ICICI Prudential AMC’s Anand Shah notes muted global ferrous metal profitability due to strong Chinese exports, impacting steel company earnings. He is optimistic about margin recovery in select chemicals and metals, citing attractive valuations. While positive on manufacturing, particularly defense and railways, valuations are becoming less appealing. Cement sector consolidation and potential demand growth offer opportunities.
US stocks: US market ends lower as tech stocks weigh on sentiment
Wall Street ended lower on Friday, with AI chip stocks experiencing a significant downturn while Moderna and other healthcare companies surged. Investors are weighing the