US stocks edged higher on Monday, ahead of a Federal Reserve interest rate decision and Big Tech earnings. At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 76.37 points, or 0.19%, to 40,665.71. The S&P 500 was higher by 17.45 points, or 0.32%, at 5,476.55, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 86.51 points, or 0.50%,…
Mid-cap and small-cap stocks have long been attractive for their high return potential. The Nifty Midcap index has outperformed the benchmark Nifty index for the fourth straight month in July (till date), rising 4.7 percent as against a 3.4 percent gain in Nifty. In 2024 as well, the mid-cap index has jumped over 30 percent…
Next week, the focus of Wall Street investors will be on the US Federal Reserveâs monetary policy decision and Chair Jerome Powellâs press conference. The central bank is widely expected to hold the interest rate steady. Among the earnings, the four companies from the âMagnificent 7â — Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Apple, and Amazon — will…
F&O ban list:The National Stock Exchange (NSE) banned trading in two stocks on Thursday, July25, 2024, in the futures and options (F&O) segment as they exceeded 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). However, these stocks will be available for trading in the cash market. The NSE updates the list of securities in the F&O…
The Economic Survey 2024 has raised concerns over the increasing trend of speculation in the Indian stock market, cautioning that overconfidence among investors could lead to unrealistic expectations of returns, misaligned with actual market conditions. “Possibility of overconfidence leading to speculation for higher returns from the stock market is a matter of concern,” the survey…
Although the banking sector has lagged behind the Indian benchmark Nifty index over the past 6 to 12 months, it is well-positioned for substantial long-term growth, driven by India’s largely underbanked population. In 2024, the Nifty Bank index has risen over 8 percent year-to-date, trailing the benchmark Nifty’s almost 13 percent increase. Meanwhile, over the…
F&O ban list: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) banned trading in eleven stocks on Friday, July 19, 2024, in the futures and options (F&O) segment as they exceeded 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). However, these stocks will be available for trading in the cash market. The NSE updates the list of securities in…
The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 rebounded on Thursday, as megacap and chip stocks regained ground. At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 41.52 points, or 0.10%, to 41,156.56. The S&P 500 was higher by 20.29 points, or 0.36%, at 5,608.56, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 122.23 points, or 0.68%, to 18,119.15. …
Wall Street: US stock indices declined on Wednesday, with major chip and tech stocks leading the fall. At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 91.91 points, or 0.22%, to 40,862.57. The S&P 500 was lower by 57.13 points, or 1.01%, at 5,610.07, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 321.15 points, or 1.74%, to…
In the week ahead on Wall Street, all eyes will be on the US Federal Reserve for its second monetary policy decision of this year. it is widely expected that the central bank would keep interest rates unchanged. Investors will also keenly watch comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell during his press conference on Wednesday…
