Sensex, Nifty Modestly Higher In Cautious Trade

RTTNews | hace 777
Sensex, Nifty Modestly Higher In Cautious Trade

(RTTNews) - Indian shares were seeing modest gains in cautious trade on Wednesday despite muted cues from global markets.

The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was up 97 points, or 0.2 percent, at 6,575 in early trade, while the broader NSE Nifty index was up 25 points, or 0.1 percent, at 19,414.

Among the prominent gainers, Divis Laboratories, HDFC Life, Asian Paints, ICICI Bank and IndusInd Bank rallied 1-2 percent.

Bandhan Bank fell 2.4 percent after its CFO Sunil Samdani resigned.

HDFC twins were down around 2 percent each after recent gains.

Genus Power Infrastructure soared 13.3 percent on news that GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, will acquire a 74 percent stake in its new smart metering solutions venture for $2 billion.

Mahindra & Mahindra edged up slightly after reporting a 21 percent increase in domestic passenger vehicle sales for June 2023.

Suzlon Energy lost 5 percent on fund raising reports.

Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea were little changed on fears that JioBharat phones may disrupt India's mobile market, with hopes of a tariff hike diluted over the next 12-18 months.

read more
Target Q2 Down, Yet Beats Street, Backs FY25 View, Names Michael Fiddelke CEO; Shares Hit

Target Q2 Down, Yet Beats Street, Backs FY25 View, Names Michael Fiddelke CEO; Shares Hit

Shares of Target Corp. were losing around 11 percent in the pre-market activity on the NYSE, after the retail major reported Wednesday lower profit and comparable sales in its second quarter. However, earnings per share and top line beat market estimates, and the firm maintained its fiscal 2025 outlook. Separately, Target announced the appointment of Michael Fiddelke, chief operating officer,
RTTNews | hace 2h 43min
Indonesia Unexpectedly Cuts Interest Rate

Indonesia Unexpectedly Cuts Interest Rate

Indonesia's central bank eased its monetary policy unexpectedly on Wednesday in order to bolster economic growth amid inflation remaining well within the target range. The Bank Indonesia board, led by Governor Perry Warjiyo, decided to cut the BI rate by 25 basis points to 5.0 percent.
RTTNews | hace 3h 8min
Bay Street Likely To Open On Subdued Note

Bay Street Likely To Open On Subdued Note

Canadian shares look headed for a somewhat subdued start on Wednesday as investors, looking for further progress in geopolitical and trade talks, are likely to remain largely cautious with their moves. Energy and gold stocks may attract buyers thanks to higher oil and bullion prices.
RTTNews | hace 3h 30min
CAC 40 Flat In Lackluster Trade

CAC 40 Flat In Lackluster Trade

French stocks are exhibiting some weakness on Wednesday, after seeing a big upmove in the previous session. The mood is cautious with investors looking ahead to the Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole Symposium.
RTTNews | hace 5h 0min
Pound Rises As UK Inflation Hits 18-Month High

Pound Rises As UK Inflation Hits 18-Month High

The British pound strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Wednesday, as the UK consumer price inflation accelerated to an 18-month high in July on airfares and food prices, suggesting that the Bank of England is likely to delay further easing.
RTTNews | hace 5h 13min
Sensex, Nifty Extend Gains For Fifth Day

Sensex, Nifty Extend Gains For Fifth Day

Indian shares eked out modest gains on Wednesday, with underlying sentiment supported by the unexpected announcements relating to GST reforms and the recent progress in India-China ties.
RTTNews | hace 5h 16min
DAX Drifts Lower In Cautious Trade

DAX Drifts Lower In Cautious Trade

The German market is notably lower on Wednesday, weighed down by losses in the defense stocks, amid rising optimism about a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal. The focus is on the Federal Reserve's annual symposium in Jackson Hole, that gets underway on Thursday.
RTTNews | hace 5h 20min