Monday marks one year since the autocratic regime of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad collapsed. The current interim government is contending with many challenges, such as a national divide that became worse during the long civil war.

Our technical analysts identify select stocks that may gain momentum even in volatile markets. Here are the technical calls for today.

Tokyo, Dec. 7 (Jiji Press)--The focus of the upcoming parliamentary deliberations on a supplementary budget bill proposed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration will be on the moves of three opposition parties--the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, the Democratic Party for the People and Komeito.

The RBI’s rate cut lifted the markets for a second straight session, with financials, auto and real estate stocks leading the gains. The trend remains positive, with the index sustaining above the 21 EMA. Decoding the current setup, Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, said the index has given a breakout from its recent consolidation on the hourly chart, indicating rising optimism. “The RSI has reclaimed a bullish crossover, pointing towards strong momentum. In the short term, the trend may remain strong, with the potential for the Nifty to move towards 26,300/26,440. Support is placed at 26,060–26,000. Buying on dips may be favoured as long as the index sustains above 26,000,” De said.Here are 5 stock recommendations for Monday:

Wajima, Ishikawa Pref., Dec. 7 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday visited the Noto Peninsula in the central prefecture of Ishikawa, which was severely damaged by last year's powerful earthquake and heavy rains.

Japanese scientist Sakaguchi Shimon, a co-winner of this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, has spoken about his work at a news conference in Stockholm.

A message board near the site of last month's deadly fire in Hong Kong is set to be removed on Sunday.

Tokyo, Dec. 7 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Australian counterpart, Richard Marles, agreed on Sunday to deepen security cooperation, mainly in response to an incident involving Chinese military aircraft targeting Japanese Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets.

Analyst forecasts offer more than just numbers — they provide a strategic view of future market potential. For investors seeking the next big opportunity, a closer look at BSE large-cap stocks highlights some promising contenders.Based on consensus estimates from Trendlyne, several large-cap stocks are projected to deliver strong returns over the next 12 months. This anticipated upside represents the average expected gain over the coming year, offering a data-driven benchmark for investors targeting high-potential large-cap opportunities. In this analysis, we spotlight nine standout large-cap stocks expected to generate gains ranging from 20% to 34% in the year ahead. Only companies reporting positive sequential net profit growth in the latest quarter have been included.

Tokyo, Dec. 7 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Defense Ministry said Sunday that Chinese military aircraft intermittently locked its radar onto Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets twice over the high seas of the western Pacific southeast of the southernmost Japan prefecture of Okinawa on Saturday afternoon.

Warren Buffett and Michael Burry are taking opposing stances on the AI boom, highlighting investor uncertainty. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has added a major stake in Alphabet, signaling confidence in the AI-driven growth, while Burry shorts Palantir and Nvidia, criticizing Big Tech accounting practices. Their contrasting positions coincide with transitions in their careers and growing debate over whether AI hype is justified or a bubble.

Voter turnout is the focus of attention as people in Hong Kong cast their ballots in a Legislative Council election.

Stockholm, Dec. 6 (Jiji Press)--Shimon Sakaguchi, distinguished honorary professor at the University of Osaka, who won this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, underscored the significance of medical science at a press conference at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden on Saturday.

In FY26 to date, 11 penny stocks have fallen between 50% and 93%. These laggards were identified using specific filters: a market cap below Rs 1,000 crore, a stock price under Rs 20, and a minimum recent trading volume of 5 lakh shares. The screening aimed to highlight low-priced, high-volume micro-cap stocks that have significantly underperformed this fiscal year. (Data Source: ACE Equity)

China has reacted sharply to the Japanese Defense Ministry's announcement that China's military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets on Saturday. Beijing says Japan disrupted a training drill.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is visiting a prefecture that was hit by a devastating earthquake in 2024 and a disaster from torrential rain later in the same year.

The US Geological Survey says the volcanic Mount Kilauea on the US island of Hawaii has erupted, producing lava fountains. It is not yet clear if there was any damage.

Thousands of cyclists have seized a rare opportunity to ride across Rainbow Bridge that spans Tokyo Bay. The bridge is usually off limits to cyclists.

China has denied that its military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets on Saturday. It says Japan obstructed a training drill.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has outlined US defense priorities that focus on deterring China and increasing defense burdens of US allies and partners.

Wajima, Ishikawa Pref., Dec. 7 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday visited the Noto Peninsula in the central prefecture of Ishikawa, which was severely damaged by last year's powerful earthquake and heavy rains.

Tokyo, Dec. 7 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Australian counterpart, Richard Marles, agreed on Sunday to deepen security cooperation in light of China's increasingly coercive actions in the East and South China seas.

The combined market valuation of five of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 72,284.74 crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys emerging as the biggest winners.

China has regained global investor confidence in a stellar year for stocks, with the MSCI China Index rising about 30%, adding $2.4 trillion in value and outperforming the S&P 500. Fund managers including Amundi, BNP Paribas, Fidelity and Man Group expect further gains in 2026, driven by AI innovation and market resilience, as both passive and active inflows fuel the rally.

Nifty crossed 26,000 on November 26, 2025, followed by the SENSEX breaching 86,000, signalling market optimism. However, investors’ portfolios tell a different story. While Nifty rose 6–7% over the past year, the BSE SmallCap index fell 5% and the MidCap index gained only 2%. This divergence highlights why index highs aren’t uniformly reflected across all portfolios.

Nifty ended the week flat with a mildly negative bias, but Friday’s 0.59% surge to 26,186.45 signalled continued strength. Analysts say the index’s bullish structure supports a buy-on-dips approach. With RSI at 63 and MACD positive, momentum remains firm. Key resistance lies at 26,350, and a breakout could take Nifty toward 26,600 as markets eye crucial cues this week

The Olympic torch relay for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games kicked off in Rome on Saturday.

Japan's Defense Ministry says Chinese military aircraft intermittently locked its radar onto Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets twice on Saturday.

Japan's Defense Ministry says Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets southeast of Okinawa's main island on Saturday, prompting Tokyo to lodge a strong protest.