Indian stock markets closed lower on Friday. The Sensex and Nifty experienced a second day of declines. Investors booked profits amid mixed corporate results and cautious global sentiment. A stronger US dollar and the Federal Reserve's stance on rate cuts impacted investor mood. Banking stocks like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank faced pressure. The market sentiment was bearish.
While investors chase AI giants like NVIDIA, the real opportunity may lie in copper, the unseen backbone of the digital and green revolutions. With rising demand from data centres, EVs, and renewables, and constrained global supply, copper stands as a critical, undervalued enabler of future technological and economic growth.
Vedanta's second-quarter results met street expectations on robust operational performance, with analysts viewing the miner as well-positioned to benefit from the commodity rebound while advancing its deleveraging strategy.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway continues to signal market caution, selling more stocks than it bought for the 12th consecutive quarter, swelling its cash pile to a record $381.7 billion. Despite strong operating profits, the company's sustained defensive stance and lack of share buybacks suggest limited near-term upside, even as Warren Buffett prepares to step down as CEO.
Over the past month, 13 penny stocks have suffered significant losses, dropping between 20% and 55% in their share prices. These laggards were identified through a focused screening process that considered companies with a market capitalisation under Rs 1,000 crore, a share price below Rs 20, and a minimum recent trading volume of 5 lakh shares. The approach aims to spotlight low-priced, actively traded penny stocks that have seen substantial declines. (Data Source: ACE Equity)Although penny stocks often attract investors with their low entry prices and potential for rapid gains, they come with substantial risks. Due to low liquidity, high volatility, and limited transparency, they are prone to manipulation and sudden drops. Without a clear strategy and strong risk controls, investors may face more losses than gains.
Indian equities concluded October with a muted performance, ending a four-week winning streak as benchmark indices saw marginal declines due to profit-booking and mixed global cues. Despite volatility, GM Breweries emerged as a top performer, surging 74.77% in the smallcap segment, while other stocks across BSE 500, midcap, and smallcap categories also posted significant monthly gains.
