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Federal Bank Ltd. traded 1.49 per cent down at Rs 151.95 at 01:34PM (IST) on Wednesday, even as BSE benchmark Sensex dropped 508.09 points to 72587.13. The stock had closed at Rs 154.25 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 166.65 and 52-week low of Rs 120.9, respectively. As per BSE data, total traded volume on the counter till 01:34PM (IST) stood at 1222999 shares with a turnover of Rs 18.62 crore.

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. rose 2.42 per cent to Rs 169.05 in Wednesday's trade. It hit an intraday high of Rs 173.45 and low of Rs 167.7, respectively, during the day. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 196.8 and low of Rs 75.77.

DMK in Tamil Nadu, accusing it of not cooperating in Central schemes and criticised it over walking out in the Parliament during a discussion on the Ayodhya Shri Ram temple. The DMK's 'running away' shows its 'hatred' for people's faith, Modi said in an apparent reference to the opposition walkout when the Parliament took up the matter. He lashed out at DMK and its ally Congress, alleging they created rift among people and slammed them for dynasty politics. «Tamil Nadu's connect with Shri Ram is well-known. Before the January 22 consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, I visited different temples, including in Dhanushkodi (in TN). The entire country was happy that the temple was coming up after so many years. A related matter came up in the Parliament but the DMK MPs ran away,» Modi said, addressing a public rally here.

told Newsweek such claims were "ludicrous". It earlier emphasised that the Princess was "making good progress." Despite the palace's efforts to quash the rumours, the lack of public appearances and photographs of Kate has only intensified speculation. The situation was further complicated when Prince William cancelled a significant appearance, citing a "personal matter," yet without providing further details.

systematic investment plans (SIPs) of mutual funds have jumped to ₹18,838 crore in Jan 2024, reflecting a jump of 36 percent in just one year’s time. A year prior to this, the corresponding figure for SIP inflow stood at ₹11,517 crore and two years before, inflows into SIPs stood at ₹8,023 crore. Consequently, total SIP assets under management (AUM) have touched ₹10.26 lakh crore, 43 percent in just nine months when it stood at ₹7.17 lakh crore, shows the AMFI data.

Investing.com-- Gold prices moved in a flat-to-low range on Wednesday, extending their recent run of muted performance as anxiety over higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates persisted ahead of key economic readings.

US Elections 2024, a recent poll shows. People are worried because Joe Biden is getting older. Also, they're not sure if he's the best choice for another term.

By Jihoon Lee

Investing.com-- South Korea’s KOSPI rose sharply and moved back towards near two-year highs on Wednesday, with support coming chiefly from chipmaker SK Hynix on growing hype over artificial intelligence.

Bharat Electronics Ltd. traded 1.24 per cent up at Rs 207.85 at 10:30AM (IST) on Wednesday, even as BSE benchmark Sensex gained 92.61 points to 73187.83. The stock had settled at Rs 205.3 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 209.0 and 52-week low of Rs 89.68, respectively. As per BSE data, total traded volume on the counter till 10:30AM (IST) stood at 417105 shares with a turnover of Rs 8.66 crore.

Investing.com-- Most Asian currencies moved in a flat-to-low range on Wednesday, while the dollar strengthened as markets positioned for more cues on the U.S. economy and interest rates due later in the week.

President Biden, while campaigning in New York on Monday, had stopped by 30 Rockefeller to appear on National Broadcasting Company's (NBC) "Late Night with Seth Meyers". The President's sit-down with the comic included questions about his age and his 2024 agenda versus that of Trump, the Republican front-runner for the nomination, reported ABC News. Meyers questioned the US President over the leaked classified documents which state Biden is 81 years old currently.

By Devayani Sathyan

Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks kept to a tight range on Wednesday amid persistent caution over higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates, with Japanese indexes pulling back from record highs as a tech-driven rally cooled. 

Investing.com-- Oil prices fell slightly in Asian trade on Wednesday, coming under pressure from signs of a massive weekly build in U.S. inventories and a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. 

Small-town entrepreneurs are increasingly looking for modern office interiors, much like large corporates in metro cities, leading to a surge in demand for workspace interior companies, said industry executives. From local builders to garment traders and exporters, small-town businesses are investing heavily in renovating their offices with collaboration areas, modern ceilings and open chambers, they said. Lightspeed-backed workspace interiors platform OfficeBanao said 70% of its business comes from smaller cities as the next generation is investing in improving the office ambience.

Federal Reserve's easing cycle, while the New Zealand dollar fell sharply after the central bank softened its hawkish stance on rates. New Zealand's central bank held the cash rate steady at 5.5% on Wednesday, reiterating that previous rate hikes had helped dampen prices, but adding that the risk of further rate hikes had been reduced. The kiwi was last at $0.61235, down 0.75% on the day.

Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, as U.S. bond yields fell, while investor focus was on a key U.S. inflation print and remarks from several Federal Reserve officials this week for fresh clues on the central bank's interest rate trajectory.

U.S. dollar held steady as traders brushed off durable goods data overnight and awaited the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation due Thursday for clues on when the U.S. central bank may start cutting interest rates. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's (RBNZ) interest rate decision later in the Asian morning also has market participants on edge, with the New Zealand dollar calm ahead of what could turn out to be a significant policy meeting.

By Brigid Riley

United States, and will see the almost $60,000 undiscounted annual tuition fee become zero. The school, and its affiliated hospital the Montefiore Medical Center, are located in the Bronx -- New York City's poorest borough, where health outcomes are some of the worst in the state, according to official statistics.