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After a forgettable 2020 for the most traded and perhaps the most important energy commodity, crude oil delivered stellar returns in 2021. Brent crude oil prices jumped 62 per cent, while natural gas jumped 71 per cent.

Divi’s Laboratory among pharmaceuticals and Muthoot Finance, the gold loan company, are two top investment ideas for 2022.

"There is plenty that the government can do to change our industry and make it a bit more efficient for the retail investor and the speculator to be profitable."

The S&P/ASX 200 index gained 13% in a year marked by record dealmaking activity and initial public offerings amid accelerating inflation and COVID-19 concerns

What came as a bolt from the blue for bond traders was the central bank’s decision to devolve a significant portion of last week’s gilt auction on the books of primary dealers.

The blue-chip CSI300 index rose 0.4% to 4,940.37, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.6% to 3,639.78.

Market experts say penny stocks rose more in the bull market, which attracted investors. However, the gullible ones, entering late, do not get a chance to make an exit. Market experts advise conservative investors to avoid penny stocks.

Malaysian palm oil futures see tight production in the first half of 2022 expected to keep prices firm next year

A total of 10,338 shares changed hands on the counter till time (IST).

Sharekhan has a target of Rs 4,030 on Hero MotoCorp; Emkay Global at Rs 3,700; Motilal at Rs 3,100; Kotak at Rs 2,800.