China and Hong Kong stocks jumped on Monday, led by the rare earth and property sectors, extending the recent bull run as abundant liquidity continued to fuel gains. ** At market close, the Shanghai Composite index was up 1.5% at 3,883.56, the highest since August 2015. That brings its gain since the most recent low […]
Fed rate moves could drive Wall Street rally: Peter McGuire
Wall Street staged a notable comeback last week, leaving investors weighing the implications of Fed policy, inflation, and labor market signals. The Nasdaq jumped nearly 2%, the S&P 500 rose 1.5%, and the Dow saw strong gains after remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell stirred hopes of potential rate cuts. Speaking to ET Now, market […]
FIIs cut stakes in 12 large-cap stocks over two straight quarters; stocks tumble – FII Exit
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have reduced their holdings in around 45 large-cap stocks over two consecutive quarters — March 2025 and June 2025. About 24 of these stocks have delivered negative returns so far in calendar year 2025. Among them, 12 key underperformers stand out, with share prices plunging between 10% and 50% during the […]
Intel trails TSMC, Nvidia in chip race – Trump Bets Big on Intel
Intel is investing $100 billion to expand U.S. factories, including a major Arizona facility. The government’s support, along with SoftBank’s recent $2 billion investment, strengthens Intel’s capital base. But success hinges on proving its ability to make cutting-edge chips profitably. (Disclaimer: This slideshow has been sourced from Reuters) Source link
Evergrande’s Collapse: A warning for global markets? – The End of an Era
A Hong Kong court appointed Alvarez & Marsal, the firm that once helped dismantle Lehman Brothers, to handle Evergrande’s liquidation. So far, liquidators have taken control of over 100 companies and about $3.5 billion worth of assets. Yet creditors are owed $45 billion, and only $255 million has been recovered. With Evergrande’s complex web of […]
RailTel shares in focus as company bags Rs 13 crore order from RSLDC
Shares of RailTel Corporation of India are likely to be in focus on Monday, August 25, after the company announced it has received a work order worth Rs 13.16 crore from the Rajasthan Skill & Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC). The order, awarded on August 23, is for Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services and will be […]
Japan’s Nikkei extends winning streak for second day as tech surges on Fed bets
Japan’s Nikkei share average rose for a second straight session on Monday, led by tech shares as the domestic market reacted to optimism for looser monetary policy in the United States. The Nikkei 225 Index rose 0.7% to 42,922.33 at the midday break. The broader Topix added 0.3%. SoftBank Group and Advantest, a maker of […]
Australian shares scale new high on US rate-cut bets
Australian shares rose to a record high on Monday, after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last week pointed to a possible rate cut at the central bank’s September meeting. The S&P/ASX 200 index climbed as much 1% to a fresh high of 9,054.50 by 0041 GMT, with all sectors except consumer staples trading in […]
Kaun banega mango millionaire? Try Radhika Gupta’s 10-30-50 savings rule before investing money
Whether you are in your 20s, 30s or 40s, saving money can feel overwhelming with expenses pulling you in every direction. But, as Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD and CEO Radhika Gupta explains in her new book ‘Mango Millionaire’, saving is like net practice before a cricket match—it builds discipline for investing. Her 10-30-50 rule offers […]
Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, FII activity among 8 key triggers to move market this week
Markets closed higher for the second straight week, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex gaining close to 1%. Optimism around a possible GST rate overhaul lifted sentiment early on, and momentum held through most of the week before some profit booking in the final session pared gains. By the end of the week, the Nifty […]