USA-STOCKS/ (URGENT)US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens higher as chip shares recover
The Indian rupee touched a three-week low against the dollar on Monday, influenced by a stronger greenback and demand for foreign currency. While falling oil prices and measures to boost dollar inflows offered some support, corporate arbitrage trades added to the pressure. Analysts at Goldman Sachs have revised their rupee forecasts, anticipating a stronger performance. Global markets saw stocks rise as oil prices eased, potentially curbing inflation.
Bitcoin traded near $63,000 after nearly $224 million in ETF inflows ended a six-day outflow streak, supporting a mild recovery in crypto markets. Ethereum and major altcoins also gained, while analysts said sentiment is improving, but caution remains ahead of upcoming macroeconomic events, including the FOMC minutes.
Positive market sentiment is fueling selective stock opportunities, according to Rupak De of LKP Securities. He identifies Aegis Vopak, Lodha, and Aurobindo Pharma as prime short-term picks, citing strong technical indicators like chart breakouts and bullish RSI crossovers. The Nifty is eyeing higher levels, while the IT index shows signs of bottoming. PSU banks, however, face potential corrections.
Brent crude futures slipped 24 cents, or 0.e33%, to $71.88 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 11 cents, or 0.16%, to $68.58 a barrel. WTI did not settle on Friday as U.S. markets remained closed ahead of the Independence Day holiday on Saturday.
Asian markets saw gains as Wall Street futures rose, buoyed by hopes of strong earnings and easing oil prices. Reduced inflation fears have lessened the likelihood of a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike, allowing investors to anticipate a tech profit boom driven by AI. Samsung Electronics is expected to report a significant profit jump, highlighting the strong performance of chipmakers amidst high demand and tight supply.
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is making a massive $29 billion US stock market debut, aiming to boost its valuation and compete with rivals like Micron. This move taps into the booming AI chip market, where demand for memory chips is soaring. Previously difficult for American investors to access, the Nasdaq listing on July 10 promises improved liquidity and a fairer valuation for the company.
Investors seeking high returns are eyeing stocks with impressive dividend yields. Vedanta leads the pack with a remarkable 12% yield, followed by Gujarat Pipavav Port at 6.7% and ONGC at 5.5%.
Retail investors raised stakes in 195 Nifty Smallcap 500 stocks during the March 2026 quarter, with over 100 delivering 25-185% returns since April. Four stocks turned multibaggers, while Cemindia Projects, Apollo Micro Systems and Lloyds Engineering led the rally.
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