Mercedes-Benz was accused of violating state environmental laws and statutes against unfair or deceptive trade practices. Every state attorney general in the country took part in the settlement except for those of Arizona and California, which had previously reached their own settlements with the company.
Asian stocks advanced for a second day, mirroring Wall Street's bullish momentum and signaling a year-end rally. The MSCI Asia Pacific index rose, with Japan's Topix also climbing. This positive sentiment, driven by technical factors and stimulus optimism, is setting the stage for a strong finish to the year and a solid start to the next.
Public sector undertakings (PSUs) have demonstrated significant financial improvement, with their share of net profit in the ET 500 rankings expanding sharply to 30.7% in FY25 from 17.9% in FY19. PSUs also outpaced non-PSUs in sales and profit growth, showcasing a robust financial turnaround.
Shriram Finance shares surged to an all-time high after Japan's MUFG Bank announced its acquisition of a 20% stake. Analysts have raised price targets, citing the deal's positive impact on the NBFC's growth outlook and debt repayment confidence. The investment is expected to accelerate diversification plans and bring valuable expertise.
Investors can consider the Nifty Next 50 Index fund for a contrarian investment. Its recent underperformance compared to Nifty 50, coupled with attractive valuations, presents an opportunity. The index offers exposure to high growth sectors and a unique risk-return profile. Wealth managers suggest staggering investments over the next three months, potentially accumulating during market corrections.
Indian equity indices surged on Monday, mirroring gains across Asia, driven by a strengthening rupee and renewed foreign investment. The Nifty and Sensex closed higher, with the broader market also showing strength. Analysts attribute the upward trend to a 'Santa rally' phenomenon, with midcap and smallcap stocks leading the advance.
Gold and silver have reached all-time highs, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and expectations of US interest rate cuts. This surge marks the strongest annual performance for both metals since 1979, with investors and central banks fueling demand amidst concerns over currency debasement and ballooning debt.
