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Quarterly earnings, global trends to steer markets this week: Report

All eyes are on US markets for updates on the stimulus package and upcoming presidential elections, Ajit Mishra, VP - Research, Religare Broking Ltd said.

Leading investors in Ant Shanghai IPO submit bids in 68-69 yuan per share

Under local market rules, the final price for the initial public offering, which was decided on Friday but has not been disclosed yet, is based on the guidance from the large investors

Market reforms: The unfinished agenda

It's time to address the root cause of the 1992 stock market scandal - a conflict of interest in RBI's many roles

Firms from India's western region lead fundraising spurt from stock market

Accounts for 97% of over Rs 75K crore raised via 19 issuances so far in FY21

Asian indices decline on US stimulus package uncertainty ahead of polls

Wall Street's benchmark S&P500 had dropped 0.7 per cent on Wednesday, after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he and congressional leaders were "far apart" on a new aid for the struggling economy

RBI's pro-growth policy brings cheer to D-Street, experts warn of bubble

Helped by pent-up demand and inventory push ahead of the festive season, earnings growth in September quarter is anticipated to be better than June's performance

Global equities to be volatile before US Presidential polls: Mustafa Sagun

The CIO of Principal Global Equities says more than 20 per cent of companies and industries represented in international indices face significant long-term structural risks

After 29% rally in H1FY21, the best in a decade, analysts cautious on mkts

Economists caution that the demand for goods and services could taper off in the months ahead

Chris Wood bullish on cyclical stocks; sees more stimulus from US Fed

GREED & fear's view is that there is a scope for US Fed action inter-meeting if the market action is violent enough

Nearly half of BSE 500 stocks underperform market since March low

The S&P BSE 500 index, which accounts for 94 per cent market capitalisation of BSE listed companies, has gained 45 per cent from its March 24 low.

BSE sees listing of commercial papers, debentures of Rs 41,200 cr in a day

So far in the ongoing fiscal, BSE has enabled listing of commercial paper to the tune of Rs 4.26 lakh crore and bonds of Rs 2.82 trillion.

Investors lose Rs 11.31 trillion as market falls for sixth straight day

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies stood at Rs 1,48,76,217.22 crore, down by Rs 11,31,815.5 crore in six sessions.

US election, Q2 results of India Inc to keep markets volatile: Analysts

Since their March 2020 low, the Indian benchmarks - the S&P BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50 - have gained 47 per cent and 48 per cent, respectively.

Markets are getting a reality check now; use dips to buy IT, pharma stocks

"I expect market volatility to remain high as the US election approaches," says Holland.

Robinhood investors are likely to panic as markets correct

Today, globally, the 'Robinhood' investors are considered a force to reckon with, due to their collective liquidity and well spread reach.

BSE Healthcare index hits record high on the back of positive news flow

The S&P BSE Healthcare index, the top gainer among sectoral indices, rose 3.5 per cent to close at 20,405 points, as compared to 0.34 per cent decline in the Sensex

BofA Securities, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs see more upside for equities

A BofA September Global Fund Manager Survey for September suggests that 58 per cent of those surveyed say the market is in a bull-phase - up from 25 per cent who believed so in May.

'Valuation in certain pockets of the market is looking elevated'

"Stock markets and economies globally do get impacted by events all the time and hence there is no such thing as the right time to invest," Gopalakrishnan says.

Indian MFs turn to global funds for better yields, reduction of home bias

Financial planners recommend setting aside 5 to 10 per cent of one's portfolio in international funds

Shift to e-DIS method to keep securities in your demat acccount safe

This will ensure that you don't have to give power of attorney to your broker and yet do not lose out on convenience