US mortgage rates eased for the first time since late August, with the average 30-year fixed rate falling to 7.32% from 7.40% last week, Freddie Mac said. The decline offers some relief to homebuyers, but borrowing costs remain elevated, with higher rates continuing to weigh on US home sales and demand.
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said he remained bullish on Israel’s economy and financial markets, predicting the country could produce a $1 trillion company within a decade. He highlighted Israel’s technology ecosystem, AI potential and growing ambitions to build global companies, while saying the country’s small population could become an advantage.
Anthropic plans to move forward with its initial public offering next month, navigating a challenging IPO landscape. While many companies in the AI field have delayed their public listings due to fluctuating interest rates and significant market instabilities, investors still see potential in Anthropic as a leading tech contender. Concerns are arising from the recent Oura IPO regarding institutional investor interest, emphasizing the heightened scrutiny on AI investment strategies.
SEBI has cautioned investors against exclusive WhatsApp groups spreading unauthorised stock tips and fake profit claims. The regulator flagged astroturfing, overseas numbers, replacement groups and suspicious trading apps, urging investors to verify credentials and use registered intermediaries.
CreditAccess Grameen reported a fourfold rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 502 crore, driven by higher income, lower expenses and credit costs. Improved asset quality prompted upward revisions to profitability guidance, while assets under management grew 19.5%.
NCDEX has launched NDEX and FINNDEX, two equity benchmarks tracking 20 large, liquid Indian stocks and 15 financial sector companies. Their multi-factor methodology incorporates market capitalisation, trading activity, beta and volatility, with semiannual rebalancing.
Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd has reported a 4.3% increase in net profit for the September quarter. The company achieved a net profit of Rs 341.57 crore compared to Rs 327.51 crore last year. Sales increased by 12.22% to Rs 1,691.57 crore in this quarter. The gross margin expanded by 40 basis points year-on-year, reflecting cost management strategies and pricing actions.
SoFi Technologies has launched an innovative tokenized deposit product that offers an attractive 4.2% annual interest rate. Funds deposited are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for amounts up to $250,000 per depositor. This strategic move enables customers to prepare for crypto acquisitions while still earning interest, rather than letting cash sit idle.
Ten US stocks with market caps above $5 billion have seen share prices more than triple in 2026, delivering returns up to 734%. Healthcare and tech sectors dominate, led by biotechnology firm Moderna and flash memory maker SanDisk, highlighting strong momentum across biotech and established tech majors like Dell.
Jio Platforms’ Rs 30,213-crore IPO attracted 12.87 times QIB subscription, surpassing NSE’s institutional demand. Overall subscription reached 5.36 times by Day 2, with a strong grey market premium and positive brokerage recommendations.
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