Dividend yield is one of the main factors to consider when investing in stocks. It is an indicator of the returns that investors are earning on their shares. Religare Financial Services has filtered the list of top dividend-paying PSU companies based on their fundamental strength and selected 10 stocks. Take a look:

Domestic brokerage Axis Securities is bullish on a few smallcap stocks, sensing a potential to rally up to 25%. These stocks include JTL Industries, Kirloskar Brother, and CIE Automotive India. The brokerage believes that the Indian economy stands at a sweet spot of growth and remains the land of stability against the backdrop of a volatile global economy. Take a look at the list of 6 stocks:

For all those who have entered into the stock market because they started work from home, it would be worthwhile to know that between 2006 and 2008, the state of the power sector was pretty much similar to what we saw in new age companies in the middle of 2021 to some extent even today. Super optimistic estimates of growth of the sector. Then comes the reality check, for almost 12 years, power stocks were down in the dumps. Now once again the sector is in the limelight for different reasons. The story has a list of power companies with“buy” and “strong buy”, reco from analysts.

Friday’s up move in nifty might make some think that correction is over, but give the fact that valuations are high and global markets are still grappling with possibility of hawkish stance of US fed, in such conditions, it would be better to add the words like portfolio rejig, caution, fundamentals and valuations to one’s thought process while buying stocks. Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus which lists stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy".

In the last five-year period, the shares have jumped nearly 6,000% and about 1050% in the past three years.

For the last three weeks, the stock market has witnessed correction in all segments of the market. Whether it is, large, mid or small cap market breadth in all segments remained weak in a number of trading sessions. In such times, if one is looking to buy stocks it would be better to look at stocks where some fundamentals developments have made analysts turn bullish on them. These selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame

“As the saying goes, ‘A healthy mind in a healthy body’ and this holds true for maintaining mental well-being in the bustling business landscape”

In the last five-year period, the shares have jumped nearly 6,000% and about 1050% in the past three years.

The first half turned out to be robust for IPOs with a spike in average listing gains and increased fundraising (if not for the high base of LIC IPO, which came in the first half of previous fiscal). The second half looks equally promising as many companies are sitting on Sebi approval to launch their issues. Analysts expect the primary market to be busy for the next 4-5 months before a pause for general elections.Here are 10 most awaited IPOs to watch out for that will likely hit the markets in the second half of FY24.

US Treasury yields hit their highest levels since 2007 this week as investors fear high borrowing costs for businesses and consumers will eventually drag on the economy.

“As the saying goes, ‘A healthy mind in a healthy body’ and this holds true for maintaining mental well-being in the bustling business landscape”

The Reserve Bank of India may consider selling bonds to sponge off surplus cash, Governor Shaktikanta Das said Friday, while keeping the policy rate unchanged. The surprise announcement soured the mood in the debt market, sending benchmark yields surging by the most in over a year

Earlier in the day, data showed U.S. employment increased by the most in eight months in September as hiring rose broadly, pointing to persistent labor market strength, though wage growth is slowing.

Vascon Engineers was the top gainer in the smallcap pack with nearly 24% returns, followed by Sasken Technologies (23.6%), Bhagiradha Chemicals (22.2%), and Authum Investment (22%)

Nykaa shares climbed 1.5% to ₹149.15 on the BSE on Thursday on the news. The shares are still way below their November 2021 listing price of ₹1,125.

The RBI, since the beginning of the tightening cycle in May 2022, has been talking about focusing on the withdrawal of accommodation. Nearly 17 months later, the situation is hardly what the RBI wanted: By September-end, core liquidity was ₹2.8 lakh crore and that is set to rise to ₹3.3 lakh crore with the total withdrawal of the Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio

The Reserve Bank of India may consider selling bonds to sponge off surplus cash, Governor Shaktikanta Das said Friday, while keeping the policy rate unchanged. The surprise announcement soured the mood in the debt market, sending benchmark yields surging by the most in over a year

The monetary ceiling of gold loans that can be granted under the bullet repayment scheme to ₹4 lakh from ₹2 lakh for those urban cooperative banks

It would be perfect if there was a way to know how much you could get in return from your investments while also considering the risk factors involved. CAPM is one such method that provides a logical model indicating the expected return for the given level of risk. Although it does not guarantee returns, it helps determine how much return you should expect based on the risk you are willing to take. Watch!

They were buyers of shares in sectors such as capital goods, consumer services, financial services, and IT. Overall, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pulled Rs. 14,764 crore out of Indian markets in the month

While major central banks are signalling a peaking of their rate hike cycle, there are indications that the tight monetary policy stance could persist for longer than anticipated earlier

The 10-year Treasury yield came off its fresh 16-year high hit after the data. Major growth stocks Microsoft , Meta Platforms, Alphabet and Nvidia rose about 2%. The S&P 500 is now set for its first weekly gain in five, while the Dow is still on track to decline for the third straight week

The investment values the subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd at a pre-money equity value of Rs 8.38 lakh crore, making Reliance Retail among the top four companies by equity value in the country

"IEX entered into a share subscription agreement and shareholders' agreement with Enviro Enablers India Private Limited (EEIPL) to acquire a 10 per cent stake in the company through compulsory convertible preference shares (CCPS)," it said.

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SoftBank which was one of the early investors in India's tech companies, has been gradually paring stakes in the firms. Earlier in August, it had sold 1.17% in Zomato through bulk deals. Prior to that in July, SoftBank had offloaded about 2% stake in Paytm. In May, SoftBank sold 2.07% stake in the fintech major through a series of open market transactions.

These commodity contracts will provide market participants, particularly corporates, value chain participants and foreign portfolio investors, an efficient way to manage their commodity price risk against volatility, BSE said in a statement.

"We estimate that the OMCs will start incurring EBITDA losses in the second half of fiscal 2024 if crude oil prices increase to around $100/bbl. Nonetheless, we believe high oil prices are unlikely to be sustained for long as global growth weakens," Moody's analyst Sweta Patodia said.

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd’s board will consider the proposal for buyback of shares at the meeting on October 11, the software technology major said on Friday

While major central banks are signalling a peaking of their rate hike cycle, there are indications that the tight monetary policy stance could persist for longer than anticipated earlier

Ace investor and founder of Avenue Supermarts Radhakishan Damani's few bets have rallied up to 66% in the second quarter of the current financial year. Take a look: (Data Inputs: Ritesh Presswala)

Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 78.87 points, or 0.24%, at the open to 33,040.70

During Friday's trading session, the Sensex benchmark index gained around 364 points, ending the day at 65,996. Amid this upward movement, 6 stocks listed on the BSE Commodities Index reached their highest price in the last 52 weeks. The 52-week high is of considerable importance to particular traders and investors, as it serves as a crucial technical indicator for assessing a stock's current worth and forecasting potential price changes. This figure signifies the highest price at which a stock traded throughout the previous year

There are a lot of mutual funds out there in the markets, but FoFs are quite different from others when it comes to mutual funds. Fund of funds is a type of mutual fund scheme that invests in other mutual fund schemes. Instead of holding a portfolio of equities or bonds, the fund manager of FoF holds a portfolio of other mutual funds.

Shares of three companies -- Jonjua Overseas, Advance Lifestyles and RMC Switchgear --- will trade ex-bonus next week. These three stocks have delivered multibagger returns to investors so far this year.

The short-term trend of Nifty has turned positive. The overall positive chart pattern indicates next overhead resistance for the Nifty around 19,800 levels for the coming week. Any dip down to 19,550-19,500 levels could be a buying opportunity, said Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities

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"We estimate that the OMCs will start incurring EBITDA losses in the second half of fiscal 2024 if crude oil prices increase to around $100/bbl. Nonetheless, we believe high oil prices are unlikely to be sustained for long as global growth weakens," Moody's analyst Sweta Patodia said.

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The stock market brought noteworthy developments on October 5 as several major stocks showcased their resilience by crossing their 200-day Simple Moving Averages (SMA).

On October 5, Thursday, Trendlyne reported that over 40 Nifty stocks have experienced a Golden Crossover. In this ETMarkets article, we delve into what the Golden Crossover is and explore 10 stocks that have recently exhibited this bullish signal, offering insights for potential investors.

On October 5, Thursday, Stock Edge reported 40 stocks trending up, and ET Markets explores the top 10 stocks to watch for potential gains based on RSI movement.

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Shares of three companies -- Jonjua Overseas, Advance Lifestyles and RMC Switchgear --- will trade ex-bonus next week. These three stocks have delivered multibagger returns to investors so far this year.

The stock market marked a significant day on October 5 as several large and mid cap stocks showcased their strength by crossing their 100-Day Simple Moving Averages (SMA).

The RBI's rate-setting committee kept the key lending rate steady at 6.50%. The central bank also maintained its policy stance of "withdrawal of accommodation" to bring inflation within its target band.

The stock market marked an important day on October 5 as several midcap stocks exhibited their strength by crossing their 50-Day Simple Moving Averages (SMA)

Closing Bell: Sensex extends rally to 2nd day, ends 364 pts higher; Nifty holds 19,650; Godrej Ind soars 20%

Alongside the share buyback proposal, the board will also consider and approve the earnings for the quarter and the six months ended September.