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Japan s Nikkei share average slightly rose 0.15% after previous declines, despite chip company Advantest falling. Nvidia s firm results did not significantly impact market sentiment. Advantest and Socionext had mixed performances. Major movements included Seven & I Holdings falling and Nissan Motor rising amid CEO replacement speculations.

On Wednesday, both gold and silver closed on a positive note in domestic and international markets. The gold April futures contract settled at Rs 85,874 per 10 grams, gaining 0.26%, while the silver March futures contract settled at Rs 94,641 per kilogram, rising by 0.84%.

Leading brokerage firms have recommended several stocks with significant growth potential in the next 12 months. Notable mentions include Varun Beverages, HDFC Life Insurance, and HealthCare Global Enterprises, which are expected to provide returns ranging from 18% to 42%. These recommendations highlight attractive investment opportunities across diverse sectors.

Axis Securities recommends a buy on Varun Beverages with a target price of Rs 710, highlighting the company s strong growth momentum bolstered by strategic acquisitions, expansion of product portfolio, and increased distribution reach. Financial results show a dip in quarterly income but significant year-on-year growth, with current promoter holdings at 60.2%.

For the size of UltraTech, the balance sheet and the presence it has in the cement looks like a small investment of about Rs 1,800 crore. So, I do not think for UltraTech, it is going to move the needle too much.

Starting February 28, 2025, 16 stocks including United Breweries and PVR Inox will exit the derivatives segment, trading only in the cash market. February 27 is the last day to trade their F&O contracts. The exclusion follows the December 20 announcement by NSE.

NTPC Green share price: Year-to-date (YTD), NTPC Green Energy shares have dropped by 24.95%, showing a substantial decline over the period. The stock has fallen by 21.54% over the past three months and by 11.5% in the last month alone.

Bitcoin has plunged roughly 20% from a record high since Trump’s January inauguration, as his combative stance against allies and geopolitical rivals alike shakes investor confidence, and concerns about elevated inflation linger. The crypto sector was also shook by a record hack of the Bybit exchange last week.

China s securities regulator is tightening control over U.S. listings of small homegrown companies, citing concerns over market manipulation and significant losses for U.S. investors, following reports of price-rigging practices.

The MFI sector appears to have experienced its worst downturn and may bottom out soon, while Jubilant FoodWorks shows strong growth potential. Hemang Jani suggests that diversified investment across geographies could be beneficial, with InterGlobe standing out in the aviation sector despite current valuations.