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Asian shares started the week on a cautious note as investors braced for a barrage of US economic data amid continued uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s policy path.Japan fell along with Australia, while South Korean shares rose. US stock index futures rose slightly. The yen held steady after Japan’s economy shrank for the first time […]
President Donald Trump has continued to buy municipal and corporate bonds this fall, including bonds from companies affected by his administration’s policies. New revelations posted Saturday by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics show that Trump’s purchases of at least $82 million included bonds from Netflix, UnitedHealth Group, Boeing, Meta Platforms, Home Depot, Broadcom and […]
Indian shares ended the week on a firmer note on Friday, with technology and pharmaceutical stocks posting modest gains, as investors took confidence from the US government reopening and clearer macro signals. Sentiment was further supported by stronger domestic gains and the outcome of key state elections.The Nifty 50 rose 0.12% to 25,910.05, while the […]
Founded in 1972, Jayaswal Neco Industries is a small cap company with a market capitalization of just over Rs 7,200 crore, and is one of India’s oldest integrated private sector steel companies, with operations spanning mining, ironmaking and rolled steel products. However, the company went through a tumultuous journey: from near bankruptcy to a strong […]
Aluminum, a crucial industrial metal, has witnessed a remarkable price increase in 2025, both in India and globally. Its lightweight nature, corrosion resistance and recyclability make it indispensable for sectors such as transport, construction, packaging and renewable energy. However, recent price movements indicate significant regional differences and evolving supply-demand dynamics.Indian aluminum prices at record high […]
The combined market valuation of eight of the top 10 most valued companies rose by Rs 2,05,185.08 crore last week, with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainers.Last week, the BSE Sensex rose 1,346.5 points or 1.62 percent and the NSE Nifty rose 417.75 points or 1.64 percent. Markets staged a strong […]
(This story originally appeared in on November 16, 2025) Gaming companies reported significant writedowns on India-linked assets for the September quarter, underscoring the sharp impact of India’s ban on real-money gaming on corporate profits.Although the ban has been in place since August, the latest earnings cycle marks the first significant impact on the balance sheet […]
Small caps put on quite a show last week, with as many as 50 stocks posting double-digit gains. According to data from Ace Equity, these stocks delivered returns of between 10% and 33% over the week, indicating opportunities in the broader market if fundamentals are strong. The rally was led by VTM, which rose 33% […]
Markets have been strong over the past week, mainly on favorable domestic cues, with Nifty gaining over one and a half percent, just below the coveted 26,000 mark. Inflation pressures reached a ten-year low of 0.25%, boosting investor confidence. The wins also ensured that a number of specific actions remained intact. Now that the season […]
The quality of accounting has changed for Indian companies, especially those with access to public markets. Historically, accounting irregularities have been characterized by excessive debt and theft (excessive capital expenditures or acquisitions). However, corporate balance sheets have shown significant strengthening. The median net debt-to-equity ratio of highly leveraged companies (top 10 percentile) fell by about […]
