In the Nifty500 pack, seven stocks' close prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on July 22, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. The 200-day DMA is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily time frame, it is generally considered to be an overall uptrend. Take a look:
Oil prices experienced a slight rebound in early trading on Wednesday, halting a three-day decline. This stabilization followed a U.S.-Japan trade agreement signaling tariff progress and a Reuters poll indicating a decrease in U.S. crude stockpiles, suggesting increased demand. Furthermore, potential U.S. sanctions on Russian oil to address the Ukraine conflict added bullish sentiment to the market.
The US SEC has requested details from SEBI regarding the Jane Street probe, focusing on alleged derivatives market manipulation. SEBI has responded to the SEC's queries, adhering to IOSCO guidelines for information sharing between regulatory bodies.
India's primary market is set for a significant IPO surge in the remainder of 2025, with over 2.58 lakh crore worth of offerings in the pipeline, driven by financial services firms, startups, and unicorns. Strong investor participation, particularly from mutual funds fueled by consistent equity scheme inflows, and private equity firms seeking exits are contributing to this robust IPO activity.
Fund houses are increasingly introducing factor-based strategies, gaining traction among investors seeking systematic approaches to enhance returns and manage risk. These funds utilize specific characteristics like value, momentum, and quality to construct portfolios based on pre-defined rules, offering diversification benefits but potentially higher expense ratios and cyclical performance.
Indiqube Spaces, a workplace solutions firm, is set to launch an IPO to raise 650 crore for capex and debt repayment, alongside a 50 crore offer for sale. While revenue and EBITDA have grown, the company still reports a net loss, with a significant portion of revenue concentrated in Bengaluru.
Banks' profitability received a boost from higher treasury gains in the June quarter, offsetting pressure on net interest margins following the RBI's rate cuts. While some banks experienced dips in net profit due to asset quality issues, treasury income provided a crucial buffer. However, executives anticipate reduced treasury opportunities in the second quarter as bond yields stabilize.
Eternal's shares soared over 10% despite a profit dip, fueled by positive management outlook and Blinkit's strong performance, surpassing market expectations. Brokerages raised target prices, citing Blinkit's market share gains over Zepto and improved profitability. The company's focus on dark store expansion is now yielding positive results, making it a preferred pick for investors.
