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The Compass

Strong demand, rising prices brighten near-term outlook for metal stocks

The shares of aluminium manufacturers rallied on Monday on the back of a sharp rise in the price of the lightweight metal over the weekend, following China’s announcement that it will withdraw export tax rebate for the commodity.

Steel prices have rebounded and domestic demand is firm, while non-ferrous metals benefit from tight LME inventories and global supply issues, supporting a positive near-term view on metal stocks

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Regulatory clarity key to long-term faith in crypto: Sumit Gupta, CoinDCX

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India, to truly excel in Web3, Sumit Gupta of CoinDCX said, must move beyond reactive policies and craft regulations that foster innovation, protect consumers, address risks, and provide clarity

Market Lens

Suzlon, Ola Electric, Bata, RPower, Wipro hit 52-week lows in firm market

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Wipro, Cyient, Hexaware Technologies, KPIT Technologies and L&T Technology Services from the IT sector and Info Edge (India) and C.E. Info Systems from the IT-related sector hit 52-week lows on Monday

Technicals

Voda Idea down 15% from recent high; Should you buy, sell or hold stock?

Vodafone Idea stock is currently witnessing a distribution phase rather than an uptrend, says Hitesh Tailor of Choice Broking. Here are the key levels to watch out for as per the technical analyst.

Industry Report

Autos on firm footing for long-term upcycle; Axis Sec reveals top 5 picks

Among OEMs under coverage, it has identified Eicher Motors, and Bajaj Auto as its top conviction ideas in 2Ws, and Ashok Leyland in the CV segment

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Stock Analysis

UPL restructuring: Analysts decode impact on valuations, Advanta IPO

The UPL group will operate through two separately listed verticals-Global Crop Protection and Seeds-each with distinct structural drivers.