The ongoing US-Iran conflict has roiled global markets, but a few traders have made outsized gains by placing timely bets in stocks, oil futures, and betting platforms just before key announcements. At least six such instances have raised concerns over possible insider trading, as these trades occurred minutes before major decisions became public.Read More
DSP Mutual fund manager Preethi RS sees a compelling entry point in the BFSI sector, citing healthy credit growth and recovering capital markets. Recent valuation corrections in large private banks, despite structurally lower growth, present attractive opportunities. Midcap banks also offer alpha potential, while FII outflows are viewed as potential bottoming signals.Read More
Arihant Capital Markets has launched the Arihant Bharat Advantage Fund, a Category III AIF focused on investing in high-potential companies beyond large caps. The fund aims to tap opportunities in under-researched small-, micro-, and nano-cap stocks, which make up nearly 86% of the listed market but receive limited institutional attention.Read More
Norway’s $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, on Thursday reported a first-quarter loss of 636 billion Norwegian crowns ($68.44 billion) as the war in the Middle East weighed on global stocks.Read More
Foreign institutional investors have increased their stake in Suzlon Energy for the third consecutive quarter, signalling sustained confidence despite broader market outflows. Strong earnings expectations, a robust order book, improving balance sheet and sector tailwinds from rising power demand and geopolitical factors continue to support investor interest in the stock.Read More
Market expert Neeraj Dewan advises caution in IT, favoring energy, telecom, FMCG, and select consumer durables for better risk-reward. He sees potential margin expansion in FMCG due to rising inflation and expects strong demand for AC and refrigerator makers. Dewan also highlights opportunities in renewable energy, hotels, and tubes and pipes sectors.Read More
Euro zone short-dated government bond yields climbed for a fourth day as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz fueled expectations of further European Central Bank rate hikes. Rising oil prices have heightened inflation concerns, prompting a hawkish outlook from the ECB.Read More
Union Bank of India reported mixed Q4 results with profit rising 6.6% YoY to Rs 5,316 crore, while provisions nearly tripled, denting sentiment. Asset quality improved, but NII declined slightly. The bank’s board also recommended a Rs 5 dividend along with the Q4 earningsRead More
Nulla vitae elit libero, a pharetra augue. Nulla vitae elit libero, a pharetra augue. Nulla vitae elit libero, a pharetra augue. Donec sed odio dui. Etiam porta sem malesuada.
