London’s FTSE 100 rose on Monday, helped by gains in heavyweight miners and energy producers that offset weakness elsewhere. Firmer commodity prices supported the move, even as investors stayed cautious with the Middle East conflict entering its fifth week, Reuters reported. By 09:21 GMT, the blue-chip index was up 0.6%, while the FTSE 250 fell
Shares of HDFC Bank have come under sustained pressure this year, declining more than 26% and lagging both peers and the broader market, even as brokerages turn increasingly positive on the stock following the sharp correction. The recent underperformance has prompted global brokerage JPMorgan to upgrade the stock to “Overweight” from “Neutral”, citing a more
Mobile payment app usage in Switzerland stalled last year, with the share of transactions made via apps slipping to 17% in 2025 from 18% in 2024, according to a Swiss National Bank (SNB) survey reported by Reuters. Debit cards remained the top choice at 37% of purchases, while physical cash held steady at 30% of
US stock futures edged higher on Monday, even as investors kept a close eye on rising oil prices and bond market moves. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose over 300 points, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures surged 0.4% and 0.3%. The uptick came despite a fresh climb in oil prices, which
The Rolls-Royce share price has dropped and moved into a correction this month as the US-Iran war has escalated. It tumbled to a low of 1,108p, down by over 22% from the year-to-date high. This retreat may continue, potentially to 1,000p as the war impacts its civil aviation business. Rolls-Royce share price has slumped amid
The stock market will be on edge this week as investors continue focusing on the ongoing Iran war. This focus comes at a time when the Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 indices have plunged from their all-time highs. This article explores some of the top US stocks to watch this week, including companies
The Dow Jones Index has moved into a correction after falling by over 10% from its highest point this year and is now hovering at its lowest level since September last year. Salesforce is the worst-performing Dow Jones Index stock this year Salesforce stock price has crashed by 32% this year, making it one of
US stocks opened higher on Monday, rebounding after sharp losses in the previous session, as investors reacted to fresh developments in the Middle East conflict and comments from Donald Trump on ongoing negotiations with Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 333 points, or 0.74%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.63% and the Nasdaq
Sysco (NYSE: SYY) is under pressure after the food distribution company announced a $29 billion acquisition of Jetro, the parent company of Restaurant Depot and a leader in the “cash and carry” wholesale segment. Investors are concerned mostly because of the massive price tag and the potential integration risks associated with such a transformative merger.
Jubilant FoodWorks said it will not renew its agreement with Dunkin’ to develop and operate the US brand’s stores in India when the current pact ends on December 31, 2026. The company said it will evaluate options for the existing stores, including a sale or transfer of franchise rights in consultation with Dunkin’. Jubilant said