Global Cues, Corporate Moves to Drive Market Today: What to Watch

• Global markets show strength: US ended losing streak on inflation data, Asian markets and Gift Nifty up.
• ACCENTURE reports mixed Q1 results; MUFJ Group to acquire 20% stake in Shriram Finance in $4.5 billion FDI deal.
• CCI initiates probe against IndiGo for flight cancellations; India imposes 5-year anti-dumping duty on Chinese steel.
• ICICI Prudential AMC to list today; Bajaj Holdings, Premier Energies, Swiggy, Waaree Energies enter F&O from Dec 31.
• FIIs bought Rs 600 crore, DIIs bought Rs 2,700 crore on December 18, indicating continued institutional interest.

Why It Matters: Global positivity, key corporate actions, and regulatory news will shape today's market.