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India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex end lower again as tariff worries sink risk mood

India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex end lower again as tariff worries sink risk mood

Nifty 50 dropped 0.75% and Sensex fell 0.72% Friday, marking a fifth consecutive decline and their steepest weekly loss in over three months amid tariff uncertainty. Foreign investors sold 15.28 billion rupees in equities Wednesday. Vodafone Idea jumped up to 9% after the government capped AGR dues. Manappuram Finance slid 5% on reports of RBI objections to Bain Capital’s takeover plan.
Nifty tops 26,300 as India bank stocks hit record; Coal India jumps, ITC slides on excise hike

Nifty tops 26,300 as India bank stocks hit record; Coal India jumps, ITC slides on excise hike

India’s Sensex rose 0.6% to 85,676.59 in noon trade Friday, with the Nifty 50 above 26,300. Nifty Bank reached a record 60,118. Coal India hit a 52-week high after opening e-auctions to neighboring countries. ITC dropped over 5% after higher cigarette excise duties were announced.
Sensex Today (Dec 18, 2025): Nifty Ends Flat at 25,815, Sensex Slips 78 Points as IT Gains Offset Broad Weakness

Sensex Today (Dec 18, 2025): Nifty Ends Flat at 25,815, Sensex Slips 78 Points as IT Gains Offset Broad Weakness

The Nifty 50 closed down 0.01% at 25,815.55 and the Sensex slipped 0.09% to 84,481.81 on Thursday after a volatile session. Gains in information technology stocks offset declines in most sectors, while mid- and small-cap indices edged higher. Early losses reversed midday before benchmarks faded again in the final hour. Investors remained cautious amid global tech jitters, trade uncertainty, and a stronger rupee.

Stock Market Today

  • Wall Street Price Targets: Lululemon Rated Buy, Hormel and Walker & Dunlop Marked Sell for May 2026
    May 20, 2026, 4:23 AM EDT. A recent StockStory analysis highlights Wall Street price targets for May 2026, identifying one stock recommended to buy and two to sell. Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) is rated a buy with a projected 47.9% return, supported by strong fundamentals. Conversely, Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL), known for SPAM, and Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) face selling pressure despite upside targets of 33.2% and 29.6%, respectively. Hormel battles declining unit sales and shrinking earnings, while Walker & Dunlop suffers from falling net interest income and equity erosion. Investors should weigh these fundamentals against price target optimism before making decisions.

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Astera Labs Stock Surges: The AI Networking Bet Traders Are Chasing Before Nvidia Results

Astera Labs Stock Surges: The AI Networking Bet Traders Are Chasing Before Nvidia Results

20 May 2026
Astera Labs shares rose 13.3% to $244.26 on Tuesday after management outlined a faster ramp for its Scorpio X fabric switches and optical networking tied to Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion. The move followed presentations at J.P. Morgan’s tech conference and comes ahead of Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday. Astera’s first-quarter revenue jumped 93% to $308.4 million, with second-quarter guidance above analyst forecasts.
Snowflake Shares Rise Ahead of Results With AI Demand in Focus

Snowflake Shares Rise Ahead of Results With AI Demand in Focus

20 May 2026
Snowflake shares climbed 3.2% to $169.55 Tuesday after BofA Securities raised its price target to $205 and predicted strong fiscal Q1 results next week. Mizuho Securities channel checks indicated continued demand for Snowflake’s data and AI products. The company reports earnings after the market closes May 27. Recent deals include a $400 million contract and partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 20.05.2026

20 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 20, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 20, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT Wall Street Price Targets: Lululemon Rated Buy, Hormel and Walker & Dunlop Marked Sell for May 2026 May 20, 2026, 4:23 AM EDT. A recent StockStory analysis highlights Wall Street price targets for May 2026, identifying one stock recommended to buy and two to sell. Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) is rated a buy with a projected 47.9% return, supported by strong fundamentals. Conversely, Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL), known for SPAM, and Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) face selling pressure despite upside targets of 33.2% and 29.6%, respectively. Hormel battles
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