Today: 29 April 2026

SEBI’s ₹546-Crore Crackdown on Finfluencer Avadhut Sathe: Inside the Order, the Academy’s Defence, and What Comes Next for Investors

SEBI’s ₹546-Crore Crackdown on Finfluencer Avadhut Sathe: Inside the Order, the Academy’s Defence, and What Comes Next for Investors

SEBI barred Avadhut Sathe and his trading academy from the securities market on December 4, froze their accounts, and ordered the impounding of ₹546.16 crore, citing illegal investment advisory activities. SEBI alleges the academy collected over ₹600 crore from up to 410,000 participants since 2015. Despite the academy's earnings, SEBI says Sathe and his trading operations lost more than ₹6 crore in the past two years.
7 December 2025
S&P/TSX Composite Weekly Update: Canada’s Benchmark Near Record High as 2026 Outlook Brightens for World Indices (Dec. 7, 2025)

S&P/TSX Composite Weekly Update: Canada’s Benchmark Near Record High as 2026 Outlook Brightens for World Indices (Dec. 7, 2025)

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at 31,311 on Friday, down 166 points after hitting a record high Thursday. The index remains up over 20% year-to-date, boosted by gains in materials, financials, and energy. Friday’s drop followed profit-taking and sector rotation, with materials and technology leading declines. Canada reported a surprise gain of 53,600 jobs in November, lowering unemployment to a 16-month low.
7 December 2025
Russell 2000 Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Grow: Small‑Cap Outlook After 5–7 December 2025

Russell 2000 Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Grow: Small‑Cap Outlook After 5–7 December 2025

The Russell 2000 fell 0.4% to 2,521.48 on Friday, 5 December 2025, after a week of gains, but remains close to its record high near 2,540 set in October. The index is up about 0.8% for the week and has climbed in the low teens percent year-to-date, trailing large-cap benchmarks. Investors are betting on a Federal Reserve rate cut at next week’s meeting, with futures implying nearly 90% odds.
7 December 2025
Dow 30 and World Indices Rally Ahead of Fed Rate Cut: 5–7 December 2025 Market Wrap

Dow 30 and World Indices Rally Ahead of Fed Rate Cut: 5–7 December 2025 Market Wrap

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 47,954.99 on Friday, up 0.2% for the day and 0.5% for the week, nearing record highs. Global indices including MSCI’s gauge and Europe’s STOXX 600 also advanced. Markets are pricing in a 90% chance of a 25 basis point U.S. Fed rate cut at next week’s meeting. Most Gulf and emerging markets rose, lifted by Fed expectations and stronger oil prices.
7 December 2025
Nasdaq World Indices Weekly Wrap: AI Bubble Jitters, New Global Benchmarks and Rate‑Cut Hopes (Dec. 5–7, 2025)

Nasdaq World Indices Weekly Wrap: AI Bubble Jitters, New Global Benchmarks and Rate‑Cut Hopes (Dec. 5–7, 2025)

The Nasdaq Composite closed at 23,578.13 on December 5, up 0.31% for the day and 22% year-to-date, outpacing the S&P 500 and Dow in 2025. Tech and communication services stocks led gains as investors anticipated a Federal Reserve rate cut following U.S. inflation data. The Nasdaq-100 ended at 25,692.05, up 0.43% Friday and 22.5% for the year.
7 December 2025
Anduril Industries Bets Big on Japan and AI-Driven Warfare as Drone Glitches Test Its ‘Fail Fast’ Strategy (December 2025 Update)

Anduril Industries Bets Big on Japan and AI-Driven Warfare as Drone Glitches Test Its ‘Fail Fast’ Strategy (December 2025 Update)

Anduril Industries announced plans between December 5–7, 2025, to expand into Japan with investments ranging from hundreds of millions to billions of dollars in local manufacturing. The move came as the company faced scrutiny over drone crashes and software failures, and drew new attention from investors, policymakers, and defense analysts. CEO Chris Brose appeared at the Reagan National Defense Forum during the same period.
Ramp Valuation 2025: Why Fintech Unicorn Ramp Is Worth $32 Billion – and What New Signals From Dec. 5–7 Reveal

Ramp Valuation 2025: Why Fintech Unicorn Ramp Is Worth $32 Billion – and What New Signals From Dec. 5–7 Reveal

Ramp’s valuation climbed to $32 billion in November 2025 after a series of funding rounds, with secondary-market platforms Forge Global and Notice.co later implying even higher prices for its shares. Institutional research cited Ramp’s AI-driven platform and rapid growth, while analysts questioned whether its profitability and scale justify the aggressive pricing. The company reported over $1 billion in annualized revenue and 50,000 business customers.
7 December 2025
DeepSeek AI Stock in 2025: How to Invest in the Hype, the Tokens, and the Future IPO (December 7 Update)

DeepSeek AI Stock in 2025: How to Invest in the Hype, the Tokens, and the Future IPO (December 7 Update)

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab owned by hedge fund High-Flyer, remains private with no stock ticker or IPO date announced. Retail investors cannot buy DeepSeek shares directly; only accredited investors may access pre-IPO shares on private markets. Two unrelated DeepSeek-branded crypto tokens trade with low volumes and market caps. New DeepSeek AI models this week have triggered internal alerts at OpenAI after outperforming benchmarks.
Perplexity AI in the Spotlight: NYT Lawsuit, Cristiano Ronaldo Investment and New Security Tech – Everything That Happened From 5–7 December 2025

Perplexity AI in the Spotlight: NYT Lawsuit, Cristiano Ronaldo Investment and New Security Tech – Everything That Happened From 5–7 December 2025

The New York Times sued Perplexity AI on Dec. 5, alleging copyright violations for using Times articles to train its AI. The same day, the Chicago Tribune filed a similar lawsuit. Perplexity also announced an investment from Cristiano Ronaldo, launched new browser security features, and expanded free premium bundles in India.
Twilio (TWLO) Stock on December 7, 2025: Q3 Earnings Beat, AI Platform Strategy and Fresh Forecasts

Twilio (TWLO) Stock on December 7, 2025: Q3 Earnings Beat, AI Platform Strategy and Fresh Forecasts

Twilio shares closed at $127.32 on December 5, 2025, valuing the company just under $19.5 billion. Q3 revenue reached $1.3 billion, up 15% year over year, with non-GAAP operating income of $235 million and free cash flow near $250 million. The stock jumped nearly 20% after its October earnings beat but remains below 2021 highs.
OpenAI Stock Today: Valuation, IPO Hype, Tokenized Shares and Investor Risks (Updated December 7, 2025)

OpenAI Stock Today: Valuation, IPO Hype, Tokenized Shares and Investor Risks (Updated December 7, 2025)

OpenAI remains private with no stock listed on major exchanges as of December 7, 2025. Secondary share sales in October valued the company at about $500 billion, while tokenized “OpenAI stock” on crypto platforms trades in the mid-$800s. Analysts warn of heavy losses and a $207 billion funding gap. IPO speculation centers on 2026–27, with possible valuations up to $1 trillion.
Ripple (XRP) in Early December 2025: Extreme Fear, $1B GTreasury Deal and ETF Surge – What Comes Next?

Ripple (XRP) in Early December 2025: Extreme Fear, $1B GTreasury Deal and ETF Surge – What Comes Next?

XRP held just above $2 on December 7, 2025, despite sentiment plunging to “extreme fear” and continued selling pressure. The token traded between $2.00 and $2.20 for the week, with analysts watching $2 as key support and $2.20–$2.40 as resistance. Technical signals are mixed, with some hinting at a possible rebound if volume strengthens. Derivatives activity and broader sentiment remain weak.
7 December 2025
Kraft Heinz (KHC) Stock on December 7, 2025: Price Slump, Spin‑Off Story, Lawsuit Risk and Wall Street Forecasts

Kraft Heinz (KHC) Stock on December 7, 2025: Price Slump, Spin‑Off Story, Lawsuit Risk and Wall Street Forecasts

Kraft Heinz closed at $24.34 on Dec. 5, 2025, near its 52-week low and down about 21% year-to-date. The company faces a planned breakup in 2026, a new lawsuit from San Francisco, and weak sales, but institutional investors like Marshall Wace and Vanguard have recently increased their stakes. Q3 net sales fell 2.3% to $6.24 billion. AI models point to short-term weakness and a tight trading range.
7 December 2025
Mullen Automotive (MULN) / Bollinger Innovations (BINI) Stock: Latest News, Price and Forecast as of December 7, 2025

Mullen Automotive (MULN) / Bollinger Innovations (BINI) Stock: Latest News, Price and Forecast as of December 7, 2025

Mullen Automotive changed its name to Bollinger Innovations, Inc. and now trades as BINI on the OTC Markets after leaving Nasdaq in October 2025. The stock closed at $0.11 on December 5, with a market cap near $1.9 million. The company has closed plants, cut staff, and faces lawsuits over unpaid invoices and alleged misleading statements. Technical analysts rate BINI a “strong sell.”
xAI’s Grok 4.20 Stuns in Live Trading as Privacy Firestorm Erupts – What the Latest xAI News Means (Dec 5–7, 2025)

xAI’s Grok 4.20 Stuns in Live Trading as Privacy Firestorm Erupts – What the Latest xAI News Means (Dec 5–7, 2025)

xAI’s Grok 4.20 was the only major AI model to finish Alpha Arena’s real-money trading competition in profit, turning $10,000 into about $14,700. The company also faced investigations over privacy and doxxing, while a viral story claimed Grok “saved” a man’s life. xAI held a 24-hour hackathon to showcase new capabilities between December 5 and 7.
OpenAI in ‘Code Red’: GPT‑5.2, a $4.6 Billion Australia Bet and an Ads Backlash – Inside a Pivotal 72 Hours (5–7 December 2025)

OpenAI in ‘Code Red’: GPT‑5.2, a $4.6 Billion Australia Bet and an Ads Backlash – Inside a Pivotal 72 Hours (5–7 December 2025)

OpenAI accelerated the launch of GPT-5.2 to December 9 after Google released Gemini 3, following a “code red” order from CEO Sam Altman. Internal tests reportedly show GPT-5.2 outperforming Gemini 3, but no public benchmarks have been released. User complaints and slowing ChatGPT growth fueled the move. Wall Street scrutiny and ad-related backlash added pressure.
Anthropic News Roundup: IPO Prep, $1B Claude Code Milestone and New AI Risks (Dec 5–7, 2025)

Anthropic News Roundup: IPO Prep, $1B Claude Code Milestone and New AI Risks (Dec 5–7, 2025)

Anthropic disclosed its Claude Code AI assistant reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate six months after launch. The company’s private valuation jumped to around $350 billion following new investments from Microsoft and Nvidia. Anthropic is reportedly preparing for a possible 2026 IPO and has hired counsel to explore a listing. Internal revenue targets for 2026 range from $20–26 billion.

Stock Market Today

  • Smart Share Global Withdraws ADS Listing from Nasdaq
    April 29, 2026, 1:50 PM EDT. Smart Share Global Ltd has formally withdrawn its American Depositary Shares (ADS) listing from the Nasdaq Stock Market. The move was confirmed through the filing of Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which notifies the removal of a security from exchange listing and registration. Nasdaq executed the delisting based on regulatory compliance provisions under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Smart Share Global, headquartered in Shanghai, China, did not disclose detailed reasons behind the withdrawal. This development marks a significant shift for the Chinese firm's market presence in the United States, raising questions about future listing strategies or market focus.

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Sagtec Global Stock Jumps After Record 2025 Revenue, but Costs Tell a Harder Story

Sagtec Global Stock Jumps After Record 2025 Revenue, but Costs Tell a Harder Story

29 April 2026
Sagtec Global reported 2025 audited revenue of $19.1 million, up 49%, driven by strong growth in services. Shares surged 38% to $2.35 in U.S. trading after volatile swings. Operating income dropped 9% to $2.1 million and earnings per share fell to $0.09 from $0.16, reflecting higher costs after the Nasdaq IPO. Net cash from operations rose 187% to $4.1 million.
Dow Jones Today: Why the Blue-Chip Index Is Sliding Before Powell, Big Tech and the Oil Shock

Dow Jones Today: Why the Blue-Chip Index Is Sliding Before Powell, Big Tech and the Oil Shock

29 April 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 320 points, or 0.65%, to 48,821.82 Wednesday afternoon, heading for a fifth straight loss as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and major tech earnings. Brent crude surged 7.14% to $119.20 after reports of a possible extended Iran blockade. Boeing and Goldman Sachs weighed on the Dow, while Amazon rose and Microsoft slipped in midday trading.
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