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Nifty, Sensex slide again on Trump tariff threat and foreign selling — plus 3 stock buys for Jan 8

Nifty, Sensex slide again on Trump tariff threat and foreign selling — plus 3 stock buys for Jan 8

Indian shares fell for a fourth day Thursday, with the Nifty 50 down 0.18% at 26,093.35 and the Sensex off 0.13% by 9:55 a.m., as tariff concerns and foreign outflows persisted. Foreign investors sold $170 million in shares Wednesday, bringing January’s outflows to $694 million. Metals and IT stocks led sector declines. The rupee rose to 89.87 per dollar, reportedly after RBI intervention.

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  • Quarter 4 Review: Applied Materials vs Semiconductor Manufacturing Sector Performance
    March 20, 2026, 8:54 PM EDT. Q4 earnings for semiconductor manufacturing stocks reveal strong sector momentum, led by Applied Materials and peers. Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) posted $7.01 billion in revenue, down 2.1% year-on-year but beating analyst expectations by 1.8%, with upbeat guidance fueled by AI industry investments. The stock surged 9.3% post-results, now trading at $358.81. Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER) topped the group with 43.9% revenue growth to $1.08 billion, surpassing forecasts by 11%, its stock climbing 21.9% since reporting. The overall group of 14 semiconductor manufacturing stocks beat revenue estimates by 3%, with shares rising an average 3.6%. Market watchers highlight ongoing demand from AI, 5G, and smart vehicle sectors driving equipment needs amid chip fabrication complexity.
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