President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Nexstar Media Groups $6.2 billion purchase of broadcast rival Tegna, an apparent reversal from earlier criticism of the deal.
Syria and Saudi Arabia signed multibillion-dollar investment agreements on Saturday, including a major telecommunications project, a low-cost joint airline and an international airport in northern Syria.
Nifty ended a volatile, event-driven week with gains, holding above key moving averages. The broader trend remains positive, but consolidation persists near resistance, suggesting selective, stock-specific strategies as momentum indicators stay neutral to mildly positive.
While EVs are still center stage at the 2026 auto show, there may not be quite as much buzz this year with slumping sales and the end of federal tax credits under President Donald Trump.
SBI Q3 Results: India's largest public sector lender State Bank of India (SBI) on Saturday reported 24% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its standalone net profit at Rs 21,028 crore in the third quarter. Net interest income for the same period increased 9% YoY to Rs 45,190 crore.
Indian markets closed strongly after the IndiaUS trade deal, snapping Niftys losing streak. Lower volatility, firm technical supports and selective sector strength support cautious optimism, though earnings visibility, FII consistency and IT sector weakness warrant consolidation and stock-specific strategies next week.
Alphabet-backed Aye Finance has raised Rs 454 crore from anchor investors ahead of its Rs 1,010 crore IPO opening on February 9. The anchor book includes Goldman Sachs and other global institutions, signalling strong confidence in the MSME-focused NBFCs scalable and profitable lending model.
Investors often track the portfolios of seasoned market veterans for insights. In this context, ETMarkets reviewed the investment holdings of veteran investor Vijay Kedia. According to the latest available data for the December 2025 quarter, Kedia has publicly disclosed stakes in around 17 companies, with a combined market value of approximately Rs 1,118 crore as of February 6, 2026. This marks a decline of nearly 19% from Rs 1,378 crore recorded in March 2025.
ETMarkets analyses ace investor Vijay Kedias portfolio for FY26, highlighting seven stocks that declined up to 50% and two strong gainers that surged over 50%. The review also tracks two fresh additions made during the December quarter and examines overall portfolio performance amid market volatility.
