Market Overview - Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a decline in early trade on February 27, 2026, influenced by a weak trend in global markets and fresh foreign fund outflows [1] - The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 364.62 points to 81,883.99, while the 50-share NSE Nifty decreased by 117.15 points to 25,379.40 [1] Sector Performance - Major laggards in the Sensex pack included Maruti, Bharti Airtel, Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and UltraTech Cement [1] - Conversely, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, and Eternal were among the gainers [2] Foreign and Domestic Investment - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth ₹3,465.99 crore on February 16, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks worth ₹5,031.57 crore [2] Global Market Influence - Asian markets showed a downward trend with South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Shanghai's SSE Composite index declining, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was in positive territory [2] - The U.S. market also ended mostly lower on February 26, amid concerns over U.S.-Iran negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program [3] Oil Prices - Brent Crude, the global oil benchmark, saw a slight decrease of 0.07% to $70.70 per barrel [4]

Group 1 - Foreign investors are returning to Indian stocks at the fastest pace in eight months, with nearly $2.1 billion of local shares purchased in February, indicating strong inflows since June [1][2] - The recent US trade deal has removed uncertainty for the $5.2 trillion Indian market, contributing to the positive momentum in corporate earnings and stock performance [2][3] - The MSCI India Index gained 8.1% last year, supported by local investors, despite foreign investors cutting exposure in 2025 [3] Group 2 - Indian equities have underperformed compared to the MSCI Asia Pacific Index, which surged 25% in 2025, leaving Indian valuations relatively low, trading about 4% below their five-year average price-to-earnings ratio [4] - Earnings for FTSE India Index companies rose 10% year-on-year in the December quarter, with net income climbing 13%, indicating a recovery in corporate earnings [5] - Consensus estimates suggest fiscal 2027 earnings growth of 16% for over 250 companies, supported by recovery in nominal GDP growth, private capex, and consumption [5][6] Group 3 - Financial companies are among the top picks for global investors, with increased interest in metals and capital goods sectors [6] - Some investors caution against viewing the latest inflows as the beginning of a structural bull run, as concerns over AI's impact on software and tech firms have led to significant market value losses [6] - Foreign funds' buying is partly tactical, influenced by softer US yields and emerging-market appeal, with a cautious but clear global positioning toward India [7]

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U.S. stocks traded mostly lower this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite dipping more than 350 points on Thursday.The Dow traded down 0.10% to 49,432.55 while the NASDAQ dipped 1.57% to 22,788.62. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.88% to 6,884.75.Check This Out: How To Earn $500 A Month From Goldman Sachs Stock Ahead Of Q4 EarningsLeading and Lagging SectorsFinancial shares gained by 1.2% on Thursday.In trading on Thursday, information technology stocks fell by 2.2%.Top HeadlineU.S. initial jobless claims r ...

Key TakeawaysIran-US nuclear talks in Geneva have collapsed after Washington insisted on a "zero enrichment" policy, sparking immediate fears of a U.S. military strike and a rush by Gulf petrostates to export crude.The Pentagon has issued a "best and final" offer to Anthropic for unrestricted military use of its AI, warning the company could lose its government contracts or face "supply chain risk" designations by Friday.UK Gilt yields have plunged to multi-month lows, with the 10-year yield hitting its low ...

Apple is reportedly talking with banks and card networks to launch Apple Pay in India.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.The company is holding discussions with Indian lenders ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and ...

当地时间2月24日，微软创始人比尔·盖茨在盖茨基金会举行的一场内部员工大会上，就其与已故性犯罪者爱泼斯坦的往来 以及多年前的婚内出轨行为向全体员工正式道歉。 2026.02.26 据披露的会议记录显示，这位70岁的亿万富翁在会上首次亲口承认在与前妻梅琳达长达27年的婚姻期间，曾与两名俄罗斯 女性发生过婚外情。 据知情人士透露，盖茨在会上交代了这两段此前未被公开的私情。其中一名女性是他在2010年前后通过桥牌活动认识的俄 罗斯桥牌选手，另一名是他在商业活动中结识的俄罗斯核物理学家。 桥牌美女与神秘核物理学家 米拉·安东诺娃出生于俄罗斯萨马拉州的陶里亚蒂，父亲是当地一家汽车厂的员工，曾参与创办文化组织。她于2000年至 2005年在陶里亚蒂管理学院学习管理，桥牌被列入该校数学课程，她迷上了这项运动。毕业后她移居美国，创办了一家桥 牌俱乐部。 据报道，桥牌是盖茨最大的业余爱好，他与安东诺娃是在2010年前后的一场全美桥牌锦标赛上认识的，当时盖茨约55岁， 安东诺娃正值20岁出头。安东诺娃曾在视频中开玩笑说，虽然牌桌上没赢过盖茨，但她曾"试图在桌子底下踢他"。她私下 还向她在俄罗斯的老师吐槽过，盖茨的牌技并没有她预想 ...

Americans are also concerned about the effects of tariffs on their wallets. Though the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is poised to boost tax refunds this year, the Tax Foundation estimates that for middle-income households, tariffs will erase 70% to 95% of those gains. For lower-income tax filers, the situation is even worse (4).Since 2020, costs have soared — the price of groceries is up 30%, electricity has risen 41% and car repairs have skyrocketed 63%. And while average weekly wages have risen 31% over the ...

Financial Performance - Piraeus Bank reported a total capital ratio of 18.7%, with a CET1 ratio of 12.7% and MREL at 29.0%, indicating a buffer of approximately 275 basis points above P2G and 165 basis points above the requirement [1][1][1] - The bank achieved a net revenue of €2.7 billion, with revenues from services increasing by 7% and net interest income (NII) showing a quarter-on-quarter increase [1][1][1] - The bank's earnings per share (EPS) reached €0.82, surpassing the guidance of €0.80 for the year, and reported a normalized profit of €1.2 billion [1][1][1] Asset Management and Growth - Piraeus Bank experienced a 27% year-over-year increase in assets under management (AuM), totaling €14.5 billion, with net inflows of €1.5 billion in 2025 [1][1][1] - The bank reported a net credit expansion of €3.9 billion, leading to an 11% year-over-year loan growth, while maintaining pricing discipline [1][1][1] Dividend and Shareholder Returns - The bank announced a cash dividend of €0.40 per share, in addition to a €100 million share buyback executed in Q4, resulting in a total distribution of €592 million for 2025, equating to a 7% total yield [1][1][1] Efficiency and Cost Management - Piraeus Bank achieved a cost-to-core income ratio of 33%, reflecting best-in-class efficiency despite inflation and ongoing investments [1][1][1] - The bank's organic cost of risk (CoR) was reported at 52 basis points, with a non-performing exposure (NPE) ratio of 2.0% and NPE coverage increasing to 73% from 65% a year ago [1][1][1]

Sensex rose 143 points to open at 82,418.78 today, while the Nifty 50 index gained around 74 points to 25,556.30.Top gainers and losersIT stocks, including Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (UltraTech Cement, Axis Bank, Live EventsDespite the uptrend in stock markets today, analysts advise caution. Ajit Mishra, SVP of Research at Global marketsUS stock markets ended higher on Wednesday after The S&P Software & Services index jumped 2.9%. NVIDIA shares jumped around 3%, while Microsoft shares gained over 2 ...