KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Biden dismisses age questions in interview as he tries to salvage reelection effort
President Joe Biden, facing questions about his fitness for re-election, rejected calls for an independent medical evaluation during a pivotal TV interview. He acknowledged his debate missteps, attributing them to distractions from former President Donald Trump. Despite criticisms and internal party tensions, Biden affirmed his readiness to serve another term, emphasizing his daily cognitive challenges and ongoing medical assessments. As Democratic anxieties simmer, discussions about Biden's candidacy persist within the party, underscoring concerns about age and electability heading into the crucial 2024 election season.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Allocation towards Atmnanirbhar Bharat, infra and digitisation likely in final Budget 2024: Sandeep Raina
The markets are reacting positively in anticipation of a good budget with a focus on infrastructure spending and the reappointment of key ministers has been perceived positively.
Joe Biden weighing whether to continue in Presidential race
President Biden's future hangs in the balance as he aims to recover from a disastrous debate performance through crucial upcoming engagements, facing pressure from Business Leaders to consider stepping aside for a more viable Democratic nominee.
Indian software sector earnings will remain modest in Q1: here’s why
Infosys and LTIMindtree are expected to lead a modest increase in average growth for Indian software service providers in the first quarter of FY25. However, previous top performers, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and HCLTech, may see pressure on profits and margins as they work to reignite growth.
Biden’s key aides under fire after his lackluster performance in the debate
It has been reported that three key aides of President Joe Biden who had assisted him in the first debate are under fire after the debacle. Biden’s family members and some donors are calling for their replacement.
3 reasons why bank and financial services stocks may bounce back
Nifty Financial Services has typically outperformed broader market indices, but has struggled in recent years, underperforming in four of the last five calendar years, including year-to-date 2024.
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IT stocks: A comeback which just needs a bit more confirmation; 7 stocks with an upside potential of up to 23%
Just before the expiry of the June series contract, bulls were seen in a segment of the market which has been long ignored by them — IT stocks. Because the upward movement was taking place at the end of expiry, one could not rule out the element of short covering. If one looks a bit deeper in the trend in IT stocks, two things have become clear. That while the news and opinion has been negative, the price action has not been so bad as has been painted. Now let's look at what happened in the IT sector and why there could be a case for contrarian buying. Yes, the sector has some headwinds which not many had thought would appear two years back. But the bigger question is whether this phase of underperformance is about to get over or not. It might be time to shed the bias of negativity around large IT players.
Planning to pick winning portfolios? Past performance is not the only way to go!
Many investors choose mutual funds by sorting them by highest returns and picking the top 2-3. However, selecting top-performing funds based solely on past performance can lead to disappointment. Let's explore why this strategy is flawed.
Want more engagement on Instagram? Follow CEO Adam Mosseri's expert advice
Instagram Head Adam Mosseri shared valuable tips to help users boost their engagement on the platform. He emphasized the importance of monitoring post performance beyond the first few hours, engaging with comments for up to a week, and focusing on shares as a key metric of success. Mosseri also highlighted that carousels offer multiple opportunities for visibility and stressed that engagement rate is more important than follower count.
Q1 performance for PVR to be quite muted for FY25: Karan Taurani
I think everything sits perfectly well for Kalki. So, the opening definitely is blockbuster. I think the trade and the checks are indicating that the response to this movie so far has been mixed. It is not completely positive or completely negative.
Budget in mind, D-St bulls cross 'historic' milestone
Analysts said the sustained run-up in indices of late is part of the pre-budget rally, aided by renewed flows from foreign investors in June. The optimism, however, did not rub off on the broader market where there were more losers than gainers.
Top funds houses held low cash levels during run-up to general elections
To a great extent, preparing an investment strategy well before general elections determines how a fund manager outperforms in a volatile phase resulting after the election results are out.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock action on Tuesday
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty50, logged record closing highs for a second straight session on Friday, driven by state-run companies and energy stocks on hopes of continued capital expenditure spending by the new government.
Smallcaps: Narrative might go against them, but if chosen with right filters, don't bother, 5 stocks from different sectors with long term perspective
When investing in stock markets, it’s crucial to make the distinction between high-quality and poor-quality businesses across the small, mid, and large-cap spectrums, as well as the difference between the intrinsic value of a stock and the overall value of the company. Certain niche small businesses may still generate significant returns over time if they are held long enough. On the other hand, if one's approach to small-cap investments is merely based on the absolute value of a stock with hopes of a tenfold increase, then it's a misconception. Stock market investing, whether in small, mid, or large caps, should not be driven by unrealistic expectations; otherwise, it leads to nothing but undue stress, rather than substantial returns.
How will emerging markets perform going ahead? Ed Yardeni answers
But I think interest rates have actually normalised. They are normal. They are back to where they should be. The 10-year bond yield in the United States should be between 4% and 5%, that is where it was before the Great Financial Crisis and so I think we are just seeing normalisation in the financial markets and the stock market has demonstrated that it can certainly tolerate these levels of interest rates as long as the economy can do so and so far, so good.
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.
Learn with ETMarkets: How inflation impacts INR & what currency traders should do?
The Indian Rupee (INR) is influenced by global economic trends, inflation, recession fears, and geopolitical tensions. Traders should monitor inflation, anticipate capital flows, and use hedging strategies in the forex market.
How will Sensex perform 1 month after election results? Here’s what past suggests
Equity markets react negatively to Lok Sabha election results, but bounce back post 5 days and 1 month. Past data shows Sensex stabilizing and gaining after elections, with small and midcaps outperforming large caps. Benchmark returns stabilize post general elections regardless of counting day performance. JM Financial notes positive market returns on sectoral basis 6 months post results.
Adani surge helps indices break losing streak on eve of exit polls
Adani Group stocks surged up to 9% after brokerage Jefferies recommended buying shares of four companies within the conglomerate in Mumbai.
Did you miss these wealth creators? Top 40 index funds give 50-100% returns in 1 year
Index funds gain popularity, with AUM rising 30% to Rs 9.6 lakh crore in a year. Over 40 funds yield 50-100% returns. Index funds offer low-cost and straightforward equity market exposure.
ETMarkets AIF Talk: Fund Manager of Rs 1200 cr AUM reveals 4 key factors for wealth creation in small & midcaps
Aditya Sood, Fund Manager at InCred Asset Management, discusses small companies' growth potential in an interview with ETMarkets. Sood says that the cost of capital in India will structurally decline over the next 5-7 years, benefiting small and mid-cap companies. Many of the investee companies, though small in size, are already market leaders or challengers in niche industries with substantial growth potential
IPL 2024: SRH vs RR head-to-head, key players, where to watch and pitch report
RR secured their place in Qualifier 2 by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator, sealing a four-wicket victory in Ahmedabad. Conversely, SRH endured an eight-wicket loss against KKR in Qualifier 1, also in Ahmedabad. In head-to-head encounters, SRH and RR have clashed 19 times, with RR emerging victorious nine times, while SRH claimed victory on ten occasions.
Aurum Analytica: Transforming real estate with Data Science and AI
Aurum Analytica, a data analytics firm in real estate, uses data science and AI. CEO Prakash Tejwani and co-founders Sahil and Vishal discuss the company's mission and growth.
Bad news flow & good stock prices: 5 agro-chemical stocks with upside potential of up to 30%
What is the news flow regarding the agrochemical sector today? Probably the following: China is dumping, there is over capacity in many segments, over inventory issues are plaguing the industry globally, erratic weather conditions in different parts of the world. One would feel agro chemical stocks are better avoided now. But in markets, when the news flow is bad, stock prices are probably good. Also, in the case of the agro chemicals sector, it's mostly short term issues. So, it is time to keep them on the watch list.
Govt looks to change base year for major economic gauges to FY23, revamp of key datasets also being planned
The base year provides a reference point for measuring changes in economic variables and comparing relative performances of indicators over time. For instance, real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is currently calculated with reference to FY12 prices.
Investing in thematic funds? Key factors you should keep in mind
Rustagi advises cautious investment in thematic funds, considering government focus areas like defence, infrastructure, and pharma post-election. He highlights the need for strategic timing, growth assessment, and exposure analysis to optimize sectoral investments.
Do Dr Lal Pathlabs' results indicate a turnaround for the sector? 4 stocks from diagnostic space, 3 with upside potential of up to 31%
Some sectors have a company which can be called as the bell weather of that sector and that is why its results of that company probably are indicative of what is happening in the sector. In case of the diagnostic, it is probably the Dr Lals path labs which would fit the criteria, it has national presence, large network, present in both physical and digital segment. So when the quarterly numbers come and they show improvement on many fronts then probably it is time to have a look at them more seriously and see if there is a possible turnaround building in the sector. This became even more important because these stocks had gained extremely high valuation and also popularity in terms of both retail and institutional participation. But then for close to two years, they have been a strong under performer in a strong bull market. Does this result mean that finally in terms of price war for customer acquisition over and now the valuation readjustment will start in the upward direction.
Investor wealth eroded by Rs 7.3 lakh crore as Sensex crashes 1,000 points. Here are key factors behind the mayhem
The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies slipped below the Rs 400 lakh crore mark to Rs 393.73 lakh crore. Q4 earnings and election uncertainty have dented the Street sentiments. The volatility index India VIX also spiked 6.5% to 18.20 levels, gaining for an eleventh straight session.
Indian economy on upward trajectory: NCAER's cites favorable above-normal monsoon forecast
The NCAER's April 2024 Monthly Economic Review (MER) highlights the Indian economy's robust performance, citing a 16-year high in the PMI for manufacturing and record UPI transactions. With positive global forecasts and decreasing inflation, the economy looks poised for growth, though online hiring activity shows a slight moderation.
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