The Nasdaq Composite Index is a large market cap-weighted index of more than 2,500 stocks, American depositary receipts (ADRs) and real estate investm...The Nasdaq Composite Index is a large market cap-weighted index of more than 2,500 stocks, American depositary receipts (ADRs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs), among others. It comprises 2,500 common equities listed on Nasdaq. The index includes all Nasdaq-listed stocks that are not derivatives, preferred shares, funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or debenture securities.The index was launched in 1971, with a starting value of 100. Over the years, the index has soared tremendously even as it witnessed multiple periods of decline.To be eligible for inclusion in Nasdaq Composite Index, the security's US listing must be exclusively on Nasdaq Stock Market (unless the security was dually listed on another US market prior to January 1, 2004, and has continuously maintained such listing).Closed-end funds, convertible debentures, exchange-traded funds, preferred stocks, rights, warrants, units and other derivative securities are ineligible for inclusion in the index.The industry weights of the Nasdaq Composite Index's individual securities are tilted heavily in favour of technology. As of March 2020, the weightage are: technology at 48.39 per cent, consumer services at 19.43 per cent, health care at 10.21 per cent, financials at 7.21 per cent, industrials at 6.85 per cent, consumer goods at 5.51 per cent, utilities at 0.81 per cent, telecommunications at 0.72 per cent, oil and gas at 0.55 per cent and basic materials at 0.32 per cent.

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  • US bonds rally, sending yields to biggest monthly decline since 2023

    US Treasuries experienced a notable rise as technology stock selloffs caused a shift towards safer invest ...More

    US Treasuries experienced a notable rise as technology stock selloffs caused a shift towards safer investments. The yield on the benchmark 10-year note had its largest monthly drop in nearly three years. Earnings reports from Amazon and Intel negatively impacted investor confidence amid rising AI costs. Expectations for a December interest rate hike remain high after a recent Federal Reserve meeting. ...Less

  • SoFi stock price jumps over 10 per cent after SoFi Technologies Inc Q3 earnings report beats Wall Street estimates, check revenue forecast

    SoFi earnings: SoFi Technologies Inc's adjusted net revenue surged 44 per cent to a record $1.4 billion i ...More

    SoFi earnings: SoFi Technologies Inc's adjusted net revenue surged 44 per cent to a record $1.4 billion in the third quarter, beating expectations of $1.25 billion, according to LSEG estimates. ...Less

  • Why did Alphabet stock crash 10% as Microsoft shares rose nearly 4%? Google parent may face its worst post-earnings drop ever as search ads slow and cash flow turns negative

    Alphabet (GOOGL) stock falls 10% after Q3 earnings: Alphabet, Google’s parent, saw its shares drop over 1 ...More

    Alphabet (GOOGL) stock falls 10% after Q3 earnings: Alphabet, Google’s parent, saw its shares drop over 10% in US premarket trade on Thursday after weak September quarter results. Search ad revenue grew 12%, slower than 17% last quarter, and free cash flow turned negative at $9.07 billion. Microsoft shares rose nearly 4%. Morningstar raised its fair value estimate for Alphabet to $450 and calls the stock attractively priced. ...Less

  • Why is Verizon stock down today? Verizon Communications Inc share price falls at US Stock Market

    Verizon now expects to add between 1.1 million and 1.2 million postpaid phone subscribers this year compa ...More

    Verizon now expects to add between 1.1 million and 1.2 million postpaid phone subscribers this year compared with earlier projections of 750,000 to 1 million. ...Less

  • Wall Street Week Ahead: Midterm US elections, earnings, jobs data loom for AI-wary stock market

    As we approach the US midterm elections next week, stock investors are bracing for the impact of signific ...More

    As we approach the US midterm elections next week, stock investors are bracing for the impact of significant corporate earnings reports. The market is already under pressure due to unsatisfactory AI earnings from leading firms, sparking worries about regulatory challenges. Investor focus will be on earnings from major players like Apple and AMD, with the upcoming jobs report additionally providing insights into the strength of the US economy. ...Less

  • D-St set for a cautious opening as GIFT Nifty signals muted start

    In a significant trading session, benchmark indices registered solid gains, reflecting renewed market con ...More

    In a significant trading session, benchmark indices registered solid gains, reflecting renewed market confidence following the Fed's interest rate announcement. The second half saw a notable uptick in buying, enhancing broader market performance. Analysts are hopeful for a continuation towards the 23,100 mark if support levels are sustained. Interestingly, foreign portfolio investors were net sellers while domestic institutional players showed bullish tendencies. ...Less

  • Global Market Today: Asian shares fall as Alphabet earnings miss drags Wall St futures lower

    Asian markets faced a downturn following a mix of earnings results, stirring concerns as investors await ...More

    Asian markets faced a downturn following a mix of earnings results, stirring concerns as investors await Amazon and Intel's performance. Alphabet saw its stock plunge due to weak cash flows, while Microsoft benefited from stronger-than-anticipated earnings. Despite Samsung Electronics achieving impressive operating profit growth linked to AI chip demand, its shares also slipped. ...Less

  • D-St set for a negative opening as GIFT Nifty signals weak start

    Benchmark Nifty experienced a marginal decline after recovering from a significant low during the trading ...More

    Benchmark Nifty experienced a marginal decline after recovering from a significant low during the trading session. Analysts believe Indian equities may remain range-bound. The rupee weakened against the US dollar due to rising crude oil prices and a strengthening dollar. Foreign portfolio investors were net buyers on Wednesday, with significant purchases noted. ...Less

  • US stocks today: US stocks gain as healthcare stocks hit record high, oil prices fall

    Wall Street's main indexes saw increases driven by a rally in healthcare stocks that reached record highs ...More

    Wall Street's main indexes saw increases driven by a rally in healthcare stocks that reached record highs. Easing oil prices contributed to a recovery from the previous week's technology led selloff. Major companies like General Motors and Steel Dynamics reported disappointing earnings forecasts, while 3M and Equifax exceeded expectations. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming corporate earnings reports from several high-profile companies. ...Less

  • Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday

    Sensex and Nifty ended the week up about 0.5%, supported by resilient large-cap, IT and healthcare stocks ...More

    Sensex and Nifty ended the week up about 0.5%, supported by resilient large-cap, IT and healthcare stocks. However, midcap and smallcap indices fell as much as 2% amid rising crude oil prices, inflation concerns and a global technology sell-off. ...Less

  • Tech firms take fresh hit as earnings misses fan AI fears

    Tech firms were again on the back foot Friday after another round of disappointing earnings from Wall Str ...More

    Tech firms were again on the back foot Friday after another round of disappointing earnings from Wall Street titans fanned already deep concerns about the AI investment boom. "The concern isn't that AI demand has already slowed. ...Less

  • US stocks: Nasdaq slides toward one-month low as AI selloff deepens, inflation pressures build

    On Thursday, the Nasdaq index fell sharply, hitting near a near-month low amid rising concerns about how ...More

    On Thursday, the Nasdaq index fell sharply, hitting near a near-month low amid rising concerns about how increasing interest rates might impact investments in artificial intelligence and related sectors. ...Less

  • Microsoft buyouts: MSFT stock price jumps but why is tech giant offering massive 'voluntary exit' package for 60,000 employees, including VP level? Check which countries workforce impacted

    Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta are collectively on track to pour roughly $700 billion into AI data ...More

    Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta are collectively on track to pour roughly $700 billion into AI data centers, chips and computing infrastructure this year alone. ...Less

  • Who controls powerful AI? Anthropic has a plan for long after its leaders depart

    Anthropic has filed for an IPO with a planned valuation of $1.5 trillion. The company has established a g ...More

    Anthropic has filed for an IPO with a planned valuation of $1.5 trillion. The company has established a governance structure that ensures alignment with its mission to benefit humanity. Seven co-founders will retain supervoting power for critical decisions, insulating the company from external investor pressure. ...Less

  • Ahead of IPO, Anthropic says safety-monitoring demands pushed customers to other providers

    The Claude-maker said its safety approach could also create “foregone or delayed revenue opportunities” c ...More

    The Claude-maker said its safety approach could also create “foregone or delayed revenue opportunities” compared with rivals that prioritise faster releases, broader access or more permissive uses. It added that such decisions may reduce adoption, limit customer usage or make its products less attractive. ...Less

  • US stocks today: US stocks end higher as healthcare stocks lift Dow, tech a breather

    Wall Street ended higher on Tuesday, led by the Dow as investors shifted towards healthcare and other val ...More

    Wall Street ended higher on Tuesday, led by the Dow as investors shifted towards healthcare and other value stocks. The S&P 500 also gained, while the Nasdaq slipped as technology stocks paused after a rebound in the previous session. Healthcare shares gained, while small-caps and defensive sectors also outperformed. ...Less

  • Infinx plans $300 million IPO in India, appoints three bankers

    Infinx Technology Solutions has appointed Kotak Mahindra Capital, Nomura and Avendus to manage its propos ...More

    Infinx Technology Solutions has appointed Kotak Mahindra Capital, Nomura and Avendus to manage its proposed $300 million IPO, targeting FY28. Backed by KKR and Norwest Venture Partners, the healthcare IT firm provides AI-powered revenue cycle management services and has expanded through strategic investments and acquisitions, including i3 Verticals’ healthcare business. ...Less

  • US stocks today: US stocks rise as SpaceX, Super Micro revive appetite for AI stocks

    Wall Street opened higher on Wednesday, led by gains in technology and AI stocks after quarterly results ...More

    Wall Street opened higher on Wednesday, led by gains in technology and AI stocks after quarterly results from SpaceX and Super Micro Computer improved investor appetite. The Nasdaq gained 0.67%, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones also rose. Netflix slipped as its outlook disappointed investors. ...Less

  • D-St set for a negative opening as GIFT Nifty signals weak start

    Benchmark Nifty gained on Monday, while broader markets also rallied amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. ...More

    Benchmark Nifty gained on Monday, while broader markets also rallied amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Analysts suggest that Indian stock markets will trade sideways until there is greater clarity on global developments. Foreign portfolio investors net sold shares, while domestic institutional investors were net buyers. The rupee depreciated for the third consecutive day, influenced by elevated crude oil prices. ...Less

  • D-Street poised for a positive start as GIFT Nifty trades firmly higher

    Indian equity benchmarks experienced a third consecutive session of declines due to selling pressure. Glo ...More

    Indian equity benchmarks experienced a third consecutive session of declines due to selling pressure. Global cues remained weak, impacting market sentiment and performance. A recovery is possible if the index reclaims 22,800, while immediate support is at 22,600. Foreign institutional investors were net buyers, but the rupee fell against the dollar amid rising crude oil prices. Investors are advised to assess levels carefully as market volatility persists. ...Less

  • Weak returns at home fuel India's overseas retail investing boom

    Indian retail investors are increasingly venturing into global markets, significantly boosting their over ...More

    Indian retail investors are increasingly venturing into global markets, significantly boosting their overseas investments. In response, domestic asset managers are introducing new funds to meet the rising demand for international exposure. With the Reserve Bank of India's limits on overseas investments nearing their cap, many investors are exploring tax-friendly locations like GIFT City. ...Less

  • Equity mutual funds lose up to 9% in a week, international funds among biggest laggards

    Equity mutual funds lost up to 9.06% last week, with international funds dominating the list of top loser ...More

    Equity mutual funds lost up to 9.06% last week, with international funds dominating the list of top losers. Six funds declined more than 6.50%, led by Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF FoF, followed by Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500-focused funds. ...Less

  • Weak domestic returns fuel India's overseas retail investing boom

    Indian investors are turning to global funds as domestic market performance remains weak and opportunitie ...More

    Indian investors are turning to global funds as domestic market performance remains weak and opportunities abroad increase. A surge in overseas investments, particularly in AI-related assets, has been noted recently. Fund managers are launching various international funds to cater to this growing demand. Regulatory limits on overseas investments are in place, but tax-neutral hubs offer solutions. ...Less

  • When is Anthropic IPO? Tom Brown leads seven co-founders with $24 billion stake as founders pledge 80% of their wealth but could still retain control

    Anthropic IPO: AI giant Anthropic filed for an IPO on Monday and is reportedly aiming to go public by the ...More

    Anthropic IPO: AI giant Anthropic filed for an IPO on Monday and is reportedly aiming to go public by the end of November. Anthropic’s IPO could make its seven co-founders billionaires, with Tom Brown holding the largest stake. The founders have pledged to give away 80% of their personal equity to charity but could retain control. ...Less

  • Global Market Today: Asian stocks decline in break from US chip rally

    Losses were led by a more than 2% drop in South Korea’s Kospi Index — a bellwether for artificial intelli ...More

    Losses were led by a more than 2% drop in South Korea’s Kospi Index — a bellwether for artificial intelligence investments — as chip heavyweight SK Hynix Inc. headed for its lowest close since April. Data-center infrastructure company Elice Inc. plunged as much as 32% in its trading debut in Seoul. ...Less

  • Big dividends, bigger losses? The hidden risk in Wall Street's highest-yielding stocks

    Several US stocks offer dividend yields exceeding 10%, led by mortgage REITs Annaly Capital Management an ...More

    Several US stocks offer dividend yields exceeding 10%, led by mortgage REITs Annaly Capital Management and AGNC Investment above 16%. However, significant share-price declines highlight risks surrounding dividend sustainability, payout ratios, debt and overall investment returns. ...Less

  • Global Market: Japan's Nikkei falls as higher yields, inflation fears weigh

    Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday, dragged lower by technology stocks as investors weighed ris ...More

    Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday, dragged lower by technology stocks as investors weighed rising bond yields and persistent inflation concerns ...Less

  • US Fed expected to hold rates as Iran war fuels inflation concerns

    The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady as rising energy prices linked to ...More

    The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady as rising energy prices linked to the Iran war fuel inflation concerns. With consumer prices accelerating and affordability under pressure, investors will watch Chair Kevin Warsh’s comments for clues on the December rate decision and the outlook for further monetary tightening. ...Less

  • Tesla drops as spending pullback clouds AI, robotics ambitions

    Tesla shares took a hit after the company adjusted its capital spending forecast downward for 2026, raisi ...More

    Tesla shares took a hit after the company adjusted its capital spending forecast downward for 2026, raising eyebrows about the future of Elon Musk’s AI and robotics projects. Despite this, Tesla showed unexpected positive free cash flow due to lower-than-anticipated expenditures in Q3. Analysts foresee increased spending in upcoming years for major initiatives, yet investors tread carefully, particularly as they watch for developments in Tesla's relationship with SpaceX. ...Less

  • Japan’s Nikkei falls over 1% as Wall Street tech selloff rattles markets

    Japan’s Nikkei 225 falls as a Wall Street tech sell-off weighs on semiconductor and AI-linked stocks. Con ...More

    Japan’s Nikkei 225 falls as a Wall Street tech sell-off weighs on semiconductor and AI-linked stocks. Concerns over valuations and spending pressure Japanese equities, while select consumer and food stocks advance. ...Less

  • Exclusive | Cognizant in talks to invest in Indian AI startup Sarvam valuing it at $3.5-4 billion: sources

    Cognizant’s potential investment in Sarvam comes as advances in agentic AI raise questions about the futu ...More

    Cognizant’s potential investment in Sarvam comes as advances in agentic AI raise questions about the future of the IT services industry. AI agents are increasingly capable of automating tasks across software development, application maintenance and back-office operations, potentially disrupting traditional outsourcing models. ...Less

  • Drug developer Lycia Therapeutics targets $938 million valuation in US IPO

    Lycia Therapeutics is gearing up for an initial public offering, targeting a raise of up to $264.6 millio ...More

    Lycia Therapeutics is gearing up for an initial public offering, targeting a raise of up to $264.6 million with aspirations for a valuation of about $937.7 million. The company plans to sell 14.7 million shares at a price range of $16 to $18 each. This move comes as biotech firms show a growing trend of entering the IPO scene, indicating a renewed investor confidence in the industry. ...Less

  • Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday

    Sensex and Nifty closed marginally lower as elevated crude oil prices and Fed uncertainty tempered sentim ...More

    Sensex and Nifty closed marginally lower as elevated crude oil prices and Fed uncertainty tempered sentiment. Smallcaps surged over 2%, midcaps gained over 1%, and market breadth favoured bulls, with 2,455 NSE stocks advancing. ...Less

  • Besides the bubble, a big AI risk could be growing in the shadows

    Investors are worried about potential financial risks linked to Big Tech's investments in AI infrastructu ...More

    Investors are worried about potential financial risks linked to Big Tech's investments in AI infrastructure. The technology sector recently experienced a significant sell-off, indicating growing nervousness among shareholders. S&P Global predicts considerable expenses on data centres for major companies like Amazon and Microsoft through 2030. ...Less

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