BUSINESS
Saudi Arabia's aggressive price cut in Asian oil prices is to regain market share
The slowing of the Chinese economy and India’s diversification in oil purchases has hurt the Saudis
BUSINESS
GuruSpeak | How to use options data and technical analysis in swing trading
A master trader demonstrates how chart-reading and data analysis combined to help him profit from trading trends
BUSINESS
If you feel the market is overbought, here is how you protect your gains
A few hedging strategies can allow you to continue being invested, while at the same time, lowering your losses
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GuruSpeak | Tarun Nayak uses algos to automate trading, freeing up time for his full-time day job
Algorithmic trading not only minimises the emotional factor in trading but frees up time that can be utilised elsewhere—a full-time job or even a hobby
BUSINESS
ReNew Power’sNasdaq listing makes a case for SPACsin India
The conditions are right for start-ups looking to list abroad through the SPAC route but the government is dragging its feet on the issue
BUSINESS
Are recent IPO listings signalling market fatigue?
On a valuation basis, India’s premium over emerging markets is at the highest level in over five years. At 22.8 times, one-year forward earnings are almost double of the MSCI Emerging Market Index, which stands at 12.8 times.
BUSINESS
The coal crisis reaches Indian shores and may persist for a while
Fuel inventories at nearly a third of coal-based power plants are at alarming levels
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Asset monetisation plan is a win-win for all stakeholders
Given the low-interest rate scenario and markets touching new highs, the retail investor is looking for assets offering better yields and capital security
BUSINESS
SpiceJet’s air cargo spin-off first step in building a logistics chain
Spicejet’s decision to spin off the cargo business helps it raise capital during a difficult period for the passenger business
BUSINESS
Why the shipping index is at an 11-year high
The problem is of a simple supply-demand mismatch--- one where post-Covid a sharp surge in demand has shaken all sectors. On the supply side, a lull in the shipping industry for over a decade has resulted in the supply of fewer ships and containers
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Guruspeak: Yashvardhan Sarda on how algos help trade the best fundamental and momentum stocks
‘I presently trade momentum stocks that have a minimum return on equity of 20%, low debt, high margins, and strong cash flows. My current screening universe is of the top 700-800 stocks by market cap.’
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The BSE mid-cap fiasco illustrates why authorities should leave free markets alone
A complex circular issued by the BSE spread panic among investors in certain small and mid-cap stocks. It ended up hurting the same investors it tried to protect.
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Trading in foreign stocks to become easier and also cheaper
Indian exchanges are creating a special platform at the GIFT IFSC to give Indian investors an easy way to invest in foreign equities
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Coal prices at decade high--should we worry?
Rising coal prices would mean higher input costs of power, thus keeping inflation elevated and a cause for worry for markets.
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GuruSpeak | Jakera Choudhury shows how to use basic technical and fundamental screeners to make money consistently
Analysing stocks on weekends and using simple tools to identify trading opportunities has helped Jakera Choudhury, one of the rising stars of the stock market, trade profitably.
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Post-IPO lock-in norm to benefit start-ups lining up to get listed
SEBI has recognised the limited role of a promoter in a company that is mainly funded by private equity players
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Here's what is driving the market higher and what can pull it down
While India’s fundamentals are looking up, the big question to be asked is: what is happening to liquidity?
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SEBI opens the door for retail investors to invest in higher yielding investment trusts
In developed countries REITs have generated returns somewhere between bonds and stocks-- the same is expected to be the case in India.
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What is driving real estate stocks through the roof?
Real estate stocks are back in favour as a combination of positive triggers are nudging investors to pay more attention to the sector
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Gold demand picks up, but can it sustain?
While physical demand for gold can be expected to pick up in 2021 both from consumers and central banks, gold ETFs pose a risk to a bullish scenario
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China's tech crackdown unlikely to cause much damage
While the immediate damage may be curtailed to some extent, what is the guarantee that China will not change the rules of the game again?
BUSINESS
Common platform for mutual fund investors a much-needed initiative by SEBI
SEBI has asked the registrar and transfer agents (RTA) to set up a common mutual fund transaction platform. The platform would be a one-stop shop for financial and non-financial mutual fund transactions.
BUSINESS
The Green Pivot | NTPC takes giant steps towards improving its ESG score
NTPC is transforming itself into a green warrior through a slew of programmes that will substantially increase its share of renewable energy generation
BUSINESS
The pros and cons of pension funds being allowed to invest in IPOs
Since pensions are the chief, and in many cases, the only source of income for senior citizens, PFRDA should ensure that such funds should not take undue risks. This is true especially in the current scenario where loss-making start-ups are tapping the market with atrocious valuations
