US stocks: Dow soars 900 pts, Nasdaq over 2% as Trump says Iran deal likely soon
Wall Street surged Thursday as President Trump called off Iran strikes, easing oil prices and boosting stocks. Investors anticipate SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO today, with shares set to debut Friday. Despite inflation concerns from producer price data, the market showed resilience, with major indexes posting significant gains. The Fed is expected to maintain current interest rates.
FM Sitharaman flags global crisis spillovers, unfair burden on developing nations
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Global South should not bear the brunt of global imbalances and conflicts. Representing India at a summit, she emphasized the need for coordinated global action and stronger multilateral cooperation to build resilient economies and ensure inclusive growth for all.
Vedanta demerger: Four spin-off companies list on exchanges on June 15
Vedanta’s four demerged businesses will begin trading on June 15, completing a major corporate restructuring. The listings will enable market-driven price discovery, help unlock shareholder value and allow each standalone company to pursue sector-specific growth opportunities independently.
World Bank Raises India’s FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%
India’s economic growth forecast for FY27 has been raised to 6.6 percent by the World Bank. This positive outlook is driven by reduced US tariffs and anticipated benefits from new free trade agreements. While external demand may weaken due to global conflicts, domestic demand and export growth are expected to pick up.
US stocks | SpaceX IPO draws more than $70 billion in retail orders: Report
SpaceX is gearing up for an IPO that has captured the attention of investors far and wide. With retail investments skyrocketing past seventy billion dollars, investors can expect to snag at least twenty percent of the shares.
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others buy stake in Rs 1,960 crore Lenskart block deal
ADIA-backed Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust sold a 2.3% stake in Lenskart through a Rs 1,960 crore block deal. The transaction attracted strong participation from mutual funds, insurers and foreign investors, reflecting continued confidence in the eyewear retailer’s growth prospects.
Sebi proposes common price-band mechanism for stocks listed on multiple exchanges
Sebi has proposed a new mechanism to harmonize stock price bands and pre-open auction prices across exchanges. This aims to address price divergences for stocks listed on multiple platforms, particularly when trading is limited on one exchange. The regulator seeks to improve price discovery and prevent distortions by standardizing how closing prices are used for […]
Block deal: Goldman Sachs picks stake in this smallcap stock that surged 50% in 6 months
GNG Electronics witnessed a Rs 175 crore block deal as promoter Vidhi Khandelwal sold shares to domestic mutual funds and foreign investors. Institutional interest comes amid optimism over the company’s leadership in the refurbished electronics market and strong growth prospects.
Good news for Indian mutual fund investors: SpaceX could join Nasdaq 100 after 15 trading days
SpaceX’s expected entry into the Nasdaq-100 could give Indian investors indirect exposure through Nasdaq-linked mutual funds. Jefferies says recent rule changes may allow faster index inclusion, potentially triggering passive fund buying. India currently has five Nasdaq-100 index schemes, though overseas investment limits have restricted fresh inflows into several global fund offerings.
Asia’s currency fight moves offshore as central banks push back
Asian central banks are intensifying efforts to curb offshore forex speculation as external pressures like high oil prices and a strong dollar weaken regional currencies. Policymakers are increasing oversight of offshore derivatives and tightening trading limits to stabilize currencies like the rupiah, won, rupee, and peso, which have hit record lows.