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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose on Tuesday, driven by rebounds in technology stocks, despite volatility and investor anxiety over impending tariff announcements from President Trump. Gains were led by Tesla, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms, while healthcare and airlines saw declines. Big gains were noted for newly public companies like Newsmax and CoreWeave.

Gold prices rose on Wednesday as investors turned to the safe-haven metal amid concerns over impending U.S. tariffs potentially exacerbating the global trade war. Spot gold hit an all-time high, with U.S. gold futures also climbing. Investors await further tariff details and employment reports that could influence future Federal Reserve decisions on interest rate cuts.

The dollar firmed slightly as markets await Trump s announcement on tariff plans. New duties are expected, which could impact global trade. Traders are anxious and currencies are stable. Trump s aides consider a 20% tax on imports. Concerns over a global trade war have already affected the U.S. economy. Canadian and Mexican officials plan to resist U.S. trade actions.

On the first trading day of the quarter, markets were apprehensive ahead of President Trump s Liberation Day, impacting stocks, U.S. Treasury yields, and gold. The anticipation of Trump s new tariffs created uncertainty, affecting global market performance and investor sentiment.

Stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday with Sensex plunging by 1,390 points. Key stocks in focus included HAL, Mphasis, and Infosys, with experts recommending a buy on dips strategy for HAL, a no-trade zone for Mphasis until a clear trend is established, and a sell on rise approach for Infosys.

Shri Ahimsa Naturals debuts on the NSE SME platform with a strong IPO subscription, pricing at Rs 119 per share and a GMP of 16%. The company, which exports to 14 countries, saw non-institutional investors book the issue nearly 63 times.

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KEC International secures new orders worth Rs 1,236 crore in both domestic and international markets, including projects in India, the UAE, and Kuwait. The total order intake for FY25 reaches a record Rs 24,600 crore, marking a robust 36% growth compared to last year.