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US stock market sees worst first 100 days under any president since 1973, what may happen in Donald Trump's next 100 days in tenure?
Wall street, S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq investors eagerly eyeing President Donald Trump's policies in the next 100 days in his tenure.

Super Micro slumps on forecast cut, analysts downplay broader AI demand concerns
Super Micro shares plunged 15% after it slashed revenue forecasts, citing delayed customer purchases amid economic uncertainty. Analysts view the cut as customer-specific, not industry-wide. The AI server maker faces renewed investor scrutiny following past issues with filings, short-seller attacks, and ambitious growth projections.

Gold price forecast: Why did gold fall below $3,300 and what Trump's new China tariffs and upcoming US jobs data mean for gold’s next big move
Gold price forecast: Gold price slipped below $3,300 this week, raising eyebrows across markets. Investors are now closely watching US economic data, the dollar's strength, and Trump’s fresh trade moves. This dip comes after gold's record-breaking rally, but shifting risk sentiment and easing geopolitical fears have shaken its safe-haven status. With rate cut hopes still alive and global cues uncertain, will gold rebound or drop further?

We should be ready for some pullbacks; go for value theme in 4 sectors: Rohit Srivastava
Rohit Srivastava suggests caution with mid and small-cap stocks. He anticipates large caps, banking, and PSUs to outperform. Value is seen in financials, PSUs, and metals. Interest rate-sensitive sectors like autos and realty may gain traction. Nifty Bank's pullback is noted, with key support levels identified. Realty sector consolidation is expected before outperformance.

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US stocks end higher after choppy trade as earnings, data, tariffs gauged
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted China could lose 10 million jobs quickly due to tariffs, but signaled progress on trade deals with other countries including Japan and India.
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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
Indian markets closed higher for a second straight day on Tuesday, supported by FII inflows and hopes of a U.S. trade deal, though gains were limited by geopolitical tensions and mixed Q4 earnings.
US stock market today: Dow jumps 230 as Nasdaq slides and S&P stumbles; UPS cuts, Trump tariffs rattle Wall Street in worst 100-day start for markets in 50 years
US stock market today: Dow Jones today surged 230 points even as the S&P 500 slipped and the Nasdaq fell, wrapping up a wild day on Wall Street. Big headlines like UPS job cuts and Trump’s new China tariffs shook investors. With fears rising and major indexes moving in different directions, the U.S. stock market is now facing its worst 100-day start under any president in over 50 years. From tech stocks tumbling to new trade tensions, this market is giving investors plenty to worry about.
Gold price drops big today. Will gold rate fall further? Experts voice their opinions
Gold rate today fell again as U.S.-China trade dispute seems to be easing. Will there be more drop in gold price?
Buy on dips instead of selling on rallies now; PSUs remain bull market leaders: Dharmesh Shah
Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Direct suggests Nifty may consolidate between 23,300 and 24,500, creating a healthier market with stock-specific action during the result season. He advises investors to buy on dips, particularly in banking, PSU, metal, auto, and pharma sectors. He also recommends specific stocks like Axis Bank, SBI, and Bharat Forge.
View: US exit from IMF would be true dollar shock
The U.S. dollar faces a tough start in 2025. Trump administration's policies are causing unease. A potential U.S. exit from the International Monetary Fund could weaken the dollar. This move may unravel overseas dollar reserves. Experts warn of significant consequences for the dollar's global role. The future of America's financial status is uncertain.
Megacaps drag Wall Street lower as traders brace for earnings, data-packed week
US stocks are showing mixed performance ahead of key economic reports and earnings from major companies like Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft. Investors are cautiously watching for signals on economic growth and the impact of potential tariffs. Concerns linger about consumer confidence and potential slowdowns in hiring, influenced by trade uncertainties.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday
Indian stock markets rose sharply on Monday, led by strong Reliance Industries earnings and steady FII inflows, despite India-Pakistan tensions. Sensex gained 1005.84 points and Nifty rose 289.15 points, with analysts advising cautious optimism amid geopolitical risks.
US stock market futures today: Why are Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures swinging amid Spain blackout, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon earnings, and Trump's struggling economy?
US stock market futures today are swinging wildly as Wall Street faces a nerve-wracking week packed with tech earnings and key economic data. Dow futures tumbled over 200 points but trimmed losses, showing just how shaky investors feel right now. Major names like Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon are set to report soon, while inflation and GDP numbers loom large. Meanwhile, Spain’s shocking blackout adds to the global uncertainty, though European markets stay strong. Trump's second-term economy also struggles with heavy tariff pressures.
Sneha Seth picks 2 stocks to go long on in this market
Angel One's Derivatives Analyst, Sneha Seth, suggests a bullish outlook, highlighting potential in PNB with targets at Rs 105-109, supported by a strong chart structure and a Rs 98.5 stop loss. Tata Power also exhibits strength, poised for an upswing towards Rs 410-415, with a Rs 392 stop loss. Seth sees overall strength in Nifty and Nifty Bank.
Nilesh Shah lists 5 key challenges faced by mutual fund managers in generating alpha
Kotak Mutual Fund’s schemes have consistently delivered alpha across SIP, point-to-point, and rolling return bases, despite multiple constraints, said Nilesh Shah. Highlighting challenges like cash drag, stock weight limits, and transaction costs, Shah likened fund managers’ efforts to running a hurdle race while being judged as if they ran a flat race, showcasing resilience in outperforming benchmarks.
This mutual fund scheme yielded 20.82% annual returns in 5 yrs, is this a right time to invest?
We examine the key fundamentals of the UTI Large Cap fund, its portfolio and performance to help you make an informed investment decision.
India positioned as top EM winner in US trade reset: Ed Yardeni
In the current situation, we have Trump going into the room by himself and coming out every now and then and telling us that things will be okay. So, we have to kind of conclude that it is in both countries interests to come up with some accommodation and so it will be incremental but clearly, there will be some pain in the trade relationship between the United States and China.
BSE@150: Primary goal is to deepen and broaden the market; attract 500 FPIs: Sundararaman Ramamurthy
BSE is focusing on market expansion. They plan to increase brokers to 800 and data center racks to 500. The exchange also aims to attract 500 Foreign Portfolio Investors. Efforts are underway to distribute trading volumes throughout the week. BSE will promote monthly contracts, especially for the bank index. This move aims to reduce the focus on expiry-day trading.
Nifty must defend 23,800 level to retain bullish undertone
Stocks offering short-term trading opportunities include Bharti Airtel, Godrej Consumer, Grasim, Havells, ICICI Bank, Marico, Sun Pharma, Tata Consumer, Navin Fluorine, Persistent Systems, Aarti Industries, and UltraTech Cement.
US stock market predictions: S&P 500, Dow Jones Nasdaq look to rise further; All eyes on Apple, Microsoft
S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq investors are eyeing to recover from the volatile situation due to Trump tariffs.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Indian stock market closed lower due to geopolitical concerns, with mid- and small-cap stocks hit hardest. Analysts suggest a cautious approach, citing risk-off sentiment amid escalating Indo-Pak tensions. The Nifty fell below its 200-DMA, signaling a potential bearish trend. US and European markets showed mixed but optimistic movements.
F&O Talk | Markets rebound strongly, Nifty eyes 24,800 amid volatile outlook: Sahaj Agrawal
Indian indices opened higher but reversed due to profit booking amid rising India-Pakistan tensions. Nifty and Bank Nifty saw volatility, with sectors like IT and FMCG showing potential for future gains. Analysts suggest buying on dips with key support at 23,800 for Nifty and 54,000 for Bank Nifty.
Mutual fund SIPs help in building wealth: Myth or reality?
SIP investing promotes steady, disciplined contributions that smooth out market volatility and minimize the risks of market timing. Over longer horizons, factors like SIP date, market valuations, or short-term luck have minimal impact. Consistency, not timing, drives long-term wealth creation, especially during market crises when SIPs outperform lumpsum strategies.
F&O Talk | Sharp rally in sight for Nifty above 24,380, Bank Nifty may resume uptrend beyond 55,600: Sudeep Shah
Indian markets reversed early gains on Friday amid rising geopolitical tensions after terror attacks in Kashmir. Broader indices fell sharply, and technical indicators suggest Nifty may enter a consolidation phase. IT outperformed, while banking showed indecision at highs.
Despite Friday's crash, Sensex is up over 6,000 points from April’s low. Time to reconsider your SIP strategy?
Amidst India-Pakistan tensions, D-Street investors faced a jolt, with the Sensex declining by 589 points on Friday. Despite this dip, experts advise investors to continue SIPs and STPs uninterrupted, viewing them as effective tools for navigating market volatility.
In 29 years, Nifty has given better returns than gold on CAGR basis & S&P 500 in dollar terms: Ashishkumar Chauhan
NSE's MD & CEO, Ashishkumar Chauhan, highlights Nifty's impressive 24-fold growth in 29 years, surpassing gold and S&P 500 returns. He anticipates a similar surge by 2047, driven by India's rapid growth, technological adaptation, and rising entrepreneurship. Chauhan advises retail investors to maintain a long-term perspective to navigate market fluctuations and reap the benefits.
Sectoral rotation to drive Nifty’s uptrend: Rohit Srivastava
While banking can come to a point where it pauses, you will get participation from other sectors that can drive Nifty higher and so, on Nifty you will still want to trail your support and keep looking at level to level whether you can move from one to the next.
US stock market prediction: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones outlook is out, all eyes on Tesla, Google-parent Alphabet. Check Cboe Volatility index
S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones investors will be eyeing developments on Trump tariffs and earning results of Tesla, Google-parent Alphabet.
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