Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise on Korean rally, yen holds gains
Asian stocks advanced as chip shares revived artificial intelligence trade confidence. South Korea’s Kospi Index surged over fourteen percent, rebounding strongly. Japan’s shares also gained, lifting the regional MSCI Asia Pacific gauge. The yen held its gains after authorities intervened to support the nation’s currency. Attention remains on the Bank of Japan’s policy decision announcement […]
FCNR(B) hurdle: Singapore holds ground on withholding tax
Given the spread between interest offered on FCNR deposits and interest charged on loans, a 10% WTH on loan interest on tax grossed-up basis would erase effective returns. Where spreads are thin and final yield is generated through higher leverage, the tax can result in negative return.
State insurers quote low premiums to win NPCIL nuke insurance cover
Nuclear Power Corp of India (NPCIL) had budgeted Rs 30.13 crore, including taxes, for insuring Tarapur units 3 and 4 under a one-year property damage programme, said sources. The reverse auction for covering the risk, however, saw bids fall dramatically, with Oriental Insurance quoting Rs 10 crore, United India Insurance Rs 10.98 crore, and New […]
Can Juniper Green Energy IPO deliver long-term growth for high risk investors?
Juniper Green Energy plans a ₹1,800 crore IPO to reduce its debt burden. The company is aggressively expanding its renewable energy capacity to meet demand. Most of its power generation is secured through long-term purchase agreements. However, high leverage and execution risks are key concerns for investors. The issue is suitable for long-term investors with […]
Mid-tier private banks rake in more low-cost deposits
“Our Casa was only 10% initially. For the first three or four years of taking over management of this bank, we slowed down the loan book and focused on building the Casa ratio to 50%,” V Vaidyanathan, MD and CEO, IDFC First Bank, told ET in an interview. “If we had kept growing the loan […]
AI selloff knocks South Korea, Taiwan down global market cap rankings
South Korea and Taiwan market caps declined significantly after initial gains. This fall was driven by concerns over artificial intelligence capital expenditure sustainability. Taiwan slipped to seventh and South Korea to tenth in global stock market rankings. Indian equities showed resilience, with the Sensex posting a modest gain. India now holds the sixth spot with […]
Scheme selection key as mutual fund returns vary widely across categories
Mutual fund returns show significant differences between top and bottom performers. The flexi-cap category saw a wide gap between gains and losses. Small-cap funds also displayed considerable divergence in their yearly performance. Market trends favored stock-specific bets and certain sectors over traditional ones. Investors must understand fund styles and team track records for better selection.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management launches AI investment platform: Report
Goldman Sachs Asset Management has launched AlphaAI, an artificial intelligence investment platform. Lou D’Ambrosio will lead this new platform as chairman of Artificial Intelligence. This platform aims to generate returns from the rapidly evolving AI technology space.
US stocks: US market ends sharply higher, lifted by soaring Microsoft
Wall Street surged on Thursday, led by chip stocks and Microsoft’s strong forecast. Microsoft’s forecast eased investor concerns about massive artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. Other tech giants like Alphabet and Meta faced pressure from significant AI investment costs. The PHLX chip index saw substantial gains, with several companies reporting increases. Economic data showed slower growth […]
US stocks: Microsoft adds $485 billion to investors’ wealth as shares rise 16%. Check why
Microsoft shares experienced a significant surge on Thursday. The company anticipates continued cash generation through its new fiscal year. Cloud growth is projected to exceed Wall Street’s expectations.