Category: Finance

AI bubble or euphoria? Howard Marks warns you not to bet the house on future

Howard Marks says AI may be a transformational “inflection bubble,” urging investors to avoid going all-in or all-out. He highlights soaring valuations, circular financing, rising leverage, speculative behaviour and past bubble patterns, advising moderation, prudence and selective exposure amid massive uncertainty.

Kaynes Tech selloff spills to Dixon Tech, Amber, PG Electroplast as shares fall up to 9%

Shares of EMS companies Dixon, Amber, and PG Electroplast declined sharply on Wednesday, tracking the fall in Kaynes Technology and extending the sector’s recent weakness. Dixon led the slide, plunging over 9% intraday—its biggest drop since January—before ending down more than 8%, with trading volumes surging to over triple the 20-day average.

Nifty can cross 32K in 2026 bull case scenario: Kotak Securities

In a recent note, domestic brokerage firm Kotak Securities has projected a bull case target of 32,032 for the Nifty 50 index by December 2026, suggesting meaningful upside potential from current levels, highlighting a preference for BFSI, and IT sectors, among others.

Temasek, top funds bid in Swiggy’s $1.1 billion share sale

Global investors including Temasek and Capital Group, along with major Indian asset managers such as SBI MF, ICICI Prudential, and HDFC AMC, have placed bids to buy shares in Swiggy as the company seeks fresh funding a year after its listing. Other global players like Fidelity, BlackRock, and Nomura have also participated in the $1.1 billion offer.

Market Wrap: Sensex down 275 points, Nifty below 25,800 ahead of Fed rate decision

Indian equities ended lower on Wednesday as investors booked profits and stayed cautious ahead of the U.S. Fed policy outcome. Financials, IT, and broader markets weakened, while IndiGo slid after mandated flight cuts. Meesho’s strong listing offered a bright spot, but global volatility and foreign outflows kept sentiment subdued.

Looking for least expensive stocks? Here are top 5 with lowest price-to-earnings ratio

Five stocks currently trade at among the lowest price-to-earnings levels, indicating relatively inexpensive valuations. Power Finance Corporation leads, followed by REC, LIC Housing Finance, Bank of Maharashtra and Bharat Petroleum. Strong mutual fund holdings and Value Research ratings highlight continued institutional confidence despite subdued valuation multiples.

11 stocks surge over 50% in 3 months, 3 become multibaggers — Do you own any?

Eleven high-momentum Indian stocks surged over 50% in three months, with three turning into multibaggers, highlighting standout performers amid broader market volatility.

US Fed FOMC Meeting: Powell's speech live time, date, expectations & where to watch

US Fed December 2025 Meet: The US Federal Reserve has begun its two-day policy meeting, with the rate decision due Wednesday. After a 25 bps cut in October that brought rates to 3.75%–4.00%, global markets are watching to see if the Fed continues easing, as any move will influence borrowing costs and capital flows worldwide.

European shares slip on caution ahead of Fed decision

European shares inched lower on Wednesday, as investors refrained from placing big bets ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, while also parsing through a slate of corporate updates.

Japan's Topix index touches record high in tentative trade before Fed, BOJ

Japan's Topix stock index reached an unprecedented high on Wednesday before paring gains. Investors are closely watching central bank decisions in Japan and the United States. A weaker yen boosted Japanese automakers like Honda and Toyota. The market's direction hinges on the continuing depreciation of the yen.

Australian shares edge lower as rate hike concerns loom

Australian shares closed marginally lower as caution over a higher-for-longer interest rate outlook and the upcoming U.S. Fed decision weighed on sentiment. Miners provided some support, but losses in financials, real estate, and technology sectors led the broader market down. Investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy announcement for further direction.

Vidya Wires shares gain 12% after flat market debut. What should investors do?

Vidya Wires shares surged 12% after a flat debut, listing at its IPO price of Rs 52. The Rs 300-crore IPO saw strong demand, with investors advised to hold for medium to long term, especially if capacity utilization and margins improve. The company benefits from growing power sector investments and a diversified product portfolio.

Kaynes Technology shares slide 10% as Kotak Equities slashes target price by 33%. Should you buy, sell or hold?

Kaynes Technology shares tumbled nearly 10% on Wednesday, reversing Tuesday’s relief rally, after Kotak Institutional Equities slashed its target price by 33% and warned of unresolved concerns around intangible accounting, elevated working capital and negative cash flows. While some fund managers say valuations have improved after the stock’s 26% weekly slide, they caution that volatility will remain high until governance clarity, delivery data and operating momentum stabilise.

US stock market in 2025: A volatile year led by tech and AI

The US stock market in 2025 experienced significant ups and downs. Technology and AI companies led the charge, driving major indices to strong year-end gains. Despite initial fears of trade wars, the market recovered quickly. Investors are advised to focus on diversification and long-term discipline as global trends continue to influence markets.

Fed likely to cut interest rate by 25 bps in 2025’s final policy - what it means for Indian markets

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce a 25 bps rate cut on Wednesday, its final policy decision of the year. Policymakers face the challenge of balancing a weakening labor market and tariff-driven inflation against a resilient economy, with key economic data delayed due to the government shutdown.

ET Market Watch: Sensex falls 436 points, Nifty below 25,850, 4 key factors explained

Two former Brightcom Group officials settle with Sebi in financial reporting case

Two former Brightcom Group officials have settled with Sebi over alleged financial statement irregularities and disclosure failures between FY15 and FY20. Compliance officer M Manohar and independent director M Vijaya Bhasker Reddy will pay Rs 12.35 lakh each and face temporary bans from associating with the company.

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday

Indian markets extended losses ahead of the US Fed decision and trade uncertainties, with IT dragging benchmarks lower. Analysts flagged weak short-term sentiment as Nifty trades below key EMAs despite support at Fibonacci levels. Global cues and FII flows remain crucial.