UI Boustead Real Estate Investment Trust is preparing for its initial public offering on the Singapore Exchange. Investor education will commence on February 9. The REIT specializes in logistics and industrial properties, mainly in Singapore. Funds raised will support property acquisitions, transaction costs, loan repayments, and working capital. Citigroup is a joint global coordinator for...Read More

The Indian real estate landscape is vibrating with vitality, marked by ongoing sales and price increases. Godrej Properties expresses unwavering confidence in achieving its sales goals for the upcoming fiscal period. With strong momentum in collections, timely project completions, and strategic business growth, the sector appears poised for a prosperous future.Read More

Veteran investor Vijay Kedia shares his stock market strategy. He differentiates traders from investors, stating noise matters only for traders. Investors should focus on earnings, not daily news. Kedia likens investing to a marathon, emphasizing patience. He uses the SMILE framework to spot opportunities in sunrise sectors. Kedia waits for companies to reach inflection points...Read More

After Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decisive election win, Japanese stocks soared to unprecedented heights, while bonds showed signs of stability. Her robust mandate has inspired investor confidence in her economic strategies. Following some initial fluctuations, the yen regained strength as the market responded to reassurances about potential government interventions.Read More

Investors are now favouring smaller, less expensive companies. This shift comes as market volatility makes them rethink their risk appetite for volatile assets. Big tech stocks have seen losses, while industrial and smallcap companies are gaining. This trend suggests a broader market rally beyond just megacap technology firms. Investors are seeking new opportunities as previous...Read More

The U.S. Federal Reserve is unlikely to quickly shrink its balance sheet, even if Kevin Warsh — a critic of bond-buying programmes — takes a leadership role, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. Major decisions could take up to a year, and the Fed is expected to retain a relatively large balance sheet under an ample-reserves...Read More

Indian government bonds are experiencing a downward trend amidst a surge in state debt offerings that are burdening the market. The central bank’s decision to withhold extra liquidity has sent ripples of concern among bond traders. As state borrowing continues to escalate, investors are grappling with the pressure of ongoing supply.Read More

SBI shares jumped 7% after the bank reported strong Q3 earnings, with net profit rising 25% to ₹21,030 crore, beating estimates on higher fee income and lower provisions. Brokerages including Jefferies and Motilal Oswal raised price targets to ₹1,300, citing strong return on equity and value from subsidiaries, implying about 14% upside.Read More

India’s investment market is in a ‘boring cycle’. Investors should maintain current allocations but expect moderate returns. S Naren of ICICI Prudential AMC advises patience, especially for smallcaps. He highlights India’s potential as an AI user and defends the budget’s STT hike for long-term market health. Precious metals like silver are cautioned against, with gold...Read More

Fractal Analytics’ Rs 2,834-crore IPO opened today. Initial subscription was low, with only 2% of shares bid for in the first hour. The issue closes on February 11. In the grey market, Fractal shares trade at a small premium. Experts advise long-term investment for this pure-play AI company’s debut.Read More