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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.

Scripbox shareholders approve conversion into public company ahead of IPO

At an extraordinary general meeting on October 19, shareholders approved the change of the Accel-backed startup's name from Scripbox Wealth Managers Private Limited to Scripbox Wealth Managers Limited, along with amendments to its constitutional documents, according to regulatory filings reviewed by ET.

Buffett reveals what a company director is paid for 6 meetings a year, then asks one question that explains everything

Warren Buffett sat on the boards of 21 companies over 62 years, and in this letter he explains how the people who are supposed to guard your money actually get chosen. He then reveals what the job pays for a few days of work a year, points out that the word independent has come to mean close to its opposite, and names the one thing he looks for in the directors of companies he owns. By the end you will have two questions to ask of any annual report, and nobody in the governance business is going to ask them for you.

The fund that created the most wealth in 10 years was a plain S&P 500 ETF: $263 billion

The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) generated the most shareholder value over the last 10 years. According to a Morningstar report, it created $263.1 billion in wealth for investors. Meanwhile, the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) followed with $195.2 billion created for investors. Conversely, the ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ (SQQQ) lost $10 billion during the same decade. Smaller funds often struggled with losses due to market conditions and high-risk categories.

BSE Q2 Results: Net profit surges 45% YoY to Rs 809 crore; revenue jumps 34%

BSE on Wednesday reported a 44.9% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 809.15 crore for the second quarter of FY27 (Q2FY27), compared with Rs 558.43 crore in the corresponding period last year (Q2FY26).

Awfis Space Solutions shares rally 13% after Q2 profit jumps 94% YoY, revenue rises 20%

Awfis Space Solutions shares rallied after the company reported 94% year-on-year profit growth and a 20% rise in Q2 FY27 revenue. Strong seat sales, premium workspace expansion and enterprise demand supported its operational performance, even as FIIs and mutual funds trimmed stakes.

Warren Buffett has lived through 16 US Presidents. Why he ignores election impact on markets

Warren Buffett believes investors should not let political uncertainty or election outcomes dictate their market decisions. Speaking at Berkshire Hathaway’s 2018 shareholder meeting, he recalled living through multiple US presidencies, split almost equally between Republicans and Democrats, while witnessing major political and economic crises.

China Banks' applications for PBOC stock loan scheme exceed 200 billion yuan

China's central bank said applications for loans under its stock-purchase financing scheme have exceeded 200 billion yuan. The PBOC has also cut the relending rate to 1%, stepping up efforts to support share buybacks and stabilise equity markets.

Lindt investors seek board shake-up at chocolate maker after CEO ouster: Report

Influential investors of Lindt & Spruengli are calling for changes in the board following the CEO's ousting. The company faced significant pricing missteps that negatively affected the stock value and market share. Shareholders expressed concerns regarding the current board's effectiveness and the need for fresh perspectives. While the search for a new CEO is underway, governance issues persist that require attention.

Air India CEO targets lower costs, higher passenger yields to steer airline towards profitability

Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said the airline is working to reduce operating costs and improve passenger yields as it pursues a financial turnaround. The plan includes bringing unit costs in line with industry levels, restructuring its Delhi network, expanding international flights from Mumbai and exploring Bengaluru as a third hub.

Bonus issue alert! Choice International to reward shareholders with 1:1 bonus shares. Check details

Choice International has approved a 1:1 bonus issue, its first such corporate action in two years. Under the proposal, shareholders will receive one bonus share for every share held on the record date, which will be announced later. The move will double the number of outstanding shares without changing the company’s market capitalisation, while potentially improving stock liquidity and affordability.

MFs cut stakes in 8 smallcap stocks after two quarters of buying; shares tumble up to 30% in 3 months

Oracle plans to raise $20 billion through bonds and stock sales

The company said last week that it expects capital spending to peak this fiscal year and the next as it builds more cloud-computing capacity, but pledged to raise no more than $20 billion in additional financing for AI through fiscal 2030.

Dividend alert! Last day to buy Asian Paints, Coal India and 6 more stocks for dividend payout worth nearly Rs 31. Do you own any?

Under Sebi’s T+1 settlement cycle, investors need to purchase a company’s shares at least one trading day before the record date to ensure the shares are credited to their demat accounts in time, and they become eligible for the corporate action.

Sri Lotus Developers and Realty promoters to sell 2.38 cr shares via OFS

In a significant move to adhere to Sebi's minimum public shareholding regulations, Sri Lotus Developers and Realty Ltd announced that promoter Anand Kamalnayan Pandit plans to sell 2.38 crore shares. This transaction is scheduled for November 3-4, with the shares priced at Rs 240 each, despite the company's current share price of Rs 245.90. Presently, promoters own 79.87 percent of the company.

Why are Marvell and Lumentum share prices down over $115 billion acquisition?

Marvell and Lumentum shares have dropped after Marvell announced that it will be acquiring Lumentum in a $115 billion all stock deal. Marvell will be able to expand its AI data centre and optical networking technologies after the acquisition. The acquisition will help Marvell compete with Broadcom successfully. The investors are now looking at the cost of the acquisition, debt, dilution and integration risks.

Info Edge's Sanjeev Bikhchandani takes charge, assures continuity after Hitesh Oberoi

Info Edge (India) Ltd, the owner of Naukri.com, is reshaping its leadership, with founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani set to return to an executive role as managing director and group chief executive officer after Hitesh Oberoi steps down from the top operating job following nearly 27 years with the company.

Big tech share buybacks plunge 83% as AI spending hits cash flows

Major US technology companies sharply reduced dividends and share buybacks as record AI infrastructure spending pushed their combined free cash flow into deficit. The shift raises concerns about shareholder returns and places greater pressure on Big Tech to deliver profit growth from its AI investments.

Big Tech returns smallest share of cash to shareholders in 15 years, given AI spending

The retreat threatens a long-standing source of support for technology share prices. With companies buying back fewer shares, investors are increasingly dependent on heavy AI investments delivering enough profit growth to justify their valuations.

What are Warren Buffett's views on investment in gold? Here's why he has maintained a different approach towards the precious metal

Buffett explained his position in Berkshire Hathaway's 2011 annual shareholder letter. He questioned the economic usefulness of gold as an investment. He described how gold is mined, melted, stores and guarded, without producing anything during the time it is held. His argument was that investors could own productive assets instead of an asset whose value depends largely on what another buyer is willing to pay.

Asia chip firms see strong AI demand; market jitters continue

Asian chip-supply-chain companies report a strong ongoing demand for AI-related products despite investor concerns. Foxconn Chairman Young Liu stated that AI is not in a bubble, underscoring clear demand for AI products. Tokyo Electron reported a significant forecast increase in operating profit due to robust demand for chipmaking equipment. SK Hynix announced plans to return about $75 billion to shareholders due to rising memory prices.

X factor in Musk cocktail: AI synergies are real, but the proposed SpaceX-Tesla merger has red flags for shareholders

Elon Musk is exploring a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX amidst rising valuations and technological collaboration. Both companies aim to enhance their capabilities in AI and related technologies while managing significant capital expenditures. However, the merger raises concerns about shareholder control and scrutiny over company operations. Additionally, the merger could face political scrutiny from both Beijing and Washington due to data privacy issues.

Samsung logs record $80.5 bln profits despite investor AI jitters

Massive demand for AI chips delivered record quarterly profits to South Korea's Samsung Electronics on Thursday, but shares fell as investors questioned the resilience of the global tech boom. Record profits driven by booming demand for AI memory chips have fuelled calls for greater shareholder returns, particularly after shares in tech giants such as Samsung tumbled from their June record highs amid concerns over US tech firms' AI spending.