Citigroup raises S&P 500 year-end target to 6,600

Citigroup raised its year-end S&P 500 index target to 6,600 from 6,300, betting on corporate earnings strength fueled by benefits from President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill, it said in a note on Friday.

Like cricket, new crop of entrepreneurs coming from small towns; focus on domestic stories and bottom-up stock ideas: Nilesh Shah

Nilesh Shah of Kotak AMC emphasizes focusing on resilient companies with reasonable valuations amidst global uncertainties. He highlights India’s strong IPO pipeline driven by entrepreneurs from smaller towns, mirroring the evolution of the Indian cricket team. Kotak Mutual Fund favors domestic consumer discretionary sectors, anticipating growth from tax cuts and potential GST rationalization, prioritizing bottom-up […]

2 top stock recommendations from Rajesh Bhosale

Nifty is attempting a bounce back after breaking the 24,500 support level, now trading in a 24,300-24,500 range. Rajesh Bhosale of Angel One suggests focusing on stock-specific action, highlighting PSU banks’ strength. He recommends buying Indian Bank around 662, targeting 690, and Tech Mahindra around current levels, targeting 1580, citing bullish patterns.

Tata Motors shares can fall to Rs 550, predicts Jefferies. Should you sell?

Jefferies has cautioned that Tata Motors’ share price might fall to Rs 550, citing significant YoY declines in Q1 EBITDA and pre-ex PBT, falling below estimates. The brokerage anticipates an EPS decline in FY26, followed by modest growth. Challenges across businesses, including JLR pressures and weak CV demand in India, contribute to the negative outlook.