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Metal & Mining stocks: Same yet different, time to shed bias & watch for global signs. 5 stocks, 2 with an upside potential of up to 27%
In the last three months of volatility which nifty, sensex and broader market have witnessed there are some sectors which have shown a streak of out performance. They haven't fallen as much as nifty when the index was going down and pretty much moved in tandem with the index when it moved upward. Amongst many sectors metal has been one of them. There has to be a reason for this relative performance. In the case of metals stocks, there are some minor indications of improvement in the Chinese economy which have been keeping the metal prices stable. Question arises that if metal stocks have been stable, shouldn't be mining stocks, which also pretty much follow the same path of outperformance and be on watchlist because at the end of the day mining is a critical part of the whole supply chain.
Why disconnecting global trade from China is so hard
There are several major factors that create a natural limit to how much of a supply chain can be exfiltrated from China, even if sweeteners like free land, tax breaks and cheap utilities are on offer.
How one of the world's strongest car unions is dealing with EV job losses
Toyota in Japan and Hyundai or Kia in South Korea navigate challenges from technological transformation and electrification.
Economic decoupling? China remains a dominant player in global manufacturing, supply chains
Declines in foreign direct investment in China highlight the emergence of indigenous Chinese firms like BYD Co. and CATL, which are not major exporters but play a crucial role domestically.
Global supply chain shift: Has India finally arrived?
Global supply lines are shifting for more resilience. Geopolitical developments put India at an advantage. Will demographic dividend finally create value for India?
Aluminium prices rise on supply concerns. Will the rally sustain?
Aluminium prices surged to two-year highs driven by supply constraints in China and demand optimism. The domestic market followed suit, gaining over 15% this year despite a slide in other industrial metals.
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Western rare earths supply chain springs into gear
Global supply chains are diversifying away from China for rare earths used in products like electric vehicles and wind turbines. Companies are building facilities to reduce the West's dependence on Chinese imports.
Own midcaps? Do a check & balance exercise to avoid decision of haste: 7 midcaps from different sectors with an upside potential of upto 49%
Every now and then the market goes through phases, where it prefers a certain set of stocks, not based on sector but based on the overall market cap. So, sometimes it is large caps, at other mid-caps. Now this partially happens, due to the flows which are coming to markets. For example, if more flows are coming to mid-cap or multicap schemes there is bound to be out performance in the mid-cap space. Now what it does is that it tends to create a sudden surge in mid-cap. Similarly when there is an outflow like the kind of one which we saw in March this year, midcap stocks tend to decline sharply. Essentially, it is the flows which impact the broader matrix of how midcaps behave. So there are phases not owning a midcap stocks appeared to sin and then there phase, where owning them appears to be sin. But if one focuses on the underlying business and some critical parameters, there is a possibility of getting rid of these phases of anxiety which keep coming to the street and create long term wealth.
Answer to India’s critical minerals requirement lie in India’s extended neighbourhood
India is exploring critical minerals in Latin America for EVs, but a solution may be closer in Kazakhstan. The country has reserves of critical minerals that can support India's clean energy goals.
Political noise is temporary in the end it's about GDP growth; 6 logistics companies with upside potential of up to 39%
It will take some more time for the street to get out of the political noise and analysis and stocks may witness some more correction. But these are all short term issues, in the end markets are keen about two things, overall economic growth and earnings of the company. In the recent political noise what has been probably getting missed is the fact that GDP numbers were better than expected. It is very likely that we are going to see continued growth in the GDP numbers, yes, there would be voices which would say that focus consumption would increase and all other things, but in the end the biggest beneficiary of the continued higher growth is the logistics sector. The reason is simple, if the economy is doing well, more goods will be produced and they will have to be transported and that is why in large developed economies, logistic companies form part of a very important transportation index. Also another big factor, these companies have gone through a restructuring and have come out after facing many challenges.
They just happen to be listed in India, what matters to them is global developments: 5 stocks from two sectors with upside scope of up to 29%
In the last month of volatility, there are some sectors which have shown a streak of out performance. They haven't fallen as much as nifty and have been able to keep their head above the water even on the worst of days. The reason, their bottom lines are more correlated to what is happening in the country or the continent in which they have exposure both in terms of sales and in some cases in manufacturing. So, one way to take global exposure is to have a look at these companies, also it is a sort of diversification in terms of exposure to the underlying economy. Because they are operating at a global level, their balance sheets are good and in some cases, they have been able to enter amongst the top companies of the world in their sector.
How is the violent unrest in New Caledonia impacting global nickel prices?
Global nickel prices have surged following violent unrest in New Caledonia, a major nickel producer. Social unrest erupted over French constitutional changes allowing certain residents to vote in elections. New Caledonia holds significant nickel reserves, critical for electric vehicles and other industries. The turmoil has disrupted supplies, contributing to the price spike.
Blockbuster debut! Indian Emulsifier shares list at 226% premium on NSE SME platform
Indian Emulsifier shares debuted on the NSE SME platform on Wednesday, opening at Rs 430, a significant premium of 225.8% compared to the issue price of Rs 132. The IPO, consisting of 32.11 lakh fresh equity shares, garnered immense investor interest, with a subscription rate exceeding 450 times at the close of the offering.
We are expecting copper prices to touch $11,500 in LME: Vandana Bharti, SMC Global
Vandana Bharti expects further upside in base metals with potential Fed rate cuts stimulating economic activity and demand. The de-dollarization trend and high CPI in the US are key factors driving copper and industrial metal prices higher.Bharti says: "We are expecting that in LME we can see a level of $11,500 and on COMEX, we are expecting $5.5 or $5.75 in copper."
US on track to establish domestic rare earths supply chain for defence, official says
The US is on track to establish a domestic rare earths supply chain to meet its defense needs by 2027, according to a senior defence official. The US has been driving the build-out of a global supply chain for rare earths, metals used in magnets for green energy industries and defense, beyond dominant producer China since COVID upended global supply chains early this decade. Australia is classified as a domestic source of supply for critical minerals for the US under the Defense Production Act, and the US has been offering funding opportunities to Australian mine developers.
Nifty Metal index crosses 10,000 mark for first time as stocks rally up to 20%
The index has been rising, making new highs since the second half of 2023. It made new all-time highs in 5 consecutive trading sessions. A significant surge in demand from China is believed to drive the rally in the metal space.
Domestic copper at lifetime highs; factors affecting the price surge
Record copper prices are driven by Chinese stimulus, mine supply concerns as well as green demand. MCX and LME futures surge. The Chinese 1 trillion yuan stimulus has boosted industrial metals demand for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and power grids. Goldman Sachs predicts major copper market deficit with US manufacturing rebound.
Gold heads for second weekly gain, silver hits 11-year high
Gold prices were on track for a second consecutive weekly gain on Friday due to improved interest rate cut expectations, providing support to silver which broke through the $30 milestone and hit an 11-year high.
International Energy Agency warns of key energy mineral shortage risk
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported a sharp drop in prices for minerals essential for the green energy transition, indicating a shortage due to inadequate investment. The agency noted that prices for minerals key for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels fell back to pre-pandemic levels as supplies caught up with and surpassed demand. The IEA expressed concern that this may deter investment needed to meet demand, which is set to soar as many nations phase out sales of new internal combustion engine cars in the next decade.
Silver surges Rs 1,800 to hit all-time high; gold jumps Rs 650
Silver soared by Rs 1,800 to hit a fresh record high of Rs 88,000 per kg on Thursday, while gold prices jumped Rs 650 to Rs 74,050 per 10 grams in line with strong global trends.
Vedanta: How an old-age biz is trying to deliver a new-age baby
The complete acquisition of AvanStrate positions Vedanta in the display panel market, with plans to build its own display glass plant in Gujarat. The company is also eyeing partnerships for a potential chip plant. Vedanta's foray into electronics manufacturing, spearheaded by Agarwal's son-in-law Akarsh K. Hebbar, aligns with its core business of metals and mining.
Sensex rises over 150 points as retail inflation eases; Nifty above 22,100
India's retail inflation eased in April, impacting key equity indices positively. Sectors like banking, metal, and energy saw gains, while some faced cuts. Shriram Finance surged over 5% on announcing a housing finance business sale to Warburg Pincus.
Zomato among Rajesh Palviya’s 3 stock recommendations for coming week
We have a bullish view on the metal space and most of the metal stocks like Hindustan Zinc, Hindustan Copper, and Vedanta did well on Friday. So, Vedanta is our preferred choice at this moment.
Metal stocks rally up to 14% on China demand
Shares of metal giants Vedanta and Hindustan Copper surged by 4% on BSE to Rs 410.45 and Rs 372.25, respectively, while Hindustan Zinc saw a remarkable 14% leap to a new 52-week high of Rs 520. The surge is attributed to heightened demand from China, a major player in the global metal market.
India considers incentives for lithium processing
India is contemplating providing incentives to private companies to establish lithium processing facilities in an effort to develop its lithium mining sector and bolster the supply of the EV battery metal. Under a new critical minerals policy being formulated by the mines ministry, incentives would be offered to companies to set up lithium processing plants, covering aspects from exploration to mining to value addition. While the exact form of incentives is yet to be determined, the government aims to draw inspiration from countries like Australia and Canada.
Why are metal stocks rallying: Explained!
Metal stocks have been on a roll lately. The Nifty Metal index has been up significantly, with gains of over 50%, in the last one year.
Half of all copper mining is at drought risk with climate change
Copper has rallied in recent months to surpass $10,000 a metric ton, fueled by bets on looming shortages as mines struggle to meet rising demand from electric vehicles, grid infrastructure and data centers.
Metals whipsawed as US, UK sanctions on new Russian supplies rattle LME
But the sanctions will still reverberate through metals markets because of the LME's central position at the heart of the industry. Its prices are used as a benchmark and referenced in a huge number of contracts around the world, and many buyers view the ability to deliver on the LME as essential.
Shyam Metalics forays into aluminium flat-rolled products
The investment is aimed at capacity expansion of the group while also generate the employment of 1000 direct and in-direct jobs. It will also increase manufacturing of Aluminium flat rolled products to bridge the demand & supply gap making Shyam Metalics group self reliant for the raw materials of aluminium foil business. The plant is to be setup in Odisha.
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