Cotton futures mixed as front-months swing; LDP rate at 1.98 cents
December 31, 2025, 4:02 AM EST.Cotton futures were mixed on Tuesday, with front-month contracts trading from a 9-point drop to a 5-point gain. Crude oil futures fell 7 cents to $58.01, while the U.S. dollar index climbed to 97.865. The Seam's online auction sold 23,018 bales at an average of 59.79 cents per pound. The Cotlook A Index rose 50 points to 74.50 cents. ICE-certified cotton stocks were steady at 11,600 bales as of 12/29. The Adjusted World Price moved up to 50.02 cents per pound, up 3 points from the prior week after a holiday delay. The LDP rate (Loan Deficiency Payment) stands at 1.98 cents per pound.
REG – Euronext Dublin GEM Cancellation Notice
December 31, 2025, 3:58 AM EST.Euronext Dublin has issued a GEM cancellation notice. GEM stands for Growth Enterprise Market, a segment for small-cap growth companies; the excerpt provides no issuer name, effective date, or reasons. The notice cites data services from ICE Data Services and FactSet, but offers no substantive market update. Investors should await official filings for specifics and guidance.
REG – Euronext Dublin notices optional redemption for TIAA CLO IV LTD
December 31, 2025, 3:46 AM EST. REG – Euronext Dublin has published a notice of optional redemption (an issuer option to redeem notes before maturity) for TIAA CLO IV LTD. The filing signals a potential early redemption of some or all notes under predefined terms. The notice is a standard regulatory disclosure; investors should review the governing documents for pricing, cut-off dates, and conditions. Market data are provided by ICE Data Services and reference data by FactSet, consistent with industry practice.
Stantec stock slides below 200-day moving average as analysts lift targets
December 31, 2025, 3:42 AM EST. Stantec Inc. traded as low as C$130.34 on Tuesday, slipping below its 200-day moving average of C$146.96. The stock last traded around C$130.46 with volume of 333,831 shares. Several analysts lifted target prices: Stifel Nicolaus to C$175 (Buy); Scotiabank to C$161; RBC to C$168; Desjardins to C$173; National Bankshares trimmed to C$161. Market players view the shares as a Moderate Buy on MarketBeat, with a consensus rating of 9 Buys and 1 Hold and a mean price target of C$166.60. The company sports a 50-day moving average of C$139.94. Fundamental metrics include a market cap of C$14.88 billion, a P/E of 30.77, a P/E/G of 1.46, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 85.29. Q3 EPS of C$1.53 on revenue of C$2.14 billion; ROE 12.08%, net margin 4.78%.
Metro Inc. stock slips below 200-day moving average as analysts adjust targets
December 31, 2025, 3:40 AM EST. Metro Inc. shares slipped below the 200-day moving average of C$99.24, trading as low as C$98.38 and last at C$98.64 on volume of about 322,000. Analysts moved targets after the results; Scotiabank lifted to C$110, Desjardins to C$105, while BMO trimmed to C$110 and National Bank to C$107. MarketBeat lists a Moderate Buy rating with a target near C$109.13. The stock sports a 50-day average of C$97.59 and a P/E of 21.30, with a market cap around C$21.1 billion. Earnings released Nov 19 showed C$1.13 per share on C$5.11 billion in revenue; ROE was 13.8% and net margin 4.5%. Metro also declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.37, paid Nov 12; ex-dividend date was Oct 23, yield about 1.5%. Payout ratio stands at 31.21% as the company remains a major Canadian grocer.
Unity Software Q4 revenue up 35% to $609 million; quarterly loss of $0.66 per share
December 31, 2025, 3:26 AM EST. Unity Software Corp said Q4 revenue rose 35% year over year to $609 million after the market close on Monday, beating the consensus estimate of $562.71 million. The company posted a quarterly loss of $0.66 per share.
Molina Healthcare climbs as Michael Burry touts stock in blog post
December 31, 2025, 3:10 AM EST. Molina Healthcare (MOH) shares rose about 4% after billionaire investor Michael Burry published a bullish post on his blog, likening Molina to Warren Buffett's GEICO bet and arguing it has a clearer path to double-digit long-term growth than Apple. The stock trades near $172, roughly 40% below its level at year start. The health sector has advanced about 13% over the period. Molina has repeatedly cut earnings guidance and posted a large Q3 miss. A growing ACA-driven mix has pushed Molina's medical loss ratio (MLR)-the share of premium revenue spent on patient care- to 95.6% for ACA plans and 92.6% consolidated, squeezing margins. Burry cautioned that if federal budget actions push markets lower, MOH could fall below $100, labeling it a generational buy and praising its loss ratio, expense ratio, win rate and conservative accounting.
Fed minutes hint at cautious path to further rate cuts; energy leads markets as AI reshapes graduate prospects
December 31, 2025, 3:09 AM EST. Minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee show policymakers open to further rate cuts if inflation slows, though views remain divided on the data. Some argued for keeping the target range unchanged after a cut; others cautioned inflation must stay on a downward path. The Fed lowered rates earlier this month for the third time in as many meetings. In markets, the S&P 500 was little changed as the Energy sector rose about 0.8%, led by OXY, FANG, and DVN at roughly 2.6%, 2.2%, and 1.8%. The index fell about 0.1% as consumer discretionary weighed. Separately, a slower labor market and the growing role of AI in the workforce have pushed some graduates toward graduate programs; lawyers and counselors are expected to see steady demand.
Stock market holidays 2026: NSE and BSE open on New Year; calendar of trading holidays
December 31, 2025, 3:08 AM EST. Indian exchanges will observe 15 full trading holidays in 2026, up from 14 in 2025. The NSE and BSE will stay open on January 1, 2026 as global markets remain closed. The MCX and NCDEX will operate in the morning session (9:00-5:00) and close in the evening. The year features holidays across March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December, with Republic Day on January 26 as a standalone holiday; seven holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, extending weekends. Muhurat trading details will be announced later.
Carnival stock gains as recovery accelerates; debt reduction underpins outlook
December 31, 2025, 2:53 AM EST. Carnival Corp. (CCL) has staged a pronounced recovery turning around years of losses as demand returns and pricing strengthens. The company posted record metrics in the latest reporting period, including adjusted net income of $3.1 billion, revenue over $26 billion and operating income of $4.5 billion for 2025. Management expects 2026 adjusted net income to exceed 2025's. Booking trends remain robust, with 2026 advance bookings in line with the current year and record customer deposits signaling durable demand. Debt reduction has been a central pillar, with more than $10 billion shaved off and a net debt to adjusted EBITDA of about 3.4x, helping Carnival regain investment-grade status and reinstate its dividend. A third rationale is referenced but not shown in the provided text.
London stocks end best year since 2009 at record high
December 31, 2025, 2:52 AM EST. London's equity market closed 2025 at a record high, finishing its strongest year since the 2009 crisis. The FTSE 100 rose more than 21% from January, ending at a fresh close of 9,940 and hitting an intraday peak of 9,954. Traders cited a Santa rally boost as miners, precious metals producers, defence groups and banks led the advance, helped by a jump in gold prices and a softer US dollar. The pace outpaced Wall Street, where the S&P 500, the broad US stock index, gained about 17%. Danni Hewson of AJ Bell said London's market benefited from a global mix of value and diversification amid geopolitical nerves and bets on further US rate cuts, with investors watching minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting for signals. European markets posted solid annual gains and momentum could carry into 2026.
First Majestic Silver (TSE:AG) Stock Up 1.4% as Analysts Boost Targets
December 31, 2025, 2:37 AM EST. First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSE:AG) rose 1.4% Tuesday after trading as high as C$23.76 and last at C$23.20. Volume was 2,126,735 shares, above the 1,723,872-share average; the prior close was C$22.89. Analysts turned more constructive: TD Securities upgraded to Buy with a C$22.00 target; BMO Capital Markets lifted to a C$21.00 target; National Bank Financial and National Bankshares raised ratings and targets; Cormark also upgraded. The Street's consensus remains Buy with an average target of C$27.80. The stock sits above its 50-day SMA of C$19.50 and 200-day SMA of C$15.65. Market value about C$11.37 billion, P/E around 165.71 and beta ~1.66. Q3 EPS was C$0.06 on revenue C$396.93 million; a quarterly dividend of C$0.0052 was paid, yield ~0.1%.
UK stocks may be undervalued in December 2025, per cash-flow screener
December 31, 2025, 2:20 AM EST. UK shares have faced pressure from soft China trade data and weaker commodity prices, prompting investors to search for undervalued opportunities. A cash-flow-based screener flags several names trading well below their fair value. Highlights include Vistry Group, PageGroup, Motorpoint Group, Ibstock, Gym Group, Forterra, Fintel, Fevertree Drinks, Anglo Asian Mining and Advanced Medical Solutions, each showing a discount to fair value in the 43%-49% band. For example, Man Group trades around £2.29 vs a £3.52 fair value, a discount of about 34.8%. The analysis notes earnings margins squeezed by one-offs and mixed dividend coverage in some cases. These signals reflect valuation potential tied to cash flows, not guaranteed returns, and should be weighed alongside earnings visibility and risk.
European stocks set for lower open on final trading day of 2025
December 31, 2025, 1:33 AM EST. European markets were set for a lower open on the last trading day of 2025, with the FTSE 100 seen about 0.2% lower and the DAX and CAC 40 around 0.3% softer, while the FTSE MIB was flat. Markets operate in a half-day session ahead of New Year's Day, with a full holiday Thursday and a return Friday. The Stoxx 600 closed 0.7% higher on Tuesday after a rally led by miners; Fresnillo jumped about 6%, while Anglo American, Antofagasta and Glencore rose around 3%. Gold and silver again drew investor interest. U.S. stock futures were little changed, and Asia-Pacific shares were mixed to weaker; several markets closed early for holidays, with Japan and South Korea shut. No major European data due Wednesday.
Asian shares mixed as year-end holidays curb trading; U.S. equities slip, metals rally
December 31, 2025, 1:20 AM EST. Asian markets were mixed amid year-end holidays; Tokyo and Seoul were closed, while others traded. Hang Seng fell 0.5% to 25,715.16; Shanghai Composite rose slightly, up less than 0.1% to 3,966.39; Taiex in Taiwan rose 0.7% to 28,893.59. S&P/ASX 200 in Australia slipped 0.1% to 8,706.40. In the U.S., S&P 500 slid 0.1% to 6,894.24; Dow fell 0.2% to 48,367.06; Nasdaq Composite down 0.2% to 23,419.08. Tech heavyweights weighed on the indices, with Nvidia off 0.4% and Apple down 0.2%, while Meta Platforms jumped 1.1% on AI moves. In commodities, gold climbed 1.4% to 4,386.30 per ounce and silver rose 10.9% as copper gained 4.4% and is up about 40% this year. U.S. crude edged lower.
Global stocks 2025: Colombia leads as EM outpace DM; valuation gaps loom for 2026
December 31, 2025, 1:17 AM EST. Global equities posted another year of gains in 2025. The MSCI All Country World Index, a broad gauge of large- and mid-cap stocks across developed and emerging markets (EM), rose about 21% and hit a Dec. 26 record, according to data from LSEG. Colombia led, up about 90% YTD, while Denmark fell more than 13% and ranked last globally; South Korea and Greece also posted solid gains as EM outperformed developed peers. Latin America surged, with Chile, Peru, Mexico and Brazil rising over 45%. Deutsche Bank warned of momentum bursts and risk of abrupt reversals amid diverging valuations and policy paths. The rally hinges on policy support and AI demand; EM equities are seen to outperform DM for the first time in five years, albeit with valuation headwinds in 2026. Peso strength and political risk in Colombia remain focal points.
What's Driving the SLV Price? Key Drivers for the Silver ETF
December 31, 2025, 1:16 AM EST. The SLV ETF tracks the price of physical silver, rising and falling with spot silver because it holds bullion. The main driver is silver's price movement, with recent strength feeding SLV gains. Industrial demand matters: silver is used in electronics, solar panels and EV wiring, so expanding manufacturing tightens supply and supports prices. Geopolitics and central banks activity boost safe-haven demand; export controls and regional tensions can trim supply and increase interest in metals. Interest rates and inflation expectations influence appetite for non-yielding assets like silver; rate cuts and higher inflation tend to lift SLV as investors hedge wealth. In 2025, silver outperformed many markets, supporting SLV's performance as investors seek exposure to silver's leverage.
Advance Metals seeks ASX quotation for 8.5 million new shares
December 31, 2025, 1:11 AM EST. Advance Metals Limited has filed with the ASX to quote 8,500,000 new ordinary, fully paid shares, with an issue date of 30 December 2025, under the ticker AVM. The issue would expand the company's listed capital base and may bolster its funding capacity for ongoing projects while potentially improving liquidity for existing shareholders. No further terms were disclosed in the filing. The ASX-listed miner operates in the resources sector. The stock shows an average trading volume of 6,249,005 and a current market cap of about A$50.7 million. Data from TipRanks show a Buy technical signal, but readers should review the ASX filing and company disclosures for details. Sources: ASX filing; TipRanks.
Nio in 2025: Key moments driving stock moves
December 31, 2025, 1:09 AM EST. Investors in NIO faced a volatile 2025, with the stock up about 26% for the year. The swing was driven largely by earnings announcements and financing events, which the market priced as near-term catalysts. New model launches also contributed, notably the Onvo L90 and the third-generation ES8, creating trading inflection points. The report notes that ADR (American Depository Receipt) prices track the US-listed NIO shares, underscoring how results and funding actions shape volatility. Overall, the year's price path reflected a balance among earnings visibility, capital activity, and product momentum rather than a single driver.
Crude slips as dollar strengthens; OPEC+ pause eyed amid sanctions and geopolitical risks
December 31, 2025, 1:07 AM EST.WTI crude for February settled down 0.13 points, or 0.22%, while February RBOB gasoline rose 0.31% as the dollar strengthened to a one-week high. The pair settled mixed after the dollar rally and an EIA inventory report that largely weighed on crude prices Monday night. Crude losses were limited by ongoing geopolitical risk from Venezuela, Nigeria, and Russia, and by expectations that OPEC+ will keep pausing further production increases. China demand remained supportive with imports set to rise about 10% month-on-month to a record 12.2 million bpd. US strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria and sanctions tied to Venezuelan and Russian oil shipments provided additional, if uneven, support as the market eyes supply discipline at OPEC+.
Indian stocks rebound in early trade as Sensex, Nifty rise on Dec 31, 2025
December 31, 2025, 1:03 AM EST. Indian equities edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, with the Sensex up 254.38 points to 84,929.46 and the Nifty adding 89.15 points to 26,028 after a multi-day decline. Domestic institutional buying supported the move, while foreign investors remained net sellers for the session. Among the 30 Sensex components, gainers included Tata Steel, Bharat Electronics, Titan, Axis Bank, Adani Ports and Hindustan Unilever; Bajaj Finserv, TCS, Mahindra & Mahindra and Infosys lagged. Global peers traded mostly lower; Brent crude slipped about 0.1%. On Tuesday, FIIs sold ₹3,844.02 crore and DIIs bought ₹6,159.81 crore, according to exchange data. The prior close was 84,675.08 for the Sensex and 25,938.85 for the Nifty.
Dollar strength weighs on sugar as funds, weather move prices
December 31, 2025, 12:53 AM EST. The dollar index rose to a 6-3/4 month high, weighing on sugar prices. March NY world sugar #11 fell 0.98%, and December London ICE white sugar #5 dropped 1.45%, extending this week's losses to about 1-3/4 month lows. Funds held a sizable net long in London sugar, with the weekly Commitment of Traders report showing net longs at 44,261 as of Nov. 5, the most since data began in 2011. Thailand projected 2024/25 sugar production up 18% to 10.35 MMT; India's monsoon rains have been above average, potentially boosting crops and pressuring prices. In Brazil, Center-South output through October rose 0.3% y/y to 37 MMT, but October production fell 24.3% y/y, and fires in Sao Paulo may have damaged up to 80,000 hectares. Conab, Rabobank and Datagro trimmed 2024/25 forecasts, while India's ethanol rules could sustain an export curb.
Singapore stocks end 2025 on high note, upside seen into 2026
December 31, 2025, 12:52 AM EST. SINGAPORE – Singapore's stock market closed 2025 on a strong note, with further upside expected in 2026. The blue-chip Straits Times Index (STI) finished above 4,600 after a run of record highs, versus around 3,800 at the start of 2025. The iEdge Singapore Next 50 rose to above 1,450 from 1,150 at the start of the year. While blue chips led gains, small- and mid-cap names outperformed: CNMC Goldmine surged 316% to close at 1.04; Food Empire up about 145% to 2.40; CSE Global up roughly 135% to 0.985. Construction stocks rallied; OKP Holdings up nearly 298%, Hong Leong Asia about 152%. Spin-offs and reorganizations added momentum, with Centurion, LHN, Yangzijiang Financial and Lum Chang spinning off assets. Jardine group names among leaders; DFI Retail Group up about 72% to 3.95. The backdrop supports optimism for 2026.
Live cattle and feeder futures rise at midday as market quiets
December 31, 2025, 12:51 AM EST.Live cattle futures were higher at midday, up $1.52 to $2.10 as December expiry nears Wednesday. Cash trade last week ran $229-230. Fed Cattle Exchange showed dressed sales of $355 on 40 of 1,278 head offered, with bids at $225. Feeder cattle futures added $2.55 to $2.90; note, Feeder cattle futures are contracts for cattle to be fattened for future slaughter. CME's Feeder Cattle Index rose $6.68 to $356.00 on December 26. USDA boxed beef prices were mixed; the Choice–Select spread narrowed to $2.83, with Choice at $348.51 and Select at $345.68. Monday slaughter was 118,000 head, below last week and year-ago levels.
Best Stocks to Invest $50,000 Now: Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon
December 31, 2025, 12:50 AM EST. Investors targeting a $50,000 allocation should favor market leaders with wide moats and solid growth prospects. Nvidia stands out in AI infrastructure, commanding about a 90% GPU market share, with its CUDA ecosystem and NVLink enabling scalable performance; revenue surged 62% last quarter to $57 billion. Alphabet relies on a broad moat from Chrome and Android, plus a robust AI stack centered on Gemini, with AI-driven features expanding its cloud and ads businesses. Amazon combines dominant e-commerce logistics with AWS, leveraging robotics and AI to speed delivery and widen its competitive edge. Each name offers scale, durable franchises, and exposure to ongoing AI and cloud transitions. Investors should fit these leaders to their risk tolerance and diversification goals.
Sensex up in early trade as Nifty crosses 26,000 on final trading day of 2025
December 31, 2025, 12:47 AM EST. Indian shares opened higher in early trade on the final trading day of 2025. The Sensex rose while the Nifty crossed the 26,000 mark. Dealers cited year-end positioning and subdued turnover as investors wrapped up positions for the year. The milestone on the Nifty underscores strength in large-cap benchmarks as markets close 2025.
CXF Falls 0.8% on Tuesday; 1,654 Shares Traded
December 31, 2025, 12:46 AM EST. CI Canadian Convertible Bond ETF Common (TSE:CXF) fell 0.8% on Tuesday, trading as low as C$10.72 and last at C$10.72. Volume was 1,654 shares, down from the 4,476-share daily average. It had closed at C$10.81 previously. The fund's 50-day moving average (MA) is C$10.73 and the 200-day MA is C$10.57. The First Asset Canadian Convertible Bond ETF aims to provide quarterly cash distributions and potential capital appreciation by investing in a capitalization-weighted portfolio of Canadian convertible bonds. Convertible bonds are debt that can be converted into a set number of common shares.
BNT:CA AI signals outline trading plan, ratings as of Dec 31, 2025
December 31, 2025, 12:45 AM EST. On Dec 31, 2025, AI-generated signals cover Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. Class A Exchangeable Limited Voting Shares (BNT:CA). Traders are given explicit trading plans: a trading plan for a long entry at 59.53 with a 64.78 target and a 59.23 stop; and a short entry at 64.78 with a 59.53 target and a 65.10 stop. The update includes ratings by term: Near – Strong; Mid – Neutral; Long – Strong. A chart and the full AI-generated signals are linked in the update. Timestamped data implies current coverage and potential price triggers for BNT:CA investors.
Cocoa prices retreat on long liquidation as dollar strengthens; Ivory Coast shipments, BCOM inclusion eyed
December 31, 2025, 12:33 AM EST. March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26) and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26) closed down 179 and 126 points, or -2.87% and -2.80%, respectively, on Tuesday as long liquidation followed a dollar index rally. The decline came after Monday's gains as the stronger dollar pressured cocoa futures. In Ivory Coast, port arrivals for the week ended Dec 28 were 59,708 MT, down 27% YoY, with cumulative Oct 1-Dec 28 shipments at 1.029 MMT, down 2.0% from a year ago. The world's largest cocoa producer faces tighter near-term supply ahead of a main-crop harvest; Mondelez cited pod counts above the five-year average. The market is watching a potential BCOM inclusion that could lure up to $2 billion of NY cocoa buying. ICCO trimmed 2024/25 surplus to 49,000 MT; Rabobank cut 2025/26 surplus to 250,000 MT. The EUDR delay keeps supplies ample.
Calian Group (TSE:CGY) shares fall 1.7% as analysts lift targets
December 31, 2025, 12:32 AM EST. Calian Group Ltd. (TSE:CGY) fell 1.7% to an intraday low of C$55.03 on Tuesday, last trade also at C$55.03; volume was about 13,614 shares, well below the 32,914 daily average. The stock closed at C$55.98 previously. Five analysts rate the stock Buy with a consensus target of C$63.80 per MarketBeat. Targets include RBC at C$66.00 with an outperform rating; Desjardins at C$66.00 (Buy); Ventum at C$62.00 (Buy); CIBC at C$62.00 (Outperform); Canaccord at C$63.00 (Buy). Market metrics: C$624.32 million market cap; P/E 31.27; PEG 2.50; beta 0.32. Technicals: 50-day MAC$53.31; 200-day MAC$51.34. Q results: C$1.00 EPS on C$203.18 million revenue; ROE 3.37%; net margin 1.50%. Dividend: $0.28 per share; annualized $1.12, yield 2.0%, payout 63.64%.
Australian shares end slightly lower; Robex Resources merger with Predictive Discovery approved
December 31, 2025, 12:31 AM EST. Australian shares finished marginally lower on Wednesday after US Federal Reserve meeting minutes reinforced expectations of keeping rates unchanged in January. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.03% to 8,714.30 as traders waited for more data. The Fed minutes indicated policymakers faced a data lull in deciding on a rate cut, though Chair Jerome Powell maintained influence over the decision. In company news, Robex Resources (ASX: RXR) shareholders approved the proposed merger with Predictive Discovery (ASX: PDI) via a statutory plan of arrangement (a court-approved merger), in which Predictive units will acquire Robex's shares. WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC) said it will divest Expedient Software through BluJay Solutions after an ACCC agreement. Orion Minerals (ASX: ORN) said holiday delays held up binding financing and offtake talks with a Glencore unit for the Prieska project in South Africa.
Dhara Rail Projects lists on NSE SME at 19% premium over IPO price
December 31, 2025, 12:30 AM EST. Dhara Rail Projects listed on the NSE SME at a 19% premium to its ₹126 IPO price, with the stock trading around ₹150 and peaking ₹155 intraday. The grey market premium (GMP) had signalled a listing pop of about 13% earlier, at ₹16.5. The ₹50-crore IPO was fully a fresh issue, with subscriptions of 111.90x; QIB bids 71.30x, NII bids 199.41x, and retail 97.61x. The offer opened Dec 23 and closed Dec 26; the price band was ₹120-126. Proceeds are earmarked to repay or prepay borrowings, fund working capital, and for general corporate purposes. Allotment was announced Dec 29; shares were credited Dec 30. Incorporated in 2010, Dhara Rail Projects provides services like annual maintenance contracts and repair services for railway rolling stock systems.
NSE and BSE to trade on New Year 2026 as calendar lists 15 trading holidays
December 31, 2025, 12:15 AM EST. Indian exchanges NSE and BSE will trade on January 1, 2026, contrary to many global markets that stay shut. The MCX and NCDEX will operate in the morning session (9:00-17:00) but close for the evening session. A 2026 trading-holiday calendar released by the exchanges shows 15 full trading holidays and notes weekend shifts and the annual Muhurat Trading session. The year opens with Republic Day on January 26 and includes major holidays such as Holi, Ram Navami, Good Friday, and Gandhi Jayanti, with others like Ambedkar Jayanti, Maharashtra Day, Eid al-Adha, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra, Diwali Balipratipada, and Christmas. Diwali is not listed since it falls on a weekend. The circular also indicates an extended New Year holiday for China and Japan on January 2.
Nanta Tech debuts on BSE SME at ₹234, up 6.36% from IPO price
December 31, 2025, 12:14 AM EST.Nanta Tech Ltd made its debut on the BSE SME today, with shares listed at ₹234, a 6.36% premium to the ₹220 issue price. The listing price implied by the grey-market premium (GMP) of ₹20 points to about ₹240, roughly 9% above the upper end of the price band. The IPO was subscribed 6.43x in three days, with retail bids at 2.91x, non-institutional investors 7.03x, and QIBs (qualified institutional buyers) 12.98x. The public issue, a ₹31.81 crore fresh issue of 14 lakh shares, closed December 26; anchor allocation of 3.60 lakh shares was priced at ₹220. Proceeds will fund capital expenditure for an experience centre and working capital, with remaining for general corporate purposes. Nanta Tech operates in AV integration, including product supply, service robots, and software development.
Nifty, Sensex edge higher in year-end session amid subdued investor mood
December 31, 2025, 12:04 AM EST. Indian shares opened marginally higher in the final 2025 session, with the Nifty 50 at 26,018.45, up 79.60 points (0.31%), and the Sensex at 84,908.44, up 233.36 points (0.28%). Traders cited a cautious mood amid thin year-end volumes and soft global cues. One analyst noted the December underperformed and FPI long positioning around 9% as a hurdle to a broader rebound ahead of the earnings season and reforms. Watch for Q3 earnings revival, the Budget 2026 stimulus, and any potential EU-US trade deal. December FPIs were net sellers of Rs 3,844 crore, while DIIs bought Rs 6,159.8 crore. Sector leadership: Nifty Metal up over 1%; Nifty IT up 0.2%; Realty 0.47%; PSU Bank modest gains. Global markets softened as tech lagged.
Dhara Rail Projects lists on NSE Emerge at 19.05% premium over IPO price
December 31, 2025, 12:03 AM EST. Dhara Rail Projects debuted on the NSE Emerge platform, listing at Rs 150 a share, a 19.05% premium to the IPO price. The Rs 50.20-crore SME IPO (small and mid-sized enterprise listing) was heavily subscribed, at 112 times, during December 23-26. Post-listing, the firm's market capitalization stood at about Rs 218.72 crore. The company operates in railway rolling stock services, offering maintenance contracts, repair and upkeep, and electrical equipment supply and commissioning across train categories. The listing beat expectations from the grey market, which had penciled in roughly 13% gains. The IPO offered a price band of Rs 120-126 per share.
