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B L Kashyap and Sons shares surged 9% on February 19 after securing a ₹300 crore order for a housing project in Greater Noida, enhancing its residential sector presence. The company also reported a 965.8% profit increase for Q3 FY26, reaching ₹11.83 crore.

Billionaire Warren Buffett's quote about patience comes to mind at a time when the stock markets often swing based on headlines, comments and heightened investor sentiment rather than fundamental factors. Here's what the ‘Oracle of Omaha’ said.

Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq open higher during the stock market session on 18 February 2026 amid easing investor concerns over AI. The investors now are set to focus their attention on the upcoming US Fed's minutes release — Here's what you need to know.

In uncertain markets, a diversified portfolio is crucial. Experts recommend 60% equities, 25% bonds, and 15% gold, highlighting equities as the best long-term investment. Gold serves as a hedge, while bonds can meet specific needs, but should not replace equity growth in long-term strategies.

The timeless quote by the English economist John Keynes feels more relevant than ever, where price action often appears disconnected from traditional fundamentals. The equity markets across the world continue to swing sharply, driven as much by sentiment as by data.

The Indian stock market rose on February 18, with key indices gaining for the third consecutive session, led by metal, PSU, and FMCG stocks. The Nifty closed 0.35% higher, while the Sensex gained 0.33%. Broader markets also showed positive momentum, despite a decline in tech stocks.

The Sensex ended 283 points, or 0.34%, higher at 83,734.25, while the Nifty 50 settled at 25,819.35, up 94 points, or 0.37%. The BSE 150 MidCap Index also ended with a decent gain of 0.50%, while the BSE 250 SmallCap Index climbed 0.39%.

Ray Dalio’s central thesis is that debt problems are not merely accounting issues — they are confidence issues. When debt expands rapidly and governments resort to monetary financing, investors begin to question the long-term purchasing power of the currency.

On Wednesday, the Nifty 50 and Sensex opened slightly higher, driven by IT stocks. Bank Nifty achieved record highs, while experts predict consolidation. Analysts recommended Sona BLW, PFC, and NLC India as promising stocks for potential gains amidst positive market momentum.