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Global Markets Today: GIFT Nifty slips to 24,175.65 despite gains in Wall Street and Shanghai

Indian markets face a cautious start as GIFT Nifty slides 0.18%, contrasting with a positive overnight session on Wall Street and a significant 1.81% surge in the Shanghai Composite index.

US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Futures Slip as Tech Rout, Iran Tensions and Bond Yields Weigh

Wall Street futures moved lower on August 24 as weakness in technology stocks, elevated bond yields and rising US-Iran tensions weighed on market sentiment. Investors are also watching upcoming US inflation data and oil market developments.

Alibaba Shares Plunge 11% After $10.2 Billion Share Placement to Fund AI Expansion

Alibaba shares fell sharply after the Chinese technology giant announced an HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) share placement to fund the expansion of its artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure capabilities. The fundraising comes as the company increases AI-related capital expenditure amid a sharp decline in quarterly net profit.

Global Equity Heatmap Today: Sensex, Nifty, Nikkei, KOSPI and Dow Jones Before Indian Market Open

Global equity markets are trading cautiously ahead of the Indian stock market opening on August 24, 2026. While US markets ended higher on Friday, several Asian indices faced pressure amid elevated crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty and concerns around global interest rates.

Walmart Shares Plunge 10% to 9-Month Low After Slowest US Sales Growth in Six Years

Walmart shares fell around 10% to a nine-month low after US comparable sales growth slowed to 2.6%, missing estimates for the first time in more than five years. Rising gasoline prices and cautious consumer spending weighed on the retailer, although Walmart raised its full-year sales guidance.

Microsoft Soars 15% After Strong Earnings While Meta Falls 9% as AI Spending Concerns Weigh on Investors

Microsoft shares surged more than 15% after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings driven by Azure cloud growth, while Meta Platforms fell 9% as rising AI spending and weaker-than-expected profitability raised investor concerns.

US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Futures Rebound as Microsoft Soars 10%, Tech Stocks Lift Sentiment

US stock futures traded higher on Thursday as technology stocks led a rebound following the Federal Reserve-driven sell-off. Microsoft surged 10% after strong cloud growth, while investors continued to monitor inflation data, oil prices and escalating Middle East tensions.

South Korean KOSPI Crashes 38.5% From Record High: AI Bubble Burst, Chip Sell-Off and US-Iran Tensions Weigh on Markets

South Korea's KOSPI index has plunged 38.5% from its June 2026 record high amid an AI-driven technology sell-off, semiconductor weakness, geopolitical tensions, and rising concerns over Chinese competition.