Latest Stock Market News

Japanese government bonds are facing persistent pressure, with the 20-year debt declining for the eighth consecutive day following a weak auction. Concerns about Japan s rising debt levels and increased government deficit spending have pushed yields on super-long bonds to historic highs. The 20-year JGB yield edged up to 2.

Alok Agarwal of Alchemy Capital suggests focusing on high-growth sectors like consumer discretionary and chemicals. He is underweight on IT and FMCG. GST rationalization is expected to boost consumption. Electronic manufacturing and hospitals are showing strong growth. He is selectively positive on lenders but favors capital market plays. Midcaps offer better growth prospects than largecaps.

A 5-year swing high represents the highest price a stock has reached within a five-year timeframe. This level acts as a significant resistance point where the price has historically struggled to go beyond.

Donald Trump s recent financial disclosure reveals extensive bond investments, totaling over $103.7 million since his return to office. These investments include corporate debt from companies like Qualcomm, Home Depot, and Meta, some of which are affected by his administration s policies. Unlike past presidents, Trump has not divested assets or established a blind trust, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

It is an uptrend signal if the RSI value has crossed above 50 from below. "RSI trending up" means that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) values are increasing, suggesting strengthening momentum in the price of the stock.

Indian Oil has signed an MoU with Air India for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The pact is being seen as a key milestone India’s clean energy transition, positioning both firms as key players in greener aviation and decarbonisation efforts.

Investors eyeing dividends from Indian giants like Coal India, HAL, and RVNL should note that today is the last chance to buy shares to qualify. These companies have set August 21, 2025, as the record date for dividend eligibility.

Bharti Airtel has withdrawn its entry-level Rs 249 plan offering 1 GB daily data. The move, mirroring Reliance Jio, raises the minimum prepaid data plan to 1.5 GB per day, boosting ARPU and sector revenues.

The government cleared a Rs 62,000 crore deal for 97 LCA Tejas Mark 1A jets. The order is expected to strengthen India’s indigenous defence push, boost HAL’s production pipeline, and support self-reliance in aerospace manufacturing.

Fractional ownership in India is extending beyond commercial spaces, now encompassing holiday and luxury second homes, driven by rising property costs and evolving lifestyle preferences. This trend is fueled by the booming travel economy, with the vacation home fractional market projected to reach USD 25 million in AUM.