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Selling pressure stems from macro uncertainty and weak earnings, with growth stocks underperforming. Healthcare and tech lead strong earnings growth, while renewables and defense remain key investment themes despite valuation concerns.

Subho Moulik, CEO of Appreciate, explains the increased interest of Indian investors in US markets, emphasizing diversification, higher returns, and advanced sector opportunities like AI and biotech. He highlights the importance of strategic risk management and regulatory frameworks. Moulik also discusses emerging trends, market opportunities, and the role of AI in transforming investment strategies.

China Vanke faces turmoil as Chairman Yu Liang and CEO Zhu Jiusheng resign amidst a projected $6.2 billion loss for 2024, its first annual loss since 1991. Leadership transitions and financial struggles deepen investor concerns.

Futures linked to the tech-heavy Nasdaq tumbled on Monday as the overwhelming popularity of an inexpensive Chinese artificial intelligence model sparked a selloff in AI-related shares, with megacap stocks including Nvidia the worst hit.

Promoter share pledging is a common way to raise funds for working capital, personal needs, or other ventures.

On January 27, five stocks saw short covering, leading to a decrease in open interest and price increases: Cyient, Dixon Technologies, ABFRL, L&T Finance, and Bandhan Bank.

CreditAccess Grameen’s net interest income rose 7.4% YoY in Q3 to Rs 861.7 crore, while assets under management grew 6% to Rs 24,810 crore as of December. The borrower base increased 2.4% to 48 lakh. Provisions for stressed loans surged to Rs 752 crore in Q3, significantly higher than Rs 126 crore in the same period last year.

Nifty’s 13% decline from its peak may signal a bottom as US 10-year bond yields form a bearish reversal pattern, suggesting easing liquidity pressures. FIIs pulled Rs 70,000 crore amid global economic concerns.

Short buildup indicates that traders expect further price drops and are building short positions.

BSE Sensex fell 824 points, Nifty dropped 263 points amid weak earnings and trade policy uncertainty. Key movers: Bank of India, HeidelbergCement, Adani Wilmar, Netweb Technologies, Laurus Labs.