Mutual fund fees and brokerage caps proposed by the capital markets regulator sent shares of brokerage firms and asset management companies tumbling. Investors fear a significant hit on revenues and profitability, with Jefferies estimating a 30-33% earnings impact on some AMCs. Mutual fund officials anticipate brokerages and distributors will bear the brunt of these changes.
US stocks rebound on AI optimism revival; Dow rises 387 pts, Nasdaq, S&P 1%
Wall Street surged Monday, led by AI-related stocks like Meta and Nvidia, as Meta announced significant layoffs and Nvidia unveiled new components. Oil prices dipped