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Wall Street saw gains as hopes rose for interest rate cuts. S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new records. Dow Jones also climbed. Asian and European markets reacted positively. Homebuilder stocks surged. HanesBrands agreed to be acquired by Gildan. Bullish had a strong debut. Amazon s grocery delivery plans impacted Kroger and DoorDash. Cava Group and CoreWeave faced losses. Treasury yields decreased.

Bitcoin surged to a record high, mirroring a rally in US equities driven by investor risk appetite. The cryptocurrency surpassed $123,500, fueled by a friendly legislative climate, corporate stockpiling, and exchange-traded fund inflows. Optimism stemming from stable inflation data and anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts further propelled both crypto and equity markets.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India plans to update stock broker rules. Algorithmic trading and proprietary trading definitions may be included. Stock brokers could gain access to the NDS-OM platform for government securities trading. Sebi also proposes defining Execution Only Platforms for mutual fund transactions. These changes aim to adapt to evolving market practices and regulations.

Indian equities saw gains as retail inflation hit an 8-year low, boosting domestic sentiment despite global geopolitical tensions. Analysts anticipate range-bound market activity, favoring domestic themes amid US tariff concerns and the upcoming US-Russia talks. US stocks rose, fueled by expectations of lower interest rates, while Asian stocks showed mixed performance.

Global equity markets surged to record highs, fueled by optimism on Wall Street and anticipation of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Favorable U.S. inflation data and Trump s delay of Chinese import levies further boosted market sentiment. U.S.

Asian stock markets showed mixed trends after previous gains. Investors are anticipating a possible rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Japanese indexes declined, while South Korean markets saw growth. Attention is on Chinese equities after positive performance of US-listed Chinese shares. The US stock market reached a record high. Bitcoin also hit an all-time high.

Markets saw a slight increase, continuing their consolidation. Several companies are in focus due to recent news, including Vodafone Idea, Patanjali, IOCL, and Inox Wind, as they release their first-quarter results. ICICI Bank adjusted its minimum balance requirement, while companies like United Spirits, Deepak Nitrite, IRCTC, Pfizer, Vishal Mega Mart, and BPCL reported their quarterly financial performance.

Shivalik Small Finance Bank secures investment from SMBC Asia Rising Fund. The fund acquires a 4.99% stake for $7 million. Existing investors also participate in this round. The bank will use the funds for growth and technology enhancement. Shivalik is open to acquisitions for faster expansion. The bank aims for significant business growth this fiscal year.