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Nifty 50 declined 146.65 points, or 0.57%, to settle at 25,807.20, while Sensex shed 558.72 points, or 0.66%, to close at 83,674.92. The session was dominated by the “Anthropic Shock,” as fresh advancements in enterprise AI tools triggered structural growth concerns for traditional software exporters. Consequently, Nifty IT plummeted 5.51%, with heavyweights like Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and TCS leading the laggards. Market breadth remained weak, reflecting a cautious risk-off approach. The advance-decline ratio stood at approximately 2:3, with 1,675 gainers against 2,448 losers on the BSE. While Nifty Bank remained relatively resilient, ending nearly flat, broader indices underperformed as mid-cap…

There are many ways to make money with securities — and day trading is one such way. With increased access to stock trading apps and tools, reduced fees for trades, and data relating to securities, many people are becoming more interested in how small moves in the market can deliver profits. But day trading isn’t for the inexperienced investor. To be successful, you need the right mix of education, experience, and capital — not to mention the discipline to execute a cultivated strategy. Here’s a closer look at how to day trade and what you need to know before taking the…

NCL Industries,  manufacturer of cement, ready-mix concrete, and other building materials, reported a strong performance in Q3 with net profit rising to ₹13.2 crore compared with ₹3 crore in the same quarter last year.The company’s revenue was largely flat, rising 0.5% year-on-year to ₹343 crore from ₹341.4 crore. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) surged 88.2% to ₹36 crore from ₹19 crore, lifting margins to 10.5% from 5.6% a year earlier. The board also declared an interim dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share of face value ₹10 each for FY26, with the total payout amounting to ₹6.8 crore.Also…

Gold is staging a comeback toward $5,000 early Friday, reversing a part of Thursday’s 3.5% sell-off. The focus now remains on the all-important US Consumer Price Index (CPI) release for the next big move in Gold.Gold awaits US CPI inflation data for fresh volatilityGold is back on the bids, continuing to find bargain hunters at lower levels as geopolitical tensions and US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut expectations remain in play.Despite a positive surprise in the January Nonfarm Payrolls data, markets still price in atleast two Fed rate cuts this year, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch Tool.Therefore, the major…

The preliminary project is unprecedented and would help the country free itself from dependence on foreign diesel supplies. The role of Muheet Oil Refining and the doubts about its owner, Ahmed Gadalla Libya is trying to free itself from a paradox: being the African country with the largest oil reserves, yet forced to import much of its diesel needs. A wealthy businessman from Benghazi, Ahmed Gadalla, now intends to develop, with Italy’s help, the country’s first private refinery. According to Gadalla himself, speaking to Il Foglio, the Italian company Saipem, a leader in engineering, drilling, and the execution of large…

Government bond yields continued to fall on February 13, with the benchmark 10-year yield falling to 6.6692 percent from 6.6833 percent the previous day. The yields have fallen more than 5 basis … Source link

The US has issued a general licence to India’s Reliance Industries that will allow the refiner to buy Venezuelan oil directly without violating sanctions, two sources familiar with the matter said.After the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro earlier this month, US officials said Washington would ease sanctions imposed on Venezuela’s energy industry to facilitate a $2bn (R32bn) oil supply deal between Caracas and Washington and an ambitious $100bn (R1.6-trillion) reconstruction plan for the country’s oil industry.A general licence authorises the purchase, exportation, and sale of Venezuelan-origin oil that has already been extracted, including the refining of such oil.(REUTERS)…

The US stock market generally closes for major holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving. But not all holidays result in stock market closure — you can still trade on holidays like Valentine’s Day and Halloween.During market closures, you won’t be able to place trades through the best stock trading apps. Here are the dates and major holidays that the stock and bond markets are closed. Stock market trading hoursHere are the regular trading hours for the US stock market.Regular trading hoursYou may be asking: Is the NYSE open today? Is the Nasdaq open today? The first step in checking if the…

Seeing the rise in popularity of precious metals investments, IRAEmpire has published a new guide on IRA eligible gold to help consumers avoid confusions when it comes to buying gold in an IRA. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 13, 2026 / Investing in gold through an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) has become one of the most popular ways to protect retirement savings from inflation, market volatility, and economic uncertainty. However, many new investors are surprised to learn that not all gold can be held inside a Gold IRA.Overview of Best IRA Eligible Gold Providers 2026:Augusta Precious Metals…

Momentum trading and support and resistance are two popular technical analysis strategies that can be used to identify trading opportunities. Both strategies have their own advantages and disadvantages, but they can be combined to create a more robust trading strategy.Momentum TradingMomentum trading is a strategy that involves buying assets that have already risen in price and selling them when they start to lose momentum. This strategy is based on the idea that trends tend to continue, so if an asset is already rising in price, it is more likely to continue rising than fall. Momentum traders typically hold their positions…