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Stock market outlook: Equities look healthier as earnings cycle hits bottom; here’s what Motilal Oswal says

Indian stock markets are in a stronger position compared to last year, with the earnings cycle showing signs of bottoming out and growth expected to accelerate, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.As per news agency ANI, the brokerage noted that second-quarter (Q2 FY26) earnings have largely met expectations, with the pace of…

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Mid-cap SIP edge: 10-year investments deliver up to 17% annual returns, outperforming large-caps; here’s what experts say

Investors looking to build long-term wealth through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) in mid-cap mutual funds should ideally stay invested for a decade, financial experts said, as the probability of earning double-digit returns is the highest over a 10-year horizon.A WhiteOak Capital study, reported ET, found that investors who stayed invested in mid-cap funds through SIPs…

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Gold prices: China scraps full VAT offset for retailers; jewellery stocks plunge as bullion holds near $4,000

Gold stayed close to the $4,000-an-ounce mark on Monday, recovering from early losses after China moved to limit a tax rebate that has long benefited the country’s retailers and jewellery makers. The metal initially slipped by as much as 1% in Asian trading, but later regained ground, with bullion for immediate delivery up 0.2%, according…

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Booster shot from GST cuts! Manufacturing activity jumps; October PMI rises to 59.2

India’s manufacturing sector continued to strengthen in October, building on solid momentum from September. The movement was lifted by improving domestic demand, GST relief measures and increased technology investments that boosted factory activity.According to the latest data released by S&P Global, the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 59.2 in October, up…

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Market movement: Berkshire Hathaway offloads $6 billion in stocks; global markets read caution signal

Berkshire Hathaway is holding on to more cash than ever, highlighting a cautious stance in the equity markets even as the company posts strong quarterly earnings.The conglomerate, led by Warren Buffett, reported that its cash balance has reached $381.7 billion, the highest in the firm’s history. The figure swelled further after the company continued to…

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Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for the week starting November 3? Check list of top stock recommendations

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations:According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for this week are Ashoka Buildcon, and Sobha. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the week starting November 3, 2025:Nifty View:Nifty spent the week consolidating after an exceptional October…

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Gold price today: How much 22K and 24K gold costs in your city? Check prices for Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru & more

Gold futures opened the week on a stronger note, helped by safe-haven buying as investors reacted to fresh geopolitical tensions. Reports suggesting that US President Donald Trump may move to restrict exports of advanced artificial intelligence hardware to China lifted sentiment in the bullion market, prompting traders to hedge against potential volatility. On the Multi…

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Trump warns of economic collapse: What if Supreme Court strikes down tariffs? US President’s response

US President Donald Trump has warned that the American economy could face severe damage if the Supreme Court overturns his tariff policy. In an interview at CBS’s “60 Minutes,” Trump was asked what will happen if US Supreme Court invalidates tariffs.”“I think our country will be immeasurably hurt. I think our economy will go to…

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