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stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk recommends picking up Syrma SGS, and Max Financials as the top stocks for the trading week starting May 18, 2026:

stock market recommendations: Bharti Airtel, and Kirloskar Oil Engines are the top stocks that Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities recommends buying for this week (starting May 18, 2026). The analyst also shares his views on Nifty and Bank Nifty:

stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research has chosen NMDC, and Jayaswal Neco Industries as the top stock picks for May 15, 2026. The brokerage has shared its target prices and time period to attain it. Let’s take a look:

Top stock market recommendations: Grasim Industries, Hindustan Unilever, and National Aluminium Co have been shortlisted as the top stocks to buy today (May 14, 2026) by Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President - WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. The expert also shares his outlook for Nifty, and Bank Nifty.

stock market recommendations: Mehul Kothari, DVP - Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares has chosen Narayana Hrudayalaya, Coal India, and Hyundai Motor India as the top stocks for buying today, May 13, 2026:

HSBC initiates SRF coverage with a buy, citing strong growth potential in specialty chemicals and performance films. Jefferies is bullish on Grasim, expecting increased capital availability for growth. Nomura sees Adani Ports expanding its marine business significantly in Europe. CLSA maintains a hold on Tata Power, believing the worst is over.

stock market recommendations: Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research at Mirae Asset ShareKhan has picked Max Healthcare Institute, and Coal India as the top stocks to buy today (May 12, 2026). AU Small Finance Bank is a sell call from the analyst.

Nvidia's market value soared past $5.5 trillion, solidifying its status as the world's most valuable company. With shares climbing, CEO Jensen Huang's wealth also saw a significant boost. Ahead of its earnings report, analysts caution investors about potential stock dips, citing past performance of similar tech giants. Nvidia's data center business continues to be a major revenue driver.

Panic buying of fuel surged across Odisha's twin cities and state following a PM's preparedness appeal and hints of a price hike due to West Asia tensions. Many petrol pumps ran out of stock early, causing long queues and traffic snarls. Officials urged calm, assuring intact supply lines, while EV dealers saw increased interest.

stock market recommendations: NLC India, and Sammaan Capital have been chosen by Bajaj Broking Research as the top stocks to buy on May 8, 2026, with a 1-month target horizon.

President Donald Trump's latest disclosure reveals more than 3,700 stock trades worth $220 million to $750 million in Q1 2026, with heavy buying and selling in Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Nvidia. The filing shows Nvidia and AMD purchases days before key US chip export approvals for China, reigniting conflict-of-interest concerns. The White House denies any wrongdoing, citing a discretionary trust managed by Trump's children.

Asian markets saw a downturn Friday, with investor enthusiasm for AI stocks waning due to inflation worries, high oil prices, and Middle East tensions. Despite this, Wall Street reached new peaks overnight, buoyed by tech gains and strong corporate earnings. Investors are closely watching US-China trade talks for any significant breakthroughs.

Jefferies raised Bharti Airtel's target price to Rs 2,350 on strong Q4FY26 performance, while JP Morgan upgraded Cipla to overweight citing improved earnings visibility and attractive valuations. Morgan Stanley maintained an underweight rating on Dixon Technologies due to revenue and EBITDA misses, and HDFC Securities upgraded Hyundai Motor India to add, noting management's renewed focus on domestic growth and exports.

The Bill Gates Foundation Trust sold its entire Microsoft (MSFT) stake in Q1 2026, offloading the final 7.7 million shares worth $3.2 billion. The exit caps a two-year wind-down from 28.5 million shares, funding Gates' plan to spend the endowment by 2045. Microsoft stock slipped to $422.07 even as Pershing Square's Bill Ackman disclosed a fresh $2.3 billion MSFT buy the same day.

US stocks retreated on Tuesday as rising oil prices and sticky inflation cooled Wall Street's rally. Technology shares, particularly AI-linked companies, led the decline. Concerns over the Iran conflict and its impact on crude supplies fueled inflation worries, strengthening expectations of prolonged elevated interest rates.

Excessive rice stocks have accumulated in the central pool, nearly 4.4 times higher than stocking norms, due to states offering bonuses over MSP and an open-ended procurement policy. CACP recommends limiting procurement, especially in surplus states, and reviewing the open-ended policy to curb rising subsidy burdens.

Leading financial institutions offer mixed outlooks on Indian stocks. Morgan Stanley sees SBI facing NIM challenges, while Goldman Sachs is bullish on Titan's jewellery segment. CLSA notes Bank of Baroda's core performance is mixed despite loan growth. Nomura backs Swiggy, highlighting food delivery strength and quick commerce competition. HSBC anticipates Hyundai's market share recovery and new launches.