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The S&P 500 has surged by +9.7% in the initial 56 business days of 2024. This marks the 15th best start to a year since 1928.

Crude oil forecast: Geopolitical tensions drive brent towards $95 per barrel in near term Intel shares led the market downward, dropping 3% following reports from The Financial Times indicating that new Chinese regulations would prohibit the use of Intel chips in government servers and computers. United Airlines stock also declined by 6% after the Federal Aviation Administration announced heightened scrutiny of the airline due to a series of safety incidents. Despite these setbacks, the market is poised for its fifth consecutive month of gains, with major U.S.

Last week, the three major US stock indices witnessed a largely positive performance. Specifically, the S&P 500 saw a minor decrease of 0.14%, closing at 5,234.18, while the Nasdaq Composite edged higher by 0.16%, finishing at 16,428.82, marking another record close.

Also Read: Explained | Upside risk on inflation to export woes—here's how the Red Sea crisis will impact Indian economy in FY25 Among the top performers in the SME category entered in March, Owais Metal and Mineral Processing leads the pack, currently trading at ₹407 per share, marking a remarkable 368% increase from its IPO price of ₹87. Following closely are Purv Flexipack, Signoria Creation, and Royal Sense, all recording gains ranging from 65% to 125% from their respective issue prices. Conversely, MVK Agro Food Product emerged as the top underperformer, trading 52% below its IPO price of ₹79 per share.

In today’s complex investment landscape, index fund investing has surged in popularity as a simple and cost-effective method for accumulating long-term wealth. This article delves into the basics of index fund investing, tracing its evolution both globally and in India, while also shedding light on essential considerations before incorporating it into investment portfolios.

In the always-changing world of industrial real estate, location is the first thing among the most important things to consider. Besides geographical coordinates, the industrial hub’s performance greatly depends on how it is networked to the largest transport systems. Chandigarh Tricity (Chandigarh-Mohali-Panchkula) has become the foremost site of recent developments as it demonstrates how proper infrastructure implementation can stimulate growth in industrial real estate area.

Vehicle loan pools are expected to maintain stable performance in the medium term because of the strong domestic cycle and efforts of financiers to ramp up collections, rating agency Icra said on Thursday, adding that the impact of fluctuations in global fuel prices will be a key monitorable.

I want to invest some money kept in a bank savings account in a liquid fund. Is it safe to invest in it for a short term? —Gaurav Kumar

The S&P 500 has surged so far in 2024, and after reaching Goldman Sachs' year-end target of 5200 last week, the firm said the index could continue to rally as mega-cap stocks continue to demonstrate their strength.

The Russell 2000 (IWM) has shaped a four-month cup-and-handle pattern, but Friday's challenge of handle resistance was not enough to generate the follow-through needed to continue the rally.

Scorpion Casino’s presale has already been a resounding success, drawing attention from investors worldwide. With nearly $8 million raised and the presale’s conclusion on the horizon, the platform has introduced a staggering $250,000 giveaway, further amplifying the excitement and attracting more investors to this already thriving presale.

Stocks wavered after last week’s strong rally as traders assessed the outlook for corporate earnings ahead of key data from the US that may give further clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

mutual funds in FY24 (April 1, 2023 to date). They have offered an average return of around 34.86% during the period. CPSE ETF, the topper on the list, offered 97.76% in FY24. Motilal Oswal S&P BSE Enhanced Value ETF offered 86.87%.

ALSO READ: RCB vs PBKS IPL 2024: When, where and how to watch? Live-streaming details and more However, Anuj Rawat's dominating batting display, where he scored 48 off 25 balls to revive their innings, did gave some hope to RCB in the IPL opener. Rawat will hoping to replicate his previous performance to solve RCB's death-overs issues.

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OnePlus, in its prior announcements, emphasized catering to the preferences of the Gen Z demographic, known for their inclination towards subtle yet stylish color palettes. Among the standout features, the CE 4 is expected to sport a sizable 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED Panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a screen-to-body ratio of 93.4 percent. Powering the device will be the formidable Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, ensuring smooth performance.

Holi greetings, wishing all a vibrant celebration filled with colours and music. In the heart of Washington, DC, Dupont Circle is alive with the festivities of the Holi festival.

Also Read: Holi 2024: How harnessing the energy of colours can transform your investment strategy During this festival, we often get carried away with buying expensive colours, sweets, and decorations. Similarly, in our daily lives, it is crucial to differentiate between needs and wants and avoid unnecessary expenses.

Like many retail investors, entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo also started his investing journey with penny stocks. As beginner's luck worked in his favour, he got addicted but the ending wasn't a happy one. Left with a bad taste in his mouth, the social media influencer has stopped investing in stocks directly since then. «I do not invest in individual stocks because I am not an expert, nor have the time to track their performance. I am a passive investor and invest only through portfolio assets such as (index) mutual funds, smallcases and PMS,» he says. The best-selling author of 'Do Epic Shit', Warikoo's new book 'Make Epic Money' decodes personal finance in a jargon-free language that GenZ and millennial readers can easily relate to. The book is published by Penguin. Edited excerpts from a chat with Ankur Warikoo where he talks about his own asset allocation strategy, the mistakes he made and when is the best time to buy a house: You have kept simplicity at the centre of your book. Why do you think personal finance has become so complex? Ankur Warikoo: Because often the book is written to impress the reader, as against informing the reader.

As the festival of Holi draws near, the atmosphere is full of anticipation, joy, and excitement. The colourful environment around us brings back fond memories of picking a favourite colour and smearing it on our loved ones; or of happy colourful ‘barely’ recognizable faces digging into some festive sweets or smiling up to a camera.

Amid a fierce competition between bears and the bulls, selling is being witnessed at higher levels, Aamar Deo Singh, Senior Vice President-Equity, Commodity & Currency atAngel One said. Given that the current trading week is truncated, investors are expected to be cautious as markets are trading at record highs, influenced by news flows and global sentiments, he added. Nifty closed with gains of 0.33% on a weekly basis thanks to Fed's dovish commentary. There were no major domestic triggers that could have supported the market. What do you expect in the holiday-shortened week? Aamar Deo Singh: Amidst the global investor sentiment that has been positive since the US Federal Reserve took an accommodating approach towards interest rate cuts in 2024, markets managed to recover last week and close in the green. Since the majority of international markets are still on the rise, the ripple effect can also be seen in home markets.