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Smallcaps: Don't be afraid of narrative against them, but surely check critical points: 5 stock from different sectors for long-term investors
Soon after election results, there was and probably still there is chatter on the street that small caps are not going to see the same kind of performance as they have seen in the last two years. Can anyone argue against a broad based statement ? Probably, No. But then expecting a small cap rally all the time is also incorrect. There are more than 2000 small caps stocks, a handful are actually worth looking at and even fewer worth having in a portfolio. If one is able to get the right of the small cap stock then the returns are extremely high, but at the same time, risk of getting it wrong and capital erosion is ever present. At times when one cannot rule our phases of volatility, for investors looking for small caps, some rules need to be followed to avoid wrong decisions of buying in haste or selling in panic.
These midcap stocks with ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts
One segment of the markets which was most vulnerable to election results was the mid-cap segment of the market for one simple reason, valuations have been on the higher end. Now that a part of the election anxiety is behind as a new government gets formed. Once again the focus is back on the mid-cap. There are selected stocks from different sectors where analysts are bullish in time where there is rotational trade likely to take place in the next couple of months. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy". This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.
DRA Homes wins a bid for 1.06 acres in Chennai from the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA)
DRA Homes signed a 99-year lease for a 1.06-acre plot in Egmore, Chennai, planning a Rs. 150 crores Grade-A office complex. Chennai's 2023 office market surged, with prominent companies acquiring IT office spaces.
Higher rated companies have larger proportion of women on board, says Moody's
Companies based in advanced economies reflect a correlation between board gender diversity and credit ratings, but those in emerging markets do not, it said. This study considered 24 companies rated Aaa, 146 companies rated Aa, 728 companies rated A, 1,165 companies rated Baa, 582 companies rated Ba, 394 companies rated B, 90 companies rated Caa and nine companies rated Ca.
Higher edu institutions to be categorised as 'accredited' or 'not accredited', grading system to go
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the country will no longer be given grades under the accreditation system, rather they will be categorised either as "accredited" or "not accredited", the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) decided on Saturday.
How to negotiate and get an above-average salary hike in your next appraisal
What is the ideal way of looking at performance appraisal, and the increment and promotion cycles? ET Wealth spoke to experts across the spectrum to put together guidelines to navigate the performance appraisal season and stay ahead of the game.
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Sensex surges 600 points, Nifty tops 20K. What's behind the rally?
Indian equities also rose after dovish commentary from a US Federal Reserve official elevated bets of rate cuts by as early as March 2024. Fed governor Christopher Waller flagged the possibility of lowering the interest rate in the months ahead if inflation continued to come down.
Keeping equity at a slightly lower level vs. longer term average: Ashutosh Bhargava, Nippon India MF
The balanced advantage fund category offers a safer approach compared to an aggressive equity portfolio. Fund managers can adjust their exposure to equity and debt based on signals from valuation and trend indicators. Nippon India Mutual Fund currently maintains a net equity exposure of around 41% and has a more conservative approach, with 80% of the equity portfolio in largecaps. The fixed income portfolio has an average duration of three years or below, with 80-85% of assets in investment-grade government securities.
Stock picks of the week: 4 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 23%
As broader market indices witness minor consolidation, which normally happens when they are close to all time high as some resistance is bound to come. Some stocks have witnessed consistent improvement in their scores. The selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.
Corporate bonds at an inflexion point: Time for some retail therapy
Although when measured as a proportion to GDP, the size of the corporate bond market in India lags behind other Asian countries such as South Korea, Malaysia, China and Thailand but it is catching up fast
RBI could raise rates by 35-50 basis points on September 30: Analysts
In a note, Rahul Bajoria, the chief economist at Barclays Securities India, said elevated inflation on both the retail and wholesale fronts suggests the need for the RBI's monetary policy committee to maintain vigilance over evolving price trends and accordingly he expects the MPC to front-load rate hikes, and deliver another 50 bps rate hike on September 30.
Want to bet on revival of real estate sector? This could be a good entry point into listed REITs
With India one of the more affordable office markets in the world, potential for growth is high.
SGX Nifty down 20 points; here's what changed for market while you were sleeping
Asian stock markets mostly opened higher Wednesday as investors rushed to buy back after a sell-off in the previous session and following a rebound on Wall Street. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was almost flat, down 0.02 per cent.
SGX Nifty down 50 points; here's what changed for market while you were sleeping
Asian markets opened lower on Wednesday, tracking fall in US markets overnight, as investors weighed how a jump in US inflation data would affect monetary policy. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.32 per cent.
SGX Nifty up 90 points; here's what changed for market while you were sleeping
Asian shares edged cautiously higher catching the tailwind from a bounce on Wall Street and ahead of expected upbeat readings on the Chinese economy. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 1.17 per cent. Hang Seng jumped over 1 per cent, Australia's ASX 200 gained 0.55 per cent. Shanghai Composite inched up marginally but Seoul's Kospi opened in the red. Japan's Nikkei was down 0.5 per cent.
SGX Nifty down 35 points; here's what changed for market while you were sleeping
Asian markets were largely mixed on Thursday after global equities dipped and US investors considered which stock market sectors would most benefit from strengthening growth. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index lost 1.07 per cent to 27,619.74.China's Shanghai Composite fell 0.3 per cent to 3,357.79. Korea's Kospi was flat at 2,998.12 but Japan's Nikkei225 rose 0.32 per cent to 28,497.56.
SGX Nifty down 110 points; here's what changed for market while you were sleeping
Asian stocks skidded on Thursday following a sharp Wall Street decline amid deepening concerns about stretched valuations in equities markets, while the dollar and bonds strengthened.
SGX Nifty down 20 points; here's what changed for market while you were sleeping
Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange traded 22.5 points, or 0.20 per cent lower at 11,505.50, in signs that Dalal Street was headed for a negative start on Friday.
SGX Nifty up 40 points; here's what changed for market while you were sleeping
Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange traded 42 points, or 0.36 per cent higher at 11,732.50, in signs that Dalal Street was headed for a positive start on Monday.
Fiscal package must be hiked to match global average, say experts
The Rs 1.7 trillion fiscal packages that India announced amounted to 0.8% of GDP, which was far below the global average of 5%, said Shekhar Tomar of the Indian School of Business, and Anuragh Balajee and Gautham Udupa of the Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL), a research body set up by RBI.
Strategies to make the best of placement season
In IIT Madras, students form groups to help each other develop soft skills, said Dhaval Trivedi, member of IIT Madras’ placement team.
Fed's grades slip in Wall Street's latest report card
The downgrade is at least partly attributable to Powell's remark on October 3 .
What changed your markets while you were sleeping
Let's check out what all might matter to Dalal Street on Monday.
Data breach incidents in India higher than global average
New Delhi, Jul 23 () Data breach incidents in India have been higher compared to the global average, according to a survey conducted by defence grade technology maker Thales.
Pay grade: While Amazon workers make $28,446, Facebook employees pocket a cool $240,430 annually
The company has finally spilled the beans on the number that shows how much it relies on an army of people moving physical merchandise around the world.
Full text: Moody's India rating upgrade report
Continued progress on economic and institutional reforms willenhance India's high growth potential, Moody's said.
ETMarkets Morning Podcast: What's buzzing on D-St today morning
Listen now: RBI's rate-setting meeting and global political events may affect investor sentiments.
Navi Mumbai office rentals jump the highest
The rise in rentals is indicative of a robust demand for office space and commercial activity in these markets.
DU to rectify relative grading under CBCS following protests
Following the concerns raised by various quarters, DU directed the CBCS committee to review the grading pattern and submit its recommendations.
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