supports thereby leading to a short term reversal. Nifty could now head towards the next major supports of 22303-22142 in the coming sessions. The 22303 level corresponds to the previous swing low and the 22142 level corresponds to the 50 day SMA...

Nifty started new week by climbing to a fresh record high and closing level on Apr 08 led by gains in automobile stocks. With this, the market cap of BSE-listed firms crossed the Rs 400 lakh crore mark. At close, Nifty was up 0.68% or 152.6 points at 22666.3. It has formed a higher top higher bottom formation compared to the previous sessions. Nifty could now stay in the 22529-22810 band for the n...

Asian stocks followed gains on Wall Street after better-than-expected US payrolls data on Friday. The focus will soon shift to US March inflation data due mid-week. Nifty recovered from early morning weakness and closed flat on April 05. At close, Nifty was down 0.9 points at 22513.7. Nifty closed flat after a 110-point high low range day on Apr 05. On weekly charts it rose 0.84%, up for the third...

Nifty ended higher in the volatile session on Apr 04 snapping a two-day losing streak. At close, Nifty was up 0.36% or 80 points at 22514.7. Nifty made a new high at 22619 but closed below the earlier high of 22529. Nifty could now remain in the 22453-22619 band for the near term. Indian markets could open lower, in line with lower Asian markets today and negative US markets on Apr 04.

Nifty ended a choppy session flat on April 03 At close, Nifty was down 0.08% or 18.7 points at 22434.7. Nifty closed nominally lower on April 03. The Nifty closes over the last three days are in a small band of 22435-22462 despite intra day volatility, suggesting tug of war between bulls and bears. Nifty will have to break the 22204-22529 band for further cues on direction.

Nifty snapped its three-day rally on April 02 despite a sharp last half hour recovery. At close, Nifty was down 0.04% or 8.7 points at 22453.3. The 22204-22529 band stays valid for the time being for the Nifty. A breach of this band could decide the future direction of Nifty. Indian markets could open lower, in line with mostly lower Asian markets today and negative US markets on Apr 02

Niftya extended the winning run on the second consecutive day on March 28 although it pared some gains in the last hour of the session. At close, Nifty was up 0.92% or 203.3 points at 22326.9. 22526 is proving tough to be breached on the up, while 21973-22180 band could provide the near term support for the markets. Indian markets could open higher, in line with mostly positive Asian markets today...

Nifty recouped part of the late losses to continue its rally on March 27. At close, Nifty was up 0.54% or 118.9 points at 22123.7. Nifty formed a small candle with a high upper shadow on March 27. Nifty keeps facing selling pressure as it nears 22,200. Nifty could now remain in the 21932-22204 band for the near term.

Nifty snapped its three-day rally and ended lower on March 26 led by losses in heavy weights while broader indices ended higher. At close, Nifty was down 0.42% or 92.1 points at 22004.7. Nifty could stay in the 21793-22180 band in the near term. Indian markets could open flat to mildly lower, in line with mixed Asian markets today and despite negative US markets on Mar 26

Nifty ended on a positive note for the third consecutive session on March 22. At close, Nifty was up 0.39% or 84.8 points at 22096.8. Nifty formed a large bull candle on March 22 and ended the week higher by 0.33%. The Nifty could rise towards 22297 and later 22527 over the coming few sessions while the 21860-21875 band could offer support. Indian markets could open flat to mildly lower, in line w...

Nifty ended higher for the fifth straight session, after hitting an all-time high on the intraday charts. At close, Nifty was up 0.37% or 81.6 points at 22122.3. Nifty could face resistance from 22187 while 21954 could offer support in the near term.