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Five Nifty500 stocks that gained over 4% on October 26 featured in StockEdge’s White Marubozu bullish scanner. The candlestick pattern indicates strong buying momentum, with prices closing near the session high after opening at or near the low.

Five Nifty500 stocks that gained over 5% on October 26 featured in the RSI Trending Up scan on StockEdge. The scan identifies stocks whose Relative Strength Index (RSI) has crossed above 50 from below, signalling strengthening price momentum.

The Rs 667.53-crore public issue is a combination of a fresh issue of 45.45 lakh shares aggregating to Rs 150 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 1.57 crore shares worth Rs 517.53 crore. Through the OFS, existing shareholders will sell part of their holdings, while the company will receive proceeds from the fresh issue.

The IPO allotment is expected to be finalised today, allowing applicants to check whether they have been allotted shares through the registrar’s website and other online platforms. Jio Platforms shares are scheduled to list on the BSE and NSE on October 28, 2026.

US crude futures declined $1.82, or 2%, to $101.48 a barrel, while Brent crude futures dropped $1.50, or 1.72%, to $115 a barrel. Both benchmarks had settled nearly $3 higher on Friday following Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia that heightened concerns over energy supplies. Brent gained 6% over the week, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 2.3%.

As the week kicks off, major currencies hover in narrow trading bands amidst pivotal central bank meetings. Oil prices experienced a decline after hitting a six-month high, affecting the strength of the dollar. Meanwhile, US Treasury yields remain elevated due to lingering inflation worries connected to the rising oil costs. With five significant central banks likely to hold rates steady, market watchers are keen to decipher forward guidance.

AU’s gross non-performing assets ratio fell 42 basis points (bps) to 1.99% at the end of September. This helped in 25% lower provision at Rs 359 crore against Rs 481 crore. Net NPA ratio improved by 7 bps to 0.81%. Annualised credit cost improved by 45 bps to 0.8% from 1.2% over the year.

The Trade Desk has emerged as the biggest loser on this list, with shares plunging 65.75% in 2026, from $37.96 at the end of last year to $13.00. The digital advertising technology company now has a market capitalisation of $6.1 billion.

In terms of stock performance, around 14 stocks in the portfolio have delivered positive returns so far in FY27, while nearly half have posted negative returns.

Infosys released its quarterly results, showing good revenue growth and stable operating margins. However, the management reduced the annual revenue guidance due to competitive pressures. The company secured a significant $2 billion deal, boosting its total contract value to $5.2 billion. Despite positive performance from some sectors, weaknesses in others contributed to the cautious outlook. The market response led to a rise in the stock price, affecting valuation metrics.