Akamai shares surged after announcing an $11.6 billion, seven-year cloud computing deal with Anthropic, potentially expanding to $20 billion. The agreement strengthens Akamai’s AI infrastructure business, with significant planned capital expenditure and a potential 5% Anthropic stake.
Retail investors increased holdings across 766 BSE smallcaps in June 2026. Several stocks subsequently delivered sharp gains, with Kabra Extrusiontechnik, Indo Rama Synthetics and PVP Ventures among the biggest performers, while retail ownership also increased across these companies.
The US Federal Reserve proposed rules for dollar-backed stablecoin issuers, advancing implementation of the GENIUS Act. The framework would require full reserve backing, capital and risk-management standards, and oversight for banks safeguarding reserves. It also outlines a process for supervised banks seeking approval to issue stablecoins, with 60 days for public comments.
Motilal Oswal Financial Services’ wholly owned subsidiary MOCSPL has received SEBI approval to operate as a securities custodian, expanding the group’s institutional offerings ahead of its planned operations in the last quarter of 2026.
Jefferies’ Chris Wood expects the AI investment narrative to face a major reset, questioning whether Meta, Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft can sustain $990 billion in projected 2027 capex. He also sees Indian IT services as a potential reverse AI trade, with valuations falling even as employment remains resilient.
Nebius Group shares gained as BNP Paribas upgraded the stock and raised its target, while planned AI cloud price hikes fuel growth expectations despite elevated valuation and continued losses.
Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS) shares tumbled over 5% after parent company Oracle issued a force majeure notice regarding a massive New Mexico AI data centre project. The development triggered financing concerns across AI infrastructure, sending OFSS stock to a nine-week low of Rs 10,332 on the NSE.
Hong Kong stocks declined sharply on Friday, led by technology and AI shares, as investors awaited clarity from the Trump-Xi summit. The Hang Seng fell 1.7%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped over 2%. Holiday closures across Asia kept trading volumes subdued, with markets assessing the summit’s implications for U.S.-China relations.
Balrampur Chini Mills shares gained after the government awarded a Rs 75 crore BioE3 grant for a 100 TPA PLA co-polymer R&D facility at its Kumbhi manufacturing complex in Uttar Pradesh.
PB Fintech shares extended their sharp selloff on Friday, falling 5% after plunging 36% in the previous session. Technical analysts flagged weak momentum, broken support levels and bearish indicators, while brokerages lowered targets or retained cautious views amid concerns over proposed IRDAI changes and their potential impact on Policybazaar’s earnings.
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