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Stock market recommendations: NTPC, Power Finance Corporation, and Union Bank of India are the top stock picks by Somil Mehta, Head – Alternate Research, Capital Market Strategy, Mirae Asset Sharekhan for February 17, 2026. Let’s take a look:

Stock market today: After a strong rally yesterday, the stock market indices Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened in red on Tuesday. While Nifty50 was below 25,600, BSE Sensex dropped over 200 points in opening trade.

Asian markets dipped Tuesday as Lunar New Year holidays kept trading subdued. Weak economic data and a significant drop in SoftBank shares dampened sentiment in Tokyo, following a recent rally. European markets closed mixed, while US markets were shut. Investor focus remains on AI investments and inflation’s impact on interest rates.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may trade with a bearish bias, and the silver market is very tight, according to Praveen Singh, Senior Fundamental Research Analyst- Currencies and Commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan:

As the United States observes Presidents Day on Monday, February 16, federal holidays mean many services will be closed. Banks, government offices, and post offices will shut down, with no mail delivery. However, digital banking and ATMs remain accessible, and most retail stores and restaurants will operate normally.

Stock market today: After deep cuts towards the end of last week, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened in red on Monday. While Nifty50 was below 25,450, BSE Sensex dropped over 100 points in opening trade.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices have pulled back from recent highs, but there is an underlying bullish bias, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Below is his outlook for gold prices today and this week, along with top factors that will influence the movement of the yellow