🎯Today's Asia Stocks Pulse
Updated 1d agoWhat's happening: Bank of India and Bank of Maharashtra break out with 8% upside as Nifty tops 25,800
The Nifty 50 recorded a third straight gain, moving above the 25,500 support level and the 25,800 resistance, driven by consumer, financial and metal stocks. Bank of India and Bank of Maharashtra each posted decisive breakouts from consolidation zones, prompting buy recommendations that cite roughly an 8% upside. Both banks now trade above all major exponential moving averages and show strong RSI readings.
Also developing:
- •Asian shares climb on Nvidia‑driven rally as US markets surge
- •Tech boost lifts Asia markets amid Iran tensions and Fed rate uncertainty
- •Asian stocks rise as US tech gains offset geopolitical risks
Video•Feb 20, 2026
Japan's PM Takaichi Vows to Break with 'Fiscal Austerity' To Spark Economic Revival
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Video•Feb 20, 2026
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Video•Feb 18, 2026
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Social•Feb 19, 2026
Japan Deep‑Value Activism: Why Now Is the Time
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Social•Feb 19, 2026
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By The Economic Times – Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
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Video•Feb 17, 2026
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Video•Feb 16, 2026
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Video•Feb 13, 2026
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