Nepalese climber Kami Rita climbs Mt Everest for 30th time; breaks own record
54-year-old legendary mountaineer reaches the 8,849-metre peak at 7:49 am local time. Nepal’s veteran summiteer Kami Rita Sherpa made history on Wednesday... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaInclude 4 hours of physical activity, 8 hours sleep in routine for optimal health, suggests study
The ideal daily routine should also include six hours of sitting and five hours of standing. For optimal health, a person’s ideal day should include more... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaWhat brings joy to India’s elderly? There’s more to them than RWA, bhajans, ashrams
Older people in India are traditionally expected to detach themselves from worldly pursuits. But that is changing now. Key Points
ThePrintWe are very constructive on the entire real estate sector: Harish Bihani
So, regardless of what happened in the past month when people got a little worried about the impact on mid and smallcap due to some notification by the industry body or by a certain other notifications, I guess on average you have a decent medium term time horizon. Things are looking fine to us, we have enough ample opportunities to invest and we are looking for ideas all across. Key Points
Economic TimesStock picks of the week: 4 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 41%
Once again everything is looking green, the way FY 25 has started, it appears that bulls were on short term break due to tight liquidity conditions which tends to appear in the last month of every financial year. While the local liquidity condition might improve, the issue of high valuation is still not over. It is still a time to be cautious in terms of not going overboard with taking exposure to a certain stock, selective about what one is buying. The reason, if the street becomes selective and gets into correction mode once again, it is stocks where there has been improvements in the business operating matrix will be able to weather the storm better. These selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame. Key Points
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These midcap stocks with ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos can rally over 30%, according to analysts
On Wednesday, thanks to one stock, Reliance industry, nifty was able to make a comeback. But what is more important is that market breadth, which has been under pressure for most of the sessions for the last three weeks, was in the green territory for most of the time. It is important to keep one eye on market breadth as that would be a more reliable indicator for deciding the strength and possible time frame for which the rally may last. Another thing which one should monitor closely is when the numbers of how much money has flown to mutual funds in the month of March which would get released in early April. This would be an indication of how much impact did AMFI advisory to mutual funds had on ground. Also, this would answer the question, whether this is another short term profit booking move or a beginning of a long phase correction and valuation adjustment.During this phase, analysts are bullish on select stocks from different sectors, some of which are either the leaders of their sector or part of the top three companies which are known to be well managed. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or strong buy . This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users. Key Points
Economic TimesProcess of overvaluations getting readjusted over? 4 stocks from diagnostics sector with upside potential
There are some businesses whose underlying nature is such that they don't have any sudden spike in their profits. However at the same time, there is constant growth. The growth could be because of many reasons, it may be because of the fact that penetration of that good or service is very low and over a period of time as it improves, both top and bottom line keep moving upward. In some cases, it could be because of the movement of business from the unorganized sector to the organized sector. It could also be because of the fact that the need is such that if required spending on it cannot be postponed. In the case of diagnostic business, it is all the three. But there is another side to it, how the street is treating these businesses when it comes to valuations. In case of diagnostics, from dizzy heights of valuation in 2021 to today where it is being seen as a sector where there is nothing worth looking at this point of time due to multiple issues. Yes, there are real issues with the business, but not a bad time to get them on watchlist at least. Key Points
Economic TimesDiversify the risks even in largecap segment: 5 largecap stocks with upside potential of 25-33%
After a brutal correction, at an index level we can see some respite. But at the broader market levels, there are clear signs that valuations are still a concern. So, it might be too premature to call that the risk of overall high valuations leading to more time wise correction is over. There are questions at this point of time which need to be addressed. First, what does one do with existing investments? Second, which set of stocks one should look at if one is making if one is planning to put in fresh money? The answer to the first question, move out of stocks where fundamentals are in doubt and stocks price have just moved up because of liquidity which was rolling on the street. For the second one, stick to large caps and even in that diversify exposure to different sectors. Don't over expose oneself to one sector as one headwind in a sector can take away gains. Last but not least, stick to companies with certain level of Return on Equity (ROE), Return on Capital Employed (ROCE), and company debt levels should not be overlooked Key Points
Economic TimesExpect one more rally before elections; bullish on midcap PSUs: Sanjiv Bhasin
Sanjiv Bhasin of IIFL Securities analyzes market trends, anticipates pre-election rally, and discusses the growth potential of key companies like Union Bank, Reliance Industries, and ITC in various sectors amid changing consumer preferences and market dynamics. He also says we should see one more rally coming before the election. I am very positive on some of the midcaps, particularly PSUs. Key Points
Economic TimesBull market intact but corrections to continue for couple of months at least: Amisha Vora
Amisha Vora discusses recent market correction, sentiment, advance declines, and M2M issues affecting portfolios. The bull market is expected to resume after stabilization. Vora remains cautious short-term while staying positive long-term with special emphasis on largecaps and selective sectors. The market focus stays on advance tax, Paytm, electoral bonds and the consolidation phase post-election. Key Points
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We encourage investors to come via SIPs with 3-5-year horizon: A Balasubramanian
ABSL AMC's A Balasubramanian emphasizes stress tests, portfolio liquidity, and SIP investments for small and midcap funds. Market liquidity, retail investors, and informed decisions play crucial roles in managing risks effectively. A Bala further says: . The current discussion, which has been there for quite some time in consultation with AMFI committee as well as Sebi, is more of a deep dive given that this segment of the market has been getting more money in the last few years. Key Points
Economic Timestime for tactical investing: 5 stocks from 2 most unwanted sectors, but with very strong balance sheets
There is an age old saying on Dalal street, when stocks stop reacting to bad news, it means that bears have run out of ammunition and probably it is time to look at them. Similarly when stocks stop reacting to positive news, probably bulls will not be having a say in the near term. At this point of time, there is an interesting phenomenon which is playing out. While at the overall market basis, it appears that bulls may not have much to say in near term. But at the same time, there are two sectors, which have been getting bombarded with bad news for the last two years. Whether it is macro or micro, news or opinion, literally everything which has been said about them is either negative or at best neutral. But if one looks at price action on the counters on any bad news or even brokerage downgrades which is essentially an opinion stock prices are refusing to fall. Historically one of these two sectors were considered defensive,as stocks from this sector tend to outperform in bearish markets. So, is it the time to go against the narrative of negative news and get them on the watch list? Key Points
Economic TimesAvoiding all longs in positional trades: Meghana Malkan
Meghana Malkan advises caution in the market and suggests focusing on the IT sector, particularly TCS. Support levels for smallcaps and midcaps are uncertain, while multiple divergences indicate potential upside. Key Points
Economic TimesJujutsu Kaisen Chapter 253: This is what we know about release date, time, spoiler speculation and more
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 253 is anticipated to reveal more about Sukuna's true power. Despite facing numerous sorcerers, including Yuta and Yuji, Sukuna hasn't unleashed his full strength. The chapter releases on March 10 at 7am PT. Key Points
Economic TimesCitigroup to lay off 286 employees in New York, filing shows
Citigroup said in January it would cut 20,000 jobs over the next two years, while acknowledging a clearly disappointing quarter marred by one-off charges that resulted in a $1.8 billion loss. The lender is aiming to reduce its global workforce by roughly 8% through 2026, including layoffs from the reorganization, Chief Financial Officer Mark Mason told reporters at the time. Key Points
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Daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health: Study
'We looked at five years across the US, and what we found is that it is unlikely that there is a clinically meaningful difference in cardiovascular health due to daylight saving time', said... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaStock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 37%
In the last two months, there have been phases where the nifty has witnessed a short correction which lasted for anywhere between two to four days. The only difference is that unlike the past when such correction took place, this time when corrections are taking place mid-cap segment also participated. This is indicative of profit booking happening at the broader market level. At this point of time, one cannot rule out volatility which can bring more damage to stock prices in the mid-cap segment. In such times, if one is taking fresh exposure to equity, ensure that there is some level of quality as far as the business and fundamentals are concerned. These selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame. Key Points
Economic TimesHow Cinematherapy Helped Me Through a Midlife Crisis
Yes, there is a therapeutic basis for “watching movies to heal,” but only if you do it the right way. Here's how. Key Points
WIREDStock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 38%
While it might be too early to call or to some it might appear to be wish of which bears on the street would have, but the way the market breadth has panned out, there is probability of a selective correction taking place, which is essentially led by the profit booking. At this time if one is looking to increase exposure, it would be better that they should look for stocks where there are some improvements in the business operating matrix that tend to weather the storm better. These selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame. Key Points
Economic TimesFor moderate risk takers: 5 midcap stocks from different sectors with the right financial matrix
In a market in which stocks of companies undergoing bankruptcy are quoting at half billion market cap, finding stocks which have value is probably not something which is an easy thing. It is time when the choice has to be made between fairly priced or overpriced. Given the sentiments, investors are more prone to buying stock first and then looking at what is the business of the company, that too is done by very few. It is exactly the time and sentiment when it becomes extremely important to go back to the basic principle of investing. Put more checks and balances before you buy the stock and the reason for buying that stock at that point of time. So as you stay bullish, be selective. Key Points
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Put checks and balances: 5 midcap stocks from different sectors with potential upside of up to 34%
The movement of nifty and sensex needs to be delinked with what has happened in the last quarter and what might happen to mid-cap in the coming quarter. There is no way one can fight with liquidity, if it is going to mid caps and they are moving up irrespective of valuations or quality of stocks one cannot argue. But the only thing which as an investor one can do is to be careful when taking exposure to this segment of the market. Stay away from stocks where there is a narrative that this sector will do well because of XYZ reasons. At this point of time there is no dearth of tips floating in whatsapp group and telegram channels. But there is enough evidence in history to show that more than anything else, it is time to use checks and balances while making investment decisions. Key Points
Economic TimesDeepak Shenoy explains why he has trimmed exposure in Escorts
Deepak Shenoy says: We have got very little in financials, very little in IT. I think those are the two areas and almost nothing in pharma in our fundamental driven strategies. And at this point, I will wait for results to finally come in. Things do not look as exciting as they were in the October news time when we saw the September quarter results come in. Key Points
Economic Times8TURN share their love for Indian naan and curry: 'I wanted to go, try it'
K-pop group 8TURN consists of--Myung Ho, Jae Yun, Min Ho, Yoon Sung, Hae Min, Kyung Min, Yun Gyu and Seung Heon. 8TURN spoke to Hindustan Times from Seoul. Key Points
Hindustan TimesIn ‘No’ man’s land, there’s time to rest: Life Hacks by Charles Assisi
In our culture of glorified busyness, saying no can feel like a personal affront, or failure. Learn the skill anyway. You deserve the benefits of it. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMind Over Money: This IIT, IIM alumni MD & COO is an avid reader, does Vipassana and trekking to keep ment
Shilpa Gupta discusses her experience with Vipassana meditation and its impact on her mental fitness. She was introduced to Vipassana at the age of 24 by her family and found it life-altering. Vipassana teaches mindfulness and equanimity, leading to increased awareness, self-control, and peace. Gupta practices Vipassana daily and has attended eight ten-day courses. She believes that Vipassana helps her deal with the challenges of life and improves her focus. Additionally, Gupta shares her love for trekking and the importance of having a strong mind in difficult situations. Key Points
Economic Times
How Cinematherapy Helped Me Through a Midlife Crisis
Yes, there is a therapeutic basis for “watching movies to heal,” but only if you do it the right way. Here's how. Key Points
WIREDUse headwinds as opportunity for investing in strong balance sheets; 5 stocks with up to 29% upside potent
Sometimes a rationale which goes against owning a set of stocks at the start of a bull run, comes in handy in the case of a correction in stock markets. There is one sector where business updates from companies talk in the common lingo. First one is: growth will be muted. Second, margins will be under pressure due to cost inflation and third, competition is increasing in different categories. The sector is FMCG where the narrative is that it is a bad time to buy FMCG stocks. Probably, it is time to take a contrarian call in this sector. Key Points
Economic TimesWhat is passive strategy in mid and smallcap versus active strategy? Nirav Karkera explains
Nirav Karkera says: “There is a lot of new to mutual fund money coming in at this point in time. It is not just the category rotation that is happening but there are also fresh SIPs outside the industry that are moving into the industry at this point in time. It will be a very good push towards the flows in these specific categories, small and midcap very specifically.” Key Points
Economic TimesJanuary-perfect countries to visit in Asia
January is a perfect time to visit myriad Asian nations, as the weather remains generally cool and dry in various regions. Here are some countries you might consider. Key Points
Times of IndiaShould you go for HFCs and not real estate stocks? Is it time for Reliance to move up? Deven Choksey answe
Deven Choksey says: Reliance in particular has always moved once in four years. If they moved in FY2020-21, I guess the time will be now for the stock to move up. Why is it once in four years? Every time this company takes money from investors and puts it into the capital expansion, after four years, the project gets completed and thereafter the reward time starts for this company.” Key Points
Economic Times
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: See if it is a sequel or a new chapter in franchise
The latest Prince of Persia installment, The Lost Crown, sparks questions of reboot or sequel. Ubisoft claims it's a whole new chapter, leaving the connection to Sands of time uncertain. The narrative introduces Sargon, a member of The Immortals, on a mission to rescue Prince Ghassan in the cursed city of Mount Qaf. Ubisoft's statement raises anticipation about The Lost Crown's place in the franchise. Key Points
Economic TimesSEBI allows short-selling by all investors; F&O stocks also eligible
Institutional investors will not be allowed to do day trading. This means all transactions would be grossed for institutional investors at the custodians level. The custodians, however, will continue to settle their deliveries on a net basis with the stock exchanges. Key Points
Economic TimesResearch shows perceived time has an actual effect on physical healing
Washington DC [US], January 2 (ANI): According to new research by Harvard psychologists Peter Aungle and Ellen Langer, perceived time has a major impact on the real-time it takes to heal physical wounds. Their study, published in Nature Scientific Reports, challenges conventional beliefs about psychological influences on physical health. The findings suggest a broader range […] Key Points
ThePrintHow much of the 2023 frenzy is likely to extend to 2024? S Naren answers
S Naren says: “Old investors can stay invested but new money coming in should be spread across asset class. We are much more focussed on the fact that new money should be invested more carefully than taking out old money. Old money can just stay invested. I do not think we are going to see 2020 markets or 2021 market levels easily.” Key Points
Economic TimesChristmas 2023: No-bake dessert ideas to make with your kids
Christmas 2023: Here are two easy and fun recipes of no-bake desserts to make with kids at home. Take a look. Key Points
Hindustan Times
Monster Hunter Now’s Happy Hunting New Year Events: See release date, duration of Pink Rathian, Black Diab
Niantic reveals Monster Hunter Now Happy Hunting New Year event details, including start dates and featured monsters. The festive season includes increased monster spawns, Pink Rathian's return, boosted Zinogre Hunt-a-thons, and a Black Diablos event. Key Points
Economic TimesGood for all market conditions: 6 largecap stocks with right mix of RoE & RoCE
There is sunshine all around, better than expected GDP numbers, further decline in oil prices, falling US bond yields and clear indication from RBI that it is in no mood to increase interest rates any further. So while macros are bullish and could not get better, it is time to spend some time in understanding what stocks are you buying and why that stock at this point of time only. Also if one is thinking about increasing the exposure it would be better to stay with large caps as they would be able to weather any storm which might emerge due to any reason. Key Points
Economic TimesThe merits of a year-end personal audit: Life Hacks by Charles Assisi
Recency bias can make it easy to lose sight of small achievements, new passions and little victories. But they all build up to bigger change. Key Points
Hindustan TimesStock picks of the week: 6 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 25%
As the nifty once again forms a new high and crosses some of the psychological barriers. The mood of the markets is clearly bullish, while it might appear that one is trying to spoil the party, by adding words like caution and high valuations at this point of time. The fact remains that it pays to be cautious in terms of selecting stocks when it is a bullish time. So be selective, avoid impulsive investing, and keep reviewing one’s portfolio and stay away from penny stocks especially. We look at stocks which have witnessed a continuous rise in their score in the last one month. These selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame. Key Points
Economic TimesTaylor Swift is in Green Bay for her beau Travis Kelce's Chiefs vs. Packers game
Taylor Swift is in Green Bay supporting her boyfriend Travis Kelce's game. According to the sources, they both will be there for some time and will spend some quality time together. Key Points
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When couples play make-believe: Simran Mangharam, on illusions in love
I used to be baffled by those who fake love online even when all their friends know how unhappy they are. I spoke to some; the lessons I learnt were intriguing. Key Points
Hindustan TimesCAT 2023 tomorrow, know how to optimise time management during exam
CAT 2023 examination will be conducted tomorrow, November 26, 2023. Check tips to optimize time management during exam. | Competitive Exams Key Points
Hindustan TimesHow to take a holiday break from the gym: personal trainer tips
Don't force yourself to hit the gym during the holidays. Taking a break can pay off later, and evidence suggests there are methods to maintain your fitness. Key Points
Insider6 things to consider if you are approaching wealth accumulation goals
To navigate this ever-changing performance, we need more than just a script. We need a director's vision. Key Points
Economic TimesNo meaningful changes in private sector capex before elections: Sameer Bhise
Risk weight changes have been talked about for some time now. Finally, they have been put into place. Expect moderation on the unsecured side, more so with respect to some of the fintech-led originations, we expect some bit of a moderation on that side. At the same time, over the next 6 to 12 months as these changes play out, it would allow some of the well-capitalised companies to emerge stronger. Key Points
Economic TimesAfter a devastating breakup, I moved from Brooklyn to West Virginia to rebuild a life. Then I got lonelier than ever.
When my relationship failed the COVID test, I put my plants in a truck and headed south. Starting over sounds fun, but isolation forced a painful reckoning. Key Points
Insider8 capital goods & insurance stocks that can be wealth creators: Sanjiv Bhasin
“In the capital goods space, Cummins, Thermax, Bharat Forge and L&T are four of the choicest names. You can add an ABB. Three insurance names – SBI Life, ICICI Pru, and HDFC Life – in tandem could be very good wealth creators over a period of time and this distribution channel, particularly brokers, exchanges, insurance and the AMCs are a very good long-term bet.” Key Points
Economic TimesMy boyfriend and I met in an airport lounge and have been dating long-distance ever since
My boyfriend and I met in an airport lounge. We've been dating long distance while we both travel for our jobs, but we plan to live together. Key Points
InsiderI'm a single mom, and I struggle with managing my kids' screen time
As a divorced parent, I try to manage my kids screen time. I want them to respect me but also like me. I've learned to give myself some grace when I fail. Key Points
InsiderAfter churning out multibaggers, OG fund manager Rajeev Thakkar says it’s time to be a conservative invest
“A Nifty 21 multiple may not seem very, very expensive. But when you look at the individual company valuations, some trading at 70, 80, 100 times earnings or some of the newer listings coming on prospects of future profitability and just focusing on growth, that environment has changed and one should be cautious on that front.” Key Points
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Did you know? Sourav Ganguly almost became the first ‘timed-out’ cricketer
Angelo Mathews's timed out dismissal on Monday stirred memories of a similar incident involving former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly in a South Africa Test in 2007. In Ganguly's case, he had to rush onto the field after India lost a wicket because Sachin Tendulkar was unavailable to join due to his time off the pitch, and VVS Laxman was in the shower. Despite exceeding the three-minute limit, Ganguly's dismissal wasn't appealed by the Proteas' skipper, Graeme Smith. Key Points
Economic TimesFive common mistakes students preparing for exams should avoid
A wonderful method to assess your subject-matter understanding is through mock tests. Most high scorers take as many mock tests as possible. Key Points
Hindustan TimesEnd daylight-saving time, it's not good for our bodies: Doctors
There's actually no real reason why we observe daylight-saving time. Doctors say our fall back to standard time on Sunday will have health benefits. Key Points
InsiderWhy You Can’t Stop Reading About Daylight Saving Time
In the US, Daylight Saving time ends and the clocks go back one hour on November 5. You know this. Google knows this. But here we all are. Again. Key Points
WIREDExplainer: What is US daylight saving time and why was it created?
Daylight saving time is moving clocks forward by one hour during summer months so daylight lasts longer into the evening. Most of North America and Europe follow the custom, while the majority of countries elsewhere, especially those close to the equator, do not. Key Points
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Daylight Saving time 2023: When and why does the world ‘fall back’ for daylight saving time? All you need
The end of DST is scheduled for Sunday, November 5, when we'll gain an hour back as the clocks ‘fall back at 2 a.m. Key Points
Economic TimesStock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 37%
Market has a habit of ignoring all the developments for some time and then one day suddenly getting up to the fact that there is something wrong. Probably what we have seen in the last two weeks in the markets is the same thing, a sudden realization that there are issues like rising inflation leading to higher US rates, geopolitical tension and of course on the domestic front, high valuations. In the last quarter of the current financial year, it is time to take a step back, think and then make a decision both when buying and selling any stock. These selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame. Key Points
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