Market Bizzz

Five stocks from the Nifty200 index triggered bullish technical signals after forming the White Marubozu candlestick pattern on February 6. The pattern indicates strong buying interest throughout the trading session and is widely tracked by traders to assess potential trend reversals or continuation in stock prices.

Nifty ended a volatile, event-driven week with gains, holding above key moving averages. The broader trend remains positive, but consolidation persists near resistance, suggesting selective, stock-specific strategies as momentum indicators stay neutral to mildly positive.

SBI Q3 Results: India’s largest public sector lender State Bank of India (SBI) on Saturday reported 24% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its standalone net profit at Rs 21,028 crore in the third quarter. Net interest income for the same period increased 9% YoY to Rs 45,190 crore.

Indian markets closed strongly after the India–US trade deal, snapping Nifty’s losing streak. Lower volatility, firm technical supports and selective sector strength support cautious optimism, though earnings visibility, FII consistency and IT sector weakness warrant consolidation and stock-specific strategies next week.

The Dow surged above 50,000 points for the first time Friday, shrugging off worries connected to artificial intelligence companies while traders focused on the prospects for US growth and Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Earlier milestones for the Dow include when it hit 40,000 points in May 2024 and 30,000 points in November 2020.

Dish TV reported a net loss of approximately Rs 276 crore for Q3 FY26, sharply higher than the loss of around Rs 47 crore reported in the same quarter last year. The company reported exceptional items of around Rs 70 crore during the quarter, taking the loss before tax to about Rs 276 crore.

Cboe Global Markets has surpassed Wall Street profit expectations for the fourth quarter. Increased market volatility fueled options trading volumes, driving strong revenue. The exchange is focusing on growth areas like prediction markets and crypto. Cboe is also streamlining operations by exiting businesses in Australia and Canada.

Sachin Sawrikar of Artha Bharat Investment Managers advocates a balanced long-term asset allocation, with 50-60% exposure to Indian assets and up to 30% in global equities. He highlights valuation discipline, currency risks, trade agreements, and selective use of commodities as key factors shaping portfolio construction.

BofA Global Research’s Amish Shah is booking profits in defence stocks after a sharp rally, citing stretched valuations despite a strong Budget capex push. Shah prefers rotating into rate-sensitive cyclicals and sees Nifty at 29,000 by December 2026, with earnings growth expected to accelerate in FY27.

Suzlon Energy reported a 15% year-on-year rise in Q3FY26 profit to Rs 445 crore, supported by strong revenue growth, higher volumes, and margin expansion. The company posted record deliveries, a robust order book, and a net cash position, reinforcing confidence in its clean energy growth strategy.