SpaceX is poised for a historic IPO, potentially raising $75 billion and valuing the company at $1.75 trillion. Extraordinary investor demand signals strong interest, with thousands of employees set to become millionaires through stock options, reflecting a broad-based culture of ownership within the company.
As Elon Musk's SpaceX heads for a blockbuster IPO, investors are turning their attention to INOX India, a cryogenic technology specialist with growing exposure to the global aerospace industry. The company's recent US aerospace order and strong financial performance have fuelled optimism, sending its shares sharply higher
European stocks saw a slight rise today. Investors remain cautious due to rising Middle East tensions. Crude oil prices are high, impacting travel stocks. However, Wizz Air's profit beat expectations boosted its shares. Hugo Boss shares jumped on a takeover offer. Chip stocks also gained.
Asian central banks are intensifying efforts to curb offshore forex speculation as external pressures like high oil prices and a strong dollar weaken regional currencies. Policymakers are increasing oversight of offshore derivatives and tightening trading limits to stabilize currencies like the rupiah, won, rupee, and peso, which have hit record lows.
Porinju Veliyath sees the correction in small and midcap stocks ending. He believes patient investors will find rewards. Thomas Cook India is a recent fund addition. AI-leveraged midcap IT and pharma are identified as compelling themes for the next decade. The market is ready for selective stock picking. Quality businesses are available at attractive valuations.
Indian IT stocks, led by Infosys, HCLTech and LTIMindtree, fell up to 3% as hotter-than-expected US inflation fuelled concerns over prolonged higher interest rates. The selloff was compounded by lingering worries about AI-driven disruption and its potential impact on future technology spending and demand from key US clients.
Prime Securities has launched the Prime Litmus Real Estate Opportunities Fund, a Category II AIF targeting Rs 750 crore with a Rs 250 crore green shoe option. The fund will focus on structured credit investments in under-construction real estate projects across key Indian metropolitan regions, aiming for 18-20% IRRs over six years.
MTAR Technologies shares fell sharply after its key client, Bloom Energy, saw its stock tumble in the US market following the suspension of a major data centre project. The facility was expected to be powered by 900 MW of Bloom Energy fuel cells alongside grid electricity. The selloff in MTAR comes despite the stock rallying more than 280% over the past year.
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