European shares opened lower on Thursday, pulled down by banks after heavyweight HSBC dropped following its proposal to privatise Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Bank, although gains in mining and technology stocks helped limit the overall losses.Read More

Japan’s Nikkei share average rallied to a fresh high on Thursday, with index heavyweight SoftBank Group surging more than 11% as investors bought into its vision of artificial intelligence-powered robots.Read More

Canara Robeco AMC’s Rs 1,326 crore IPO opened on October 9 with a price band of Rs 253–266, attracting moderate early subscription. Analysts see long-term potential due to strong retail AUM growth, robust profits, and a sticky investor base, though short-term listing gains may be limited.Read More

Japan’s weak yen boosts domestic investment and stock market growth. Combined with Takaichi’s aggressive fiscal policies and the BOJ’s cautious monetary stance, the coordinated approach aims to drive sustainable economic expansion.Read More

Indian IT firms face a muted September quarter. Investor hopes for a turnaround are tempered by analyst Ambareesh Baliga. The H-1B visa issue and AI adoption will shape the sector’s future. Real estate shows polarized growth, favoring affordable and luxury segments. Investors should focus on developers in these areas. The market navigates global and domestic...Read More

Rubicon Research IPO: Rubicon Research is trading at a grey market premium of ₹90, roughly 19% above the upper price band, reflecting strong listing expectations driven by investor interest in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector.Read More

Anurag Singh observes an “everything rally” across asset classes, driven by anticipated central bank rate cuts and signs of geopolitical stability. He remains optimistic about India’s domestic market resilience, advocating for a 70-30 equity-debt portfolio. Singh expresses caution on gold and Bitcoin, favoring traditional equity and bond investments.Read More

MosChip Technologies launched AgenticSky, a suite of Agentic AI accelerators designed to help OEMs develop adaptive, autonomous, and trust-driven products for machines, devices, and edge systems. The platform reduces development cycles by up to 40% and offers reusable cores for visual intelligence, human-machine interaction, device optimization, and wearables, providing a scalable framework for next-generation AI-powered...Read More

HSBC will acquire the remaining 36.5% stake in Hang Seng Bank for HK$106.1 billion, reinforcing its Hong Kong presence despite rising bad loans and near-term capital ratio pressures.Read More

SpiceJet shares saw a sharp uptick on Thursday following announcements of network expansion and winter flight operations. The low-cost carrier is launching new routes to popular destinations like Port Blair and Udaipur, alongside special Diwali flights to Ayodhya. This expansion, including fleet growth, aims to capitalise on seasonal demand and enhance domestic connectivity.Read More