The Indian stock market is poised for a strong weekly close, with the Nifty nearing 26,000. Analysts anticipate a bullish trend continuing into December, driven by a potential breakout from a recent downward channel. The Nifty Metal Index is showing significant upside potential, with expectations of a 15-20% rise in the coming months.Read More

Jefferies forecasts Nifty at 28,300 by December 2026, expecting steady domestic flows, stronger EPS growth, macro stability and sector-wide earnings rebound to support a 10% upside from current levels.Read More

Property group Hongkong Land said on Friday it will launch a Singapore private real estate fund with more than S$8 billion ($6.19 billion) in assets under management at inception.Read More

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said asset manager Brookfield Properties is set to invest over USD 1 billion to create a global capability centre (GCC) facility in the state.Read More

Vishal Gupta, managing director of Ashiana Housing, has been elected as the new president of realtors’ apex body CREDAI’s NCR chapter.Read More

India’s markets navigate optimism and caution amidst a shifting global macro environment, with a potential trade deal and Fed rate cut injecting liquidity. While GDP growth supports earnings, currency pressures and sluggish portfolio flows present vulnerabilities. A favourable trade deal could bolster FDI and exports, easing these concerns.Read More

Emkay Global’s Seshadri Sen projects the Nifty at 29,000 by December 2026, backed by strong FY27 earnings, a broad consumption revival, rising credit growth, and supportive monetary policy. He expects small and midcaps to outperform despite near-term volatility, while remaining cautious on large private banks due to slower growth and valuation resets.Read More

HCC shares fell sharply to a 52-week low as its Rs 1,000 crore rights issue opened on Friday, triggering investor caution. The offer includes nearly 80 crore new shares at Rs 12.50 each and remains open until December 22. Post-issue, HCC’s outstanding share count will rise significantly, assuming full subscription.Read More

InterGlobe Aviation’s issues highlight aviation’s tough nature. Expert Sandip Sabharwal sees opportunities in InterGlobe’s stock. He warns about Kaynes Technology due to governance concerns. The EMS sector faces margin risks. ICICI Prudential AMC is viewed positively but with high valuation. Infrastructure players NCC and Ahluwalia Contracts are favored. Paints are expected to recover, while cement...Read More

Japanese stocks surged on Friday, marking a third consecutive weekly gain, buoyed by positive Wall Street sentiment following a less hawkish US Federal Reserve. The Nikkei 225 closed higher, with the Topix reaching a record. Investors now await the Bank of Japan’s policy decision next week, with caution expected early on. Tech stocks saw mixed...Read More