Though many Illinois libraries already have supplies of medications that can reverse opioid overdoses, a new state law will soon require all public libraries to stock them.
As 2026 approaches, experts suggest active, selective investing may outperform passive strategies amid wide dispersion in earnings and valuations. Largecaps remain strong, midcaps show steady growth, while smallcaps lag. Investors are advised to focus on bottom-up stock selection, thematic plays, and balanced allocation across equities, commodities, and debt.
Analyst forecasts are more than just numbers; they provide a forward-looking perspective on market potential. For investors searching for the next breakout opportunities, a fresh analysis of Nifty Midcap 100 stocks highlights several compelling prospects.Based on analysts consensus estimates, Trendlyne data shows that a number of mid-cap stocks are expected to deliver strong returns over the next 12 months. This projected upside reflects the average expected gain over the period, offering a data-driven roadmap for investors exploring high-potential mid-cap opportunities. We highlight nine mid-cap stocks with estimated upside potential ranging between 25% and 45% over the coming year.
The IPO calendar is crowded with listings this week, even as fresh fundraising slowed. As many as 11 companies are set to list, most of them on the SME platforms. Grey market trends suggest that investors could still see sharp listing pops in select names, with GMPs indicating gains of up to 90%, even as overall sentiment remains cautious.
As markets enter 2026 amid uncertainty, hybrid mutual funds offer a balanced, disciplined approach to portfolio construction by blending equity growth with debt stability, helping investors navigate volatility and stay aligned with long-term goals.
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms declined by Rs 35,439.36 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, in line with a muted trend in equities.
Foreign investors fled Indian equities in 2025 at a scale never seen before, pulling out a record Rs 1.6 lakh crore (USD 18 billion) as volatile currency movements, global trade tensions, especially potential US tariffs, and stretched valuations eroded risk appetite, though flows are expected to turn sustainably positive in 2026.
