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Strong Q3 performance stokes more upgrades than downgrades, shows data

Analysts raised 2023-24 (FY24) earnings estimates for 49 per cent of 162 companies

Jefferies Financial stops coverage on Paytm until regulatory issues ease

Paytm has seen its shares lose more than half of their value since the banking regulator's surprise clampdown amid concerns over the continuity of its business model

Jefferies stays bullish on PSU stocks: SBI, Coal India, NTPC lead the way

The recent outperformance (before the sharp fall in past sessions), Jefferies said, was helped by earnings per share (EPS) upgrades and return on equity (RoE) improvement.

BAT stake sale, tax overhang: 4 reasons why Jefferies has downgraded ITC

Jefferies downgraded the stock to 'hold' from 'buy' earlier with a target price of Rs 430, down a huge 17.3 per cent from its earlier price target of Rs 520.

Mid, Smallcap indices stay afloat in a choppy January; analysts cautious

The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices have gained up to 4 per cent this month, as of Jan 25, while the benchmark BSE Sensex has declined over 2 per cent.

iPhone sales slump in China, volumes to decline further, says Jefferies

The iPhone maker's latest generation got off to an atypically sluggish start in China last year, which most recently expanded to a 30 per cent year-on-year decline

Brokerages firms bullish on largecaps for better returns in 2024

The concern for most brokerages is valuations. Given the sharp rally in midcap and smallcap indices, investors are better off sticking with largecaps in 2024

Market outlook 2024: Over to the interim Budget, general elections

The only concern for the markets, analysts say, is whether the cumulative rate hikes executed across the globe would lead to growth slowdown, or will the global economy recover significantly

REC, PFC, IRFC zoom over 200% in FY24. Time to exit PSU stocks?

A K Prabhakar, head of research at IDBI Capital, too remains selective and suggests investors exit power sector stocks such as REC and PFC where the run up has been sharp

Outperformance prompts funds to explore defence exemption for L&T

The report further added that the management continues its proactive discussions with ESG agencies on the defence exposure

This stock has delivered over 20% returns in each of the last five months

Global brokerage firm Jefferies has initiated coverage on the BSE with a 'buy' rating and a price target of Rs 2,700.

This newly-listed stock has zoomed 50% in 8 days post Jefferies Buy call

Shares of Honasa Consumer, the parent company of Mamaearth, hit a new high at Rs 383.80 on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade.

IGL stock slips on Delhi's EV policy, Jefferies, Morgan Stanley downgrade

The slump in the gas distributor's stock rubbed off on peers Mahanagar Gas and Gujarat Gas, while EV-maker Olectra Greentech advanced

Equity capital market league tables see a significant reshuffle at the top

These transactions encompass initial public offerings (IPOs), block deals, and qualified institutional placements (QIPs)

Fiscal pressures building up; risks for the markets are rising: Jefferies

As a stock strategy, they have shifted consumer staples to underweight, and moved weight (bought into) to Bharti Airtel in their model portfolio

Jefferies Financial is hiring 10 investment bankers to expand India team

Jefferies has been increasing its presence in Asia Pacific, seeking to leverage its stronger position as an advisory firm in other markets such as the US and Europe

Goldilocks position for Indian equities is getting questioned: Jefferies

Rising crude oil prices, traction in China equities and high inflation concerns are casting a shadow on the road ahead for the Indian equities, believe analysts at Jefferies.

Nifty FY24 earnings growth at 20% to outperform most Asian peers: Jefferies

Among sectors, Jefferies expects the consumer discretionary and staples sectors to see a margin expansion of 2.4 / 0.7ppt in FY24.

New phase of capex cycle to start soon, say analysts. Top stocks to bet on

Helped by a property upcycle, analysts at Jefferies believe various government initiatives are likely to drive capex going ahead

Jefferies' secret sauce: Savours No. 1 in the ECM league table

Gets success recipe right by brokering $1.9-bn Adani-GQG deal