NSE:AXISSIL 5 February 2026

Silver ETFs crash 21% as MCX silver drops 10% in India, gold whipsaws on dollar and Fed nerves

Silver futures on India’s MCX fell 10% Thursday, with March contracts down Rs 26,850 to Rs 2,42,000 per kg. MCX Clearing Corporation raised margins to 4.5% for silver and 1% for gold, with more hikes expected Friday. Silver ETFs in India dropped up to 21%, while global spot silver plunged 9.3% to $79.88 an ounce. Gold futures and ETFs also declined amid a stronger dollar and weak industrial demand.

5 February 2026

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Alaska Air Group Stock Slide Raises Valuation Questions
March 14, 2026, 10:29 AM EDT. Alaska Air Group's share price has dropped sharply, falling 10.2% in the past week and 33.9% over the last month, reflecting broader concerns about airline cost pressures and shifting travel patterns. Despite trading around $38, a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis puts its intrinsic value at $8.49, implying the stock is overvalued by nearly 348%. The company scored just 1 out of 6 on valuation checks, signaling potential caution for investors. Its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 4, warranting close scrutiny of future earnings growth. Investors remain divided on whether Alaska Air Group represents a bargain or a value trap amid these conflicting signals and market volatility.