AI STOCK ROUT
Market may deliver bumper returns by next Diwali as valuations and earnings align, says Raamdeo Agrawal
Indian equities enter Samvat 2083 on a strong note, with Nifty surging 8.6% last week and reclaiming 25,000. Motilal Oswal Chairman Raamdeo Agarwal cites improving earnings, ₹45,970 crore in FPI inflows, stable currency and easing global pressures as potential drivers.
AI slump revives Asia’s forgotten trades from China to India
Global investors are rethinking their Asia bets as the AI trade loses momentum following the US midterm elections. India and China are emerging as potential beneficiaries of the shift, with funds rotating towards undervalued stocks, domestic growth, healthcare, consumer companies and financials. India's limited AI exposure, easing oil prices and renewed foreign inflows are strengthening its appeal.
Bad AI cholesterol vs good AI cholesterol
The Magnificent 7 of Big Tech has recently experienced a staggering drop, losing over $1 trillion in collective market value. This decline is fueled by apprehensions regarding spending on artificial intelligence and rampant inflation. As challenges loom for AI investments—particularly in legal and borrowing contexts—investors must now navigate a landscape where distinguishing between thriving and failing AI projects is crucial.
Wall Street grapples with $5.7 trillion rout as AI bets unwind
Wall Street is undergoing notable shifts as worries about the AI investment frenzy and political developments arise. This sharp sell-off brings forth doubts about the viability of AI infrastructure investments, scrutinizing valuations and corporate expenditures. The Democratic majority in Congress poses regulatory challenges, amplifying economic tensions. Investors are leaning towards more conservative sectors, yearning for assurance that AI investments will deliver anticipated results amidst these turbulent times.
Is Cathie Wood betting on the next stage of the AI boom amid Wall Street’s tech stock crash, buying SpaceX and Nvidia while selling $120 million in Broadcom stock?
Cathie Wood is buying AI stocks while Wall Street is selling them. ARK Invest purchased nearly $49 million in SpaceX and $46 million in Nvidia after Thursday’s tech sell-off wiped out more than $3 trillion in US market value. But it sold $119.7 million in Broadcom and $20 million in CoreWeave. The contrasting trades raise questions about Wood’s AI strategy.
Copper price falls for 4th day, heads for worst week since March on AI rout
Copper prices have faced yet another decline, marking four consecutive sessions of decrease, primarily due to a dip in technology shares and rising concerns over artificial intelligence investments. The three-month copper rate on the London Metal Exchange fell to a low not seen since late July. While tight supply, particularly outside the US, has cushioned further losses, a significant drop in copper stocks within Chinese warehouses is intensifying supply anxieties.
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Activists breach Microsoft data centre construction site as protests spread in Europe
Activist groups have announced actions in 16 countries on Friday and Saturday, according to the "Stop Dirty Data Centres" coalition, which is rallying environmental groups and digital rights campaigns behind calls to pause large-scale construction.
Why did market rally today? Sensex ends 1,718 pts higher, Nifty reclaims 25,000 as D-Street concludes bumper week. 4 factors behind today’s gains
In a surprising turn of events on Friday, both Sensex and Nifty soared by more than 2%, contrasting with the downturn seen in global markets. This upward movement was sparked by a historic influx of share purchases by foreign investors, emphasizing their belief in India's financial potential. Mahindra & Mahindra shone bright with robust earnings information, though broader markets faced challenges.
D-St defies Asia rout! Sensex surges 1,500 pts, Nifty tops 24,900 as Diwali fireworks continue. What's ahead?
The Indian stock market defied global trends by experiencing gains, with Sensex and Nifty both rising up to 1% today. While international markets struggled, Indian equities benefitted from significant foreign investments. Mahindra & Mahindra led the charge in share price increases, although Nifty Smallcap and Midcap trended downwards. Analysts foresee ongoing strength in large-cap stocks, supported by robust earnings, and technical insights that may steer upcoming trading tactics.
AI rout, energy costs add to fears of slowing global growth
Global markets face mounting pressure from persistent inflation, rising borrowing costs and concerns over slowing economic growth. Elevated energy and food prices are fuelling inflation fears, while an AI stock selloff threatens investor confidence. Weakening European data and uncertainty over the Iran war are adding to concerns about the global economic outlook.
European stocks head for weekly losses amid global tech selloff
European shares tumbled as concerns over AI valuations, heavy technology spending and potential US restrictions on data-centre investments triggered a global selloff. Losses across major sectors wiped out the STOXX 600's weekly gains, putting the index on track for a weekly decline.
Global investors push South Korea's chaebols to speed up reforms
Global investors are increasingly urging South Korea’s chaebols to adopt necessary corporate governance reforms to address the existing valuation gap. Despite solid market performance, many South Korean stocks are viewed as undervalued on the global stage. Notably, Samsung Electronics has attracted criticism for not providing adequate shareholder returns despite their record-breaking profits earlier this year. Financial institutions seem to favor shareholder-friendly measures, in contrast to larger conglomerates that exhibit resistance.
Eurozone bond yields set for biggest weekly fall since September as investors seek safety
Eurozone government bond yields are heading for their steepest weekly decline since late September as investors seek safe-haven assets amid a global technology selloff. Easing expectations of further ECB rate hikes have added to the decline, while Germany's 10-year yield touched a multi-month low.
$5 billion in 5 days! Why FIIs are suddenly shopping Indian stocks non-stop this Diwali
Foreign institutional investors have poured nearly $5 billion into Indian equities in five trading sessions, marking a sharp reversal after months of heavy selling. Strong Q2 earnings, softer crude prices, stable currency and the global AI sell-off are improving India's appeal, with investors rotating towards relatively undervalued markets and large-cap stocks.
Japanese government bond yields hit multi-month lows as tech selloff fuels safe-haven demand?
Japanese government bonds rallied as investors sought safety from the deepening global technology-stock selloff. The benchmark 10-year yield fell to a multi-month low, while shorter-maturity yields also declined sharply as risk appetite weakened.
Nvidia, AMD, Meta, other tech stocks nosedive as Democratic sweep prompts AI slowdown fears
Nvidia and AMD faced noticeable drops as Democratic wins sparked fears regarding possible restrictions on AI development. This ripple effect was felt across the Nasdaq and Dow Jones, both of which registered significant declines. Investors showed concern over delays in data center projects tied to promises from recently elected officials.
China, Hong Kong stocks fall as US tech rout sparks AI bubble fears
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks took a hit as American tech shares slumped overnight, fueling worries about the durability of the artificial intelligence surge. This uncertainty cast a shadow over investor confidence across Asia. Nevertheless, the Chinese mainland market saw some recovery driven by bargain hunters supported by government measures, though analysts caution that tech stocks in China are still at risk from global market changes.
Nomura silences AI doubters, says Kospi can hit 10,000 mark to double as fundamentals are intact
South Korea's Kospi plunged to a nine-month low amid fears that US political shifts could slow AI infrastructure spending and hurt chip demand. However, Nomura remains bullish, projecting a potential recovery towards 10,000, with a near-term target of 7,500–8,000.
Bloodbath in Nasdaq, Kospi and Nikkei but why Nifty is an oasis of peace amid global rout
A global AI-led tech selloff has battered US and Asian markets, wiping out $3 trillion from S&P 500 companies. However, Indian equities are showing relative resilience as investors rotate away from crowded AI trades. Market experts believe India's lower exposure to the AI boom, attractive large-cap valuations and renewed foreign inflows could help it weather the global rout.
AI selloff hits India too: TD Power, HFCL, Sterlite, other power capex-linked stocks crash up to 15%
Indian power capex and AI-linked stocks tumbled as a global technology sell-off spread across markets, with TD Power and Thermax plunging 15% each. Concerns that US midterm election results could slow data centre expansion and AI infrastructure spending triggered sharp losses across Asian technology stocks and domestic market-linked companies.
Why did US stocks crash? Trump blames Democrats as AI regulation fears rattle markets
Donald Trump blamed the Democrats' midterm election gains for Wall Street's sharp selloff, as concerns over potential curbs on AI investments rattled technology stocks. Uncertainty surrounding data centre expansion and regulatory scrutiny added to investor anxiety.
South Korea eases leveraged investment rules to curb forced selling
South Korea has temporarily relaxed collateral requirements for securities firms to curb forced selling after a sharp stock market decline. The move aims to contain volatility, protect leveraged retail investors from forced liquidations and stabilise financial markets.
Infosys, Wipro, TCS and other IT stocks rise up to 3% as US AI rout deepens; is the bubble bursting?
In the wake of a worldwide AI stock decline, companies such as Infosys and TCS have seen their shares rise, demonstrating a contrasting trend. This downturn has sparked fears of impending regulations within the sector, prompting analysts to predict that Indian IT companies might leverage this moment to enhance their entrepreneurial AI ventures, all while experts caution against excessive financial commitments in the AI landscape.
AI meltdown: Kospi crashes 9%, hits 9-month low as Wall Street bloodbath after midterm elections spills to Asia; circuit breaker triggered
The sell-off followed a global market rout on Thursday, which saw the Nasdaq 100 plunge 6.4%, wiping out a record $2.3 trillion in market value. The weakness extended across Asia on Friday, with chip-heavy indices coming under pressure. Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average and Taiwan's Taiex were also on course to enter technical bear market territory, having fallen 20% from their respective peaks.
Japan's Nikkei slumps more than 5% as market rout deepens on AI worries
Japan's Nikkei share average plummeted over 5% amid escalating market fears tied to regulatory scrutiny and a slowdown in artificial intelligence advancements. This drop followed the Democratic wins in the US midterm elections, sparking substantial sell-offs in traditional tech stocks. Both S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices recorded significant losses in earlier sessions, signaling a prevailing cautious mood in the global tech stock landscape.
Indian stocks set for pullback after sharp rally on oil slide, foreign inflows
Indian markets are likely to experience a decline on Friday following a global market selloff. Investor concerns are rising due to the impact of the US Democratic win on regulations and foreign policy. Both Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex ended their six-session winning streak on Thursday. Foreign institutional investors made substantial stock purchases amid shifting market dynamics related to AI.
Wall Street fear gauge soars and retail traders bolt as markets in tailspin
Retail investors experienced significant losses as they sold over $1 billion in stocks due to rising fears. The Cboe Volatility Index spiked sharply, indicating increased market anxiety among traders and investors. Major stock indexes declined, driven down by fears that a Democratic sweep could hinder AI spending. Options market activity reflected heightened demand for hedges, as retail investor sentiment shifted.
Nasdaq set to confirm correction as AI stocks tumble
The shock selloff comes a day after the Democrats' election victory including in some key data-center states drove concerns about a slowdown in the AI data-center buildout, optimism about which had pushed stock markets to record highs earlier this year.
Rap the app & knock on Nasdaq's door
Indian retail investors can now step into the US stock market using various innovative online platforms. Investment apps like Groww and Zerodha are making it easier for small traders to explore overseas equity opportunities. While the lower entry thresholds encourage wider participation, investors must keep in mind the potential tax ramifications and compliance challenges. Direct investments may offer more control, but they typically bring a complex tax filing process.
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