Financial Summary: Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Irdai member Swaminathan Iyer calls for simpler insurance products and a focus on rural markets to achieve universal insurance coverage in India by 2047.

The Indian government is set to revise pension rules to improve retirement savings for both organized and unorganized workers.

The Supreme Court of India has criticized the CBI and SEBI for their inaction in the Indiabulls investigation, highlighting issues in property auctions.

Nvidia is expected to report strong Q3 earnings, driven by high demand for AI and gaming products.

Infosys announces an Rs 18,000 crore buyback, leading to a 3% jump in its shares.

GQG Partners increases its stakes in five Adani Group companies through block deals worth over ₹4,500 crore.

Morgan Stanley initiates coverage of LG Electronics with an overweight rating, boosting its stock by 3%.

Adobe announced its acquisition of Semrush for $1.9 billion, boosting Semrush's shares by 70%.

Block's stock rose 9% after the company announced a strong gross profit forecast and long-term financial targets.

Kraken has confidentially filed for an IPO after raising $800 million, valuing the company at $20 billion.

Former President Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss a $1 trillion investment deal while addressing defense cooperation and potential F-35 sales.

U.S. and Russian officials have proposed a new 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, suggesting territorial concessions to resolve the ongoing conflict.

ECLAC forecasts growth in trade between Latin America and the Caribbean by 2025, despite challenges posed by U.S. tariffs.

Elon Musk's xAI and Nvidia are collaborating to enhance tech infrastructure in Saudi Arabia with a new data center.

The UK has proposed contributing only 1% to the EU defense fund, raising concerns about meeting the upcoming deadline.

The U.S. has minted its final penny, sparking discussions about the practicality of cash in modern transactions.

Indian stock indices fell, with the Nifty down 103.4 points, ending a six-day rally amid global market weakness.

Gold prices saw a slight increase in early Asian trade, indicating a potential technical recovery after a four-day decline.

Groww shares surged significantly due to a short squeeze but later faced a 10% lower circuit after a 90% gain post-listing.

Tenneco Clean Air India made a strong debut on the NSE, listing at a 27% premium, reflecting robust investor confidence.

US stocks opened higher as investors await Nvidia's earnings report, which is critical for the AI sector's outlook.

Several stocks, including Bharti Airtel and Hero MotoCorp, reached 52-week highs, reflecting strong market momentum.

Mortgage rates have hit a one-month high, leading to a 5% drop in home loan demand, although it remains higher than last year.

Goldman Sachs and BofA executed major block deals, selling shares in Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and Apollo Hospitals.

Indian markets rebounded from early losses, driven by strong foreign inflows and IT stocks, amid optimism over a potential India-U.S. trade deal.

Minutes from the Federal Reserve's October meeting reveal a strong division among officials regarding the potential for a rate cut in December.