Kajaria Ceramics has reported consolidated revenue in line with expectations, driven by resilient tile volume growth, although its OPM was affected by losses in the Bathware unit. The management has slightly adjusted its tile volume growth forecast to 9-10% year-on-year and aims to achieve the lower end of its OPM guidance of 15-17% for FY2025. Sharekhan maintains a Buy rating with a revised price target of Rs. 1,600, anticipating healthy earnings growth over the next three years, with a consolidated revenue target of Rs. 6,500 crore for FY2027.
European stocks rebounded, with the Stoxx Europe 600 Index rising 0.6% following positive earnings reports across various sectors after three days of declines. Travel and leisure, along with personal care, drug, and grocery sectors, led the gains. Notably, Unilever Plc saw a boost from accelerating sales growth, while Barclays Plc reported an increase in trading revenue.
The EuroStoxx 50 is at a critical juncture after months of consolidation below its March peak, with potential movement hinging on the breach of key bearish and bullish obliques. A favorable economic outlook, particularly in China, could trigger a significant bullish rally, while a drop below the bullish oblique may lead to further corrections. Key levels to watch include a buy signal above 5000 points, targeting 5500, with a stop at 4850 points.
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Mahindra Logistics reported consolidated revenue growth driven by its standalone business and a recovery in freight forwarding. However, lower operating margins and express losses impacted profits, with challenges expected in achieving EBITDA breakeven by Q4FY2025. Despite this, the company is focused on turning around its express business and has maintained a healthy order intake, prompting a revised target price of Rs. 560.
Shares of KPIT Technologies plummeted 15% on October 24 after JPMorgan cut its target price to Rs 1,900, citing a revised FY25 revenue growth outlook at the lower end of the 18-22% range due to delays in deal ramp-ups. The brokerage warns that this guidance cut could lead to a weaker H2FY25 and impact FY26 growth. As of 12:23 PM, KPIT Tech's stock was down 13.5% at Rs 1,414, marking its fifth consecutive session of decline and a drop of over 5% since the start of 2024, underperforming the Nifty 50's 12% gain.
Hitachi Energy is hiring workers from Northvolt AB as the battery manufacturer lays off approximately 1,600 employees in Sweden. The demand for Hitachi's products, including transformers and electricity network equipment, is surging due to the rapid electrification of the economy.
Captain Fresh has selected Axis Capital and BofA as lead bankers for its planned $400 million IPO in 2025, with a valuation target of $1.3-1.5 billion. The offering will consist of approximately 50% fresh shares and 50% an offer for sale. The company, founded in 2019, plans to add 1-2 more banks to its syndicate in the coming weeks.
Dr Lal PathLabs shares fell over 6% on October 24 amid profit booking, despite a reported 18% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 131 crore for Q2 FY2024-25. Revenue rose to Rs 660 crore from Rs 601 crore in the same period last year. The board also approved a second interim dividend of Rs 6 per equity share for the financial year.
The Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) has expressed concerns over the Federal Council's proposed measures for banking stability, particularly regarding the too-big-to-fail (TBTF) issue, advocating for international coordination on capital adequacy and opposing additional powers for Finma. The SBA supports the introduction of a Public Liquidity Backstop (PLB) but rejects the idea of banks paying an insurance premium for it, emphasizing the need for proportionality in regulation to maintain competitiveness. The association awaits the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry report to finalize its stance on the proposed measures.
Billionaire Mike Ashley has requested to be appointed as CEO of Boohoo Group Plc, criticizing the board for neglecting its largest shareholder amid poor trading results. His Frasers Group Plc described the company's performance as "abysmal" in an open letter released Thursday.
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