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Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Before Going Into Trade On Feb. 23

Stocks in the news, big brokerage calls of the day, complete trade setup and much more!

IDFC First Bank Appoints KPMG As External Auditor After Haryana Govt Action

The audit move comes amid swift action by the Haryana government, which instructed all departments and state entities to stop using IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank for government transactions with immediate effect.

India Vs South Africa Highlights, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Clinical SA Bring IND’s Record WC Winning Streak To Grinding Halt

India went up against South Africa in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The Proteas put in a dominant performance to bring India's record T20 World Cup winning streak to a halt at 12 games, handing them a...

Global Power’ India To Be Part Of Hexagon’ Of Alliances In And Around The Region: Netanyahu

Modi will be visiting Israel on a two-day trip from February 25 to 26, his second since the 'historic' visit of July 2017.

ED Targets Trade-Based Laundering, Digital Scams In New Crackdown

The directive marks a renewed push to unmask complex layering structures and beneficial ownership trails behind global money-laundering operations.

In A First For Maharashtra, Budget Session To Be Held Without Leader Of Opposition In Assembly, Council

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi termed the development as a 'threat to democratic norms'.

India Vs South Africa Live Score, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: SA Win Toss, Opt To Bat; IND Name Unchanged Playing XI

India take on South Africa in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Both teams come into this game with perfect records of four wins in the earlier group stage but one team will see that unbeaten tag snatched...

Trouble Fermenting For Sula: FTA With EU Set To Shake Up India’s Wine Market

Sula's premium market commands a share of 80% of the total revenue which could be affected after influx of cheaper European wines.

EU May Freeze US Trade Deal Approval On Trump Tariff Chaos’

Trump's new tariffs will be based on Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, which allows the president to impose tariffs for 150 days without congressional approval.

Vitalik Buterin Decided To ‘Leave University For Good,’ But Confirmation That It Was A Good Idea Only Came When He Experienced This ‘Social Proof’

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin once revealed that his decision to leave college wasn’t a planned move driven by conviction, but a reaction to realities he faced at the time.

From Visa Snag To Ethereum

In an essay titled “The End of My Childhood” from 2024, Buterin reminisced about his early days in the cryptocurrency world and how he was drawn to leadership roles.

Buterin said he intended to pursue a paid internship at blockchain company Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) in 2013. At the time, he was enrolled in the University of Waterloo in Canada. However, due to complications with his U.S. visa, he found himself working on Bitcoin Magazine, a print publication he had co-founded earlier.

By the end of August that year, Buterin chose to extend his vacation by a year to “spend more time …

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US Market News

DHS abruptly reverses suspension of TSA PreCheck

The TSA said its PreCheck airport screening lanes are operational, hours after the DHS said the faster security checkpoint services would be paused.

TSA PreCheck is open at airports, agency says, hours after DHS announced suspension

The TSA said its PreCheck airport screening lanes are operational, hours after the DHS said the faster security checkpoint services would be paused.

Trump demands Netflix fire Susan Rice as DOJ probes Warner deal

Rice argued during a podcast last week that "it is not going to end well" for corporations, news organizations, and law firms that "bent the knee" to Trump.

Armed man killed by authorities trying to enter Trump Mar-a-Lago club

President Donald Trump, who narrowly avoided being assassinated in 2024, was not at Mar-a-Lago when the man was killed.

Anthropic’s Pentagon Problems

Plus, cleaning up cloud storage, Google’s TPU gambit, Meta goes on trial and a “Fitbit for farts”

DHS suspends TSA Precheck, Global Entry as airlines brace for blizzard

The pause in the TSA Precheck, Global Entry airport security programs took effect at 6 a.m. ET on Sunday, DHS said.

Indian Market News

Brazil Soybean Terminal Seized by Protesters in Harvest Season

Local protesters have occupied a Cargill Inc. export terminal in Brazil’s Amazon region at the height of the soybean harvest, escalating a standoff that has affected shipments from one of the country’s key export hubs and drawing condemnation from trade groups.
Cipla and 4 Other Pharma Stocks Leading the Generic Medicine Segment to Watch Out For

Cipla and 4 Other Pharma Stocks Leading the Generic Medicine Segment to Watch Out For

Synopsis: Generic medicines are cost-effective versions of patented drugs that meet identical safety and efficacy standards. India leads the global generics market due to scale, regulatory compliance, and export strength. Stocks like Sun Pharma, Cipla, Dr Reddy’s, Lupin, and Aurobindo dominate this segment with diversified portfolios and global presence. India has emerged as a global […]

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Equity market may rally on thin ice after a weekend of US tariff twists

The US Federal Reserve’s rate outlook is crucial for global markets, including India. A potential 75-basis-point rate cut is anticipated by 2026, but recent tariff increases by the US have created uncertainty, potentially impacting capital flows and investor sentiment in Indian equities.
Stocks to Buy: 5 Stocks that can deliver returns of up to 51%

Stocks to Buy: 5 Stocks that can deliver returns of up to 51%

Synopsis: Five stocks across jewellery, pharma, IT, financial services, and energy sectors have received buy calls from brokerages, with projected upside ranging between 30 percent and 51 percent. Brokerage recommendations continue to draw investor attention amid ongoing market volatility, as analysts identify select opportunities with favourable risk-reward profiles. Based on recent target price revisions and […]

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5 Companies Setting Up Hyperscale Data Centres of More Than 1 GW in India

5 Companies Setting Up Hyperscale Data Centres of More Than 1 GW in India

Synopsis: India is entering a massive new phase of digital infrastructure growth as companies quietly plan gigawatt-scale data centre campuses to meet surging AI, cloud and data demand. This build-out could reshape the country’s tech backbone and trigger a long investment cycle across power, infrastructure and technology ecosystems. India’s digital infrastructure is entering a new […]

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Crypto Market News

Vitalik Buterin Decided To ‘Leave University For Good,’ But Confirmation That It Was A Good Idea Only Came When He Experienced This ‘Social Proof’

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin once revealed that his decision to leave college wasn’t a planned move driven by conviction, but a reaction to realities he faced at the time. From Visa Snag To Ethereum In an essay titled “The End of My Childhood”...

Curve Finance founder says disagreement within a DAO is a healthy sign

Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) govern some of the biggest decentralized finance protocols, including Curve Finance and Aave.

Scaramucci: ‘Yes, We’re in a Bear Market,’ So Get Bitcoin

On Sunday, Anthony Scaramucci said he believes markets have slipped into a bear phase and argued the real issue is duration, not whether the downturn exists. He has also urged investors to keep building positions in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), a stance reflected in...

How decentralized AI is leveling the playing field

Forget OpenAI and Google. New decentralized networks are putting an end to Big Tech's monopoly.

Bitcoin price may rebound to $85K as CME ‘smart money’ slashes shorts

Futures traders slashed bearish Bitcoin bets last month, a shift that preceded a 70% rally in 2025 and a 190% increase in the BTC price in 2023.

To freeze or not to freeze: Satoshi and the $440 billion in bitcoin threatened by quantum computing

As quantum computing inches closer to reality, nearly 7 million bitcoin, including Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1 million coins, are potentially at risk.

Bitcoin see-saws around $68,000, DOGE, ETH slide as tariff uncertainty weighs on risk assets

President Donald Trump raised the global tariff rate to 15% despite a Supreme Court ruling against earlier emergency trade measures, keeping pressure on China and other partners.

XRP falls 4% as network sees biggest realized loss spike since 2022

Past capitulation waves have preceded sharp recoveries, but this time price is still fighting technical resistance even as ledger activity surges.

ProShares’ stablecoin-ready ETF sees $17 billion debut, sparking speculation about Circle

Analysts speculated that a large issuer like Circle might be moving reserve assets en masse into the ETF, but data show otherwise.

Bitcoin historical price metric sees $122K ‘average return’ over 10 months

Bitcoin past performance gave 88% odds of higher prices by early 2027, the latest in a series of new bullish BTC price predictions.

SportFi’s next act: onchain markets built around match-day results

An area of blockchain-based finance focused on increasing fans' engagement with sports teams, SportFi uses tokens to grant access to privileges such as limited voting rights and exclusive rewards.

AI agent OpenClaw confirms ban on Bitcoin, crypto discussions in Discord

OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger confirmed that users can be removed for mentioning Bitcoin and crypto on Discord.

Bitcoin miner Bitdeer dumps entire BTC reserves, holdings drop to zero

Bitcoin miner Bitdeer liquidated 943 BTC from reserves and sold newly mined coins, cutting corporate holdings to zero.

Crypto investors’ interest moves ‘pretty wide’ beyond majors as dip drags: Exec

Robinhood’s head of crypto, Johann Kerbrat, pointed out that crypto investors are looking for more ways to explore crypto beyond just holding tokens amid market uncertainty.

Mentioning ‘bitcoin’ or crypto on AI agent OpenClaw’s Discord will get you banned

The project's creator nearly deleted the viral AI agent after crypto scammers hijacked his accounts, launched a fake token that hit $16 million, and harassed him for weeks.

50% of Bitcoin’s past 24 months ended in gains: Economist

Economist Timothy Peterson expects Bitcoin to trade above its current level by December, though some analysts are pushing back on that view.

Robert Kiyosaki Doubles Down on Bitcoin at $67,000, Citing Two Big Catalysts

On Saturday, Robert Kiyosaki said he bought another full Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $67,000 even as he described the cryptocurrency as "crashing," framing the purchase as a bet against a potential breakdown in the U.S. dollar and a coming supply milestone for Bitcoin....

Crypto market retraces almost all 2024-2025 US election pump gains

The crypto market experienced a historic market crash in October that derailed the uptrend and caused investor sentiment to plummet.

‘Bitcoin to zero’ searches spike in the U.S., but the bottom signal is mixed

Google Trends data shows the term hit a record high in the U.S. this month, though global interest has fallen since peaking in August.

Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin proposes AI ‘stewards’ to help reinvent DAO governance

The system would use zero-knowledge proofs and secure environments (MPC/TEEs) to protect voter identity and sensitive data while preventing coercion and bribery.