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Wall Street surged Tuesday, buoyed by optimistic Iran conflict talks and robust tech stock performance. Easing bond yields further supported the rally, pushing major indices near record highs. United Airlines and Carnival saw gains as oil prices stabilized. Micron Technology was a standout performer, driven by AI optimism.

US stocks edged higher, nearing record highs as easing bond market pressure and strong corporate earnings bolstered investor sentiment. Treasury yields slightly retreated, offering relief from rising borrowing costs. Oil prices also declined, though gasoline prices continued to climb. Investor focus now shifts to Nvidia's upcoming earnings report.

The Sensex tumbled over 1,000 points to slip below the 74,300 mark, while the Nifty 50 dropped more than 300 points to trade under 23,350. The steep decline erased nearly Rs 7 lakh crore from the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies, reducing it to around Rs 454 lakh crore.

The sell-off was widespread, extending beyond large-cap stocks to the broader market. The Nifty Smallcap 100 index was down 0.5%, while the Nifty Midcap 100 index fell more than 1%.

Stock market today: Sensex and Nifty ended flat in trade on Monday on weak global cues as the closure of Strait of Hormuz led to an increase in oil prices. While opening in red, the market quickly reversed losses to move in green territory.

Stock market today: Sensex and Nifty50 rallied strongly in trade on Wednesday after optimism surrounding renewed US-Iran peace talks led oil prices to drop. While Nifty50 went above 24,200, BSE Sensex rose over 1,200 points.

Sensex dropped 931 points to 76,632 as foreign funds led a selloff amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire fears and continued Israeli actions in Lebanon. Global markets mirrored the caution, with Nikkei down and US indices flat. Rising crude prices and a weakening rupee further impacted Indian investor sentiment.

Global markets surged Wednesday on hopes of a US-Iran ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route. Major indices in Asia, Europe, and the Americas saw significant gains. Brent and WTI crude prices plummeted as supply chain restoration seemed imminent. Bitcoin also climbed, though GIFT Nifty dipped on conflicting reports of Iran blocking passage.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty50, rallied in trade on Friday after a day of losses on Thursday. While Nifty50 went above 24,000, BSE Sensex was up over 1,000 points, crossing the 77,500 mark.

Essar Energy, which joined the FTSE100 blue chip share index of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in June 2010 with much fanfare, is likely to be dropped from the benchmark this week when the quarterly index review is done on Wednesday.

Come Thursday and Indian investors will be able to hedge and gain exposure to the London Stock Exchange, through derivative contracts of UK's ftse 100 index on National Stock Exchange.

London's ftse 100 index surged past 10,000 points for the first time on Friday, reaching a new all-time high. This historic milestone follows a robust 2025 performance, driven by interest rate cuts and receding inflation.

London's FTSE on Wednesday 100 stock index soared to unprecedented levels, buoyed by AstraZeneca's strong performance. The pharmaceutical company's global decision to halt its COVID-19 vaccine distribution drove market optimism. Meanwhile, investors eagerly anticipated the Bank of England's announcement on interest rates. By 07:07 GMT, the blue-chip ftse 100 edged up 0.4% at 8,345.31 to climb another all-time peak.