European shares edged lower on Thursday as an expanding Middle East conflict weighed on market sentiment, while a string ‌of patchy ⁠corporate ⁠earnings added to the gloom.Read More

Investors seeking income can explore several Indian companies offering attractive dividend yields. From logistics giant Allcargo Logistics at 13.7% to media firm Jagran Prakashan at 9.7%, these stocks provide substantial returns. Other notable mentions include MSTC, Accelya Solutions India, and Vedanta, each presenting compelling investment opportunities for dividend-focused portfolios.Read More

Indian metal stocks rallied sharply as aluminium prices surged on supply concerns after Bahrain’s Alba halted shipments following the Strait of Hormuz closure. Additional support came from China’s plan to curb industrial capacity and a weaker dollar, lifting the Nifty Metal index and boosting investor sentiment across major metal companies.Read More

Indian shares saw a modest rebound on Thursday, with banks, energy, and tech stocks leading the charge after a significant two-day slump. Investors bought into beaten-down sectors, buoyed by global market gains. Australia’s resource-heavy index offered some resilience against Middle East tensions, while strong iron ore prices boosted mining giants.Read More

Valuation expert Aswath Damodaran analyzed Citrini Research’s AI doomsday scenario, finding it implausible but acknowledging AI’s significant long-term disruption potential. He believes AI will transform specific industries like software and finance, impacting jobs over time. While not an immediate crisis, AI’s evolution poses substantial future challenges for the workforce.Read More

Geopolitical tensions in West Asia are creating market uncertainty, impacting energy supplies and capital flows. While Indian equities have shown resilience, prolonged conflict could significantly affect the economy due to heavy reliance on GCC for energy and remittances. Foreign investors are currently favoring other Asian markets with stronger earnings growth, delaying their return to India.Read More

Amidst global uncertainty, market volatility presents opportunities for long-term investors, according to Rahul Shah. He highlights mispricing as a chance to build portfolios, favoring resilient largecaps like private banks, telecom, consumer discretionary, and auto sectors. Shah also sees potential in metals, energy, and defence, with specific stock recommendations.Read More

Indian government bonds saw early gains on Thursday, buoyed by suspected central bank intervention in debt and currency markets. Despite escalating Middle East tensions and rising oil prices, a record net purchase of bonds by institutional investors on Wednesday provided crucial support. The rupee also firmed, easing inflation concerns.Read More

Coal India shares climbed over 4% after Citi placed the stock on a 90-day Upside Catalyst Watch and raised its target price, citing stronger global coal prices and potential gas-to-coal switching due to elevated LNG prices. The brokerage expects improved e-auction realisations but warns that easing Middle East tensions could cap gains.Read More

India’s IPO market is showing signs of cooling, with seven of the last eight mainboard listings delivering negative debut gains. Weak broader markets, stretched valuations, and softer investor appetite have weighed on listing performance. Analysts say cautious sentiment and declining subscription levels suggest investors are becoming more selective about new public offerings.Read More