by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Big tech’s planned $600 billion AI spending surge in 2026 is fueling investor unease, impacting shares of Amazon and Alphabet. While Nvidia and Microsoft saw gains, data analytics firms like Thomson Reuters and RELX faced significant selling pressure due to...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 1:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Crypto use in Iran is surging amid sanctions and currency collapse, prompting U.S. scrutiny of platforms for possible sanctions evasion, while researchers debate the scale of state-linked activity versus retail adoption as millions turn to digital assets nationwide...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 12:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian stocks are navigating challenges despite trade agreements. Corporate earnings growth is lagging, and foreign investors are looking elsewhere. Recent AI advancements also impact tech giants. While trade deals offer some relief, the focus remains on strategic...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 12:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Headline capex understates the Union Budget’s infrastructure push. Adjusting for equity infusions, state and private spending, and extra-budgetary resources shows effective Centre infrastructure spending rose 18% year-on-year, led by defence, transport, housing, and...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 12:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Over 120 smallcap stocks posted double-digit gains in a single week, signalling a sharp rebound after months of selling pressure. While valuations have corrected and earnings remain stable in pockets, experts are divided on whether the rally marks a durable recovery...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 11:07 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
NovaaOne Capital’s Sunil Sanghai explains why the government’s 4.3% fiscal deficit target reassures markets despite revenue constraints. In this ETMarkets Smart Talk, he highlights the importance of capex-led growth, fiscal discipline, and lesser-noticed structural...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 11:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold and silver saw their sharpest selloff in months as macro shocks, including a stronger US dollar, CME margin hikes and profit booking, triggered a technical correction. Experts say the fall reflects a healthy reset rather than weakening fundamentals, with...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 11:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s IPO market gears up for a busy week as three issues worth Rs 3,871 crore open between February 9 and 16. Fractal Analytics and Aye Finance lead the mainboard segment, while Marushika Technology adds momentum on the SME platform.
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 11:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
In a surprising turn of events, Indian stock markets rebounded on Friday after starting the day in the red. Traders reacted to optimistic developments surrounding a US-India trade agreement, even as apprehensions loomed over the global tech industry. Both the Nifty...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 11:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian equities witnessed strong momentum as the Sensex surged 3.54% over five sessions ending February 6. Amid the rally, 33 BSE 500 stocks gained consistently, with 13 delivering uninterrupted five-day advances. These stocks posted cumulative returns ranging from...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 10:11 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Bitcoin surged past $70,000, recovering from a 16-month low, buoyed by a tech stock and precious metals rebound. Despite a significant weekly dip and investor caution signaled by options markets, the digital currency showed resilience. This recovery follows a broader...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 10:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Oil prices rose on Friday. Traders feared US-Iran talks failed to ease conflict risk. Brent crude futures settled at $68.05 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude finished at $63.55 a barrel. Tensions between the nations could disrupt oil flows. Kazakhstan’s...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 10:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold rebounded on Friday, poised for a weekly gain driven by bargain hunting, a weaker dollar, and ongoing U.S.-Iran talks. Silver also recovered from a recent low, though both metals are showing signs of entering a commodity bust phase. CME Group raised margin...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 10:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The dollar retreated from two-week highs as risk assets rebounded, though it remained on track for a weekly gain. Concerns over AI spending drove global shares lower, while the yen weakened ahead of Japan’s national election. Traders await U.S. jobs data, with...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 10:07 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Europe’s benchmark share index rebounded on Friday, with the STOXX 600 up 0.9% as investors digested mixed corporate earnings. Stellantis plunged on EV development charges, while defence stocks surged on strong results and orders. The index closed the week with...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 10:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Global stock markets saw a strong rebound on Friday. Major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 registered significant gains. Technology shares, especially chipmakers, recovered from sharp declines. Bitcoin and silver also bounced back from recent selloffs....
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 10:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed the 50,000 mark. Chipmakers like Nvidia surged as tech giants Amazon and Alphabet announced significant investments in AI infrastructure. This spending is expected to boost AI data center development. Software companies also...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 10:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Investors face a volatile week as artificial intelligence reshapes the technology sector. Software stocks are experiencing a significant downturn. Upcoming economic data on employment and inflation will provide crucial insights. The Federal Reserve’s interest...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 10:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 50,000 for the first time on Friday, closing up 2.47%. This historic milestone was boosted by Caterpillar’s significant gains and a broader market rally beyond technology. Investors are diversifying, benefiting...
by ET Markets | February 7, 2026 8:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Dow surged above 50,000 points for the first time Friday, shrugging off worries connected to artificial intelligence companies while traders focused on the prospects for US growth and Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Earlier milestones for the Dow include when...
