S&P Global weighs multibillion-dollar spinout of Capital IQ Pro: Report
S&P Global is considering spinning off Capital IQ Pro into a standalone company that could be valued in the high single-digit billions of dollars, Bloomberg reported. The move could unlock value from its financial data platform as demand for proprietary data grows with artificial intelligence and reshape S&P Global’s portfolio under CEO Martina Cheung.
Bajaj Auto shares rise 3% after August sales jump 28% YoY
Bajaj Auto shares rose on Tuesday after the two- and three-wheeler maker reported a 28% year-on-year increase in August sales. Strong export growth drove the performance, with two-wheeler exports rising 53%. Commercial vehicle sales also grew 22%, while the company’s April-August sales increased 29% year-on-year.
ITC shares rise 5%; Happiest Minds falls 8% after FMCG major acquires IT firm. What shareholders must know
ITC shares rose, while Happiest Minds fell, after ITC Infotech announced plans to acquire and merge with the Bengaluru-based IT services firm. ITC Infotech will first buy a 22.1% stake from founder Ashok Soota for Rs 1,330 crore, followed by a share swap. After the merger, ITC will hold 73.4% of the combined entity, while […]
Titan Company, Sky Gold, other shares fall up to 6% on PM Modi’s second appeal to avoid gold
Jewellery stocks fell after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to avoid non-essential gold purchases. The appeal, aimed at conserving foreign exchange, follows a similar call made by Modi in May to avoid gold purchases for weddings for a year.
Milky Mist shares rally over 9% after Q1 profit surges nearly tenfold
Milky Mist Dairy Food shares rallied over 9% after the dairy products maker reported a nearly tenfold year-on-year jump in Q1 profit to Rs 65 crore, while revenue rose 43.6%. Stronger margins and robust growth across key categories, including yoghurt, ice cream, cheese and paneer, supported the performance.
Gold steadies as traders await US jobs data, monitor Mideast tensions
Gold prices held steady as traders navigated heightened tensions in the Middle East and awaited pivotal labor data from the US. This economic data is expected to shape the market’s forecast regarding Federal Reserve policy moves. With a 65% likelihood of a rate increase in September, market eyes are keen.
Negative Breakout: These 11 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, 11 stocks’ closing prices crossed below their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on August 31, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data. Trading below the 200 DMA is considered a negative signal because it indicates that the stock’s price is below its long-term trend line. Traders use the 200 DMA as a […]
Mid, smallcaps likely to outperform in September; Nifty seen range-bound: Analysts
September historically favors mid- and small-cap stocks over large-caps. Analysts anticipate this trend continuing, expecting limited upside for the Nifty. Heavyweight sectors show recent weakness, and foreign investor selling has resumed. Domestic fund flows remain concentrated in mid- and small-cap stocks. Market action is expected to remain stock-specific until fresh triggers emerge.
FPIs stay open to IPO bets despite equity exodus
Foreign investors have shown a strong preference for India’s primary market, channeling $4.9 billion into initial public offerings, which sharply contrasts with the $28.9 billion outflow from the secondary market. The momentum in primary market inflows picked up after July, highlighted by substantial contributions to major IPOs. Alongside this, domestic fundraising from a plethora of […]
IPO rush: India Inc to seek up to Rs 25,000 crore more in Sept
India’s primary market anticipates a strong September with IPOs worth twenty to twenty-five thousand crore. Nearly twenty-five companies are preparing to launch offerings before their approvals expire. This surge reflects improved issuer sentiment after a cautious first half of the year. Companies are capitalizing on better market conditions and recent successful listings. This activity aims […]