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small cap allocations so that the portfolio is not highly lopsided towards a particular market capitalization and again is an all-season portfolio. Also, including a fair proportion of all market caps gives a flavour of stable growth to the portfolio. Large caps are more steady and less volatile whereas mid and small caps can give aggressive returns with more volatility.

Bank of Canada officials are monitoring pockets of increasing leverage and “stretched” asset valuations that could pose a threat to financial stability in the event of major price swings, but see no signs that a repeat of the 2008 Financial Crisis is imminent.

Nifty on Friday ended 98 points higher to form an Inside Bar candlestick pattern on the daily chart. If the headline index manages to hold Thursday's low of 21,932, a pullback looks possible to chartists. Last month, the index found support around 21,780 levels, and the 100-Days exponential moving average (DEMA) is placed near 21,820. Therefore, on the downside, 21,780-21,820 will act as the next key support for the index. On the upside, the 21-DEMA is positioned near 22,335, which will serve as a major hurdle, said Neeraj Sharma of Asit C. Mehta Investment Interrmediates.

Tata Motors on Friday announced a dividend of Rs 6 per share while announcing its Q4 results, which would be paid to the eligible shareholders on or before June 28. “We would like to inform that the Board of Directors at its Meeting held today has recommended declaration of final dividend of Rs 6.00 per Ordinary Share of Rs 2 each (@ 300%) (Rs 3 normal dividend and Rs 3 special dividend) and Rs 6.20 per ‘A’ Ordinary Share of Rs 2 each (@ 310%) (Rs 3.10 normal dividend and Rs 3.10 special dividend) for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. The dividend, if declared at the AGM, shall be paid to the eligible shareholders on or before June 28, 2024,” states the filing to the exchanges.

Also Read: Your Questions Answered: Should I invest in single stocks or index funds? Please elaborate Essentially, index funds aim to replicate the performance of a benchmark index, like the BSE Sensex or NSE Nifty 50, by mirroring its composition. This passive investment strategy offers a stark contrast to the active management approach, where fund managers engage in frequent activity to determine the ideal portfolio mix.

₹3.33 in April 2019. Meanwhile, it has soared over 6140 percent in 3 years (from ₹5.45 in April 2021). The scrip has also given multibagger returns this year so far as well as in the last one year.

iPads, and Macs. This approach aligns with Apple's generative AI ambitions, an area where it is trailing competitors. The technology powering tools like ChatGPT has driven the AI surge, prompting Apple to speed up its own initiatives.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) plans to invest Rs 1.7 lakh crore over the next five years in its core oil refining, fuel marketing and petrochemical business as well as in clean energy such as hydrogen, its chairman G Krishnakumar said on Friday. As part of 'Project Aspire', a five-year strategic framework, BPCL plans to raise its oil refining capacity, augment petrochemical business and expand its presence in cleaner fuel space with an eye on energy transition and meeting country's fuel demand, he said at a post earnings investor call. «Our strategy is based on two fundamental pillars — 'Nurturing the Core'; and 'Investing in Future Big Bets'. We remain committed to our core businesses, which include the refining, marketing of petroleum products and upstream. In addition, we are focusing on our big bets, which comprise petrochemicals, gas, green energy, non-fuel retail, and digital,» Krishnakumar said. This will not just help meet the rising fuel demand of the world's fastest growing economy but also help the firm meet its target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

Google has been slashing its workforce since early 2023, with several rounds of layoffs already completed and more anticipated. CEO Sundar Pichai stated that these difficult decisions are part of a meticulous process, emphasising the need for precision and care: "It's about taking the time to do it correctly and well." Speaking to Bloomberg, Pichai acknowledged the weight of his decisions at the helm of such a large organisation, stressing that while the decisions are fewer, they must be clear and well-founded. Google's strategy for managing these changes involves streamlining operations and reorganising teams.

Shiba Inu, the meme coin that made a splash in the cryptocurrency scene in 2021, has been through ups and downs since hitting its peak. Investors are eagerly anticipating its surge, questioning whether Shiba Inu can make a comeback to its glory.

Also Read: Market Meltdown: Indian stocks lag behind global peers in May – key reasons explained According to the brokerage, the country's healthcare expenditure, currently at only 3% of GDP, has historically lagged behind global counterparts due to higher 'out of pocket' expenses (51%), and lower health insurance penetration (39%). However, with diagnostics representing approximately 7% of the healthcare industry, there's significant potential for growth as India focuses on enhancing spending on essential healthcare services.

Also Read: Income tax: Home loan benefits when two houses are self-occupied The lender establishes an overdraft limit, usually matching your home loan balance. You are provided with a linked savings or current account to oversee the overdraft. You also have the option to deposit additional funds into this account, which will be used to prepay your home loan and lessen your interest payments.

We, Indians, hold our traditions and cultural beliefs very close to our hearts, finding significance in the rituals that shape our lives. The auspicious festival of Akshaya Tritiya, falling on the third day of the Hindu month of Vaishakha, carries a sacred message of prosperity and success. Hence, purchasing gold on this day is considered to bring good returns in the long run. Traditionally associated with gold purchases, this festival has evolved into a day for forward-thinking investments.

Mint. “Investors are looking to fund companies and entrepreneurs who are willing to be not only just digital D2C but omnichannel." There are currently about 10,000 D2C brands in India. Buying behaviour changed during covid, and in 2021 about 100 Indian D2C companies raised more than $2.1 billion dollars.

Jiten Parmar, Partner, Aurum Capital, says “some of these stocks are trading at multiples of like 50 times at probably peak margins with EBITDA margins of more than 25% which we believe is unsustainable. Also, we have to understand that there is a lot of capacity coming up, so that always kind of basically makes us cautious. Many of the names are doing expansions and whenever there is expansion by a host of names or most of the players in the industry, we have seen through our cyclical investing and experience that a glut happens and then the sector goes and stocks go for a toss for quite a few years. We do not want to get caught into that situation.” Before we talk about markets, I want to understand the psychology of the market right now. In smallcap, midcaps and largecaps – there seems to be an underlying nervousness on the Street, whatever could be the reason. Lower voter turnout, a firm stand by RBI on lenders –there could be a variety of reasons. How should one approach the market right now? Jiten Parmar: Short-term, the reasons could be anything. In this frothy market, the primary reason according to me is overvaluation and then we assign reasons to corrections. But yes, there could be some political nervousness because of the lower voter turnout as you mentioned, that could be one of the reasons why the market wants to be a bit on the sidelines and maybe some people are taking some money off the table.

AlTi Tiedemann Global, a global wealth management firm with assets exceeding $70 billion, is stepping further into the US wealth space with a hefty acquisition.

Nissan’s profit for the fiscal year through March has jumped 92% to 426.6 billion yen, or $2.7 billion, as the Japanese automaker’s sales grew in all major global markets except China

CAIS, an alternative investment platform catering to independent financial advisors, has announced an expansion of its offerings through a partnership with Blackstone.

Manulife Financial Corp. posted first-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates, boosted by continued strength in its Asia operations and wealth-management business.

₹6,994.86 crore worth of shares. The correction may not be over yet, either: huge bearish bets on the Nifty and Bank Nifty futures contracts signal that the decline may extend till the end of the month. The nervousness on the Street was reflected by fear gauge India Vix closing at a 20-month high of 18.2.

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. reported its first quarterly decline in profit since it spun out of its parent company amid a drop in fees from some permanent capital vehicles.