UK large-cap and mid-cap shares jumped on Wednesday after a breakthrough agreement between the United States and Iran on a temporary ceasefire lifted investor sentiment globally. The development triggered a broad-based rally in equities while sharply reducing oil prices. The benchmark FTSE 100 rose 3.09%, reaching its highest level since March 3. Meanwhile, the mid-cap
Investors are recalibrating their strategies in response to renewed geopolitical uncertainty, crafting a fresh “Trump trade” playbook as markets react to shifting dynamics around US-Iran tensions, oil prices, and global monetary policy. With inflation and interest rate trajectories increasingly difficult to predict, many investors are stepping away from long-term positioning and instead focusing on short-term
UBS Global Wealth Management reduced its 2026 S&P 500 target on Monday, citing elevated energy costs stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The analysts expect the conflict to weigh on US economic growth and inflation. In its report dated April 6, 2026, UBS cut its year-end S&P 500 target to 7,500 from
Broadcom stock price has crashed into a technical bear market after falling by over 24% from its highest point in December last year. AVGO dropped to 314, with its market capitalisation dropping from over $1.9 trillion to $1.5 trillion. So, will the new deal with Anthropic fuel its comeback? Broadcom inks major deal with Anthropic
The Nifty 50 Index remained in a correction on Monday as the risks to the Indian economy continued. It dropped to INR 22,678, down by nearly 14% from its highest point this year, and technicals suggest that it has more downside in the near term as the Iran war and bank crisis continue. Indian stocks
The Nasdaq Index is having a difficult year amid concerns about the ongoing US-Iran war and the private credit industry. It has retreated by over 8% from its highest point this year. This article explores some of the top gainers and laggards this year. Memory chip companies are the top gainers in the Nasdaq 100
Despite scorching summers and rising temperatures across India, air conditioner makers like Voltas and Blue Star have struggled to translate long-term potential into consistent stock performance. Over the past year, Voltas shares have declined about 8%, while Blue Star has fallen nearly 28%. This underperformance comes at a time when India’s AC penetration remains just
Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, reported a sharp rise in first-quarter revenue. The strong numbers were supported by surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure — even as the company sounded a note of caution over what it described as a “volatile” global political and economic environment. Revenue for the January-to-March quarter climbed
Global travel patterns are undergoing a swift recalibration as the escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts flight routes, dampens consumer confidence, and forces holidaymakers to rethink their plans. Travel companies across Europe are reporting cancellations, weaker demand in affected regions, and a noticeable pivot toward alternative destinations, even as overall appetite for travel remains
US stocks closed slightly mixed on Thursday after paring deeper losses, as diplomatic signals from the Middle East helped calm markets rattled earlier by President Donald Trump’s threats of tougher action against Iran ahead of the long holiday weekend. Investor sentiment steadied in the afternoon after Iran’s foreign ministry said it was drafting a protocol