New U.S. single-family home sales dipped 1.7% in December, yet builders reduced inventory, potentially enabling more construction starts. The supply of homes under construction reached a nearly 4-1/2 year low. Meanwhile, declining mortgage rates offer a potential boost to the housing market.
Quality Care India Limited is set to invest Rs 600 crore in a new 350+ bed multi-speciality hospital in Nagpur. The facility, to be developed on Maha-Metro land near Kasturchand Park Metro Station, aims to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Central India. This project, a public-private partnership, is expected to create over 1,500 jobs and enhance regional healthcare capacity.
Markets may open strong after the US Supreme Court struck down Trumps tariffs, with GIFT Nifty signalling gains. However, a new 10% global tariff introduces uncertainty. Export sectors, metals and pharma remain in focus, while investors track policy responses and global cues for direction in the coming sessions.
The Sharpe ratio is a risk-adjusted return measure. It measures the excess return over the risk-free rate per unit of risk and is expressed in terms of standard deviation. Here are the top 5 flexi cap funds with the highest risk-adjusted returns (Source: MF Screener).
Bitcoin held steady near $68,000 on Saturday, showing resilience despite new U.S. tariff developments and ongoing ETF outflows. Major altcoins also posted gains as market sentiment improved. Analysts note strengthening technical structure, with Bitcoin testing key resistance levels and Ethereum consolidating near $1,960, positioning both assets for potential upside moves.
Indias AI revolution will rely less on code and more on massive infrastructurepower, fibre, cooling, chips, data centres and long-term capital. With a 200 lakh crore investment opportunity ahead, Indias maturing capital markets, REITs, InvITs and global investor appetite position the country to finance this next big private-sector-led buildout.
Legendary investor Peter Lynchs stock-picking framework remains relevant in todays volatile markets. By categorising companies into slow growers, stalwarts, fast growers, cyclicals, turnarounds, and asset plays, investors can better assess risks, valuations, and earnings strength. His approach helps cut through noise and focus on long-term opportunity.
Investors trading gold or silver ETFs must understand tax implications. Long-term holdings attract 12.5% LTCG, short-term less than a year incur 20% STCG. Intraday ETF trades are treated as speculative income, set off only against speculative profits. Losses and exemptions differ from equity funds, affecting overall portfolio planning.
Rising tensions between the United States and Iran risk disrupting crude flows through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, potentially spiking global benchmarks and raising Indias fuel and inflation pressures. Even limited disruption could widen volatility as import-dependent economies brace for higher energy costs.
