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Japanese technology shares declined due to the global market impact of a new, low-cost Chinese AI model by DeepSeek. Nvidia and other tech companies saw significant losses as investors reevaluated the high valuations and dominance of current AI leaders in light of this new competition.

JM Financial recommends buying Nippon Life India Asset Management shares with a target of Rs 777, despite a recent dip in income. The asset management company reported significant year-on-year growth and strong market share gains. With its focus on SIPs and rationalizing distribution commissions, it remains a top pick in the AMC space.

We remain committed to our investment strategy of buying good quality companies at reasonable valuations. We believe short-term market volatility is unlikely to materially impact our long-term fair value estimates of the companies we track.

119 companies will release third-quarter earnings results, including Bajaj Auto, Hyundai Motor, and Cipla. Bajaj Auto expects a 7% revenue rise despite weak domestic volumes. Hyundai may see a 10% profit drop with a 2% revenue decline due to adverse mix. Analysts predict varied impacts on industries this earnings season.

Hyundai Motor is expected to report a decline in third-quarter results due to lower volumes and higher discounts. Revenues could drop 2% year-on-year, leading to a 10% dip in profitability. Analysis suggests declining margins and muted stock performance. However, future growth prospects look promising with new plant developments and an upcoming e-Creta launch, according to CLSA.

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DeepSeek, a Chinese startup, unveiled an AI platform that competes with top US models at lower costs, causing a major selloff in US tech stocks. The Nasdaq 100 index dropped significantly, raising questions about future AI investments and the dominance of US firms in the AI sector.

​Ideally, yes, time to hide in defensives, rather than that probably just phase out your investments over the next one month because you will have the end of the earning season, you will probably also see the budget as well as what Mr Trump does in the US.

​With every downswing there are opportunities and then in the longer term if the business fundamentals are sound, a lot of companies will be much better, at much higher market caps than they are today. So, a temporary fall is not usually a big problem.