Why the stock market has risen even with no Fed rate cuts
Even without any interest rate cuts so far in 2024 and with the likelihood of just one meager rate reduction by the end of the year — the stock market has been purring along. That’s quite an achievement, given the expectation in January that the Fed would trim rates six or seven times in 2024 […]
Hyundai unit files for India IPO that could be country’s biggest
India’s second-biggest car maker behind Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai will not issue new shares in the IPO which will involve its South Korean parent selling part of its stake in the wholly owned unit to retail and other investors via a so-called “offer for sale” route.
What does the market anticipate from this year’s Budget? Gurmeet Chadha answers
The entire space, some of them have gone to 5x, so never write it off. And I think valuations are reasonable in some of the large names like HCL Tech, even a bit of Tech Mahindra with new leadership coming in. But I think the focus has to shift from services to more products, software […]
Nasdaq manages 5th straight record high close; S&P 500 ends barely lower
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 57.94 points, or 0.15%, to 38,589.16. The S&P 500 lost 2.14 points, or 0.04%, at 5,431.6 and the Nasdaq Composite added 21.32 points, or 0.12%, at 17,688.88.
Penna buy to cut logistics costs for Adani Cements: CFO Vinod Bahety
Adani Cements uses the sea route for some transportation at Sanghi Industries and Ambuja Cements. “The plan for sea logistics will mature now, after this acquisition. You will see a much more impactful progression on sea logistics in 6-12 months time,” said Vinod Bahety.
Marshall Wace sells Rs 394-crore worth Shriram Finance shares
The hedge fund sold 1.4 million shares at 2684.3 apiece. BNP Paribas Financial Markets was a buyer in the deal. Shares of Shriram Finance gained 1.75% to close at 2,731.3 on Friday and are up 17.8% in the last one month.
HDFC Bank may take infra bond route to raise around Rs 15,000 crore
“Bond markets are relatively stable now after the election-related volatility and for HDFC Bank, infrastructure bonds are a desirable option because these instruments bring leeway on maintenance of statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) and cash reserve ratio (CRR),” said a source aware of the developments.
Sebi for benefits on zero coupon zero principal bonds
To encourage social sector spending, markets regulator Sebi has suggested that the government should allow tax benefits to companies investing in zero coupon zero principal bonds issued by not-for-profit organisations listed at the social stock exchange.
Jefferies’ Wood picks GMR Airports, reduces weights in three banks
Wood said, in his weekly Greed & Fear newsletter, that the airport operator’s introduction into its portfolio will be at the expense of the reduction of weights in ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank.
Furniture firm Stanley Lifestyles’ IPO opens June 21
The offer consists of a fresh issue of ₹200 crore and an offer for sale of up to 9,130,000 shares worth ₹337 crore by existing shareholders. Sunil Suresh and Shubha Sunil, promoters of Stanley, will sell 1.18 million shares each in the OFS portion of the IPO. Investor Oman India Joint Investment Fund II will […]