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David Swensen emphasised the importance of maintaining an equity bias for long-term investors, noting that stocks tend to deliver stronger returns over extended horizons. Despite short-term volatility, equities reward patience and discipline. His advice highlights the value of staying invested, avoiding market timing, and aligning portfolios with long-term financial goals.

US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September. Despite this, consumer spending surged, bolstered by tax refunds and a stock market rally. Business investment in equipment also rebounded, particularly in AI-related technology, offering a mixed economic outlook.

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Memory chip giant Micron Technology has surpassed Meta Platforms in market valuation for the first time, driven by a robust AI-fueled surge. Strong fourth-quarter revenue and profit projections, coupled with $22 billion in customer commitments for chip supplies, have propelled Micron’s shares to new heights, signaling a significant shift in the tech landscape.

Japan’s Nikkei index experienced a significant drop of 4% on Friday, largely due to a sharp decline in tech investor SoftBank Group, which plunged over 12% following reports of a potential delay in OpenAI’s IPO. This downturn erased previous gains, impacting other AI-related stocks. Despite the volatility, strategists anticipate a continued rally in AI and…

Wall Street’s main indexes moved higher on Thursday, led by technology stocks after upbeat forecasts from Micron and Qualcomm reignited optimism around artificial intelligence. Investor sentiment was also supported by encouraging economic data, which reinforced confidence in the broader market outlook.

India anticipates two massive IPOs: the National Stock Exchange and Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms. Local investor sentiment is crucial, especially after a sluggish market and a depreciating rupee. While both companies boast strong market positions, Jio’s fresh capital raise contrasts with the NSE’s offer-for-sale. The success of these listings hinges on attracting retail buyers and…

Jio Platforms, Reliance Industries’ digital arm, has filed for India’s largest-ever public issue, aiming to raise a record $4 billion. This IPO, the first from RIL in nearly two decades, will see a fresh issue of shares to fund strategic priorities like 5G expansion and debt reduction. The offering could value Jio Platforms at a…

Ocean cruise operator Waterways Leisure Tourism is set to raise ₹585 crore for expansion and lease payments. Despite operating a single vessel, the company plans to add two more, aiming to boost capacity. However, recent financial reports show declining revenue and profits, with a significant increase in passenger attrition and dependence on Mumbai as a…

Four Indian companies, AGS Health, PGP Glass, Shreni Shares, and SRIT India, have received the green light from Sebi for their upcoming IPOs. These firms confidentially submitted their draft documents, with Sebi providing its observations between June 16-19. Shreni Shares plans a mix of fresh issuance and an offer for sale, while SRIT India will…