America is restarting its graphite mines after decades. Demand for this key battery material is soaring, driven by electric cars and electronics. Companies like Titan Mining in New York are developing new sites. This move aims to secure domestic supply chains and lessen dependence on China. Future production could meet significant US needs.
RVNL shares surged nearly 25% in five sessions as optimism around revised railway fares and expectations of higher Union Budget 2026 allocations boosted investor sentiment across railway stocks.
The US stock market is nearing a third straight year of double-digit gains, driven by AI optimism, easing rate expectations and steady growth, with the S&P 500 up over 17% in 2025 after strong rallies in 2023 and 2024. However, sustaining the rally into 2026 will be tougher and hinges on robust corporate earnings, a supportive Federal Reserve and continued AI-led investment.
RVNL, IRFC Share Price: Railway stocks including RVNL, IRFC, IRCTC, and Jupiter Wagons surged up to 10% on Friday as new passenger fares came into effect, marking the second hike this year and boosting investor sentiment ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27.
Indian IT firms are experiencing improved business conditions, driven by increased AI adoption and better execution efficiencies. The December quarter was largely stable, with expectations for the third quarter rising, particularly in consumption-linked segments. Favorable currency movements also offer short-term margin support.
Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the BNP, has returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile, ahead of the February 12 parliamentary elections. His arrival reshapes the political landscape following Sheikh Hasina's ouster and amid ongoing political violence. India is closely monitoring these developments due to regional implications.
The military has framed the polls as a return to multi-party democracy, likely seeking to add a facade of legitimacy to its rule, which began after the army four years ago ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
