Anand Rathi has maintained a Buy recommendation for Karnataka Bank, setting a 12-month target price of Rs 298. Despite a 19% quarter-on-quarter decline in core operating profits due to lower margins and fees, improved asset quality and expected mid-teen credit growth suggest strong future earnings, with return on assets likely to remain around 1%.
The Bank of Japan's monetary meeting on October 30-31, 2024, is anticipated to maintain current rates, with a potential 0.10% hike in December being a possibility. Governor Kazuo Ueda's cautious stance on inflation and growth, alongside uncertainties from the US elections, may influence future rate decisions. Market participants are closely watching economic forecasts and the widening US-Japan bond yield differentials, which have strengthened the USD/JPY, while the Nikkei 225 faces upward trendline support amid limited risk-taking.
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08:24 24.10.2024
NVIDIA shares experienced a setback after reaching a record high of USD 144.42, following a strong October where they gained approximately 14%. The stock is now facing resistance at the June high of USD 140.76, with potential support levels identified at USD 136.15 and USD 131.26. Further declines could lead to a significant pullback towards the June downtrend line.
08:24 24.10.2024
Hyundai Motor reported a 7% decline in third-quarter operating profit, falling short of forecasts, as global demand for cars slows and competition intensifies. The company maintained its 2024 earnings target despite a 5% drop in global retail sales, primarily due to warranty costs and increased sales incentives. Shares fell over 5% following the announcement, reflecting investor disappointment amid a challenging automotive market.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the state's GDP is expected to reach Rs 32 lakh crore by March 2025, contributing to India's goal of a USD 5 trillion economy and creating employment for 1.5 crore youth. He highlighted the achievement of 75 GI tags across 75 districts, with Varanasi at the forefront, and emphasized initiatives to establish the state as a major logistics hub, including a multimodal terminal in Varanasi and a proposed hub in Gautam Buddha Nagar.
The DAX index continued its downward trend, closing at 19,378 after fluctuating between 19,330 and 19,465. The index remains in a consolidation zone around 19,400, with potential upward movement above 19,492, while support is noted at 19,250, with further levels at 19,088 to 18,912.
08:20 24.10.2024
The BJP has accused Congress of "tax theft," highlighting alleged discrepancies in Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's election affidavit for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-poll. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia claimed that her husband, Robert Vadra, has significantly understated his assets and owes over Rs 80 crore in taxes. Priyanka's affidavit reveals her movable assets total Rs 4.27 crore, including bank deposits, mutual fund investments, a Honda CRV car, and gold worth Rs 1.15 crore.
The latest Federal Reserve Beige Book indicates a modest economic growth, aligning with economists' projections, while consumers show resistance to profit-led inflation. Bank of England Governor Bailey noted unexpected disinflation, highlighting the disconnect between economic cycles and margin expansions. Business sentiment surveys suggest dire outcomes for manufacturing that have not materialized, as central bank speaker fatigue begins to set in among markets.
08:19 24.10.2024
Applied Nutrition Plc raised £157.5 million ($204 million) in its initial public offering, boosting London's capital market. The protein-shake maker priced its shares at 140 pence, valuing the company at approximately £350 million as it prepares to trade on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol APN LN.
Barclays Plc reported a surprising increase in pre-tax profit, driven by a rise in trading revenue during the third quarter amid heightened market volatility. Fixed-income trading saw unexpected gains, while stock trading generated £692 million, exceeding analyst estimates of £688 million.
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