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What’s behind the rally in PSU stocks
Most of the government spending on infrastructure projects is managed by public-sector companies and financed by public-sector banks. Notably, sectors like railways and roadways have experienced substantial increases in their capital outlay, leading to positive outcomes for associated companies
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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Market achieves record highs, caution advised
The benchmark indices achieved a new record high, a correction towards the close led to a 2.34 percent gain for the week, marking the most substantial weekly increase in two months
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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Oil squeeze
In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Evergrande crisis not a big deal, most investors know Budget is a stock market trigger, Finance Minster's excellent fiscal record, government to focus more on agriculture sector, and more
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Why the Evergrande crisis is not a big deal
Evergrande has defaulted since 2021, and its lenders, suppliers, and shareholders have already experienced significant losses. The company's share price has plummeted by 99 percent from its peak
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Do Budgets steer markets’ fortunes for long?
History suggests stocks and indices dance to the tune of Budget policy announcements for a few days, but soon move on
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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | A rebound likely ahead of the interim budget
The Nifty has experienced a two-week decline, with weekly momentum indicators shifting towards the sell side. While the Indian markets have seen selling pressure, global markets have been strong
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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | This time is indeed different
In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Indian oil and gas firms must pay attention to geopolitical risks, a look at past market behaviour on Interim Budget day, export edge gives impetus to local manufacturing, Sony needs to introspect on its ZEEL merger deal, and more
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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | More weakness likely in days ahead
Benchmark indices touched a new all-time high at the start of the week but lost 1.5 percent. The smaller indices, however, continued to outperform, with the Mid-cap index gaining 1.3 percent and touching a new high
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Did the SEBI FPI ownership norm cause the market to fall?
According to a report, entities failing to meet the beneficial ownership standards won't be able to make fresh purchases of Indian stocks and must liquidate their holdings within 180 days, starting from February 1, 2024
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Five takeaways from Reliance Industries’ Q3 results
Future growth in Reliance will be driven by digital and retail businesses, with the entire benefit of its capex flowing in over the next few quarters
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Lessons from HDFC Bank’s crash
Company managements should do a better job in managing investor expectations, while analysts would do well to dig deeper into the performance of companies, so that unpleasant earnings surprises are reduced
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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Sell-off surge
In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Budget 2024 expectations from poor and youth, understanding market expectations beyond polls, 2024 a difficult year for copper smelters, slow road project awards hurt developers, and more
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IPO euphoria extends to rights issues
Rights issues by a record number of companies highlight the bullish outlook of their boards, indicating that capital spending is around the corner
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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | It is time to be cautious even as markets touch a new high
The week was marred by developments in the Middle East, where the conflict with Yemen's Houthis took a new turn. The US and UK intensified efforts to liberate the Red Sea area from the rebels
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Bitcoin is here to stay, India should join the party
With the SEC clearing Bitcoin ETFs, investors can now safely invest in another asset class
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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Expect a dull earnings season
In today's edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Red Sea attacks have started to hurt, first half of 2024 crucial for financial sector, sugar bends global food inflation curve, with Nifty at record highs should one book profits, and more
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Red Sea attacks have started to hurt
While the Red Sea crisis has affected trade for India and Europe, crude oil exports from the US to Europe have benefited
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India's higher rankings in MSCI EM index could import volatility
Passive investors in ETFs, commonly termed 'hot money', keep investing when the going is good but are first to rush through the door at the slightest sign of trouble, either in the domestic or global markets.
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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | Is the market showing signs of fatigue?
The start of the Q3 earnings season, coupled with uncertainty in the Middle East and the recent increase in Russian aggression, caused volatility to rise in the market
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SEBI short-selling norms to have no impact on the market
Most of the rules are merely a reiteration of the 2007 circular on short selling. There are some tweaks, but they will not have a meaningful impact on the market, at least not for the retail trader
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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Tech trouble
In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: PSU stocks march ahead, India's manufacturing PMI gives hope, India’s fiscal deficit better, India’s stand on Gaza conflict, and more
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What drives the PSU stocks rally?
PSU stocks enjoy quasi-monopolistic status and enjoy government support
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Moneycontrol Pro Market Outlook | 2023 ends on a strong note, but can the rally continue?
As we step into 2024, both domestic and international markets are entering a cloud of uncertainty. Approximately 70 countries, including India, are slated to hold general elections, introducing a potential source of heightened market volatility
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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Rising passive investment
In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: High food inflation can play spoilsport, services pull up current account in latest quarter, decline in bond yields an opportunity for investors, 2023 a mega year for SME IPOs, and more
