For much of this month, Wall Street traders piled into stocks and bonds, betting that the Federal Reserve was finally ready to start cutting interest rates again. All they were waiting on was the green light from Jerome Powell to keep the rally going.They got exactly what they were looking for on Friday, when the […]
From 6X gains in 2024 to bear market pain in 2025. Is this smallcap multibagger stock a buy now?
Shakti Pumps India, the solar pump and EV motor manufacturer that delivered jaw-dropping 16x returns in the previous two years, is now bleeding in 2025. The smallcap stock that rewarded brave investors with 523% gains in 2024 alone, turning every lakh invested into over ₹6 lakhs, has crashed into bear market territory, losing 24% of […]
4 stocks from Ashish Kacholia’s portfolio surged 50-75% in FY26
Ashish Kacholia’s Portfolio According to recent data for the June 2025 quarter, Kacholia has publicly disclosed investments in approximately 49 stocks, with a total value of around Rs 2,755 crore as of August 22. It’s important to note that this list includes only those companies where Kacholia’s stake exceeds 1%, and may not represent all […]
Federal Reserve: Fed Chief sends strongest signal yet that rate cuts are coming
Jackson Hole, Wyoming: Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, on Friday used a closely watched speech to send his strongest signal yet that the central bank is preparing to soon restart interest rate cuts, highlighting the labour market‘s vulnerabilities even as inflation accelerates. Powell held back from explicitly endorsing a reduction in borrowing […]
US stocks: Dow notches record high as Wall Street cheers Powell’s speech
Wall Street’s main indexes ended higher on Friday, with the blue-chip Dow hitting a record closing high, as investors piled into stocks after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a near-term interest-rate cut during his Jackson Hole Symposium speech. His comments paved the way for a potential rate cut at the Fed’s September […]
Indian stock market: Indian equities drop as investors book profits amid US tariff concerns
Mumbai: Equities ended lower Friday, snapping a six-day gaining streak, as investors booked profits amid concerns over additional 25% US tariffs on Indian exports taking effect next week. The Centre’s proposed indirect tax streamlining, which boosted the gauges earlier this week, failed to influence the market’s direction in the absence of fresh positive cues. The […]
Dow Jones soars 900 points, S&P 500, Nasdaq surge 1% as Fed’s Powell hints at rate cuts soon
Wall Street’s main indexes rallied on Friday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pointed to a possible interest-rate cut during his Jackson Hole Symposium speech. While his comments opened the door to a rate cut at the Fed’s September 16-17 meeting, Powell stressed the importance of the jobs and inflation data that will be […]
Powell announces policy framework tweaks for changed economic landscape in Jackson Hole speech
Nodding toward significant changes in the economic landscape over the last five years, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday announced an updated operating framework for the U.S. central bank that reflects the return of higher inflation pressures and reduced prospect of near zero short-term interest rates. Announcing the changes in a speech to be […]
IndiGo, Max Healthcare set to enter Nifty 50 in index rejig. Check full list
NSE Indices on Friday announced a reshuffle of its benchmark indices as part of its semi-annual review. Budget carrier IndiGo and Max Healthcare Institute will be included in the Nifty index, replacing Hero MotoCorp and IndusInd Bank. The changes will take effect from September 30. IndiGo had an average free-float market capitalisation of Rs 1.13 […]
Sebi proposes changes to block deal framework
India’s markets regulator on Friday proposed changes to the country’s block deal framework, including raising the minimum order size for such trades. The Securities and Exchange Board of India proposed to increase the minimum block deal size to 250 million rupees from the current 100 million rupees, according to a consultation paper published on its […]