China and Hong Kong stocks rebounded on Thursday, led by healthcare and technology shares, after a sharp selloff in the previous session. Fresh share buyback announcements also supported sentiment, while gains in South Korea and Japan helped broader Asian markets recover. Investors remained cautious amid heightened volatility.
Jefferies has initiated coverage on Turtlemint Fintech Solutions with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 190, implying 37% upside. The brokerage expects revenue to grow at a 38% CAGR over three years, driven by higher premiums and take-rates.
Sugar stocks rallied up to 8% after the government tightened inventory limits for dealers amid record-high sugar prices. Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar led gains, while Balrampur Chini and other stocks also advanced. Concerns over domestic and Brazilian supply, rising festive-season demand and a possible cut in import duties have further supported prices.
Jefferies has raised its target price for Emmvee Photovoltaic Power to Rs 440 from Rs 400, while retaining its Buy rating, implying around 31% upside. The brokerage is bullish on the company’s strong solar PV value-chain presence, healthy order book and expansion plans
As of August 19, four NSE F&O stocks recorded futures open interest growth above 11%, signaling increased market participation through fresh positions or expanded existing futures contracts.
South Korean shares surged over 6%, led by chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, after a steep previous-session selloff. The KOSPI triggered a volatility curb, while foreign investors bought shares. Broader gains included Hyundai Motor, Kia and LG Energy Solution. The won weakened, while Korean bond yields showed mixed movement across maturities.
On Thursday, Indian stock markets made a robust comeback, ending a series of losses. The Sensex and Nifty indices surged due to a positive mood among investors, influenced by declining US bond yields and notable short-covering activities. The broader markets also reflected this upswing, with midcap and smallcap stocks gaining ground. Notably, giants like Infosys and TCS emerged as key contributors to this rally.
Japan’s Nikkei rose 1% to 65,982.49 as falling global bond yields improved investor sentiment and revived risk appetite. U.S. Treasury plans to double long-duration debt buybacks helped ease borrowing-cost pressures. Gains broadened beyond AI and semiconductor stocks, led by Sumitomo Metal Mining, Sumitomo Pharma and Kansai Electric Power, while technology-related shares declined.
Credent Connect N Care shares are set to list on the NSE SME platform with a 49% GMP, pointing to a potentially strong debut after the IPO was subscribed 153.13 times overall.
Oil prices have rocketed to nearly $92 per barrel in response to rising tensions in the Middle East. President Trump declared that negotiations with Iran are off the table, leading to heightened concerns over supply. Iran has signaled a shift to aggressive military readiness amid ongoing diplomatic deadlock, resulting in strong rhetoric from both sides regarding the vital Strait of Hormuz.
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