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BSE shares tumble 5% after Jefferies downgrades stock to Underperform. Here’s why
Updated at : 2026-08-17 14:40:02

BSE shares fell sharply on Monday after Jefferies downgraded the stock and cut its target price to Rs 2,940, citing risks from proprietary trading activity, STT changes, RBI bank guarantee norms and the Closing Auction Session. The brokerage also lowered earnings estimates, despite BSE’s strong Q1FY27 profit and revenue growth.

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Emerging markets defy global shocks as investors return to local assets
Updated at : 2026-08-17 14:35:02

Emerging markets are seeing renewed investor interest despite geopolitical tensions, trade risks and AI-driven volatility, with debt attracting strong foreign inflows as deeper domestic capital markets and improved policymaking strengthen resilience. Equities, however, continue to face pressure, prompting investors to adopt a more selective approach.

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Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 23%
Updated at : 2026-08-17 14:30:02

There are currently too many variables that can move the markets in either direction. Oil prices may have settled into a range for now, but there is still no clarity on how the Gulf situation will develop. If uncertainty continues, oil prices may remain elevated. In such a scenario, it is probably best to be cautious; but be nimble enough to respond as things change. Our selected stocks for today depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars: 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.

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Global Markets: 5 big triggers to watch this week
Updated at : 2026-08-17 14:25:01

Global markets enter a quieter summer week with food inflation, US consumer spending, Japan’s growth outlook, gold and UK inflation in focus. Investors will assess whether rising energy and food costs prove temporary or complicate central banks’ interest-rate decisions.

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BSE launches 3-day SLB contracts to boost short-term securities borrowing
Updated at : 2026-08-17 14:20:02

BSE Clearing has launched three-working-day securities lending and borrowing (SLB) contracts to give market participants greater flexibility for short-term borrowing and delivery needs. The new contracts, effective August 17, will have a T+1 first leg and T+3 reverse leg, and initially cover F&O securities under the D-series prefix.

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Global Market: Emerging Asian currencies rise as softer dollar supports regional markets
Updated at : 2026-08-17 13:25:02

Emerging Asian currencies gained on Monday as a weaker US dollar supported regional markets, with Taiwan and Thailand leading gains. Investors also assessed Japan’s slower growth, Malaysia’s inflation data and upcoming Bank Indonesia policy decision, while Middle East tensions and shifting US rate expectations remained key factors for regional markets.

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Global Market: AI investment story shifts from spending to picking the winners
Updated at : 2026-08-17 13:20:01

The AI investment debate is shifting toward identifying sustainable winners as spending accelerates. Hyperscalers, semiconductor firms and neocloud providers remain key beneficiaries, but investors increasingly prioritise profitability, valuations and infrastructure control. As computing capacity expands, companies with strong balance sheets, customer relationships and diversified technology ecosystems may capture the biggest long-term gains.

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NMDC shares decline 4% after Q1 results. Should you buy, sell or hold the stock?
Updated at : 2026-08-17 11:35:02

NMDC shares fell 4% despite a 2% YoY rise in Q1FY27 profit to Rs 2,007 crore, while revenue increased 2% to Rs 6,795 crore. Iron ore production jumped 26% to 151.17 lakh tonnes, but sales rose just 2% to 117.30 lakh tonnes. Ore transferred for pellet job work increased 46% to 8.19 lakh tonnes during the quarter.

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Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks rise as chipmakers rally on strong earnings
Updated at : 2026-08-17 11:30:02

Chinese and Hong Kong equities advanced, led by technology and semiconductor stocks following strong corporate earnings, while consumer and liquor stocks weakened. Investors remained focused on key economic data for clues on domestic demand and the broader health of China’s economy.

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Puravankara shares rally up to 13% after Q1 revenue jumps 62% YoY; EBITDA margin expands to 25%
Updated at : 2026-08-17 11:25:01

Puravankara shares rose sharply on Monday after Q1FY27 revenue jumped 63% YoY to Rs 877 crore, while PAT turned positive at Rs 25 crore and EBITDA margin expanded to 25%. Pre-sales rose 28% to Rs 1,439 crore, with collections up 40% YoY.

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