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These midcap stocks with ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos can rally over 24%, according to analysts
For every one bull there is a half bear and that is probably enough to spoil the mood on the street. The “risk on trade” which was once again getting started probably will get hit for some time at least because of the fact that the circular by NSE on what stocks and mutual funds will be accepted as collateral or not will have short term impact on the liquidity matrix of the system. Keep an eye on liquidity and the market breadth in the next few weeks as that will determine what happens to mid-cap stocks in the medium term. 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.
Promoter may sell 2.5% in Vedanta via block deals this week
Agarwal has been seeking to slash the group's debt burden. London-listed Vedanta Resources reduced its net debt to $6 billion in FY24 from $9.7 billion in FY22. The company aims to cut it to $3 billion over the next three years. Vedanta Resources has long-term debt maturities of $900 million in FY25 and another $900 million in FY26.
Anil Agarwal likely to sell a 2.5% stake in Vedanta
Vedanta Resources, which holds a majority stake in Vedanta, is reportedly considering selling a 4-5% stake in the company. The deal could be facilitated by an international bank and is expected to capitalise on the recent surge in Vedanta's share price.
Vedanta turns a money-spinner for investors. What's pushing it on?
Shares of Anil Agarwal-owned Vedanta Group, including Vedanta Ltd and Hindustan Zinc Ltd, have surged by Rs 2.2 lakh crore, doubling from their 52-week lows. Vedanta's growth exceeds other top Indian businesses like Reliance and Tata Groups. Brokerages have raised price targets on Vedanta, citing operational efficiencies and demerger prospects. Vedanta plans to invest $20 billion in India, focusing on technology and electronics. Agarwal aims to monetize the steel business to cut debt.
Parent of India's Vedanta proposes to cut debt by $3 billion over next three years
Vedanta Resources, the UK-based parent company of Indian miner Vedanta Ltd, plans to cut its debt by $3 billion over the next three years. The company, which has been facing multiple rating downgrades due to liquidity issues and high default risk, will use the newfound liquidity from its $3.20 billion outstanding bonds to fund crucial capex projects.
First among equals: 5 PSU stocks which have benefited the most due to government policy push, spending & may continue their journey
Right from perennial under-performers like oil marketing and refining companies to PSU banks. Literally every stock which has the tag of “PSU” stock has seen a re-rating in the last two years. Now that the exit polls are predicting what the street has been looking for, that is continuity in the policy making framework, there is a high probability that there will be another round of re-rating of PSU stocks. So, continued policy and continued re-rating. Like the earlier re-rating, this time also, some sectors and stocks in the PSU space will outperform others. A company which is going to be providing finance for the expansion of the solar energy network which is the next focus area of the government. The overall demand runway for some of the sectors is longer. This essentially means that while every PSU is likely to see a push, there are a select few which are likely to see more tailwinds of business growth and valuation expansion.
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Why young traders are losing money in options
Options trading has lured young traders with the promise of quick riches through social media hype. However, a recent study found that 85% of young traders incur losses within their first year due to a lack of understanding of options strategies.
US explorer ConocoPhillips to buy Marathon Oil in $17 billion deal
The move expands ConocoPhillips' footprint in domestic shale fields from Texas to North Dakota and hands the company reserves as far afield as Equatorial Guinea. It adds to a wave of recent megadeals as producers seek new drilling sites on a bet that oil and gas demand will remain robust for years to come.
Software engineer, system engineer, programming analyst top jobs for freshers: LinkedIn
Companies continue to embrace flexibility in 2024, with the trend towards more flexible working arrangements growing significantly, according to the survey findings. Solely on-site roles are declining by 15% and hybrid positions are surging by 52% for entry-level roles year-over-year. This shift provides fresh graduates with a wider range of work arrangements to choose from and pursue.
These 5 bank stocks can give more than 20% returns in one year
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Candidates of strong directional move on 4th June: 5 PSU stocks which have benefited the most due to government policy push and spending
In the last two years, it is a well known fact that every PSU stock has been re-rated by the street, right from perennial under-performers like oil marketing and refining oil companies to PSU banks. But if one looks a bit deeper there are some which have been re-rated more than others. The reason, these are PSUs which are from the sectors where the government has clearly decided are its priority areas and there has been a policy push for these sectors. A company which is going to be providing finance for the expansion of the solar energy network which is the next focus of the government. The overall demand runway for these sectors is longer which means overall growth will be higher when confirmation of policy continuity comes. Also they are in business where it would be difficult for the private sector to compete. Now because it is the policy push which matters, the continuity of tailwinds of higher government spending, will push them for another round of re-rating on the result day.
Strong demand tailwinds are for all the players: 5 small and midcap real-estate stocks with upside potential of up to 34%
Four years ago, the real estate industry was defined by excess inventory, over leveraged balance sheets and weak demand. Today, a housing project getting launched is getting sold within a few days. The average prices on a per square ft basis have inched upward very sharply in the last one year and still there is no dearth of demand. Now the question is whether this kind of sharp rise in demand is having an impact only on large players or also on mid-sized companies which are focussed in a region only. The fact is that in the case of sectors like real estate, when the tide of demand changes, it changes for every player, be it large or medium. Yes, when it comes to medium-sized players it would be important to look at the players where they have a track record of implementing projects on time. Delivering the project on time is key metrics which determines whether the company which is mid-sized today will become large or not in years to come. As the large ones have seen a sharp rise in the valuations, the focus of the street is now also on mid-sized by well managed companies.
Staying with stronger ones is always better option: 5 Midcap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of upto 42%
In its lifetime every midcap company sees some headwinds. There are many examples from history which show the difference between the companies which have been able to survive and grow even after all the trouble is that of the parent company. A company belonging to a strong industrial group which has a track record of handling many economic cycles in the past has a higher probability of surviving a bad phase and coming back on a growth path as compared to a company in the same line of business which does not have the backing of a strong parent. The reasons are simple, when that midcap company of a large group will see a tough time, at a group level there is management bandwidth in terms of both financial and human resources to help it over bad times. Look over the last two decades at how companies like Voltas, Tata chemicals, which at one point if time were mid sized companies because large and stable business. So, if one is looking at investing in mid-cap, surely have a look if it has the back of a large and strong industrial house.
Lithium miners shake up trading to tackle wild price swings
Rising demand from EVs and batteries has changed the perception of lithium from a niche metal into a closely-tracked commodity which attracts investment.
These midcap stocks with ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos can rally over 20%, according to analysts
The way mid-cap stocks have performed in the last one week. The biggest question would be whether this is another short term profit booking move or a beginning of a long phase correction and valuation adjustment. The answer would depend on one thing, election results. The policy continuity will lead to continued re-rating of the mid-cap segment as operationally the working of mid-cap companies have seen maximum improvement in terms of cost of capital which is the biggest factor for a mid cap companies. During this phase, analysts are bullish on select stocks from different sectors, some of which are either the leaders of their sector or part of the top three companies which are known to be well managed. 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.
These 11 bank stocks can give more than 23% returns in one year
Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components - earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum to generate standardized scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.
IIM Shillong placements recorded highest CTC of Rs 71.50 lakh
IIM Shillong's 2022-24 batch achieved a highest CTC of Rs 71.50 lakh per annum, with significant improvements in placements across various domains. The institute's focus on excellence and quality education reflects in the lucrative job offers received.
Time to unlink size and agility: 6 not-so-large IT stocks operating in niche areas with upside potential of up to 53%
Over the years, there has been some change in how the street looks at IT stocks, but somehow, still there is a perception that large cap companies like TCS, Infy and Wipro, are the ones which give all the indication of what is happening in the IT space. But the reality has been very different. Especially in the last five years, since the time ML and cloud and other speciality segments have come in the software segment. There have been smaller companies which operate in specialized areas who have been able to show much stronger growth at a time when Infy and Wipro’s of the world are under pressure in terms of growth.
Kotak Mahindra Bank to redeploy resources to minimise impact of RBI's restrictions
Kotak Mahindra Bank aims to redistribute resources to mitigate the effects of RBI's recent measures, which prohibited the bank from onboarding new customers online and issuing fresh credit cards. The bank emphasized its collaboration with regulators to enhance technology standards and bolster IT infrastructure through increased investments.
These midcap stocks with ‘Strong buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 24%, according to analysts
With global markets getting volatile, some impact has been visible on the Indian market also. But if one looks at the broader market breadth, it is clear that the undercurrent is bullish. Keep an eye on liquidity which would be clear once in next few days numbers or the mutual fund flows are released. Also the market breadth in the next few sessions as that will determine what happens to mid-cap stocks in the medium term. If the market breadth stays positive then it is very likely that we might see more strength in mid-caps across different sectors. 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.
Vedanta best-placed to ride rising commodity prices, say analysts
Mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd is expected to see less pressure on cash flows after liability management at the holding company level, and is now best placed to ride rising commodity prices. The company's improved performance in aluminium, power, and zinc led to an EBITDA of Rs 87,600 crore in the January-March quarter, up by 4% quarter-on-quarter. Vedanta is set to complete its alumina/aluminium/international zinc expansion during the current fiscal year (FY25), providing visibility around volume growth and cost reduction FY26 onwards.
These midcap stocks with ‘Strong buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts
From the start of the financial year FY 24, midcap stocks have been making a comeback. If one looks at their recent performance in the last few days of volatility, it is clear that there is not much selling pressure and also the way street is rewarding a good Q4 result, it is clear that there is enough liquidity on the street as far as mid-caps are concerned. If one goes on by the market breadth, there are indications that bulls might be back in control. Keep an eye on liquidity and the market breadth in the next few sessions as that will determine what happens to mid-cap stocks in the medium term. If the market breadth stays positive then it is very likely that we might see more strength in mid-caps. 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.
Israel holds Palestinian economy captive, say analysts
Israel is tightening the noose on the Palestinian Authority, which rules parts of the West Bank, by withholding tax revenues it collects on its behalf, economist Adel Samara told AFP.
TCS in for some bounce after a good Q4 show
"While the revenue was lower than our expectations, the margin improvement and deal wins remained robust, driven by better utilisation of resources," said Sumit Pokharna, IT analyst at Kotak Securities. "In the near term, the stock is likely to move up as the numbers are good."
Some Chinese workers planning to leave Pakistan over security reasons: analyst
Thousands of Chinese personnel are working in Pakistan on several projects being carried out under the aegis of the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The recent terror attack has now caused significant alarm among them.
IT stocks: There is a mixed picture by analysts, another round of warning on earnings coming; should you listen or ignore?
Late last week and early part of this week, the fall in the market was led by a few largecap IT stocks. The reasons, once again there are fears that as the Q4 earning season comes closer, large IT companies would be announcing lackluster results with no great guidance for FY 25. While the probability of that happening cannot be ruled out, the question is whether these all things have been built in the underperformance of the stocks. Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, is a comprehensive research report that evaluates five key components of 4,000+ listed stocks - earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum to generate standardized scores.
Vedanta Resources to deleverage debt by USD 3 bn over 3 years
The company recently divested a significant portion of its shares through its promoter entity Finsider International, and set the stage for strategic manoeuvring within the company.
Resource constrains to restrict credit growth: Report
Funding conditions will constrain loan growth for many banks in India. Credit demand is strong, but banks lack deposits. S&P Global Ratings expects credit growth to moderate to 14% in fiscal 2025. Margins will fall due to deposit competition, squeezing bank margins to 2.9%.
Adani central to India's economic ambitions, says US-based analyst
US-based Cantor Fitzgerald & Co has initiated coverage of Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), the flagship company of billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate, stating that it plays a key role in India's ambitions to become the world's third-largest economy by 2030.
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