AI Bubble

AI Bubble: Investors Draw Lessons from Dot-com Era to Avoid Market Overhype

The term “AI bubble” is appearing more often in stock-market commentary as investors weigh the massive surge in AI stocks against the lessons of the 1990s internet boom. Many in the investment community are asking: Are we witnessing history repeat itself, or is this a new, more sustainable wave of innovation?  What is the AI…

Hindalco Share Price Surges as Aluminium Hits $2,850; NALCO, Vedanta Also Rally

Hindalco Share Price Surges as Aluminium Hits $2,850; NALCO, Vedanta Also Rally

In today’s stock-market update, the Hindalco Industries share price has gained significant attention. The surge comes as aluminium prices on the London Metals Exchange (LME) crossed US$2,850 per tonne, sparking a rally in aluminium and metal stocks across India. Along with Hindalco, stocks such as National Aluminium Company (NALCO) and Vedanta Resources also climbed, reflecting…

Balyasny

Balyasny Expands Asia Macro Operations with $30M Hire and New Trading Team

On September 15, 2025, the multi-strategy firm Balyasny Asset Management (BAM) announced that its Asia arm has grown to more than 200 professionals. Now, it is making an even bolder move: investing roughly US$30 million to bring in a senior macro hire and launch a new trading team focused on Asia. This marks a clear…

Orkla India

Orkla India: Foreign Promoter Bags ₹540 Crore Dividend Ahead of IPO Filing

Orkla India, the Indian arm of Norway’s consumer goods giant Orkla ASA, has recently caught investors’ attention as it gears up for its much-anticipated IPO filing. The buzz grew louder after its foreign promoter received a hefty ₹540 crore dividend, just ahead of the listing plans. Known for owning popular food brands like MTR Foods…

Midwest share price

Federal Bank India gets Boost as Blackstone Affiliate acquires 9.99% Stake

On 24 October 2025, the private-equity giant Blackstone Inc. announced it would acquire a 9.99 % stake in India’s mid-sized lender Federal Bank Ltd., via its affiliate Asia II Topco XIII. The deal, valued at about ₹6,196 crore, marks a major vote of confidence in the Indian banking sector. For Federal Bank, the agreement opens…

Midwest share price

Midwest Share Price Surges 10% on Strong D-Street Debut

On October 24, 2025, Midwest made a powerful entry into the Indian stock market with a strong listing on Dalal Street. The company’s shares opened 10% higher than the issue price, signaling strong investor demand and market confidence. The debut comes at a time when investors are showing renewed interest in quality IPOs after months…

Auto Sales

Auto Sales drive Canada’s retail sales up 1% to $70.4B in August: StatCan

In August 2025, Canada’s retail sales rebounded by 1.0%, reaching C$70.4 billion. A major reason for that gain? Auto sales, sales at motor vehicles and parts dealers rose 1.8% that month. We’ll walk through: what the numbers show, how much the auto sector contributed, what other retail categories were doing, the implications for Canada’s economy,…

Best Stocks

5 Best Stocks to Buy (India): Dalmia Bharat, RIL, and Others with 15–69% Return Potential in 2025

2025 looks promising for Indian equities. Markets are pricing in steady growth. Top brokerages are upbeat about select sectors: cement, energy, banks, infrastructure, and autos. Analysts now highlight a small list of best stocks that could deliver 15 to 69 percent returns over the next 12 months. The list includes Dalmia Bharat, Reliance Industries, HDFC…

Polymarket

Polymarket Hits $10B Valuation as Tokenized Prediction Markets Surge

The world of digital finance and event-prediction trading just took a big step forward. Polymarket, a leading platform for tokenized prediction markets, is preparing for a valuation of up to $10 billion amid renewed momentum, regulatory breakthroughs, and expansion plans. For those tracking emerging tech, financial innovation, or alternative venues of speculation, Polymarket’s rise offers…

Volvo Car Q3

Volvo Cars Q3 Profit Edges Higher Despite Pricing Pressures and Tariffs

In a challenging global automotive market, Volvo Cars Q3 delivered a modest yet meaningful gain for the third quarter. The company reported an adjusted operating profit of SEK 5.9 billion (about USD 627 million), up from SEK 5.8 billion a year earlier, despite falling sales, intense pricing pressure, and soaring import tariffs.  Q3 Highlights for…