Updated Feb 16, 2021 | 09:30 IST
The BSE Sensex was at 52,476.32, up 322.19 points or 0.6% and the Nifty 50 was at 15,401.65 points, gaining almost 87 points or 0.6% around 0923 hours. Sensex surges almost 300 points in opening trades; Nifty at 15,400 | Photo Credit: IANS
After surging 1% higher in the previous session, benchmarks moved higher on Tuesday within minutes of opening near flat. The BSE Sensex was at 52,476.32, up 322.19 points or 0.6% and the Nifty 50 was at 15,401.65 points, gaining almost 87 points or 0.6% around 0923 hours.
ONGC, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Bank, SBI, Power Grid and L&T were the top gainers while Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and Sun Pharma were top Sensex laggards.
US stocks hit record highs on Tuesday as investor optimism on an accelerated economic reopening increased. Daily COVID-19 cases have plunged over the past
The Nifty extended its winning streak to 2 weeks in a row and posted its first weekly close above 15000. However, it did slip from near 15250 twice during last week.
US equities fell from record highs on Tuesday as investors weighed elevated valuations against stimulus hopes. Stocks are poised to snap a six-day streak of
Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs as stimulus optimism continues
Emily GraffeoFeb 9, 2021, 03:17 IST
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock exchangeSpencer Platt/Getty Images
All three major indexes closed at record highs on Monday as investors remain optimistic for a robust stimulus package.
Oil prices hit their highest level in over a year as an expected recovery in demand brightened a recently grim outlook for the industry.
Bitcoin soared 16% to all-time-highs of $44,795.20 as Tesla invested in the cryptocurrency.
All three major indexes closed at record highs on Monday as investors remain hopeful falling coronavirus cases and a robust stimulus package from the Biden administration will bolster the economic recovery in the coming months.