by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 1:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Australian shares reached a record high, driven by strong blue-chip earnings from companies like Woolworths and WiseTech. Despite a hotter-than-expected inflation report, the market focused on robust corporate performance, with miners also contributing to the gains....
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 1:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Angel One has set February 26 as the record date for its 1:10 stock split, a move aimed at enhancing liquidity and accessibility for retail investors. Shareholders holding the stock on this date will receive 10 shares for every one held, with the face value of each...
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 1:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
A viral 7,000-word Substack essay by Citrini Research founder James van Geelen sparked a sharp selloff on Wall Street by outlining a hypothetical 2028 “Global Intelligence Crisis.” The scenario imagines AI wiping out white-collar jobs, crushing software revenues,...
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, AI firm Anthropic — valued at about $380 billion — has overtaken the combined market capitalisation of India’s top IT companies, including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra, which together are worth...
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 1:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Bitcoin and Ethereum saw a 3% surge on Wednesday, driven by positive sentiment following President Trump’s State of the Union address. This rebound followed a choppy week, with major altcoins also experiencing gains. The crypto market capitalization rose to...
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 1:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Piyush Pandey believes AI disruption fears for Indian IT stocks are overblown, with current valuations being “extremely comfortable.” He sees long-term opportunities outweighing short-term volatility, predicting improved performance in FY27 compared to...
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 12:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Indian rupee held steady near 90.92 against the dollar, supported by a weaker greenback and foreign bank sales. Local stocks, particularly IT shares, rebounded, contributing to modest dollar inflows. Global markets were buoyed by AI enthusiasm and anticipation...
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 12:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian government bonds saw a rise today. Strong buying from the ‘others’ investor category boosted prices. This group includes insurers, pension funds, and potentially the Reserve Bank of India. Such purchases suggest increased liquidity in the market....
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 12:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian stock markets saw a significant rebound on Wednesday. The Sensex and Nifty 50 indices surged, recovering from a previous day’s sharp decline. This rally boosted the market capitalization of BSE-listed firms substantially. Key sectors like IT and Metal led...
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 12:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Market strategist Chakri Lokapriya identifies selective opportunities in cyclical sectors, railways, defence, and PSU banks, citing strong order books and reasonable valuations for long-term investments. While near-term capex may be subdued due to US Supreme Court...
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 11:11 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Massive AI investments by US tech giants are unlikely to be a bubble, but could fundamentally disrupt traditional software and IT services, including Indian firms. Arvind Sanger of Geosphere Capital believes AI adoption presents a structural wave of value creation,...
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 11:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Mobilise App Lab’s Rs 20.10 crore SME IPO has drawn strong investor interest, with 12x subscription by Day 2 and a grey market premium of Rs 8 signaling a potential Rs 88 listing. The SaaS company aims to fund product development, expansion, and talent acquisition as...
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 11:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
South Korea’s KOSPI index is surging towards historic highs, driven by tech leadership in AI and semiconductors, alongside policy reforms aimed at improving corporate governance and shareholder returns. This rally, exceeding 40% this year, is sparking debate on...
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 11:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Jamie Dimon warned markets resemble pre-2008 conditions, citing risky behaviour, elevated asset prices and AI-driven disruption. He said people are doing “dumb things” to make money, warned of cyclical downturns ahead, and cautioned that enthusiasm around artificial...
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 11:07 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Vedanta Ltd shares surged on Wednesday after BofA Securities upgraded the stock to “Buy” from “Neutral” and raised its target price sharply to Rs 840 from Rs 480. The brokerage turned positive on the back of a stronger outlook for aluminium and supportive silver...
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 11:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Global markets are witnessing a significant rotation from mega-cap tech to real assets, cyclicals, and industrials. In India, IT faces AI disruption fears, while banking and defensive sectors gain traction. Opportunities are emerging in pharmaceuticals’ GLP-1...
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 11:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Bharti Airtel is entering lending with a new NBFC. This move is a modest allocation of its strong free cash flows. The company plans significant investments in data centres and home broadband. Investors are watching execution risks in this new venture. Airtel’s...
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 11:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
IBM shares saw a sharp 13% drop as fears of AI disrupting legacy systems resurfaced, wiping out significant market value. While some see this as an overreaction, the market debates AI’s impact on IBM’s core businesses. Analysts suggest resilient profit...
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 11:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Prabhudas Lilladher has revealed its top stock picks. The brokerage highlights fourteen companies, including Adani Ports, HAL, and Titan. Analysts have set new price targets for these stocks. The firm remains optimistic about sectors like banking and capital goods....
by ET Markets | February 25, 2026 10:17 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian stock markets opened higher on Wednesday. Tech stocks bounced back after yesterday’s sharp decline. Sensex and Nifty 50 saw gains. IT and Metal sectors led the recovery. Foreign investors were net sellers, while domestic investors bought equities. US...
