HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel among 10 largecap stocks with up to 35% upside potential. Check list

Brokerages remain optimistic on select largecap stocks despite rising geopolitical risks and inflation concerns. Stocks across banking, telecom, auto and infrastructure sectors offer upside potential of up to 35%, supported by improving fundamentals, earnings visibility and valuation comfort, making them attractive picks for investors navigating volatile market conditions.

5 mutual fund NFOs and 1 SIF to open for subscription this week. Check details

Five mutual fund NFOs and one SIF are set to open for subscription this week, offering investors fresh opportunities across index, ETF and thematic categories. With varying investment minimums and timelines, these launches reflect fund houses’ efforts to expand offerings and capture investor interest in evolving market segments.

Nifty stays range bound as volatility rises; breakout awaited

Nifty 50 traded within a narrow range, closing slightly higher amid rising volatility and weak momentum indicators. Markets remain in consolidation, with key resistance and support levels intact, while sector rotation suggests selective opportunities despite the absence of strong directional trends.

AI spending boom soars but no returns for big tech giants, warns Jefferies’ Chris Wood

Rising AI investments by global tech giants are straining cash flows, with capex nearing record levels relative to operating cash flow. Despite aggressive spending, monetisation remains uncertain, prompting concerns over profitability. Analysts warn the AI sector may resemble capital-intensive industries, even as competition intensifies and early signs of financial strain emerge.