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Nine smallcap stocks gained for five straight sessions even as the Sensex remained flat, highlighting selective strength in the broader market.

The U.S. “Genius Act” has legitimized stablecoins, fueling debate on whether their $250B market will stabilize Treasuries or trigger systemic risks. Proponents see demand support, while critics fear fraud, volatility, and limited real economic impact.

Vanguard Fund’s India equity portfolio soared 44% in Q2 FY26 to Rs 62,150 crore, driven by strong stock performance. With stakes in 41 firms, 14 delivered double-digit gains, led by Delhivery, Care Ratings, RBL Bank, and CarTrade Tech.

Global equities may open positive as Trump and Putin reached an “understanding” on Ukraine, easing tensions. Meanwhile, PM Modi’s GST reforms promise lower rates, boosting consumption, investor sentiment, and potentially driving Indian equities higher in the festive season.

Berkshire Hathaway’s Q2 13F filing revealed Warren Buffett’s seven big stock moves, including new bets in healthcare and steel, trims in Apple and Bank of America, and a full exit from telecom.

Nifty ended a six-week losing streak with a 1.1% gain, reclaiming 24,600, but still struggling for momentum, says Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities. Bank Nifty remains range-bound, while OI data points to consolidation. Select stocks like Muthoot Finance and Apollo Hospitals show bullish setups.

Next week will see six IPOs, including five mainboard and one SME issue, entering the primary market. Grey market premiums suggest healthy listing gains for Patel Retail, Vikram Solar, Gem Aromatics, and Shreeji Shipping Global, while others indicate flat openings.

Christopher Wood suggests buying Indian equities despite US tariffs. He believes Trump will eventually reverse the tariffs. Wood highlights India s geopolitical importance and notes the unusual nature of the tariffs. He mentions India s underperformance in equities and links the second tariff tranche to India s Russian oil purchases. Wood also observes the US Federal Reserve s potential rate cut in September.

India s foreign exchange reserves increased by $4.7 billion, reaching $693.6 billion in the week ending August 8, according to RBI data. This rise was primarily driven by revaluation gains from a weaker dollar and higher gold prices, partially offset by the RBI s market intervention, including $5 billion in FX swaps.

The Dow Jones closed higher, hitting a record high, propelled by UnitedHealth s surge after Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake. Other indexes slipped amid mixed economic data impacting Federal Reserve s policy decisions. Investors are anticipating a potential rate cut in September. Trump and Putin s meeting in Alaska raised hopes for resolving the Ukraine conflict and influencing crude prices.