Sensex, Nifty Open Lower On Weak Global Cues

RTTNews | 756 days ago
Sensex, Nifty Open Lower On Weak Global Cues

(RTTNews) - Indian shares opened lower on Wednesday as investors waited for progress in the U.S. debt ceiling deal and the release of domestic GDP data due later in the day.

The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was down 302 points, or half a percent, at 62,666 in early trade while the broader NSE Nifty index was down 80 points, or 0.4 percent, at 18,553.

Among the prominent decliners, Hindalco, Adani Enterprises, Reliance Industries, HDFC and ONGC all fell over 1 percent.

Adani Ports fell 1.2 percent despite reporting a 5 percent rise in Q4 net profit.

Coal India dropped 1 percent after raising prices of non-coking coal.

Patanjali Foods declined 1.1 percent after quarterly profit grew 13 percent year-on-year.

Apollo Hospitals rose over 2 percent after its quarterly consolidated net profit jumped 50 percent.

Yes Bank edged down slightly after unveiling its refreshed brand identity.

Suzlon Energy soared 6.2 percent after posting stellar Q4 earnings.

V-Guard Industries rose half a percent despite reporting a fall in Q4 profit.

read more
U.S. New Home Sales Pull Back More Than Expected In May

U.S. New Home Sales Pull Back More Than Expected In May

A report released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday showed a substantial pullback by new home sales in the U.S. in the month of May. The Commerce Department said new home sales plunged by 13.7 percent to an annual rate of 623,000 in May after spiking by 9.6 percent to a revised rate of 722,000 in April.
RTTNews | 1h 14min ago
FTSE 100 Trades Flat

FTSE 100 Trades Flat

Amidst concerns over the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, the FTSE 100 benchmark of the London Stock Exchange is trading on a flat note.
RTTNews | 3h 39min ago
General Mills Q4 Adj. Profit Beats Market, Sales Miss; Warns On FY26 Earnings; Stock Down

General Mills Q4 Adj. Profit Beats Market, Sales Miss; Warns On FY26 Earnings; Stock Down

General Mills, Inc. on Wednesday reported that its fourth-quarter earnings were hurt by lower net sales. However, adjusted earnings beat market estimates, while top line missed their view. Further, the branded food company issued fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings outlook, expecting year-over-year decline. General Mills added that its top priority in the new year is to restore volume-driven organic...
RTTNews | 3h 46min ago
CAC 40 Drops Amidst Caution

CAC 40 Drops Amidst Caution

Cautious sentiment ruled markets amidst fears of whether the current ceasefire between Israel and Iran would guarantee long-term peace.
RTTNews | 4h 8min ago
Yen Falls As European Shares Traded Higher

Yen Falls As European Shares Traded Higher

The Japanese yen weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Wednesday amid increased risk-off mood by the investors, as the Iran-Israel ceasefire, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump appears to hold in the Middle East, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said "many paths are possible" for monetary policy, opening the door to an earlier rate cut.
RTTNews | 4h 26min ago
DAX Trades In The Red

DAX Trades In The Red

The positive sentiment that triggered Tuesday's rally on the DAX was missing on Wednesday as markets speculated on the ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
RTTNews | 4h 34min ago
Yen Falls Against Majors

Yen Falls Against Majors

The Japanese yen weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Wednesday.
RTTNews | 4h 48min ago
Sensex Jumps 700 Points; Nifty Nears 25,250

Sensex Jumps 700 Points; Nifty Nears 25,250

Indian shares rose sharply on Wednesday as the fragile Iran-Israel truce took hold and balanced comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell prompted traders to price in two Fed cuts by the end of 2025, with a first move in September far more likely than next month.
RTTNews | 5h 35min ago