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European shares rise after Powell's dovish comments; focus on elections
European shares rose on Wednesday as investors welcomed dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and looked ahead to the second round of the French vote and a national election in the UK.
Unstoppable bulls! HDFC Bank drives Sensex past 80,000 for the first time, Nifty hits record high
Indian market soared to all-time high with HDFC Bank surge propelling Sensex past 80,000 and Nifty nearing 24,300. Kotak Mahindra, JSW Steel, PFC, REC, Auto also showed significant gains in the bullish market.
Where US stock market is headed after wild first half: 5 charts
A boom in artificial intelligence fueled a blistering first half for the US stock market, and traders expect to see the same — and more — in the remainder of the year.
Artificial intelligence firms lead Chinese shares higher
China's CSI AI Index jumped 3.7%, as domestic AI companies moved swiftly to attract users of OpenAI's technology. The blue-chip CSI300 index hit a four-month low on Tuesday. A US company intends to limit access to its application programming interface (API) in China and other nations. The API serves as a platform enabling developers to integrate its AI models into their products.
Australian shares fall as inflation data triggers rate hike worries
Australian shares closed lower on Wednesday, dragged by declines in financial and mining stocks, as concerns about rate hikes heightened the risk of loan defaults and higher cost of capital.
Pakistani stocks cross 80,000-mark for the first time, end lower
The index closed up by 0.08% after reaching an intraday record high of 80,059 points, marking a 1.6% increase. The market rally was primarily driven by the annual budget, which bolstered the likelihood of a new bailout from the International Monetary Fund, as anticipated by investors.
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Tokyo shares drift lower
Tokyo stocks opened lower on Thursday as European shares drifted downward overnight, while the US market stayed closed for a holiday.
MFs raise auto sector weight by 80 bps YoY in May. M&M, Tata Motors among stocks with top action
Mutual funds raised auto sector weight by 80 bps YoY in May. IT is the second most preferred sector behind financials, reaching a 68-month high. Private banks hold top spot at 17.2%. Nifty Auto index delivers 75% returns in last year.
Is the stock market closed today for Eid-al-Adha (Bakri Eid) holiday?
Share Market Holiday: Apart from Bakri Eid (June 17), in 2024, the markets will be shut for Muharram (July 17), Independence Day (August 15), Mahatma Gandhi (October 2), Diwali (November 1), Gurunanak Jayanti (November 15) and Christmas (December 25).
Goldman Sachs boosts S&P 500 target on upbeat profit outlook
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. raises S&P 500 year-end target to 5,600, reflecting optimism for earnings growth and the US economy.
Mcap of BSE-listed firms at another record high of Rs 434.9 lakh crore
The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms hit another record high of Rs 434.88 lakh crore on Friday as the BSE benchmark scaled new closing peak, rallying for the third day running.
Tokyo shares range-bound after mixed US finish
Tokyo stocks traded in a narrow range on Friday after a mixed finish on Wall Street as investors await key US jobs data. "The Tokyo market is expected to stay within a narrow range in early trade after the US market ended mixed," brokerage house Monex said.
Investors' wealth climbs Rs 21 lakh cr in two days of stock market recovery
Thanks to the optimistic trend in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies climbed Rs 21,05,298.11 crore to Rs 4,15,89,003.38 crore (USD 4.98 trillion) in two days.
Asian shares retreat as investors question US economic strength
Asian share markets weakened as U.S. economy's 'exceptionalism' unravels with weakening manufacturing activity. MSCI's Asia-Pacific index down 0.1%. U.S. Treasury yields fall after weak manufacturing data. Westpac economist Coombs sees market pricing 40 basis points rate cuts by 2024.
Rupee rises 5 paise to 83.24 against US dollar in early trade
Rupee appreciated 5 paise to 83.24 against US dollar in early trade on Friday due to robust sentiment in domestic equity markets and downward trend in crude oil prices overseas.
Traders bearish on June, Nifty slips 216 points
Analysts said foreign fund managers have predominantly rolled over bearish positions to June, while domestic traders remained bullish though the benchmark indices extended losses to the fifth straight trading session.
India’s equity rally hinges on Modi bettering 303-seat tally
Indian stocks' performance is closely tied to the Bharatiya Janata Party's election success. A Bloomberg News survey suggests that if the party wins over 303 seats, stocks could rally; otherwise, a drop is expected.
European shares little changed, inflation data in focus
European stocks were subdued on Monday, with several major markets closed and investors taking a cautious stance ahead of key inflation data from the United States and Europe later this week.
GIFT Nifty up 10 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
"Despite FIIs selling and India Vix at elevated levels, markets have stabilized and we expect a gradual up-move going forward. Key events to watch this week – UK inflation data, US Existing Home Sales number and FOMC meeting minutes," said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial
Pakistan shares hit fresh record on rate cut hopes, IMF talks
Pakistan's benchmark share index touched a lifetime high on Wednesday, breaching the key level of 75,000, on hopes that easing inflation could pave the way for interest rate cuts as early as June.
Unlucky 7! 88% largecap mutual funds fail to beat benchmarks in 7 years
88% of large cap mutual funds struggled to beat benchmarks in the last seven years, highlighting challenges post Sebi's introduction of total return indices. Notable underperformers include Aditya Birla SL Frontline Equity Fund, while ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund stood out as an outperformer.
FMCG shares rise up to 10%, hint at 'start of a catch-up rally'
Shares of Marico, Godrej Consumer Products, Hindustan Unilever, Dabur India, Emami, Britannia Industries and Nestle India ended 2-10% higher on Tuesday even as benchmark indices closed 0.5-0.6% lower.
Pakistan's benchmark share index rises as much as 1.5%
A Saudi delegation arrived in Pakistan on Sunday for talks on trade and investment opportunities, particularly in the exploration and production sectors.
Pakistan benchmark share index extends rally, breaches 73,000
Pakistan's benchmark share index breached the key level of 73,000 to trade at a record high of 73,300 in early trade on Monday, according to data from the Pakistan Stock Exchange website.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock action on Monday
Domestic benchmark equity indices experienced a decline on Friday, primarily due to weakness in the financial sector. However, these losses did not overshadow the weekly gains, which were fueled by a post-results rally in key index constituents and reduced concerns regarding the Middle East.
European shares climb on tech cheer; Thyssenkrupp shimmers
European shares rose on Friday and looked set to end the week higher as investors cheered robust results from tech giants in the United States, while Thyssenkrupp was on course for its best day in 18 months on a divesture announcement.
Pakistan's benchmark share index breaches 71,000, hits record high
Pakistan's benchmark share index traded at a record high of 71,474 points, up 0.8%, after earlier breaching the key 71,000 level on Monday, according to data from the Pakistan Stock Exchange website.
Pakistan's benchmark share index ends at record high
The index is extending a rally that followed a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund signed in March which, if cleared by the global lender's board, will release about $1.1 billion to the struggling South Asian nation.
Pakistan share index rises 1.5% after coalition deal
The agreement between Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) of three-time Premier Nawaz Sharif ended days of uncertainty and negotiations after an inconclusive election more than ten days ago.
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