Investors have a final chance today, January 28, 2026, to buy shares of Zensar Technologies and IIFL Finance to be eligible for their declared interim dividends. Zensar Technologies offers Rs 2.4 per share, while IIFL Finance provides Rs 4 per share. Several other companies also have ex-dividend dates on January 29, 2026.Read More
Indonesia’s stock market experienced a sharp 7% drop early Wednesday after MSCI announced a freeze on certain index changes. This decision stems from investor concerns regarding free float data transparency. Indonesian authorities are actively engaged in discussions with MSCI to resolve these issues, aiming to restore market confidence.Read More
Oil prices saw mixed movements on Wednesday. A severe winter storm disrupted crude production and halted exports from the U.S. Gulf Coast. This supply concern is supporting prices. Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East and issues in Kazakhstan’s oilfields are also contributing to market uncertainty. OPEC+ is expected to maintain its current output levels.Read More
The S&P 500 edged to a record close, buoyed by tech gains and strong GM earnings, despite a significant drop in health insurer stocks following a Medicare payment proposal. Investor optimism for upcoming megacap earnings was tempered by mixed results and a sharp decline in healthcare shares.Read More
Corporate entities are navigating a fresh mandate from the Reserve Bank of India, which has reclassified holding and strategic investment firms as Core Investment Companies. This new label comes with a wave of rigorous regulations that many corporations are eager to sidestep, arguing that their revenue streams stem from non-financial sectors rather than financial endeavors.Read More
Seven out of eight public sector banks that released quarterly results so far held on to or improved margins from the previous three months, helping them maintain profitability despite a challenging macro environment.Read More
IPO-bound firms are adopting divergent listing strategies amid a volatile stock market. Companies needing fresh capital for expansion are proceeding, while those with offers for sale are reassessing plans, with at least five firms slowing or pausing their IPOs due to market headwinds and valuation concerns.Read More
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