There’s 60-day window to get into the public sector, railways, and defence stocks before budget: Ajay Bagga

Market expert Ajay Bagga recommends short-term investments in public sector banks, railways, and defense stocks in the 60 days leading up to the Indian Budget. He anticipates a pre-budget rally in these sectors, followed by a potential tapering off. While acknowledging the growth of OTT platforms, Bagga finds the movie exhibition space too small and dependent on blockbuster hits.

Fed hawks and doves: what US central bankers are saying

Federal Reserve policymakers are debating the pace and extent of future interest rate reductions. Doves prioritize labor market risks and favor quicker cuts, while hawks emphasize inflation concerns and advocate for a more cautious approach. Recent economic data and policymaker comments reveal a range of perspectives on the appropriate path forward.

Buy Hindustan Unilever, target price Rs 2,870: JM Financial

JM Financial recommends buying Hindustan Unilever with a target price of Rs 2870. The current price is Rs 2479. Hindustan Unilever is a large FMCG company. The company reported income growth and profit for the recent quarter. The focus is on portfolio transformation through premiumisation and market development to drive future growth.

US Bitcoin, Ether ETFs log record inflows on Trump’s crypto embrace

US Bitcoin and Ether ETFs are seeing high demand after President-elect Trump pledged to ease crypto regulations. Bitcoin ETFs saw $6.5 billion in net inflows in November, while Ether ETFs had $1.1 billion. The interest in Ether is rising, with record daily subscriptions recently. The crypto market has surged $1.2 trillion since Trump’s election victory.

2024 market crash a bad dream, those in 2008, 2013 or 2020 were nightmares: Deepak Shenoy

Investors are advised to closely monitor recovery trends and market challenges before committing to investments. Despite current difficulties, past market crashes were much tougher. Ola Electric is growing rapidly but facing service issues and market volatility. Investors may prefer to wait for noticeable improvements and stability in the company’s performance and market conditions.

ETMarkets Smart Talk: Top 10 stocks across 6 sectors that are looking attractive post recent fall: Gaurav Bhandari

Gaurav Bhandari, CEO of Monarch Networth Capital Limited, highlights that current levels indicate limited downside for Nifty, expecting it not to breach 23,263. He identifies several stocks with potential for bargain buys, and assesses that India is relatively insulated from US tariff changes under Trump, with resilient domestic markets and investment opportunities in metal, infrastructure, and NBFC sectors.