President Trump announced a deal where the U.S. would acquire a 10% stake in Intel, following a meeting with CEO Lip-Bu Tan. This move comes after Trump demanded Tan's resignation over ties to Chinese firms, resulting in a $10 billion investment. The federal backing aims to revive Intel's struggling foundry business amidst turnaround efforts.

Rate-sensitive stocks rallied on Friday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted that an interest-rate cut could be on the table in September, citing a shifting balance of risks.

Nodding toward significant changes in the economic landscape over the last five years, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday announced an updated operating framework for the U.S. central bank that reflects the return of higher inflation pressures and reduced prospect of near zero short-term interest rates.

Indian stock markets experienced a downturn on Friday, halting a six-day rally. The Sensex and Nifty both declined, influenced by investor caution ahead of Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech and concerns over impending U.S. tariffs on Indian goods. Profit-taking after the recent surge and continued selling pressure from foreign institutional investors also contributed to the market's decline.

Finfluencer Avadhut Sathe, known for his unconventional trading lessons, has come under SEBIs scanner after a search-and-seizure operation at his Karjat academy on August 20, as part of the regulators crackdown on unlicensed financial influencers.

Asian equities showed mixed performance as US stocks and bonds declined, driven by reduced expectations for imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts. Attention is now focused on Jerome Powell's upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole symposium, with markets anticipating potential signals on future policy shifts. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is considering investigating Fed Governor Lisa Cook.

European equities were little changed on Thursday as investors awaited updates from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium for clues on the path of monetary policy.

A surge in derivatives trading, which has also been driven by retail investors, has prompted the Securities and Exchange Board of India to limit the number of contract expiries and increase lot sizes to make such trades more expensive.

Swiggy's shares jumped 5.5% following optimistic forecasts for its food delivery and quick commerce sectors. DAM Capital projects a 28% revenue CAGR and profitability by FY28, driven by Instamart's growth. Market share recovery and inclusion in the MSCI Global Standard Index further boosted investor confidence in Swiggy's potential.

ARC Insulation & Insulators IPO opened today, aiming to raise 41.19 crore. Anondita Medicare, Classic Electrodes, and Shivashrit Foods IPOs are set to open on Friday. Grey market premiums suggest ARC Insulation may list around 146, Anondita Medicare around 173, Classic Electrodes around 109, and Shivashrit Foods around 150.

Indian investors seeking dividends have a final chance to buy shares. Friday is the record date for eligibility. Godfrey Phillips India leads with a Rs 60 per share dividend. IRCTC, LIC Housing Finance, and Lodha Developers also announced payouts. Numerous other companies across sectors declared dividends. This includes ABM Knowledgeware, AGI Greenpac, and Jindal Stainless.

Bemco Hydraulics, known for its impressive 1672% returns, is set to reward investors with a 1:1 bonus issue and a 10:1 stock split. August 22 is the record date, requiring investors to purchase shares today to qualify. This dual action significantly increases the number of shares held, enhancing liquidity and making the stock more accessible to retail investors.

European equities slipped on Wednesday, retreating from a five-month closing high in the previous session, after tech stocks tracked dour performances of their Wall Street peers and as the defence sector faced pressure for a second day.

Investors eyeing dividends from Indian giants like Coal India, HAL, and RVNL should note that today is the last chance to buy shares to qualify. These companies have set August 21, 2025, as the record date for dividend eligibility.

Mahendra Realtors and Infrastructure is set to debut on the NSE SME platform on Wednesday, following a Rs 49.45 crore IPO that was oversubscribed 25.15 times. Despite strong investor demand, the stock shows no grey market premium, suggesting a flat listing at Rs 85 per share.

In 2025, sector-specific and thematic investments outperformed benchmark indices like Sensex and Nifty, which saw gains of 4.5% and 5.6% respectively. Several NSE indices, including Defence, Capital Markets, Auto, Bank, Metal, and India Consumption, surged between 7% and 19%. While most indices showed a mix of performers, the Nifty IT index lagged, contrasting with the Nifty Bank index's strong performance.