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Axis Capital upgraded IEX to \’add\’ from \’sell\’, raising the target price to Rs 170, citing improved growth prospects for exchanges. With expectations of rising electricity and gas volumes, IEX anticipates robust earnings growth in FY25.
Another couple of points which traders should keep in mind when taking a trade by looking at the matrix of build-up of short positions on the basis of open interest. Also check whether there is any extraordinary build-up of long positions in any out-of-money put option, especially any far-of-the-money out option.
IPOs Next Week: Apart from the new issues, D-Street will see as many as 8 listings including that of the Go Digit General Insurance, which opened for subscription in the week gone by and generated significant enthusiasm among investors, reflecting the broader positive market sentiment.
Balkrishna Industries Share Price: Shares of BKT surged 5% on Saturday to its fresh 52-week high of Rs 2,798.95 supported by the company’s solid fourth quarter performance. Its net profit soared 88% while revenue jumped 16% to Rs 2,697 crore on the back of a sales volume of 82,085 MT.
ZEE Share Price: ZEEL swung back to profit in March quarter against loss a year ago. Its total income in the reporting quarter, too, increased 3% YoY to Rs 2,185 core. Goldman Sachs sees partial recovery in revenues as a positive sign.
JSW Steel Share Price: The fall in share price came a day after the steel major reported a drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,299 crore for the quarter ended March 2024. It was Rs 3,664 crore a year ago. Revenue from operations in the reporting quarter, too, took a beating, though marginally, to Rs 46,269 crore.
Stock Market Holiday:Equity markets will be closed for Mumbai elections. Special trading session on March 2, 2024. Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex performance. Top gainers and losers. The Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) will remain closed for the morning session but will be open for the evening session. Apart from Mumbai Elections (May 20), in 2024, the markets will be shut for Bakri Id (June 17), Muharram (July 17), Independence Day (August 15), Mahatma Gandhi (October 2), Diwali (November 1), Gurunanak Jayanti (November 15) and Christmas (December 25).
The selling spree in Indian stock markets by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned aggressive in May, partly attributable to a strong US dollar, sticky inflation particularly in the food segment, and poll outcome-related anxieties.
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Equity markets worldwide are experiencing highs. In the US, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indexes hit records this week, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time ever. Meanwhile, the biggest bourses in Europe, Canada, Brazil, India, Japan and Australia are currently at or near their peaks.
Foreign fund managers are cautious about Dalal Street\’s prospects amidst election uncertainty, while domestic investors are optimistic about Nifty. Global interest in Chinese stocks affects foreign investments. FPIs, retail investors, and HNIs hold divergent positions. Concerns over NDA performance and market valuations impact strategies. Market indicators signal potential risks and opportunities.
Brent crude futures touched a one-week high of $84.14 a barrel in early trade, with the crash, in heavy fog, of a helicopter carrying Iran\’s president drawing traders\’ attention to the Middle East. Gold hovered close to a record high at $2,423 an ounce.