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Economic vision and not stimulus in Modi 3.0 Budget: Goldman Sachs

The government, Goldman Sachs believes, is likely to stick to the announced fiscal deficit target of 5.1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) for FY25

85% of mid, smallcaps appear bullish on the charts. Will the trend sustain?

A total of 131 stocks from the Nifty MidCap 150 index, and 211 stocks from the Nifty SmallCap 250 index are seen trading above the long-term moving average as of date.

Sensex sees third fastest 5,000-point gain in history to reach 80,000 mark

The fastest 5,000-point rally for the Sensex was nearly three years ago (September 24, 2021) when the index hit an intraday high of 60,333 in a span of just 28 trading days

Can the June 2024 quarter corporate earnings disappoint markets?

Disconnect between earnings growth and stock prices, Bernstein said, is even more visible in the small-and mid-cap (SMID) universe

'Domestic flows will sustain, but will not rise meaningfully from here'

The pockets of the market in which excess exuberance can be seen will undergo a reality check of earnings and valuations, said Gautam Sinha Roy of ICICI Pru Life Insurance

Sensex can hit 87,000 levels by year-end; stick with large-caps: Analysts

Analysts believe there is more room for an upside going ahead, but investors need to be patient as it will not be a runaway rally for the markets from here on.

'Discount broking space getting overcrowded; Sensex can hit 100,000'

Globally, growing number of parliamentarians are worried about legitimised gambling via stock exchanges which has social and financial implications, said CJ George, founder & MD, Geojit Financial

Similarity between stocks, India T20 World Cup win? Virender Sehwag answers

During a consolidation phase, the stock trades in a certain range with subdued volumes. It faces selling pressure on the upside, near the same levels where supply was witnessed earlier

Stock market highlights H1CY24: Sensex, Nifty hit new high; midcaps shine

According to the available data, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have pumped in Rs 2.3 trillion in the Indian equities during H1-CY24. 37 mid, smallcap stocks have doubled during this period

Geopolitics remains by far the biggest risk to markets, says Chris Wood

Back home, the midcap segment, Wood said, remains vulnerable to a correction. He believes there will also be a temptation for investors to tilt the portfolio more towards consumption plays

Morgan Stanley, Citi, Jefferies: Brokerages decode RJio, Airtel tariff hike

In the last two rounds of tariff hikes, Vodafone Idea (Vi) in December 2019 and Bharti (Dec 2021) took the lead, while R-Jio was the last one to raise tariffs

Jio Fin, Zomato part of Nifty50? List of likely F&O inclusions, exclusions

Market regulator Sebi tweaked the selection criteria for stocks to join and exit the derivatives (F&O) segment on Thursday, June 27

700% surge in just 6 months: 25 SME stocks double in 2024; sell or hold?

Analysts caution that the sharp rally in SME stocks makes them a risky proposition at current levels, and also highlight the inherent risk associated to such investments.

JP Morgan India bond index inclusion impact: Weight cut likely for 3 EMs

To accommodate India's 10 per cent weight in the GBI EM index, HSBC said in a recent note, a reweighting will occur for other EM peers in the index, which will see a reduction in their weights.

Bet on these stocks to mint money on your friend's big fat Indian wedding

An average Indian couple spends around 2x on weddings versus education (pre-primary to graduation), according to the Jefferies note, which is in sharp contrast to countries such as the United States

Why are FIIs buying bank stocks, and will this momentum sustain?

Analysts believe a likely pick up in credit growth and hopes of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India should keep the momentum alive in bank stocks.

Investors beware! Four risks that can trigger a stock market correction

The faith in the market is at epic levels and may require something equally epic to break the faith. High or even bubble valuations are irrelevant for non-institutional investors, said a KIE note

Will the Indian stock market tank post the Hyundai IPO? What history suggests

Back home, out of the last seven big IPOs to hit the Dalal Street (D-Street) since 2007, the Sensex has lost ground five times post the stocks of these companies debuted at the exchanges

Fitch ups 2024 world growth forecast to 2.6%; cautions on inflation

However, for 2025, Fitch expects world growth to edge down to 2.4 per cent as US growth slows to a below-trend rate of 1.5 per cent and growth in the Eurozone picks up to 1.5 per cent

Are you a frog, pig, vulture or an ape as a stock market investor?

Types of stock market investors: Each investor category as their own interpretation of the Indian stock market, which in turn reflects in their investment strategy