Dividends and stock splits: TCS, Dabur, MRF among nearly 100 stocks turning ex-date this week. Do you own any?
Nearly 100 stocks, including TCS, MRF and Dabur, will turn ex-date for dividends, stock splits and rights issues during the July 13–17 week. Investors must hold shares by record dates to qualify, with several high dividend payouts and multiple corporate actions lined up across sectors through the busy trading week ahead.
Dmart recasts strategy as rapid delivery competition intensifies
DMart has scaled back its e-commerce footprint, exiting underperforming cities to focus on metros as competition intensifies in India’s rapid delivery space. Despite rising pressure from Amazon, Flipkart, Zepto and Swiggy, the retailer is sticking to its low-cost model and non-10-minute delivery approach amid muted earnings performance.
Stocks priced for ‘sunshine and rainbows’ now face earnings test
Wall Street enters the second-quarter earnings season with expectations near record highs, leaving companies with little room for disappointment. Investors will closely monitor AI spending, profit margins and corporate guidance to determine whether the broader stock market rally can sustain its momentum.
Late-stage cheques go big at $86 million average this year
Late stage funding in India saw average deal sizes surge to about $86 million in the first half, driven by fewer but larger transactions. Capital flowed into AI infrastructure, energy and lending, while investors turned selective, focusing on profitability, governance and exit visibility amid a more disciplined private market environment.
12 penny stocks plunge up to 80% in 6 months. Are you affected?
Thirteen penny stocks have plunged 40% to 80% over the past six months, highlighting the sharp downside risks in the low-priced segment despite their appeal for outsized returns.
HDFC Bank, HCL Tech among 143 companies to announce earnings this week
The June quarter earnings season is set to accelerate with 143 companies, including HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and HCL Tech, scheduled to report this week. With growth projected at 10%, investors will track sectoral trends across banking, IT and consumption, focusing on margins, demand outlook and asset quality signals.