Today's Asia Stocks Pulse
Japan and South Korea equities hit record highs as investors weigh Iran tensions
Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi posted fresh all‑time highs, buoyed by strong domestic earnings and a pivotal wage settlement at Samsung Electronics. The rally unfolded while markets assessed the impact of U.S. strikes in Iran and the fragile cease‑fire talks. Oil prices held gains as Asian shares climbed on the geopolitical backdrop.
TMTB Morning Wrap
CoreWeave expanded its AI cloud infrastructure agreement with Meta to a $21 billion, decade‑long deal ending in 2032, prompting a 7.8% pre‑market rise in its shares. Morgan Stanley highlighted Meta’s newly launched Muse Spark model as a catalyst, projecting roughly 25% upside for the stock as the model powers agentic commerce. Bernstein lifted SanDisk’s price target to $1,250, citing strong NAND pricing and a 40% QoQ ASP increase that could boost FY27 EPS to $144‑$224. Amazon’s shareholder letter revealed its chips business now generates over $20 billion in annual run‑rate revenue, with potential to reach $50 billion if it begins selling hardware beyond AWS.
Manycore Targets $130M Hong Kong IPO
Hangzhou ‘Six Little Dragons’ member Manycore seeks US$130m from Hong Kong IPO The spatial design software developer is selling 161 million shares priced between HK$6.72 and HK$7.62 each, with listing set for April 17 https://t.co/t3Gwcu6MsW via @scmpnews
How Global Investors Are Thinking About India Today
Global investors are pulling back from India, citing heightened geopolitical risk, especially vulnerability to oil price shocks, and a lack of compelling AI investment opportunities. Valuations are viewed as rich, while a weakening rupee further erodes appeal. Recent tax reforms—higher...
Sensex at 95,000 in 9 Months? Morgan Stanley Says Bull Market Ahead, Predicts 24% Upside
Morgan Stanley’s base‑case model projects India’s Sensex reaching 95,000 by the end of 2026, roughly a 24% gain from its April 9 close of 76,631. The forecast relies on a trailing P/E multiple of 23.5x, modestly above the 25‑year average...
Top Gainers & Losers on April 09: Ola Electric, Meesho, Ather Energy, Honasa Consumer, HFCL Among Top Gainers
The Indian market retreated on April 9 as renewed Middle‑East tensions lifted oil prices, snapping a five‑day rally. The Nifty 50 fell about 1 percent and the Sensex dropped 1.22 percent, while private‑bank and PSU indices turned negative. In contrast, the Nifty Midcap 100 and...
Sunway’s $0.85‑per‑share Bid for IJM Collapses, Ending Bid for Malaysia’s Largest Construction Group
Sunway Group’s takeover offer of 3.15 Malaysian ringgit ($0.85) per IJM share fell apart after the bidder secured commitments for just one‑third of the target’s stock. Valuation gaps, political opposition over Bumiputera equity rules and lingering corruption probes stalled the...
Chinese Stocks Can't Sustain One-Day Rally, Stay Bearish
CHINA: stocks failed to hold more than a 1-day "cease fire" squeeze and remain Bearish TREND @Hedgeye https://t.co/86yW0QnDJk
Sensex Crashes 1,000 Points a Day After US-Iran Ceasefire: Should You Buy the Dip as War Clouds Still Linger?
The Sensex plunged over 1,000 points (1.3%) to 76,557, and the Nifty 50 fell 257 points (1.07%) on April 9, following a brief rally sparked by a US‑Iran ceasefire. Renewed geopolitical tension, including a blocked Strait of Hormuz and Israeli strikes...
ASX Edges Higher as Fragile Ceasefire Tests Investor Optimism
Australia’s ASX200 edged up 0.2% to 8,973 points on Thursday as oil prices recovered and energy and financial stocks provided support. The market’s modest gain came amid a fragile US‑Iran cease‑fire, with the Strait of Hormuz still partially closed, keeping...
Nifty-Gold Ratio Rises to 1.57: What Does This Mean for Stock Market Investors?
The Nifty‑Gold ratio climbed to 1.57, up from 1.5 last week, as the Nifty 50 rallied over 1,650 points in early April while gold prices stayed volatile. A ratio below 2.5 historically precedes equity upside, suggesting Indian stocks may outpace...
Stock Market Live: Stock to Buy Today: Adani Green Energy
Indian equities are set to open flat to mildly negative as Iran‑US tensions and persistent foreign institutional investor outflows weigh on sentiment, while global cues remain supportive. Traders watch the India VIX near 19 and a put‑call ratio of 1.20...
Strong Q4 Numbers Set Up PSE Breakout
Breakout in the Philippine Stock Exchange PSE PM? Honestly the Q4 numbers were strong, so I would not be surprised https://t.co/77fgs8oMBy
Global Relief Wave Lifts Indian Markets, but FIIs Stay Cautious
Indian equities surged on Wednesday, with the NSE Nifty climbing 3.8% to 23,997.35 and the BSE Sensex up 4% to 77,562.90—the strongest one‑day gains since early 2021. The rally was sparked by relief over a US‑Iran cease‑fire that sent oil...
Asian Markets Set to Open Higher on Fragile Iran‑US Ceasefire
JUST IN: Asian markets are poised to rise at the open due to the fragile Iran-US ceasefire deal.
Korean Stocks, Won Surge as Iran Ceasefire Spurs Relief Rally
South Korean markets rallied sharply after a two‑week Iran ceasefire eased geopolitical tensions and lifted oil prices. The Kospi jumped 6.9%, with chip giants Samsung Electronics up 7.1% and SK Hynix soaring 13%. The won strengthened 2.1% against the dollar...
PETER’S ASIAN BUSINESS & FINANCE BRIEFING – Thursday 9 April 2026, 06:00 Hong Kong
US President Donald Trump announced a two‑week cease‑fire with Iran, contingent on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The truce sent Brent crude down 15% to $92.97, its steepest fall in six years, and pulled WTI lower as well. Japan reported...
US‑Iran Ceasefire Triggers Oil Price Drop but Long‑Term Supply Uncertainty Persists
The United States and Iran announced a two‑week ceasefire, sending Brent crude down about 16% to $93 a barrel and sparking a rally in global equity markets. While the truce offers short‑term relief for oil‑dependent economies, analysts caution that the...
Asian Markets Jump, Oil Plunges on News of Iran-US Ceasefire
The United States and Iran agreed to a temporary cease‑fire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which triggered a sharp market reversal on Wednesday. Oil benchmarks tumbled about 15% to just under $100 a barrel, while Asian equities surged—Nikkei up 5.4%...
Adani Energy Solutions, Titan Company Among 10 Stocks that Hit 52-Week High; Rally up to 15% in a Month
The BSE 500 index saw ten stocks reach 52‑week highs as the Sensex surged to 77,562 points. Leading the list, Godawari Power posted a 15% rise, while Adani Energy Solutions and Titan Company climbed about 8% and 6% respectively, with current...
Kyodo News Digest: April 8, 2026
The United States and Iran struck a conditional two‑week cease‑fire, easing Middle‑East tensions and prompting the Nikkei Stock Average to surge 5.39% to 56,308 points, its biggest daily gain this year. The broader Topix index also rose 3.32%, reflecting renewed...
Aussies Shares Gain Almost $80 Billion After Ceasefire Announcement
Global equity markets rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a cease‑fire with Iran, adding roughly $80 billion in market value. The Australian ASX 200 jumped sharply, reflecting a swift shift in investor sentiment. Crude oil prices slipped from $110 to $94...
Singapore Stocks Rise After US-Iran Ceasefire Announcement; STI up 0.8%
Singapore’s Straits Times Index climbed 0.8% to 4,996 points after the United States and Iran announced a two‑week cease‑fire, lifting regional risk sentiment. Blue‑chip SATS surged 4.5% to S$3.72 (≈$2.75), while DFI Retail slipped 3.5% to US$4.38. The three major...
Japan's Nikkei Stock Index Ends up over 5% on U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Deal
Japan's Nikkei 225 surged 5.39% on Wednesday, posting its third‑largest point gain in history after the United States and Iran announced a two‑week cease‑fire. The rally was driven by easing Middle East tensions, a stronger yen around ¥158 per dollar,...
PSEi Climbs Past 6,000 in Early Trade on US-Iran Truce Boost
Philippine stocks surged on Wednesday as the PSEi jumped 1.95% to 6,074.06 points, breaking the 6,000 mark. The rally was sparked by a two‑week US‑Iran truce announced by President Donald Trump, which eased fears of a broader Middle East conflict....
Sensex Jumps over 2900 Pts, Nifty Touches 24,000 Mark: Bank, Auto & Realty Stocks Lead Market Rally as RBI Hold...
The Reserve Bank of India kept its repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, prompting a broad market rally. The BSE Sensex jumped nearly 2,990 points, up about 3.8%, while the Nifty 50 rose to just under 24,000. Rate‑sensitive sectors—banks, autos and...
Asian Tech Stocks Surge as U.S.-Iran Cease Fire Ease Hormuz Disruption Worries
Asian technology and semiconductor stocks rallied sharply after the United States and Iran agreed to a conditional two‑week cease‑fire that reopened the Strait of Hormuz. The de‑escalation eased fears over helium shortages, a critical input for chip manufacturing, prompting double‑digit...
BPCL, HPCL, IOC, IndiGo Shares Surge, ONGC & Oil India Slip as Brent Crude Prices Fall
Crude oil prices plunged 12.5% after a US‑Iran cease‑fire, sending Brent futures to about $121 per barrel (₹10,029). The drop lifted downstream oil‑marketing firms—BPCL (+8.6%), HPCL (+9%), IOC (+7%)—and aviation carrier IndiGo (+11%). Conversely, upstream producers ONGC and Oil India...
Tata Motors Shares Surge as CV and JLR Sales Data Bolster Investor Confidence
Shares of Tata Motors' commercial‑vehicle and passenger‑vehicle entities surged on the NSE, rising about 9% and 8% respectively after the companies disclosed robust Q4 FY26 sales data. The CV unit posted a 25% year‑on‑year increase to 132,465 units, while passenger‑vehicle...
Tata Steel Shares up 4% as Annual Crude Steel Production Rises in FY26
Tata Steel’s shares jumped about 4% to ₹206.40 (≈$2.49) after the company disclosed FY 2026 crude‑steel production of 23.48 million tonnes, an 8% YoY increase driven by a ramp‑up at its Kalinganagar plant. Quarterly output rose 15% YoY to 6.25 MT, while domestic deliveries...
Asian Stocks Surge and Oil Falls on US-Iran Ceasefire
Asian equity markets rallied on Wednesday as investors cheered a two‑week U.S.–Iran ceasefire, pushing Japan's Nikkei index up roughly 4%. The positive risk sentiment spread across regional bourses, lifting stocks in South Korea, Taiwan and other markets. Meanwhile, crude oil...
Hong Kong Stocks Jump as Risk Appetite Returns After US and Iran Agree on Ceasefire
Hong Kong stocks surged 2.7% to 25,801 points after the United States and Iran announced a two‑week ceasefire, easing geopolitical tension. Brent crude fell 14% and WTI 15%, pushing both benchmarks below $100 a barrel and lifting risk appetite across...
Indian Rupee Slides to 93.07 per Dollar as Oil Prices Top $110
The Indian rupee weakened to 93.07 per U.S. dollar, slipping 17 paise in early trade. The move was driven by Brent crude climbing to $111.11 a barrel and a $16 billion pull‑back of foreign capital, underscoring how commodity shocks are outweighing...
Ceasefire Sparks Asian Rally; Vietnam Gains EM Upgrade
Good morning, I woke up to the best news ever - we got a two-week ceasefire that has lit Asian and risks assets that have been languishing on the closure of the Strait. The Korean won is rallying the hardest, followed...
Rokid Targets Hong Kong IPO for AI Glasses
Chinese AI glasses maker Rokid planning Hong Kong IPO: sources | South China Morning Post https://t.co/rl1YQ27ki8
South Korea Stocks Lead Gains in Asia as U.S.-Iran Agree to a Ceasefire
South Korean equities led an Asian rally on April 7 after President Donald Trump announced a two‑week suspension of planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure, contingent on the Strait of Hormuz reopening. The Kospi jumped nearly 6% while the Kosdaq rose...
Tokyo and Seoul Stocks Climb as Oil Rises Amid Middle East Conflict
Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's Kospi closed higher on Monday even as Brent crude rose to $109.77 a barrel amid the escalating Middle East war. Analysts say the rally reflects a regional appetite for risk despite soaring energy costs and...
Stocks Under Pressure as Energy Crisis Bites
Thailand’s equity market faces pressure as diesel prices jump 69% to about 50.54 baht per litre (≈$1.53), tightening cost margins and threatening growth. Bualuang Securities forecasts the SET index to trade between 1,400‑1,500 points in April, with a downside to 1,340...
India’s Nifty Hits 22,968, Sensex 74,107 on Bank and Realty Buying
India’s Nifty 50 closed at 22,968.25 (+1.12%) and the BSE Sensex at 74,106.85 (+1.07%) on April 6, driven by strong buying in banks, realty and mid‑cap stocks. Analysts linked the rally to value buying, softer crude prices and a firmer rupee...
China Tightens Offshore Scrutiny, Dampening Tech Biotech IPOs
Stricter Chinese scrutiny of offshore vehicles a blow for tech and biotech IPO candidates Mainland’s stock market watchdog is discouraging establishment of ‘red-chip-structured’ companies in sensitive industries https://t.co/Pj3ZJqdAAm
Nifty Bank Prediction Today – April 7, 2026: Nifty Bank Futures: Exhibits Positive Bias
Nifty Bank futures opened lower but stayed above a critical support level, suggesting a positive bias. The Nifty Bank index slipped 0.75% to 52,222 while futures trade at 52,450, down 0.8% from the prior close. Technical charts highlight 52,000 as...
Chart Alert: Japan’s Nikkei 225 Is Flashing Bearish Breakdown Conditions ...
Japan’s Nikkei 225 has reversed sharply, losing 9.2% since Feb 28, turning from early‑year outperformance into one of the world’s worst‑performing indices. The decline is driven by rising stagflation concerns as crude oil stays above $100 per barrel amid the ongoing...
Middle‑East Conflict Boosts Oil, Lifts Tokyo and Seoul Stocks as Asian Markets Split
Rising geopolitical risk from the Middle East war lifted crude to a flat $111.61 per barrel and spurred a 1.6% rise in Japan's Nikkei and a 2.2% jump in South Korea's KOSPI. Tokyo and Seoul were the only Asian markets...
Bullish Nifty vs Bearish Trump Sentiment: Who Prevails?
Nifty Charts are Bullish But Trump's Social is bearish - who wins? chart... https://t.co/p4x8P8EigB via @YouTube
China IPOs Surge 56% After Regulatory Easing
China IPOs jump 56% as regulator eases restrictions to drive tech innovation Funds raised on the mainland’s three exchanges in the first quarter topped 25.7 billion yuan, compared with 16.5 billion yuan a year earlier https://t.co/yJkQKKH5LK
PSEi Falls Below 6,000 as War Fears Rattle Markets
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index slipped below the 6,000 mark, closing at 5,948.33 after a 0.84% decline driven by heightened Middle East war concerns. Trading activity stalled, with net‑value turnover dropping to roughly $78 million, well under the year‑to‑date average of...
AI and Tech Boost Hong Kong Listings to Five-Year High
AI and tech companies drive Hong Kong listings to 5-year high Primary and secondary offerings raise more than $13bn in first quarter of 2026 https://t.co/zFhtBX9P3d via @ft
Singapore Stocks Rise Amid Mixed Regional Showing; STI up 0.5%
Singapore’s benchmark Straits Times Index rose 0.5% to 4,972.40 points on Monday, buoyed by a 3.1% gain in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, which closed at S$3.95 (≈$2.92). The iEdge Singapore Next 50 outperformed, climbing 1.3% as Pan‑United surged 5.6% to S$1.71 (≈$1.26). Overall...
Moody's Cuts India's FY27 Growth Forecast to 6% Amid West Asia Conflict
Moody's Ratings lowered its projection for India's fiscal 2026‑27 real GDP growth to 6% from 6.8%, warning that the Israel‑Iran war is disrupting oil, LPG and fertilizer supplies. The downgrade raises inflation expectations to 4.8% and tightens the fiscal outlook...
Trent Shares Surge 6.4%; Retailer Posts 20% Revenue Jump in Q4FY26
Trent Limited, the Tata Group retailer, reported a 20% year‑on‑year rise in standalone Q4 FY26 revenue to ₹4,937 crore (≈ $595 million), pushing its full‑year FY26 revenue up 18% to ₹19,701 crore (≈ $2.37 billion). The strong top‑line performance helped the stock surge 6.4% to ₹3,778.90...
Iran Tensions, Crude Oil Surge Keep Dalal Street on Edge
Rising crude‑oil prices and heightened Iran‑U.S. tensions pushed Indian equities lower on Monday. The BSE Sensex fell about 120 points (‑0.16%) to 73,199 and the NSE Nifty slipped 13 points (‑0.06%) to 22,700. Brent crude rose to $109.78 per barrel...