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Five BSE Healthcare stocks, including Orchid Pharma and Dr. Reddy s, hit 52-week lows amid a 931-point Sensex fall, reflecting mixed investor sentiment and sector-specific pressures.

US markets plummeted on Friday, driven by escalating trade tensions as China announced additional tariffs on US goods. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq saw sharp declines. Attention turns to Fed Chair Powell s upcoming speech for insights on interest rate adjustments amid heightened inflation concerns and economic uncertainty.

Sebi has launched its official account on social media platform X under @SEBI_updates. It aims to improve investor awareness while clarifying that posts are for information, not regulation. Sebi also unveiled an investor charter promoting rights and responsibilities.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) ramped up purchases of India s financial stocks in the second half of March, marking the highest fortnightly inflows into the sector in 15 months, data from the National Securities Depository showed on Friday.

Six large and mid-cap stocks from the Nifty 200 index hit their 52-week lows.

Sachin Shah highlights the preference for private sector banks due to their valuations and easing liquidity, along with a rebound in the rural market. He emphasizes the importance of identifying strong businesses with solid balance sheets and acknowledges the challenges posed by new tariffs on exports. Despite global inflationary pressures, domestic and export-oriented businesses with strong value propositions may thrive.

Warren Buffett and Bill Gates are the only top billionaires to gain wealth in 2025, as global markets slumped. Buffett’s fortune surged by $23 billion, fueled by Berkshire Hathaway’s strong stock performance and record $325 billion cash reserves.

silver price: While gold hit record highs in 2025, silver has quietly surged past ₹1 lakh/kg, attracting investor attention. Experts like Kiyosaki and Rogers see silver outperforming gold, citing strong industrial demand, undervaluation, and its key role in clean energy.

Jefferies’ Chris Wood criticizes Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, calling April 2 “an impoverishment day.” With steep levies on key Asian economies, analysts warn of global trade shocks, retaliatory moves, and economic instability amid a weakening US dollar and rising protectionism.

Nearly 40 stocks in the Nifty 500 have plummeted over 50% from their 52-week highs, with names like Sterling & Wilson, Raymond Lifestyle, and OLA Electric leading the fall. Market correction, weak earnings, and sectoral headwinds are key triggers for the decline, especially in mid- and small-caps.