SpaceX shares surged over 14% Tuesday, briefly surpassing Amazon and challenging Microsoft with a nearly $2.9 trillion valuation. The rally, fueled by options trading and anticipation of index inclusion, saw the stock climb significantly from its IPO price. Despite remaining loss-making, investor focus remains on its space launch dominance, Starlink, and AI ventures.
Sebi has closed adjudication proceedings against Prime Focus and its directors, ruling that the company correctly accounted for business transfers to indirect subsidiaries. The regulator found no evidence of misleading financial statements, accounting irregularities, anti-fraud violations or improper profit recognition.
Oil prices fell to a three-month low Tuesday on optimism over the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after a peace deal between the United States and Iran. "Traders are pricing in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as the most immediate and positive result of any peace deal," said David Morrison, senior market analyst at broker Trade Nation.
Indian manufacturing companies saw sales jump 14.5 percent in early 2026. Automobiles, electrical machinery, and metals led this growth. Overall private firms also posted strong double-digit sales increases. This performance highlights a robust period for Indian industry. Input costs rose, but staff costs moderated for manufacturers. Services firms also experienced significant sales expansion.
Pizza Hut is on the brink of transformation as Yum Brands agrees to sell the struggling chain for a hefty $2.7 billion. The deal paves the way for private equity firm LongRange Capital to take control in numerous markets, while Yum China Holdings Inc. will oversee operations in mainland China.
Sebi has introduced a new framework allowing Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) to retain liquidation proceeds beyond their fund life under specific conditions. This move aims to address practical challenges during winding-up, enabling AIFs to manage pending liabilities and operational expenses more effectively.
