Risk: An underrated word in today’s investment landscape

Risk: An underrated word in today's investment landscape

Regardless of the method, this exercise is crucial, as it leads to a recommended and potentially suitable asset allocation for the client’s long-term investment strategy. Asset allocation is a cornerstone of any robust investment plan. However, the relevance of this exercise diminishes if an investor exclusively seeks equity investments or if the advisor focuses solely … Read more

Geopolitical risks loom large for global markets but India’s growth drivers provide a buffer, says Jefferies’ Chris Wood

Geopolitical risks loom large for global markets but India’s growth drivers provide a buffer, says Jefferies’ Chris Wood

As geopolitical tensions escalate and stock market valuations reach lofty heights, global markets face an unsettling combination of risks. But India, buoyed by its robust growth engines, appears better positioned to weather the storm, according to Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at investment bank Jefferies. Speaking to a select group of journalists on … Read more

Investors should diversify in large caps and flexicaps to limit correction impact: Aamar Deo Singh of Angel One

Investors should diversify in large caps and flexicaps to limit correction impact: Aamar Deo Singh of Angel One

Aamar Deo Singh, Sr. Vice President of Research, Angel One, believes that the valuations are relatively expensive across sectors, and investors definitely need to be more prudent and cautious in stock picking and not get carried away by market euphoria. In an interview, Singh advised investors that in the current market environment, they should look … Read more

Wall Street week ahead: All eyes on Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision

Wall Street week ahead: All eyes on Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision

On Wall Street in the week ahead, market participants’ focus will be on the US Federal Reserve’s two day monetary policy meeting starting September 17. The US central bank is widely expected to slash interest rates for the first time since 2020. Following the Fed monetary policy committee’s decision on interest rates, Chair Jerome Powell … Read more

Granules India shares plunge 16% after USFDA inspection ends with 6 observations

Granules India shares plunged over 16 percent during intraday trading on Thursday, September 12, following the company’s announcement that the USFDA’s inspection of its Gagillapur FD facility, conducted from August 26 to September 6, 2024, concluded with six observations. In response, the company issued a statement to reassure concerned investors, emphasizing its commitment to resolving … Read more

Wall Street week ahead: Investors eye inflation data, Apple event

Wall Street week ahead: Investors eye inflation data, Apple event

After Friday’s rout on Wall Street due to disappointing jobs data, in the week ahead investors will have three major economic reports to watch closely. A jobs report released by the US Labor Department on Friday showed a continued slowdown in the labor market. Next week, the economic calendar will feature reports on the consumer … Read more

Wall Street week ahead: Spotlight on jobs data, manufacturing PMI

Wall Street week ahead: Spotlight on jobs data, manufacturing PMI

On Wall Street in the week ahead, investors will have a plenty of economic data to look forward to, with the spotlight on the jobs market data and the manufacturing PMI report.  As this month the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting is slated to be held, the non-farm payrolls data for August can provide … Read more

ICICI Direct’s Top Momentum Picks: NBCC, HPCL; sees 8% upside in 30 days

ICICI Direct’s Top Momentum Picks: NBCC, HPCL; sees 8% upside in 30 days

Equity benchmarks rebounded strongly as concerns about a US recession diminished, buoyed by the latest economic data. The Nifty index gained over half a percent in today’s trading session, following a 0.13 percent rise in the previous session and a 1.65 percent rally on Friday. ICICI Direct Technical Outlook – Nifty ICICI Direct’s technical analysis … Read more

Wall Street week ahead: Focus on Jackson Hole Symposium, Jerome Powell speech

Wall Street week ahead: Focus on Jackson Hole Symposium, Jerome Powell speech

Focus of Wall Street investors’ in the week ahead will be primarily on the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium to be held from August 22 to 24 inWyoming. Global central bank officials, including Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, will speak at the symposium. The event will also see the participation from economists, financial market leaders and … Read more

Stock market today: PNB, SAIL, Sun TV among 15 stocks in F&O ban list on August 13

Stock market today: PNB, SAIL, Sun TV among 15 stocks in F&O ban list on August 13

F&O ban list:The National Stock Exchange (NSE) banned trading in 15 stocks on Tuesday, August 13, in the futures and options (F&O) segment as they exceeded 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). However, these stocks will be available for trading in the cash market. The NSE updates the list of securities in the F&O … Read more