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US stock market selloff: Four indicators suggest correction may not be over
Four key indicators suggest the US stock market correction may not be over, despite some stabilisation in technology shares. Easing investor positioning and stock correlations offer relief, but options activity and technical signals continue to point to caution.
Gold ETF inflows fall 22%, but silver jumps 57% in October. Is it time to rebalance your portfolio?
In October, gold ETFs saw a significant drop in inflows, decreasing by 22% from the previous month. In contrast, silver ETFs experienced a striking surge of 57% in inflows. This shift sparks curiosity regarding changing investor preferences between these metals. Analysts suggest that the uptick in silver may be driven by transient trends rather than a substantial market shift. Investors should evaluate their risk tolerance before adjusting their investment strategies.
XRP investors have a new reason to worry: Ripple’s David Schwartz sells 23 million XRP tokens, cuts holdings by 88% — Why he exited as XRP price struggles near $1
XRP news today: Ripple’s David Schwartz has sold 23 million tokens, cutting his holdings by 88% to 3 million XRP. The disclosure comes as XRP trades at $1.056 on Wednesday, November 11, down 17% over the past seven days and 71% below its July 2025 record of $3.65.
Kalyan Jewellers shares zoom 10%, hit upper circuit after strong Q2 earnings. What analysts are saying
Kalyan Jewellers shares surged 10% after the company reported a 64% year-on-year jump in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 427 crore, aided by a one-time gain. Revenue rose 31% to Rs 10,323 crore, while EBITDA increased nearly 30% to Rs 645 crore. The stock briefly hit its upper circuit on the NSE.
Wells Fargo upgrades US AI infrastructure stocks to neutral after chip rout
Wells Fargo upgraded its outlook on US AI infrastructure stocks to neutral from negative, citing improved valuations after a steep semiconductor sell-off. However, it warned that slowing AI investment and rising depreciation costs could pressure earnings in 2028.
AI stocks: Are the days of easy money over? Aswath Damodaran warns investors of a new market reality ahead of Anthropic IPO
NYU professor Aswath Damodaran warns that broad-based gains from AI stocks may be fading as investors become more selective. He highlights diverging business models, rising infrastructure costs, uncertain monetisation and valuation risks, urging greater investment discipline.
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Warren Buffett’s 7 golden rules for young investors trying to manage finances
Warren Buffett shares seven essential financial lessons for young investors, emphasising frugal living, eliminating high-interest debt, long-term investing, understanding businesses, maintaining cash reserves and portfolio diversification through his 90/10 rule. He also reminds investors that financial wealth matters less than happiness, relationships and unconditional love.
SoftBank posts $7 billion quarterly loss as AI investment risks mount
SoftBank Group reported a $7 billion quarterly loss, reversing last year's profit, as volatile AI investments weighed on earnings. Its $64.6 billion investment in OpenAI has increased exposure to the sector, while falling AI stock valuations, regulatory concerns and market uncertainty intensify investor worries about sustainable returns.
Investing in real estate? Know how much property is too much, and when you should diversify
At the ET Wealth Expo 2026, a dynamic panel engaged in a thought-provoking dialogue about the contrasts between investing in real estate and financial assets. Industry experts highlighted the perils of overestimating the value of properties, emphasizing hidden costs and liquidity issues that might arise.
ETMarkets Fund Guide | Managing over Rs 8,000 crore: How Bajaj AMC's Sorbh Gupta picks winners in the Flexi Cap universe
In this edition of ETMarkets Fund Guide, Sorbh Gupta, Head – Equity at Bajaj Asset Management, who manages over Rs 8,000 crore through the Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund, shares his approach to picking the right stocks across large, mid and small caps.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks rally after US tech surge, oil slump
South Korea’s Kospi Index jumped more than 5% in early trading while Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose nearly 3%. A broader gauge of Asian shares advanced 1.5% while futures for US benchmarks edged higher.
Can Nifty hit 28,000 before 2028? Citi raises target, sees $12 billion inflows
Citi Research has raised its Nifty 50 target to 28,000 by end-2027, implying 12% upside, citing easing oil prices, stronger foreign inflows and a possible rotation away from AI-heavy investments. The brokerage also sees scope for $12 billion in foreign inflows as global investors increase their exposure to Indian equities.
Banks, investors grow wary of AI debt, spooked by market selloff
Some banks, which just a few weeks ago were lining up to fund AI deals, are now telling market participants they would be reluctant to finance additional deals even when they involve guarantees from the sector's marquee technology companies, according to several banking and credit sources.
Market resumes Diwali cheers: Sensex rises 107 points, Nifty ends near 25,050. Why Citi, HSBC are turning bullish?
Sensex and Nifty ended positively after recovering from early losses during the Muhurat Trading session. Nifty PSU Bank index rose significantly, while IT stocks declined, affecting overall market sentiment. Analysts from Citi and HSBC are optimistic about the future of Indian equities amid improving fundamentals. Investors are currently awaiting inflation data to gauge interest-rate trajectories and monitor crude oil prices.
NSE factor indices in 2026: Alpha holds firm as other factors falter in 2026 so far
Welcome to TrendMap, your guide to the performance of different investment segments. In this edition, we present a 10-year performance tracker of various factor-based investment strategies. This map shows that no single-factor strategy consistently outperforms, making a strong case for diversification. By Sameer Bhardwaj.
Digital lenders clock 40-50% revenue growth as credit demand surges
Digital lender Kissht's revenue from operations rose 44.7% year-on-year to Rs 732 crore, while Moneyview reported 41% growth to Rs 1,120 crore. MobiKwik's financial services revenue increased 41.8% to Rs 87 crore, while Paytm's financial services distribution revenue grew 49.3% to Rs 912 crore.
For long- and medium-term investors: Cycles turn, principles don’t; 5 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 29%
These are the stocks that fell the most, so they may bounce back the most if the fund flows return. They are the ones FPI money will target first. And they tend to be the businesses with great track records, the ones that have been through bad patches like this before and have come out unscathed. Yes, we are talking about large-cap stocks.
'Such a sad thing to watch!': Trump blames Democrats for sharp US stock market decline after midterm election victories
US President Donald Trump linked the recent decline in the stock market to Democratic victories in the midterm elections. He mentioned that retirement savings have been impacted due to the market loss. While the stock market experienced a steep sell-off, the Nasdaq Composite fell significantly. Concerns about restrictions related to technology companies contributed to the downturn in market performance.
Beyond gold: What $340 billion in crypto flows says about India's investment preferences this Dhanteras
Gold remains central to Indian household savings, but high prices are pushing investors toward ETFs and digital gold instead of physical holdings. Crypto is emerging as a separate portfolio option rather than replacing gold, reflecting a broader shift toward digital ownership and diversification.
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.
Best small cap mutual funds to invest in November 2026
According to the Sebi mandate, small cap schemes must invest in companies that are ranked below 250 in terms of market capitalisation. These schemes also will have to invest at least 65% in small cap stocks. Small companies go through many ups and downs - more than the established companies in the large and mid cap segments. That is why investing in small cap stocks is considered extremely risky; the small cap segment can also be extremely volatile, especially in the short term. That is why small cap schemes are recommended only to aggressive investors with a very high risk appetite and very long investment horizon.
ET Wealth Expo 2026 | From HNIs to family offices, why 2026 is teaching investors the importance of de-risking: Dheeraj Gaur
Speaking on the sidelines of ET Wealth Expo 2026 in Mumbai, Gaur said the experience of 2026 has reinforced the importance of de-risking portfolios, particularly for high-net-worth investors and family offices that have built significant investable wealth over the years.
Microfinance lenders tread cautiously amid rural stress
The microfinance sector experienced varied performance in the second quarter of FY27, reflecting economic uncertainty. Bandhan Bank and CreditAccess Grameen saw declines in their microfinance portfolios, while IndusInd Bank grew its portfolio. Lenders are concerned about the impact of drought and inflation on rural borrowers. Estimates for the sector's growth varied between credit information companies, indicating inconsistencies. Collection discipline has improved, but localized climate disruptions continue to pose risks.
AI bubble is coming, and there is no way out! Aswath Damodaran explains what investors should do before the crash begins
Valuation expert Aswath Damodaran believes an AI bubble is inevitable and investors cannot avoid its impact entirely. In a recent podcast, he traced the AI frenzy to ChatGPT's 2022 launch, which brought artificial intelligence into public consciousness. He explained how advances in computing power and access to vast amounts of data have transformed AI and fuelled today's enthusiasm.
Gold and silver prices correct ahead of Diwali: Buying opportunity or a trap?
Gold and silver have corrected sharply from record highs, but their long-term fundamentals remain supportive. Investors with a longer horizon may consider staggered accumulation, with gold and silver potentially recovering toward $4,750 and $75, respectively, by Diwali 2027.
Best large cap mutual funds to invest in November 2026
One may invest in large cap mutual funds with a minimum investment horizon of five to seven years. Look out for our monthly updates where we keep discussing the performance of these schemes. We typically come up with our updates in the first or second week of every month.
Is the AI boom losing steam? Global economy faces growing risks
Global financial markets face mounting pressure from geopolitical conflicts, rising government debt and trade tensions, raising concerns about the resilience of the global economy. While the AI investment boom has driven stock markets to record highs and supported growth expectations, rising borrowing costs, inflation, weakening currencies and the prolonged Iran war threaten to undermine investor confidence and expose deeper vulnerabilities.
Global markets were already fragile. Big AI bets could break them
Investors flocked to bonds. Yields, which move inversely to price, fell from multidecade highs, with the benchmark 10-year Treasury, which guides borrowing costs globally, falling almost 20 basis points on October 22, its biggest daily fall since early 2023.
Vedanta Oil and Gas shares jump 14% in 2 days, m-cap swells by Rs 1,600 crore after Q2 results
Vedanta Oil and Gas shares jumped 6% on Monday after rallying 8.5% in the previous session, adding nearly Rs 1,600 crore to its market capitalisation. The gains followed a strong Q2 performance, with the company reporting a net profit of Rs 746 crore against a loss of Rs 91 crore a year ago, despite a sequential decline.
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