Crude ended higher for a second straight day on fears that growing citizen protests could engulf oil producers in the Middle East and cause supply disruptions. Short-covering ahead of the front-month March contract's expiration also pulled prices higher. Now technically market is trading in the range as RSI for 18days is currently indicating 39.83, where as 50DMA is at 4091.98 and crude is trading below the same and getting support at 3848 and below could see a test of 3801 level, And resistance is now likely to be seen at 3926, a move above could see prices testing 3957. 
Silver yesterday ended higher as increased hedging by silver producers pushed prices.
Gold was steady near its strongest level in five weeks, heading for its best weekly gain since early Jan
Bhopal, Feb 18 - Three assistant directors and more than 65 supporting artists are among the many Bhopal locals who have got a golden opportunity to be part of Bollywood, thanks to Prakash Jha's "Aarakshan". Some are just happy to feature in the crowds in film scenes.
Investors with a horizon of 6-12 months can consider following scripts for their investment. These companies have potential to give higher returns than index over a long term.
Having firm global cues Indian market traded with good gains. Banking, Infrastructure and Capital Goods appeared as major gainers. The Sensex closed at 18506, up 205 points from its previous close, and Nifty closed at 5546, up 64 points. Global market maker B2C2 has unveiled PENNY, a zero-fee stablecoin swap platform designed to streamline institutional digital asset transactions.
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Robinhood Markets (HOOD) stock price jumped 5.5 percent on Thursday as investors turned bullish on technology stocks after recent decline.
Infosys, HCL Technologies, TCS, Tech Mahindra and other technology stocks witnessed strong performance in today's session.
The Indian capital markets are witnessing a quiet revolution that promises to reshape the investment landscape fundamentally.
Cipla, Bajaj Finserv, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, SBI were among major gainers as Indian markets trade at all-time highs. Indian markets have finally crossed 26,000 mark for NSE Nifty.
Emkay Research has reiterated its BUY recommendation on Kajaria Ceramics, raising the target price to Rs 1,550.
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In a fresh research update dated October 19, 2025, Prabhudas Lilladher reaffirmed its BUY call on HDFC Bank, setting a target price of Rs 1,150 against the current market price (CMP) of Rs 1,003.
As per the latest research from DevenChoksey, Axis Bank is being recommended with an "ACCUMULATE" call, reflecting confidence in its resilient core performance despite short-term headwinds.
Infosys has remained on Emkay Global Financial Services’ radar as the research house sustained its BUY rating amid a steady yet cautious performance in Q2FY26.
Choice Equity Broking has reaffirmed its BUY recommendation for Dalmia Bharat Limited, setting a target price of Rs 2,620, implying a 17.1% potential upside from current levels.
