FactSet stock falls to $221.29 amid broad-based selling and weak technical outlook

• US stocks rebounded on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both rising over 1% to recover losses from the previous session. • The market surge was driven by falling oil prices and easing Treasury yields, which significantly boosted investor sentiment.

• Interest rates significantly influence stock market performance by altering borrowing costs, consumer spending patterns, and the valuation of future corporate earnings. • Investors closely monitor the Federal Reserve's policy decisions and the 10-year U.S. Treasury note to gauge the outlook for stocks and bonds.

• Indian benchmark indices extended their winning streak to a fifth consecutive session on Thursday, driven by strong buying from domestic institutional investors. • This domestic surge helped stabilize the markets by absorbing significant selling pressure from foreign investors.

• UK inflation dropped to 2.8% in April 2026, performing better than initial forecasts. • Economic experts predict a rebound in inflation, expecting it to rise to 3.5% by the end of the year.

• Bajaj Broking Research has identified Bharat Electronics and Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) as the top stock recommendations for June 19, 2026. • These specific picks are highlighted as the most promising opportunities for investors to buy in the Indian stock market on this date.

• The Indian stock market ended a five-session winning streak on Friday, with both the Sensex and Nifty 50 slipping into the "deep red." • The decline was primarily driven by heavy selling in the IT sector, following Accenture's mixed Q3 results where revenue slightly missed estimates despite earnings beating expectations.

• European Council leaders are convening this week to address two critical, interconnected issues: the EU's long-term budget and the growing strategic challenge posed by China. • A bloc of nations, including Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Austria, is pushing for a more assertive stance regarding China's economic rise and the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine.

• The Sensex and Nifty are expected to open with a sharp gap-down on Friday after the GIFT Nifty dropped 200 points. • This downward trend follows a strong five-session market rally, suggesting that investors are engaging in profit booking despite positive cues from US and Asian markets.

• Dubai-based lender Emirates NBD has acquired a 60% stake in RBL Bank for Rs 26,015 crore, marking the largest banking cross-border deal to date. • Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim announced that India is now one of the bank's five core strategic markets, alongside the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey.

• Cboe Global Markets shares fell by 3.98% in a single day, bringing the trading price down to $254.69. • This daily drop is part of a larger downward trend, with the stock experiencing a significant 13% slide over the past week.

• Indian markets extended their winning streak for a fourth consecutive session, with the Nifty reclaiming the 24,000 mark and approaching the 100-day EMA of 24,150. • The rally was driven by favorable global cues and sustained sector-wide buying across the board.