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Siemens Ltd. traded 0.96 per cent up at Rs 4121.95 on Thursday at around 11:21AM (IST), while the benchmark BSE Sensex advanced 475.46 points to 71832.06. As many as 2,203 shares changed hands on the counter with a total value of Rs 0.91 crore.

Aptech Ltd, part of the education industry, has fallen more than 30% from May 2023 highs and has taken multiple support above 240 levels and bounced back which suggests that the stock has bottomed out. Short-term traders can look to buy the stock for a possible bounce back towards 300 levels in the medium term, suggest experts. The stock which is also part of the S&P BSE Small-cap index hit a record high of Rs 422 on 30th May 2023, but it failed to hold on to the momentum. The small-cap stock underwent a price-wise correction which took the stock below 50 and 200-DMA in October 2023. The stock found support above 240 levels multiple times in November before bouncing back in December 2023.

Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks fell on Thursday, extending declines after a weak start to the year as persistent doubts over the timing and scale of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts saw investors lock-in more profits.

A market sell-off over the past day has seen Bitcoin’s price tumble by over 10%, with the cryptocurrency dropping from roughly $45,500 to as low as about $40,800.

Until the rise of online retail, you might have been forgiven for thinking that all apparel was shipped in burlap sacks. Today, garment spending can be made sustainable by using re-usable wooden hangers, paper shopping bags and recycled fibres. The only glimpse of plastic in many fashion stores is the electronic equipment at the checkout.

(Reuters) — Federal Reserve officials project the U.S. central bank will cut its benchmark overnight interest rate during 2024, but the timing and pace of the reductions in borrowing costs will depend heavily on upcoming inflation and jobs data.

The EUR/USD’s sluggish start to the year continued in the first half of Wednesday’s session, with investors showing a preference for the US dollar ahead of key data releases from the world’s largest economy.

India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj led an onslaught against South Africa as he clinched 6 wickets in the first session of the 2nd Test match at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town. Mohammed Siraj single-handedly demolished one of the finest batting lineups of the world on their home-turf. But, credit where it's due, as India's star Virat Kohli also helped Mohammed Siraj to clinch at least one wicket.

The number of searches for personal loans in India is growing rapidly, indicating an evolution in customer behavior we have not seen before. Searches for personal loans extend to emergencies, home & vehicle purchases, marriages, vacations, and more. What opportunities do these search trends present for financial institutions and loan providers? Techmagnate, a leading digital marketing agency in India, has the answer. In the dynamic landscape of India's financial sector, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), traditional banks, and lending institutions are presented with an unparalleled opportunity to harness the surgingsearch trends in the personal loan market.

Nifty on Wednesday ended 148 points lower to form a long negative candle on the daily chart placed at the edge of breaking below the immediate support of 10-day EMA. The positive chart pattern like higher tops and bottoms is intact on the daily chart and the present weakness could be in line with the formation of new higher bottoms of the sequence. A decisive move below 21,500 levels could open the next downside of 21,255 (20-day EMA) and the next 20,980 levels in the near term. Immediate resistance is placed at 21,670, Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities said.

By Harry Robertson and Rae Wee

The year 2023 saw the largest US technology stocks, often referred to as the «Magnificent seven,» outshining the broader market, with gains ranging from 48% to an impressive 249%, while the S&P 500 Index closed with a 24.2% price return.

In 2023, BofA Securities clients witnessed another substantial year of equity inflows, collectively netting $66 billion in US equities.

By Nell Mackenzie

DA Davidson analysts assert that NVIDIA (NVDA) plays a crucial role as a leader in accelerated computing, projecting an impressive 20% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2022 levels across cycles.

gold loans have maintained a reasonably resilient market share despite intense competition from banks, according to CRISIL Ratings. That, and support from strong capitalisation, sharp focus on risk management and healthy profitability has meant their credit profiles continue to be stable.Growth in the assets under management (AUM) of gold-loan NBFCs has been driven by three factors: ability to hold on to their customers — as evinced in a steady base; focus on small and mid-size loans; and increasing reach by expanding branch networks.These trends have meant the market share of gold-loan NBFCs has been resilient at over 60% between March 2021 to September 2023 despite strong competition from banks. While NBFCs are known for their servicing agility, banks have focused on borrowers seeking bigger loans and competitive interest rates. On their part, banks have sharpened focus on non-agricultural gold loans for personal use, particularly in the Rs 3 lakh and above ticket sizes, over the past 3 years.

Stocks finished lower, with the S&P 500 down about 60 bps, led mostly by mega-cap tech and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL).

Charlie Munger’s name consistently emerges in global conversations, particularly when discussing Warren Buffett. On January 1, 2024, as the world quietly acknowledged and commemorated Munger’s birthday, certain investors couldn’t help but notice the uncanny resemblance of Munger’s investment principles to those of his partner, Warren Buffett, who serves as the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. The names Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger have become virtually interchangeable with the concept of legendary value investing.

Avenue Supermarts, which operates the retail chain of DMart, is one such stock that has been on a downward spiral over the last two calendar years. The stock dropped nearly 4% to ₹3,940 per share in today's trading session following the company's release of Q3FY24 business update, which came in below analysts' estimates. Also Read: Weak rural demand to dent FMCG sector volumes in Q3FY24, says Nuvama The company on Tuesday reported a 17.18% improvement in its standalone revenue from operations to ₹13,247 crore, driven by 5% growth in revenue per store to ₹1,565 million and 11% store addition.

The global landscape of REITs has undergone a transformation since the listing of first REIT in the US in 1961. As of December 2022, there are 893 listed REITs, globally, and a combined equity market capitalization of approximately $1.9 trillion. This class of investments has grown in the last 30 years, from 120 REITs in two countries to 893 in 41 countries and regions. Asia, especially, has played a big role in this growth, with the number of REITs in the region going up by a huge 58% since 2015.

With the exception of the Russell 2000 we have the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq 100 all up near all-time highs.