The Indian Rupee advances significantly at open against the US Dollar on Wednesday. The USD/INR pair posts a fresh three-week low near 88.10 as the US Dollar extended its weakness, with Fed dovish expectations returning under the spotlight.
The analyst said ICICI Lombard’s focus on disciplined underwriting, cost control, and stronger capital efficiency is driving sustainable profitability.
CLSA maintained a bullish outlook on Persistent Systems, reaffirming its “high-conviction outperform” rating and raising the target price to ₹8,270 per share
The ChatGPT maker, which currently has an annual run-rate of $13 billion, had earlier committed $1 trillion towards AI infrastructure development over the next decade.
According to Steve Liesman, the Senior Economics Reporter at CNBC, the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut may have been influenced by political pressure from President Donald Trump, as he said that the central bank's actions are never fully isolated from politics.
The Justice Department filed its largest-ever forfeiture suit on Tuesday to seize more than $14 billion in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tied to a global "pig butchering scam."
ASML Holding NV reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter bookings of $6.27 billion and forecast about 15% full-year 2025 sales growth, driven by rising AI-related chip demand and expanding EUV adoption despite expected weakness in China next year.
Financial services giant Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 5.3% year on year to $21.44 billion. Its GAAP profit of $1.66 per share was 7.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Fast-food pizza chain Domino’s (NYSE:DPZ) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 6.2% year on year to $1.15 billion. Its GAAP profit of $4.08 per share was 3.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Richardson Electronics delivered a quarter that was well received by the market, as revenue and adjusted profitability surpassed Wall Street expectations. Management attributed this outcome primarily to strong demand in its semiconductor wafer fabrication and RF power segments, as well as ongoing growth in engineered solutions for wind energy. CEO Edward Richardson highlighted the company’s strategy of focusing on products manufactured in-house, which contributed to higher gross margins and improved operating leverage. The team also cited disciplined cost control and positive operating cash flow, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of cash generation.
Regional banking company FB Financial (NYSE:FBK) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 94.2% year on year to $173.9 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.07 per share was 11.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
AZZ’s third quarter saw a negative market response as the company’s revenue came in below Wall Street consensus, despite modest year-over-year growth. Management cited strong infrastructure and utility project demand as a positive for the Metal Coatings segment, but highlighted that the Precoat Metals business faced persistent headwinds from tariffs and weak construction markets. CEO Tom Ferguson noted that “operational improvements in Metal Coatings and ongoing market share gains in Precoat” only partially offset the impact of softer end-market demand, particularly in building construction and appliances.
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 19.6% year on year to $15.18 billion. Its GAAP profit of $12.25 per share was 10.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Global financial services giant JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 7.2% year on year to $46.43 billion. Its GAAP profit of $5.07 per share was 5.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Global financial services giant Citigroup (NYSE:C) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 9.3% year on year to $22.09 billion. Its GAAP profit of $1.86 per share was 8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains.
This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
Value investing has created more billionaires than any other strategy, like Warren Buffett, who built his fortune by purchasing wonderful businesses at reasonable prices.
But these hidden gems are few and far between - many stocks that appear cheap often stay that way because they face structural issues.
Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on.
But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks.
But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.
A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always.
Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks.
But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.
Market swings can be tough to stomach, and volatile stocks often experience exaggerated moves in both directions.
While many thrive during risk-on environments, many also struggle to maintain investor confidence when the ride gets bumpy.
Hitting a new 52-week low can be a pivotal moment for any stock.
These floors often mark either the beginning of a turnaround story or confirmation that a company faces serious headwinds.
Stocks in the $10-50 range offer a sweet spot between affordability and stability as they’re typically more established than penny stocks.
But their headline prices don’t guarantee quality, and investors should exercise caution as some have shaky business models.
Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations.
However, they face intense competition from scaled industry giants and can be disrupted by new innovative players vying for a slice of the pie.
