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Gold has entered a phase of consolidation after a strong rally driven by retail demand across key markets, global investment firm Jefferies said in its latest report.The firm noted that the surge in buying seen late last year and early this year—particularly in India, China and the United States—has begun to moderate, signalling a stabilisation…

Gold’s intraday technical structure remains weak with bearish EMA alignment, declining RSI, and negative MACD signals. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are exhibiting weak signals on an intra-day basis, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities recommends a buy on dip strategy.Gold futures on MCX are trading…

More than five tonnes of gold remain held up at customs without clearance. (AI image) Banks have put a pause on fresh import orders for gold and silver from overseas suppliers. Large quantities of gold and silver are stranded at customs, as a formal government notification permitting bullion imports has yet to be issued, according…

Shares of Wipro fell as much as 4% to Rs 202 on the NSE on Friday after the IT major reported a decline in fourth-quarter profit and flagged a subdued near-term outlook.The company posted a 2% year-on-year drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,502 crore for Q4, even as revenue rose 8% to Rs…

Asian stocks edged lower on Friday, pausing after a strong rally this month, as investors dialled back risk ahead of a crucial weekend that could shape the trajectory of the Middle East conflict.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped 0.8%, though it remained near its highest level since early March. The index is…

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Sensex and Nifty opened in green on Friday on positive global cues. While Nifty50 was above 24,200, BSE Sensex was up around 100 points. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,208.00, up 11 points or 0.046%. BSE Sensex was at 78,080.41, up 92 points or 0.12%.Market…

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Reliance Industries, and Varun Beverages are the top stock recommendations by Bajaj Broking Research for April 17, 2026.Reliance IndustriesBuy in the range of ₹ 1330.00-1350.00 Target Return Time Period ₹ 1474 10% 6 Months Reliance Industries stock has undergone a corrective phase over the past three…

Jefferies has a buy rating on Adani Enterprises with the target price cut to Rs 2,600 from Rs 2,750. Analysts said Adani Airports is facing near term traffic softness, delaying Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL) ramp-up, but non-aero revenues and airport-led real estate monetisation continue to build. They also said that the company’s new energy…

New Delhi: A powerful new AI model is forcing govts, banks, and technology firms to rethink the rules of cybersecurity – and in India, the stakes may be even higher.Claude Mythos, developed by Anthropic, has demonstrated the ability to autonomously detect and exploit software vulnerabilities, including flaws that have persisted for decades. Early tests revealed…

Mumbai: In volatile trades on Thursday, sensex opened about 600 points up on peace hopes in West Asia. However, the index gave up the gains by mid-session and closed 123 points (0.2%) down at 77,989 points on the back of profit taking at higher levels. Market players said any confirmation about the next round of…