Stock market today, May 27 -- Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 ended their two-session gaining streak on Tuesday, May 26, as profit booking, weak global sentiment, and rising crude oil prices weighed on market sentiment.

The Sensex declined 479 points, or 0.63%, to settle at 76,009.70, while the Nifty 50 fell 118 points, or 0.49%, to close at 23,913.70. In contrast, broader markets remained resilient, with the BSE 150 Midcap index advancing 0.33% and the BSE 250 Smallcap index gaining 0.21%.

However, the market is likely to continue its losing streak as trends in the Gift Nifty index signalled a muted opening on Wednesday. Gift Nifty was trading near the 23,195 mark, down over 5 points from the previous close of Nifty futures.

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