Asian Stocks: Asian stocks today: Stocks ease but set for weekly gains amid optimism on war de-escalation

Asian stocks edged lower on Friday, pausing after a strong rally this month, as investors dialled back risk ahead of a crucial weekend that could shape the trajectory of the Middle East conflict.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped 0.8%, though it remained near its highest level since early March. The index is…

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for April 17, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Reliance Industries, and Varun Beverages are the top stock recommendations by Bajaj Broking Research for April 17, 2026.Reliance IndustriesBuy in the range of ₹ 1330.00-1350.00 Target Return Time Period ₹ 1474 10% 6 Months Reliance Industries stock has undergone a corrective phase over the past three…

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Adani Enterprises Target Price: Buy or sell: Stock recommendation by brokers for April 17, 2026

Jefferies has a buy rating on Adani Enterprises with the target price cut to Rs 2,600 from Rs 2,750. Analysts said Adani Airports is facing near term traffic softness, delaying Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL) ramp-up, but non-aero revenues and airport-led real estate monetisation continue to build. They also said that the company’s new energy…

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Anthropic’s new AI model exposes fresh risks, flaws for cybersecurity, IT services

New Delhi: A powerful new AI model is forcing govts, banks, and technology firms to rethink the rules of cybersecurity – and in India, the stakes may be even higher.Claude Mythos, developed by Anthropic, has demonstrated the ability to autonomously detect and exploit software vulnerabilities, including flaws that have persisted for decades. Early tests revealed…

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Indian exports face rising cost pressure as EU plans carbon tax expansion: GTRI

As the European Union is set to widen its carbon border tax regime, Indian exports could face significantly higher carbon-related costs as the regime widens its scope, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).The report said the European Parliament’s environment committee has proposed extending CBAM to around 180 additional steel- and…

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Wipro buyback plan: Company announces Rs 15,000 crore share repurchase; ranks behind Infosys and TCS deals

Wipro on Thursday approved a Rs 15,000 crore share buyback, its largest so far, even as the IT major’s offer remains smaller than recent repurchases by peers Infosys and TCS, PTI reported.The company’s latest buyback surpasses its Rs 12,000 crore programme in 2023, but trails Infosys’ Rs 18,000 crore offer –the largest by any Indian…

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