Nasdaq Record High

Early indicators point to a weaker start, as GIFT Nifty futures were trading 51 points lower at 24,687 around 6:31 AM

As the markets prepare to open, the mood is upbeat. At 6:34 AM, the GIFT Nifty futures are trading 28 points higher at 24,762 levels, hinting at a positive start

In the previous trading session, the benchmark indices ended their five-day winning streak in response to the RBI Monetary Policy Committee's decision to maintain the repo rate at 6.5 per cent

With limited domestic triggers, investors are expected to focus on stock-specific actions and developments in the primary markets

At 6:35 AM, GIFT Nifty Futures were down 82 points at 24,136, signalling a potential negative start

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The incident, starting around 2:30 p.m. New York time, involving "certain FIX/RASH order entry ports," Nasdaq said in an emailed statement that didn't elaborate on the cause

Asian shares rose and a gauge of global equities hovered near record highs on Wednesday after rising consumer confidence in economic recovery boosted the Nasdaq index to its highest-ever closing level

The Nasdaq Composite added 30.99 points, or 0.46 percent, to 6,821.71

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 7.43 points