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European shares fell on Thursday, weighed down by steep losses in energy stocks following a drop in crude prices, while investors awaited key U.S. economic data and remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Nagpur-based Solar Industries, in partnership with Bengaluru’s ZMotion, has developed Nagastra drones, known for their precision strike capabilities and growing recognition.

Bitcoin experienced a slight dip, trading around $102,263, while Ethereum fell to $2,569, impacting the broader crypto market. The earlier rally, fueled by cooling inflation data and easing U.S.-China tariff tensions, has paused as investors await further macroeconomic cues. Market sentiment remains positive, supported by institutional developments and anticipation of upcoming crypto legislation.

Japan s Nikkei share average dropped for a second day on Thursday, extending its retreat from a nearly three-month peak, as a stronger yen sent automaker shares sliding.

Hari Shyamsunder from Franklin Templeton suggests a cautious outlook on IT due to slowing growth and AI uncertainties, while favoring mid and small-caps for long-term Indian economic growth. Despite stretched valuations in manufacturing, defense, and power sectors, stock picking remains crucial. He anticipates a 10-13% compounding return for the broader market over the next three to five years.

Avic Chengdu Aircraft’s shares fell on Thursday. The decline came amid a broader slump in Chinese defence stocks, with the Hang Seng China A Aerospace & Defence Index sliding 1.7% — marking its third straight day of losses.

Hero MotoCorp shares surged following a Buy rating from JM Financial, projecting a 15% upside driven by new products, EV expansion, and rural demand recovery. Despite a slight dip in quarterly sales due to production halts, the company saw margin improvements in its ICE segment and gained market share in key segments.

On Thursday, May zinc contracts on the MCX were trading at Rs 258.15 per kg, down Rs 2.40 or 0.92% from Wednesday’s close.

As per official information from WLF, the company is mainly owned by DT Marks DEFI LLC, an entity linked to Donald Trump and certain family members. DT Marks DEFI LLC holds around 60% of the equity in WLF Holdco LLC.