Investors are shifting focus to AI profit potential and interest rate paths amid a packed earnings week featuring tech giants like Apple and Microsoft. The Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting will also be closely watched for rate decisions and discussions on its independence. Geopolitical tensions, though easing, remain a wildcard.Read More

U.S. stocks experienced a mixed close on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling due to Intel’s sharp decline on a weak outlook. Despite geopolitical concerns and a volatile week, investors remain confident in the robust American economy. The upcoming “show-me” season for tech earnings, particularly from the Magnificent Seven, will be crucial for...Read More

IndiGo’s shares fell on Friday following a significant drop in quarterly profit. Brokerages offered mixed views, citing short-term challenges like rising costs and currency issues. However, many remain positive about the airline’s long-term growth potential. Analysts project potential upside for the stock in the coming year, despite some caution regarding immediate future earnings.Read More

The Indian rupee hit a record low of 91.97 against the dollar on Friday, driven by equity selling and importer demand. Reports of potential US regulatory summons to billionaire Gautam Adani in connection with alleged bribery and fraud significantly impacted the currency’s retreat. Foreign investors have divested over $3 billion from Indian markets this month.Read More

Indian stock markets ended a difficult week with a significant drop on Friday. The rupee hit new record lows, and global tensions fueled investor caution. Shares of Adani Group companies saw a sharp decline. Broader markets also experienced substantial losses. Investors are concerned about global uncertainty and potential conflicts.Read More

Videotelephony firm Zoom, telecom giant T-Mobile and low-cost airline Southwest Airlines are among the latest global companies considering the establishment of global capability centres (GCCs) in India, said people aware of the matter, adding that they are in talks with several states toward this end.Read More

Silver and gold prices climbed on Friday, driven by strong safe-haven demand amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and expectations of easier US monetary policy. In the domestic retail market, silver rose 6.42% to ₹3,18,960 per kg, while gold gained 3% to ₹1,55,428 per 10 gm.Read More

IndiGo’s shares fell on Friday following a significant drop in quarterly profit. Brokerages offered mixed views, citing short-term challenges like rising costs and currency issues. However, many remain positive about the airline’s long-term growth potential. Analysts project potential upside for the stock in the coming year, despite some caution regarding immediate future earnings.Read More

India’s securities regulator has accused current and former executives from PwC, EY, Carlyle, and Advent. They allegedly breached insider trading rules concerning a 2022 Yes Bank share sale. The regulator claims unpublished price-sensitive information was shared, leading to unlawful gains. The notice follows an investigation into Yes Bank’s share movements before a significant offering.Read More

Securities and Exchange Board of India has given the green light to thirteen companies for their Initial Public Offerings. Firms like Sify Infinit Spaces and Commtel Networks are among those that received Sebi’s final observations. This clearance allows these companies to move forward with their plans to raise capital through the stock market.Read More