Vedanta Aluminium shares in a sweet spot, says ICICI Securities; initiates coverage with Buy rating

ICICI Securities has initiated coverage on Vedanta Aluminium Metal (VAML) with a ‘Buy’ rating and a target price of Rs 520, implying over 19% upside. The brokerage expects strong earnings growth, driven by favourable aluminium prices, higher volumes, backward integration and lower costs. It also sees robust cash generation, debt reduction and long-term expansion supporting…

Global Market: European stocks trade flat as tech selloff offsets earnings boost from consumer, luxury firms

European stock markets remained relatively stable despite a notable dip in technology shares. The positive earnings reported from the consumer goods and luxury sectors provided a buffer against wider market declines. Lower oil prices lent further support, keeping investor confidence steady. Attention now turns to anticipated announcements from the U.S. Federal Reserve and upcoming tech…