Euro hits 17-month low as French debt fears, US inflation lift dollar
The euro reached a 17-month low against the dollar due to worries over France’s budget deficit. Concerns about a potential euro-zone debt crisis have heightened market caution amid political uncertainty. Bonds from more indebted countries faced selling pressure, while German government debt remained favored. The dollar gained in strength partly due to persistent inflation signals […]
PTC shares soar nearly 34% after Schneider Electric agrees to $22.6 billion buyout
In a strategic move, Schneider Electric has agreed to acquire PTC for $22.6 billion in cash. The acquisition reflects ongoing shifts in the software industry due to artificial intelligence disruption. PTC’s board approved the offer, which represents a significant premium compared to its recent share price. Schneider plans to finance the transaction through a combination […]
US stocks: Nasdaq hits record as megacap gains offset elevated Treasury yields
On Monday, the S&P 500 gained ground and the Nasdaq Composite hit a historic high, propelled by heavyweight stocks. The technology sector led this upward trend, thanks to impressive performance from Nvidia, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Tesla. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average faced a slight setback amid elevated Treasury yields. Strong expectations for corporate […]
Yes Bank shares rise 3% after Q2 business update shows loans surging 24% YoY, deposits up 20%
Yes Bank shares rose after the lender reported a 23.8% YoY growth in loans and advances to around Rs 3.1 lakh crore in Q2 FY27. Deposits also grew nearly 20% YoY, signalling continued business momentum.
HDFC Bank shares rise 2% after appointing Anup Bagchi as new CEO, Q2 biz update. Buy, sell or hold?
HDFC Bank shares rose after Anup Bagchi was appointed as the bank’s new MD & CEO, ending months of uncertainty over its top leadership. Brokerages Jefferies, Morgan Stanley and Citi retained positive ratings on the stock, citing clarity on succession and potential for a re-rating. The bank also reported strong loan and deposit growth in […]
Bajaj Finance shares jump 5% after Q2 business update. Why Jefferies sees 35% upside in its top pick?
Bajaj Finance shares rose sharply on Monday after the NBFC reported 26.5% YoY growth in Q2 FY27 AUM to nearly Rs 5.85 lakh crore. Jefferies retained its Buy rating and Rs 1,280 target price, implying 35% upside, and reaffirmed Bajaj Finance as a top pick, citing strong AUM growth.
Crash alert! V2 Retail shares plunge 20% on Q2 business update; festive season shift weighs on growth
V2 Retail shares fell 20% despite a 28.4% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 revenue to Rs 905 crore, driven by continued store expansion. Same-store sales growth stood at 0.5% on a festival-normalised basis but declined 14.9% on a calendar basis due to the shift in Navratri and Durga Puja. The company expects stronger demand in […]
Nykaa shares rise 4% as Q2 FY27 update points to strong growth across beauty, fashion
Nykaa parent FSN E-Commerce Ventures shares rose after the company indicated strong Q2 FY27 growth momentum across Beauty and Fashion. Consolidated GMV is expected to grow in the high 20s, while NSV and net revenue growth are projected in the early and high 20s, respectively.
These stocks defy market volatility, extend rally beyond US-Iran ceasefire
The US-Iran war, which commenced on February 27, caused significant volatility in the equity markets, impacting key benchmarks. By October, the Nifty 50 index exhibited a dramatic shift, rising from 22,421 to 25,178. Midcaps and smallcaps mirrored this pattern amid the turmoil. Interestingly, certain stocks across various sectors maintained stable growth even post-ceasefire, showcasing remarkable […]
Negative Breakout: These 7 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty200 pack, 7 stocks’ closing prices crossed below their 200-day moving averages (DMA) on October 1, according to technical scan data from StockEdge. Trading below the 200 DMA is generally considered a negative signal, as it suggests that a stock’s price is below its long-term trend. The 200 DMA is a widely used […]