Asian stocks are on track for their best weekly run since May. Technology shares are reaching new highs, driven by strong investor interest in artificial intelligence. This surge follows positive news from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, boosting confidence in the tech sector. US and European markets also saw gains, with chipmakers performing exceptionally well.
Investors are shifting focus from technology stocks to industrial, healthcare, and small-cap companies. This move signals a potential broadening of market leadership. Fourth-quarter earnings reports will be crucial in determining the sustainability of this trend. Experts believe conditions are favorable for this expansion, with AI benefits expected to reach various sectors.
Indian drugmakers anticipate a mixed third quarter. Domestic sales and new specialty drugs will drive growth. US generics will see new product boosts. Contract services and APIs are set for moderate gains. Sun Pharma and Lupin are poised for leadership. Cipla and Dr Reddy's face softer US sales. Divi's Laboratories expects strong custom synthesis growth.
Mutual fund managers adjusted portfolios in December, buying Swiggy and Zomato amid underperformance and favoring Tata Consultancy Services over Infosys. They also rotated allocations in InterGlobe Aviation following a selloff due to mass flight cancellations, preparing for the Q3 results season.
Fitch's top sovereign analyst warned that a significant erosion of the Federal Reserve's independence would negatively impact the US credit rating. The primary concern is any indication that the dollar's global reserve currency status could diminish, following an investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized the need for issuers to clearly disclose their capital structure, including past fundraising and control changes, before an IPO. He also called for greater business model clarity, transparent revenue/cost drivers, and independent verification of projections, citing concerns about due diligence and unlisted share valuations.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall, an economic beacon in Lincolnwood for some 35 years, has been sold and village officials are looking to partner with the new owners to resuscitate the shopping center and reimagine its future. In a news release posted on the village website, officials announced being notified Dec. 19 that the mall, […]
