2026

“Positive global market sentiment, strength across major Asian markets, and easing concerns around global geopolitical tensions have improved overall risk appetite among investors, which may continue to support bullish momentum in the near term. Nifty ended on a mildly positive note on 22nd May 2026, closing at 23,719.30, up 64.60 points or 0.27%. The index…

Oil prices tumbled over 5% on Monday, falling below the $100 per barrel mark, buoyed by optimism over a potential agreement aimed at ending the US-Iran war. The market reaction came even as US President Donald Trump sought to cool expectations of an imminent breakthrough.At around 7:40 am, WTI Crude was trading at $92.41, down…

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Samvardhana Motherson, and Zydus Wellness have been recommended as top stocks to buy for the week starting May 25, 2026 by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk: Stock CMP TP Upside GE Vernova 135 160 18% Zydus Wellness 490 600 22% Samvardhana MothersonSamvardhana Motherson delivered a…

Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities said gold traded within a narrow range last week and recorded modest gains of nearly 0.40% on the MCX, settling close to Rs 1,58,670 per 10 grams. He noted that crude oil witnessed sharp profit booking during the week, with prices correcting nearly 7%…

Goldman Sachs has a neutral rating on ITC with the target price maintained at Rs 330. Analysts said the company’s Jan-March quarter (Q4FY26) earnings numbers are not comparable on a yearly basis (YoY) due to cigarette tax structure change. They expected peak earnings impact from cigarette tax hike in Q1FY27. They estimate cigarette volume decline…