India’s waste management sector could emerge as a long-term wealth creator as urbanisation and municipal contracts drive steady returns, says Ventura Securities’ Vinit Bolinjkar. He sees Antony Waste as a potential multi-year compounder, stays neutral on IT stocks like TCS, and remains bullish on hotel stocks and select asset management companies.Read More

Japan’s Nikkei surged over 1% as the Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a three-decade high of 0.75%, signaling further tightening. The 10-year government bond yields consequently hit a 19-year peak of 2%, a level previously acting as a ceiling against deflation. Equity investors were also buoyed by a positive overnight session on Wall...Read More

Short-sellers are getting trapped in recent Indian startup IPOs. Stocks like Meesho and Groww have seen sharp rallies after listing. This is driven by strong demand and very limited shares available for trading. When short-sellers cannot deliver shares on settlement day, they face forced losses. The exchange’s auction mechanism forces them to buy shares at...Read More

Indian stock markets surged on Friday. The Sensex and Nifty saw significant gains, reversing recent declines. This rally was fueled by encouraging U.S. inflation data. Lower inflation in America boosted global investor confidence. Expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in the coming year also increased. Asian markets mirrored this positive trend.Read More

Stop-loss orders have become a vital risk-management tool across Indian and global markets, helping investors preserve capital and maintain discipline amid volatility.Read More

Asset management company stocks are seeing a sharp rise. Regulators have eased proposals on expense ratios. This has led to a positive outlook for listed AMCs. Global central banks are also signaling supportive policies. This combination offers comfort for Indian markets. However, sustained enthusiasm depends on valuations and earnings delivery.Read More

A vital tip from a member of the public helped police identify and track the suspect in the Brown University shooting. Claudio Nevis Valenti, a Brown student, was later found dead by suicide in New Hampshire. The tip led authorities to Valenti’s car, confirming his identity and linking him to the crime.Read More

Indian stock markets are poised for growth in 2026. Six leading brokerages have identified 75 stocks to buy. They expect improving economic conditions and company earnings. Financial, consumption, and industrial sectors are favored. Investors can look at companies like Swiggy, ICICI Bank, and Reliance Industries for potential gains.Read More

Gold and silver prices saw a minor pullback on MCX today. Investors are closely watching global cues for potential monetary policy shifts. US inflation data came in lower than expected, impacting gold’s appeal. The dollar strengthened, making metals less attractive. All eyes are now on the PCE price index for further clarity on the Fed’s...Read More

ICICI Prudential Asset Management debuted on the stock market with a 20% gain, opening at Rs 2,606.20 on the BSE and Rs 2,600 on the NSE. The IPO saw strong subscription, particularly from institutional buyers, and the company raised Rs 3,022 crore from anchor investors prior to listing.Read More