4 people questioned so far over Lebanon exploding pagers, say Taiwan prosecutors
Taiwan-based Gold Apollo said last week it did not manufacture the devices used in the attack. Taiwan's government also said the pagers were not made in Taiwan. Key Points
India TodayDollar slips on profit taking but upbeat outlook remains
By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar slipped broadly on Friday as traders booked profits after recent gains but the U.S. currency remained well-placed for further advances, supported Key Points
ThePrintAsia stocks hesitant, dollar firms as US payrolls dent Fed rate cut wagers
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian shares started the week on a subdued note on Monday, while the dollar firmed as investors weighed when the U.S. Federal Reserve will start cutting rates Key Points
ThePrintRBI policy, FII flows among 10 factors that will steer D-Street this week
The Reserve Bank of India's rate-setting committee will be meeting this week to announce policy rates and also give its commentary on the economy and inflation. D-Street is expected to track this bimonthly event. Key Points
Economic TimesAxis Bank among my top 3 ideas for the week: Rupak De, LKP Securities
Nifty and Sensex soar to new highs in the financial year 2023-24, with retail investors outperforming institutional ones. Rupak De predicts increased trading activity this week due to F&O contracts expiry and shares top stock ideas. De also says if Nifty fails to sustain above 21,950-22,000, the index might enter a consolidation phase. Key Points
Economic TimesWall Street treads water ahead of US data; dollar pressured by yen, yuan
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. stocks were mixed at the start of a holiday-shortened week on Monday as investors positioned themselves ahead of inflation data. All three major U.S. stock Key Points
ThePrintStocks on inflation stand-by as intervention watch dogs yen
By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -Investors kicked off a shortened week in subdued mood on Monday with stock benchmarks steady near last week's lifetime highs as looming U.S. inflation data provides the Key Points
ThePrintAsia shares edge up, Japan cautions on yen weakness
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares inched higher on Monday as investors hoped U.S. inflation data this week would not derail the outlook for lower interest rates, while the risk of currency Key Points
ThePrintAsia shares flat, dollar restrained by Japan caution
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares dithered on Monday as investors worried U.S. inflation data this week could derail the outlook for lower interest rates, while the risk of currency Key Points
ThePrintPrefer short on HCL Tech on pullbacks: Anand James, Geojit Financial Services
IT stocks were among the biggest Nifty losers in the week. HCL Tech, which ended about 5.5% down, formed a long-legged Doji candle on the daily charts, which is a reversal sign. “But the resistance at Rs 1570 appears strong for now. Weekly MACD has crossed below the signal line which is a bearish signal. Key Points
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Smallcaps make a striking comeback with 52 double-digit gainers. Are valuation concerns over?
Around 52 smallcap stocks delivered double-digit returns and Manoj Vaibhav Gems was the top gainer at 43%. It is followed by eMudhra and Vadilal Industries, whose shares jumped 40% and 25%, respectively. Key Points
Economic TimesWorld shares cheer China data, as central banks line up
By Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) -Wall Street futures ticked up ahead of a raft of central bank meetings this week that could see the end of free money in Japan and a slower glide path for U.S. rate Key Points
ThePrintGIFT Nifty down 40 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Going forward, the pace of decline would remain gradual citing the resilience of select heavyweights across sectors. Traders should continue with a stock-specific approach and maintain positions on both sides, said Ajit Mishra, SVP - Technical Research, Religare Broking. Key Points
Economic TimesUS Fed interest rate decision key event to watch out for this week: Analysts
International Business News: Stock markets are influenced by US Fed rate decision and global trends. Concerns over foreign investors, smallcap, midcap decline persist. Keep a clos Key Points
Times Of IndiaFOMC, FII action among 10 factors to impact D-Street movement this week
Nifty down 2.1% due to selling in various stocks. IT stocks gained. Market to resume with focus on Fed's monetary policy, US Fed's interest rate decision, and other global events impacting trading. Arvinder Singh Nanda says the broader index to likely face hurdle at 22,250-22,350 in the coming sessions, with support at 21900-21800. Key Points
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week Ahead: US Fed Policy, FPI inflows, crude oil prices, global cues among key market triggers this week
Analysts expect markets to be volatile this week with Nifty 50's likely further slide till 21,500. However, if the index holds above 22,500, then there are chances of an up move. Key Points
mintUS dollar poised for biggest weekly gain since mid-January; yen falls ahead of BOJ
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar rose to a more than one-week high on Friday after a mixed batch of data showed the U.S. economy remained stable with small pockets of Key Points
ThePrintStock rally pauses as US inflation douses rate cut hopes
By Naomi Rovnick and Kevin Buckland LONDON TOKYO, LONDON (Reuters) - Global stocks were set to end the week on a tepid note, following seven weeks of gains, after hotter-than-forecast U.S. inflation Key Points
ThePrintStocks bide time ahead of US data triple-whammy
By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -Global shares hovered near record highs on Thursday, while the dollar headed for its first weekly gain in a month, ahead of a trio of U.S. data releases that has the Key Points
ThePrintAsian stocks perk up, focus shifts to US inflation, BOJ
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian equities rose on Tuesday led higher by Chinese tech firms although investors' main focus was on key U.S. inflation data, while expectations that the Bank Key Points
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More left to rally in bank stocks. Anand James explains why
Smallcap250 Index has formed a Doji candle in the monthly timeframe and a MACD break in the weekly time frame indicating more weakness, with 74% of stocks in the Smallcap250 index seeing a negative weekly closing last week. The number of stocks that remained above 100DMA fell to 59% from 79% and those that remained above 50DMA fell from 82% last week to 40% this week. Key Points
Economic TimesStates borrowing cost falls to 32-week low of 7.40 percent
Eleven states raised Rs 28,000 crore from state government securities (SGS), which is 27 per cent lower than the Rs 38,200 crore indicated for this week in the auction calendar, according to a note by Icra Ratings. As a result, the weighted average cut-off eased by 4 bps to 7.40 per cent, the lowest in the past 32 weeks. Key Points
Economic TimesWeekly Numerology Predictions from 4th to 10th March
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Hindustan TimesBond yields, FII action among 9 factors to impact D-Street movement this week
Nifty ended with weekly gains of 0.75% with leadership taken by banks, auto and metals. When markets resume trading on Monday, a host of important domestic and global events lined up during the holiday-shortened week are likely to impact them. Key Points
Economic TimesHow to trade Paytm amid wild swings. Anand James shares his strategy
Anand James says despite the RBI ban, the Paytm stock presents a trading opportunity. Caution needed in the last week of the series. Private banks outperforming PSU counterparts. Cherry-picking opportunities emerging in PSU bank stocks. Yes Bank shares facing bearish technical structure. Trading play in Paytm stock with an upside objective of 500-550. Key Points
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Global cues, FII flows, F&O expiry among 8 factors to drive Dalal Street this week
Benchmark indices gained close to 1% last week, reaching lifetime highs, driven by foreign investor inflows. Volatility is expected due to the expiry of the February derivative series. Nifty may reach 22400 and possibly 22700. Macro data and global markets will be monitored. Auto sales and IPOs are also noteworthy. Key Points
Economic Times67 smallcap stocks gain in double digits in a roller coaster market week
During the week, 67 smallcap stocks had a good run with double digit gains, higher than that of the previous week. In the preceding week, about 50 smallcaps rose in double digits. Key Points
Economic TimesUS jobless claims reach lowest level in a month
Applications for jobless benefits fell to their lowest in five weeks, despite more layoffs. The Labor Department reported a decrease of 12,000 in unemployment claims to 201,000 for the week ending Feb. 17. The four-week average of claims fell to 215,250. 1.86 million Americans were collecting jobless benefits during the week that ended Feb. 10. The U.S. Key Points
Economic TimesFII flows, IPO action among 9 factors that will steer D-Street this week
The market closed near its peak, with the Bank Nifty index emerging as a standout performer. Despite a rocky start, the PSU index demonstrated resilience, bouncing back from early declines. With few definitive signals this week, the market focus remains on the trajectory of the dollar index and US bond yields, said Santosh Meena, Head of Research, Swastika Investmart. Key Points
Economic TimesNumber of smallcaps with double-digit gains drop with some signs of profit booking
The number of smallcap stocks that rose in double digits came down for the second consecutive week. Fifty of them saw double-digit rallies, compared with 52 a week earlier and 60-plus in the preceding week. Key Points
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Last leg of Q3 earnings among 5 factors to dictate Nifty mood this week
Led by the downside in private bank stocks, Nifty slipped 0.33% lower and broadly consolidated in the 21,600–22,000 range during the week. PSU banks outshined with SBI leading with a 12% upside in just five days. Key Points
Economic TimesIPO Calendar: Primary market to breathe easy with only 2 IPOs scheduled next week
The Street will see a flurry of listings, four of them in the mainboard segment. Three IPOs of Rashi Peripherals, Jana SFB and Capital SFB opened last week and closed for subscription. The listings of these three public offers are scheduled for next week. Key Points
Economic TimesSmallcap rally steady despite high valuations as 52 stocks gain in double digits
As elevated valuations cap the upside in the broader market, smallcap rally was subdued but steady with 52 stocks gaining in double digits during the week. Mid and smallcaps had witnessed strong rallies over the past few months thus making valuations a little stretched. Key Points
Economic TimesWeekly Numerology Predictions from 5th to 11th February
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Hindustan TimesRBI MPC, Q3 earnings, FII action among 10 factors to drive D-Street action this week
Nifty ended with weekly gains of 2.3% led by IT stocks. PSU Banks outperformed other sectors. Markets will reopen after a holiday week and react to major domestic and global events. RBI will announce monetary policy decisions. US markets closed with strong gains, influencing Indian markets. Several companies will announce Q3FY2024 earnings. Rupee remained flat against the dollar. Corporate actions include ex-dates and record dates for interim dividends. Technical factors and FII/DII action will also impact the market. Key Points
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Stock market today: BSE Sensex surges over 500 points, crosses 71,000; Nifty50 above 21,500
India Business News: Stock market today: Get the latest updates on the stock market today. BSE Sensex surges over 500 points to cross the 71,000 mark again, while Nifty50 remains above 21,500. Stay informed about the market-moving events and Budget 2024. Key Points
Times Of IndiaWeekly Numerology Predictions from 29th January to 4th February
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Hindustan TimesOver 30 smallcap stocks gain between 20-70% even as Sensex logs worst week since November; do you own?
Domestic equity benchmarks Nifty 50 and Sensex have fallen about 1.3 per cent each over the three sessions in the holiday-truncated week, culminating in a second consecutive week of losses, primarily driven by weakness in the banking sector. Key Points
mintWhy Germany is launching a six-month trial of 4-day work week, from Feb 1
Germany is testing a four-day work week to determine if it can improve productivity while keeping employees healthier and happier. The program, involving 45 companies, aims to address the shortage of skilled workers in the labor market. The imbalance between supply and demand is causing tensions between employers and employees, with strikes and wage demands increasing. Key Points
Economic TimesOil prices ease in early trading; set to post weekly gains
(Reuters) - Oil prices eased in early trading on Friday, but were set to close higher for the week on positive economic data from the United States and China and a draw in U.S. crude stocks. Brent Key Points
ThePrintDollar struggles to retain gains, option expiries bump yen up
By Vidya Ranganathan SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar struggled to keep gains on Monday as looming central bank decisions in Japan and Europe and vacillating market expectations for Fed rate cuts Key Points
ThePrintGold steadies ahead of key U.S. data
(Reuters) - Gold prices steadied on Monday as traders braced for fresh data on U.S. economic growth and the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge due later this week, ahead of the central bank's Key Points
ThePrintDollar headed for second weekly gain as rate cut optimism cools
By Harry Robertson and Tom Westbrook LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The dollar was on track to rise for a second straight week on Friday as signs of resilience in the U.S. economy and pushback from Key Points
ThePrintGold heads for worst week in six on falling rate-cut bets
By Harshit Verma (Reuters) - Gold prices slipped on Friday and were on track for their worst week in six, as the dollar and bond yields firmed after U.S. central bankers pushed back against Key Points
ThePrintGold set for weekly drop on tempered rate-cut view
(Reuters) - Gold prices were set on Friday for their worst week in more than a month, as the dollar and Treasury yields strengthened after U.S. central bankers pushed back against expectations of Key Points
ThePrintDollar little changed on MLK Day, sterling slides in risk-off trading
By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar was little changed on Monday in cautious during a U.S. public holiday, while risk-sensitive sterling slid ahead of a busy week for UK economic data. The Key Points
ThePrintQ3 earnings, global cues, FII flows among 8 factors to set trajectory for D-Street this week
In the coming week, the trajectory of domestic equities will be influenced by Q3FY24 earnings, including those of HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries. Global markets, corporate actions, and fund flows will also play a significant role. Investors will closely monitor the movement of global equities, particularly in China and Taiwan. Key macro-economic data to watch includes consumer price inflation in the UK and the US Fed's Beige Book. Key Points
Economic Timesweek Ahead: Q3 Results, FII inflows, global cues among key market triggers as Nifty 50 tests 22,000 this week
Markets can see stock-specific action as investors will eye corporate results this week. Nifty 50 is likely to test the 22,000-mark, however, the prevailing underperformance of banking could keep the momentum in check, said analysts. Key Points
mint84 smallcap stocks offer double-digit weekly returns as markets surge to record highs
Better-than-expected IT results helped boost market sentiments in the week gone by as benchmark indices shrugged off muted start to the year and hit record highs.During the week, as many as 84 smallcap stocks have delivered double digit weekly returns with eight of them offering over 25% returns. Key Points
Economic TimesStocks fall, yields inch higher; focus on upcoming US inflation data, earnings
By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global stock indexes fell and Treasury yields edged higher on Tuesday, with investors bracing for key U.S. inflation data this week and the start of Key Points
ThePrintAsia shares ebb into the red as inflation, earnings loom large
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Asian shares slipped into the red on Monday as Chinese stocks extended their recent retreat, and investors braced for U.S. inflation data and a corporate reporting Key Points
ThePrintOver 45 BSE small-cap stocks surge between 15-50% even as market ends week flat
Small-cap stocks maintained their upward momentum, with 40 stocks reporting returns ranging from 15% to 50% for the week. Alok Industries was the top gainer, with a gain of over 50% after Reliance Industries invested ₹3,300 crore in the company. Key Points
mintQ3 earnings, FII flows among 10 factors that will steer D-Street this week
Benchmark indices ended the first week of 2024 with minor losses, and the midcap index ended the week with gains for the second consecutive week. Sectoral indices ended the week on a mixed note. Eight out of 12 sectors rose while four declined. The realty sector was the top gainer, rising more than 7%, Arvinder Singh Nanda, Senior Vice President of Master Capital Services, said. Key Points
Economic TimesRealty stocks add 30% gains in the first week of 2024; what’s buzzing?
The S&P BSE Real Estate index gained more than 8% in a week, and the gauge hit an over 15-year high of 6820.59 points. Godrej Properties, The Phoenix Mills, Prestige Estates Projects, and Sobha gained 11-30% so far this week. While, Mahindra Lifespace Developers, Oberoi Realty, and Macrotech Developers added 6-8% this week. Key Points
Economic TimesNew US jobless claims rise again as labor market cools
The rolls of those receiving benefits after one week of aid rose 14,000 from the week prior, reaching 1.875 million. Continued unemployment claims, a measure for hiring, have increased since mid-September, indicating those already out of work may be having difficulties getting a job. In November's economy, 199,000 new jobs emerged, up from 150,000 in October according to the Labor Department's non-farm payrolls report. The unemployment rate also fell moderately from the month prior, to 3.7% from 3.9%. Key Points
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Nifty IT looks poised to breach 2022 peak: Anand James
Anand James says: Throughout the most part of 2022 as well as 2023, the sector had been going through a period of correction as well as consolidation, before starting the reversal moves late 2023. A pause in the last few days augurs well for the trend to breach the 2022s peak on the Nifty IT index. Key Points
Economic TimesFII action, IPO listings among 10 factors to drive D-Street action this week
When stock markets resume trading on Tuesday in the holiday shortened week, a host of important domestic and global events lined-up during this week are likely to impact them. The underlying tone of the market remains positive. Major global markets will remain shut for trading on December 25, Monday on account of Christmas holiday. Key Points
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