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Caliber Mining & Logistics’ Rs 450-crore IPO rush was driven by strong retail and non-institutional investor demand. The issue is also attracting attention in the grey market, with a GMP of Rs 105, implying a potential 25% listing premium over the upper price band of Rs 424.

European shares opened lower on Friday, heading for weekly losses. Escalating Middle East tensions and a tech stock selloff dampened investor sentiment. Technology stocks led the declines, dropping significantly across global markets. Investors shifted focus toward lagging sectors like luxury goods, which saw gains. Geopolitical tensions remained a key concern, impacting the global economic outlook.

According to Reuters, policymakers are widely expected to keep the ECB’s key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%, following June’s surprise rate hike that made the central bank the first among the world’s major monetary authorities to tighten policy in response to the geopolitical fallout from the Iran conflict.

Leveraged ETFs tracking AI chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix have surged in South Korea. The SK Hynix-linked fund’s assets have grown twentyfold this year, prompting regulators to curb promotional activity amid sharp volatility spikes tied to daily rebalancing.

CRISIL has upgraded ratings for Vedanta Aluminium Metal and Vedanta Oil and Gas. These upgrades reflect stronger business and financial risk profiles for the demerged entities. Hindustan Zinc Ltd continues to be fully consolidated with Vedanta due to strong integration. Vedanta’s financial risk profile has improved significantly after the demerger. Ongoing exploration programs are expected…

FIIs trimmed stakes in 268 smallcap stocks during the June quarter, with several witnessing steep CY2026 declines. The analysis highlights top laggards facing foreign investor selling pressure.

Veteran investor Mukul Agrawal increased his holdings in microcap NBFC Laxmi Finance and smallcap textile company Lux Industries during the June quarter of FY27, according to the latest shareholding data. The portfolio changes come as quarterly disclosures continue, with more updates on his investments likely in the coming weeks.

Indian IT stocks saw gains on Friday, led by Tech Mahindra’s better-than-expected first quarter results. Infosys and HCL Tech also advanced, with HCL Tech securing a significant seven-year deal. Wipro shares declined more than three percent after reporting weak first-quarter performance. Brokerages offered positive outlooks for Tech Mahindra, increasing target prices for the stock. The…

AI chipmaker stock rallies are losing momentum as investors reassess valuations. Hyperscaler capital expenditure growth is projected to slow sharply after this year. Fund managers are rotating capital into hyperscalers and AI-benefiting sectors. Financing AI expansion faces greater scrutiny with softening bond demand. Despite volatility, long-term AI optimism remains intact for many investors.