Alexandria Real Estate Equities lowered its annual adjusted funds from operations forecast, missing Wall Street estimates due to persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and high interest rates. The life science REIT reported negative net absorption and a quarterly net loss, impacting its share price. Pharma clients also face potential cost increases from proposed tariffs.Read More

Welltower is significantly expanding its senior housing investments, announcing $23 billion in deals while divesting slower-growing medical offices. This strategic pivot aims to capitalize on surging demand from an aging population. The real estate giant also boosted its 2025 earnings forecast, exceeding analyst expectations and continuing a streak of strong financial performance.Read More

MCX shares fell 2.2% to ₹9,105 after the exchange halted trading due to technical issues. The start time was revised multiple times, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, but trading hadn’t resumed as of 11:53 am, according to company updates.Read More

Metal stocks extended their rally, lifting the Nifty Metal Index for a fifth consecutive session amid strong global prices, renewed foreign inflows, and bullish technical signals. Analysts cite resilient domestic demand, policy support, and company-specific upgrades as key drivers, though some caution that overbought conditions could prompt short-term profit-taking.Read More

Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $113,873, retreating from $115,000 as traders turned cautious ahead of the FOMC meeting. Ethereum dropped 3.6% to $4,096, and major altcoins slid over 4%, dragging the global crypto market cap down 1.35% to $3.84 trillion.Read More

Vodafone Idea gained fresh hope after the Supreme Court allowed a review of its AGR dues, sparking optimism over government relief, though analysts warn high debt and execution risks remain.Read More

Indian companies rarely show consistent profit growth. Research over three decades reveals that sustained earnings growth is a statistical rarity, not a common occurrence. Analysts and investors often overestimate the durability of growth narratives. This overconfidence in persistence has historically led to disappointment. The market may now reward prudence over projection as growth normalizes.Read More

Japanese government bond yields saw a slight dip on Tuesday, driven by expectations that Tokyo would not exceed its defense budget target when meeting with U.S. President Trump. While the 10-year yield eased, concerns over increased government spending pushed super-long-dated bond yields higher. The Bank of Japan’s bond buying operations also influenced market movements.Read More

Studds Accessories IPO: Studds Accessories’ ₹455.49 crore IPO opens on October 30 with a price band of ₹557–585. The issue enjoys a ₹55 GMP, hinting at a listing price near ₹640 and an expected 9.4% gain for investors.Read More

PSU bank stocks rose up to 3.3% after reports said the government may raise foreign investment limits to 49% in state-run banks, more than double current caps. The finance ministry and RBI are in talks, aiming to align rules with private banks, where foreign ownership is allowed up to 74%.Read More