Today: 2 May 2026

Swiss Stock Market Week Ahead: SNB at 0%, UBS Capital-Rules Compromise, Tariff Relief, and the Key Catalysts to Watch (Dec 15–19, 2025)

Swiss Stock Market Week Ahead: SNB at 0%, UBS Capital-Rules Compromise, Tariff Relief, and the Key Catalysts to Watch (Dec 15–19, 2025)

Swiss equities extended losses last week, with the Swiss Market Index slipping to the high-12,800s amid late selling and profit-taking. The Swiss National Bank kept its policy rate at 0% and signaled readiness to intervene in currency markets. UBS shares hit their highest since 2008 after lawmakers floated a capital-reform compromise. U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods will drop to 15% from 39%, Swiss officials said.
13 December 2025
Germany Stock Market Week Ahead: DAX Outlook as ECB Decision, Ifo Survey and AI-Driven Volatility Shape Frankfurt’s Next Move

Germany Stock Market Week Ahead: DAX Outlook as ECB Decision, Ifo Survey and AI-Driven Volatility Shape Frankfurt’s Next Move

Germany’s DAX hovered near 24,000 after a volatile week driven by a U.S. Fed cut, rising bond yields, and renewed AI valuation fears. Investors await the ECB’s year-end meeting Thursday and the Ifo Business Climate survey Wednesday. ECB policymakers have signaled a possible rate hike, pushing euro-zone yields higher. German industrial production rose 1.8% in October, beating forecasts.
13 December 2025
Singapore Stock Market Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025): STI Rally, Fed Cut Fallout, and the SGX Catalysts Investors Are Watching

Singapore Stock Market Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025): STI Rally, Fed Cut Fallout, and the SGX Catalysts Investors Are Watching

Singapore’s Straits Times Index jumped 1.5% to 4,586.45 on Friday, December 12, capping a volatile week marked by a US Federal Reserve rate cut and global tech sector jitters. Earlier in the week, the STI slipped 0.5% on Monday and edged up 0.1% Tuesday, as investors weighed easing policy against renewed concerns over inflation and AI spending.
13 December 2025
US Stock Market Week Ahead: Fed’s “Hawkish Cut,” Delayed Jobs & CPI, and Triple Witching Set Up a Volatile Mid-December

US Stock Market Week Ahead: Fed’s “Hawkish Cut,” Delayed Jobs & CPI, and Triple Witching Set Up a Volatile Mid-December

Wall Street enters the week of Dec. 15–19 facing a wave of delayed U.S. economic data after a 43-day government shutdown and a fresh Federal Reserve rate cut. Major indexes retreated from record highs last week, with the S&P 500 down 1.1% and the Nasdaq off 1.7%. Investors rotated out of mega-cap AI stocks following disappointing results from Oracle and Broadcom. The Fed cut rates by 0.25 points but signaled caution.
NALCO Share Price Today (Dec 13, 2025): National Aluminium Stock Near 52-Week High After ₹5,032-Crore Pottangi Mine Contract; Analyst Targets, Technical View and Outlook

NALCO Share Price Today (Dec 13, 2025): National Aluminium Stock Near 52-Week High After ₹5,032-Crore Pottangi Mine Contract; Analyst Targets, Technical View and Outlook

NALCO shares jumped 5.24% to ₹278.15 on Friday, touching a 52-week high after the company awarded a ₹5,032-crore, 25-year mining contract for the Pottangi bauxite mines to Dilip Buildcon. The contract covers three years of development and 22 years of mining operations. Markets remain closed Saturday.
13 December 2025
Shenzhen Stock Market Week Ahead: ChiNext and SZSE Component Brace for China Data, Policy Signals and an Index Rebalance

Shenzhen Stock Market Week Ahead: ChiNext and SZSE Component Brace for China Data, Policy Signals and an Index Rebalance

Shenzhen stocks face a volatile week starting December 15 as investors digest new China activity data, shifting policy focus toward domestic demand, and a major index reshuffle. Last week, the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13,258.33 after sharp swings tied to policy signals and weak credit data. Turnover climbed to 2.09 trillion yuan on Friday, reflecting active trading ahead of the index rebalancing.
13 December 2025
Tokyo Stock Market Week Ahead: Nikkei 225 and Topix Face BOJ Rate Decision, CPI Print and Yen Volatility

Tokyo Stock Market Week Ahead: Nikkei 225 and Topix Face BOJ Rate Decision, CPI Print and Yen Volatility

The Topix closed at a record 3,423.83 on Friday, while the Nikkei 225 ended at 50,836.55 after a broad rally following the U.S. Fed’s rate cut. Investors are watching the Bank of Japan’s upcoming policy decision, with inflation data due hours before. The yen remains volatile, and traders are bracing for BOJ messaging on rate normalization.
Shanghai Stock Market Week Ahead: Shanghai Composite Braces for Key China Data After Policy-Heavy Dec 8–13, 2025

Shanghai Stock Market Week Ahead: Shanghai Composite Braces for Key China Data After Policy-Heavy Dec 8–13, 2025

The Shanghai Composite closed at 3,889.35 on Friday, down 0.34% for the week amid volatile trading driven by policy meetings and economic signals. Investors weighed Beijing’s pro-growth policy language for 2026 against weak domestic demand and fragile household borrowing. Key economic data, including industrial output and retail sales, is due Monday. Markets reacted daily to shifting signals from top-level meetings and inflation data.
13 December 2025
German Stock Market Week Ahead: DAX Outlook as ECB Decision, ZEW Survey and Flash PMI Take Center Stage

German Stock Market Week Ahead: DAX Outlook as ECB Decision, ZEW Survey and Flash PMI Take Center Stage

Germany’s DAX closed the week near 24,200 after a 0.34% drop on Friday, as renewed AI valuation concerns hit tech stocks following weak outlooks from Broadcom and Oracle. Investors rotated into cyclicals and financials on the back of a 25-basis-point U.S. Fed rate cut. German industrial production rose 1.8% in October, while November inflation was confirmed at 2.6%.
13 December 2025
Tata Steel Share Price: Stock Closes Near ₹172 as India Expansion Roadmap Takes Center Stage; Analysts’ Targets Span ₹175–₹210 (Dec 13, 2025)

Tata Steel Share Price: Stock Closes Near ₹172 as India Expansion Roadmap Takes Center Stage; Analysts’ Targets Span ₹175–₹210 (Dec 13, 2025)

Tata Steel shares rose 3.3% to about ₹172 on Friday, December 12, after the company outlined a long-term India growth strategy and announced board approvals for major expansions. The stock remains 8% below its 52-week high. Plans include a 4.8 MTPA capacity boost at NINL and a new 2.5 million-ton thin slab facility at Meramandali.
13 December 2025
India Stock Market Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025): Nifty Back Above 26,000, Rupee at Record Lows, WPI & Trade Data, IPO Listings in Focus

India Stock Market Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025): Nifty Back Above 26,000, Rupee at Record Lows, WPI & Trade Data, IPO Listings in Focus

The Nifty 50 closed Friday at 26,046.95 and the Sensex at 85,267.66, rebounding after the Fed’s rate move but still down about 0.5% for the week. The rupee hit a record low near 90.55 per dollar amid foreign outflows and trade uncertainty. November CPI inflation stood at 0.71%, well below the RBI’s target range. Investors are watching if lower inflation leads to RBI easing as currency pressure persists.
13 December 2025
Canada Stock Market Week Ahead: TSX Outlook as CPI, Retail Sales and Commodity Prices Set the Next Move

Canada Stock Market Week Ahead: TSX Outlook as CPI, Retail Sales and Commodity Prices Set the Next Move

The S&P/TSX Composite closed Friday at 31,527.39, down 0.4% on the day but up 0.7% for the week after hitting record highs Thursday. Tech stocks dropped 3.4% Friday, led by Celestica’s 12.9% fall, while cannabis shares surged. The Bank of Canada held rates steady as the U.S. Federal Reserve cut its benchmark. Investors await Canadian inflation data Monday and retail sales Friday.
UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Faces Bank of England Rate Call as UK Inflation, Jobs Data and Key Earnings Land

UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Faces Bank of England Rate Call as UK Inflation, Jobs Data and Key Earnings Land

London stocks face a pivotal week as investors await the Bank of England’s December decision following a US rate cut and a surprise UK GDP drop. Last week, the FTSE 100 swung on shifting sentiment: banks and miners gained on upgrades and rate moves, but a Wall Street selloff on AI concerns dragged UK shares lower by Friday’s close.
Infosys Stock (INFY) News Today: Buyback Completed, Promoter Sale, Analyst Targets and What Investors Watch Next (Dec. 13, 2025)

Infosys Stock (INFY) News Today: Buyback Completed, Promoter Sale, Analyst Targets and What Investors Watch Next (Dec. 13, 2025)

Infosys completed an ₹18,000 crore buyback, extinguishing 100 million shares, according to a December 11 exchange filing. Shares closed Friday at ₹1,598.75, nearly 20% below the 52-week high, with trading volume below the 50-day average. A promoter-family member disclosed a large on-market share sale the same week. The company’s U.S. ADR remains well below its yearly peak.
13 December 2025
GMR Airports Ltd Stock (GMRAIRPORT): Latest News, Q2 FY26 Results, Bond Plans, Analyst Targets and Outlook (As of 13 Dec 2025)

GMR Airports Ltd Stock (GMRAIRPORT): Latest News, Q2 FY26 Results, Bond Plans, Analyst Targets and Outlook (As of 13 Dec 2025)

GMR Airports Ltd shares closed at ₹104.34 on Dec 12, up 6.3% with high trading volumes. The company plans a ₹22 billion, 15-year bond issue to refinance group debt, according to Reuters. Q2 FY26 results showed revenue up 45% year-on-year to ₹37.5 billion, EBITDA up 59%, and net loss narrowed to ₹37.09 crore. Passenger traffic fell 4% but aeronautical yield per passenger rose 69%.
Dynacons Systems & Solutions (DSSL) stock jumps on ₹74.99‑crore J&K Bank DaaS win: share price, latest news, earnings and forecasts (Dec 13, 2025)

Dynacons Systems & Solutions (DSSL) stock jumps on ₹74.99‑crore J&K Bank DaaS win: share price, latest news, earnings and forecasts (Dec 13, 2025)

Dynacons Systems & Solutions shares jumped 13.34% to ₹978.80 on Friday after announcing a ₹74.99-crore Device-as-a-Service contract from Jammu & Kashmir Bank. The stock saw heavy trading and wide intraday swings, hitting a high of ₹998.5 before closing well below its 52-week peak of ₹1,618.20.

Stock Market Today

  • Chevron's Q1 Oil Production Rises 15% but Earnings Fall on Timing and Regional Issues
    May 2, 2026, 3:50 PM EDT. Chevron's first-quarter production surged 15% to nearly 3.9 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, driven by acquisitions and U.S. growth. However, adjusted earnings declined to $2.8 billion from $3.8 billion a year ago despite higher Brent oil prices averaging $81 per barrel. Profit setbacks stemmed from production dips in the Middle East and Kazakhstan downtime, coupled with a $2.9 billion unfavorable timing impact from financial derivative recognition mismatches. Underlying operations remained strong with U.S. refining at record throughput and ongoing cost-saving measures. Chevron also advanced long-term growth through Venezuela expansion, Texas gas power deals, and new projects in Israel and Equatorial Guinea.

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Kraft Heinz Stock Faces New Berkshire Overhang Days Before Q1 Earnings

Kraft Heinz Stock Faces New Berkshire Overhang Days Before Q1 Earnings

2 May 2026
Berkshire Hathaway reported its Kraft Heinz stake was $1.4 billion below carrying value at March 31 but took no new impairment. Kraft Heinz will report first-quarter results May 6, with analysts expecting earnings of 50 cents per share and $5.89 billion in revenue. Berkshire held 27.5% of Kraft Heinz as of March 31. KHC shares closed Friday at $22.49, down 0.75%.
NextEra Energy Strikes 3,000 MW Arizona Solar Deal as Power Demand Boom Builds

NextEra Energy Strikes 3,000 MW Arizona Solar Deal as Power Demand Boom Builds

2 May 2026
Salt River Project and NextEra Energy Resources agreed to develop 3,000 MW of new solar power in Arizona by 2034, enough to supply about 595,000 homes. Construction will add 500 MW annually from 2029 to 2034. The deal comes as utilities seek new capacity to meet rising demand from data centers and population growth. NextEra has already developed over 1,000 MW for SRP.
BlackBerry Limited’s Hidden QNX Comeback Is Running Inside 275 Million Cars

BlackBerry Limited’s Hidden QNX Comeback Is Running Inside 275 Million Cars

2 May 2026
BlackBerry’s QNX software now runs in over 275 million vehicles and generated $268 million in revenue for fiscal 2026, nearly half the company’s total. The division’s quarterly revenue rose to $78.7 million from $65.8 million a year earlier. BlackBerry posted a $53.2 million profit for the year, reversing a prior loss. QNX faces pressure from larger competitors and open-source alternatives.
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