Japan’s Nikkei falls 2.5% as tech stocks track Wall Street lower
Japan’s Nikkei share average fell 2.5% on Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street’s overnight declines, with technology stocks leading the losses. The index dropped as much as 4.65% before recovering slightly, as investors eyed potential buying opportunities below the 50,000 mark. Despite the dip, analysts anticipate a slow but steady rise for the Nikkei in the future.
India bond traders urge RBI to buy debt, ease auction rules: Report
Indian bond traders have urged the Reserve Bank of India to intervene by purchasing government debt and adjusting auction rules to alleviate market pressure. They specifically requested open market operations and a shift to uniform pricing at auctions to lower borrowing costs and boost investor confidence amid elevated yields and tight liquidity.
Warren Buffett’s long goodbye: 3 years of selling, $382 billion in cash as clock ticks on his Berkshire tenure
Warren Buffett ends his six-decade tenure at Berkshire Hathaway as a cautious investor, selling more stocks and amassing a record Rs 382 billion cash pile. With Greg Abel set to take over, Buffett leaves behind a disciplined legacy marked by patience, prudence, and one final deal with Occidental Petroleum.
Chalet Hotels posts revenue of Rs 735 cr for Q2, PAT at Rs 154 cr
Chalet Hotels reported a significant surge in revenue to Rs 735 crore and a net profit of Rs 154 crore in Q2 FY26, a substantial improvement from the previous year. The company also launched its premium lifestyle brand, ATHIVA Hotels & Resorts, with the rebranding of The Dukes Retreat.
LIC Q2 preview: APE may drop up to 10% YoY on high base, but margin stability offers comfort. 7 things to track
LIC is set to announce its September quarter results on Thursday, with brokerages expecting up to a 10% year-on-year drop in its Annual Premium Equivalent (APE) to Rs 14,840–16,380 crore. Estimates for Value of New Business (VNB) range between Rs 2,374 crore and Rs 3,018 crore.
Global chip selloff erases $500 billion in value as fears mount
Global semiconductor stocks experienced a significant selloff, driven by concerns over inflated valuations for AI boom beneficiaries. Major Asian chipmakers, including Samsung Electronics and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., saw substantial declines. This pullback signals growing unease about the sector’s earnings potential and high stock prices amid persistent interest rate concerns.
NSE IPO: Exchange sets aside Rs 1,300 crore to settle Sebi cases as market listing draws closer
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has set aside Rs 1,300 crore to settle pending Sebi cases, signalling progress toward its long-awaited IPO. The move clears a major regulatory hurdle, even as Q2 profits declined due to lower trading volumes and a one-time settlement provision.
Best large & midcap funds to invest in November 2025
ETMutualFunds.com has shortlisted the best large & mid cap funds for November 2025 based on rolling returns, consistency measured through the Hurst Exponent, downside risk, Jensen’s Alpha, and minimum asset size. The recommended list includes schemes from Axis, Mirae Asset, Canara Robeco, Sundaram, Kotak and Quant. These funds balance growth and stability but require investors […]
Earnings outlook brightens: 5 Nifty stocks get upgrades from Motilal Oswal after Q2 results
The Nifty’s FY26 EPS has been revised upward to Rs 1,101 from the earlier estimate of Rs 1,096.
10 stocks Mukul Agrawal bought in September quarter amid Rs 7,700 crore portfolio reshuffle
Ace investor Mukul Mahavir Agrawal reshuffled his portfolio in Q2FY26, adding 10 new stocks worth Rs 400 crore across sectors like consumer durables, healthcare, technology, and renewables. The diversification highlights his confidence in India’s growth themes, with notable investments in IFB Industries, Osel Devices, Coforge, and Zelio E-Mobility.