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Stock Radar: With over 200% return in 1 year, this multibagger stock is ready for another upmove; time to buy or book profits?
Trent Ltd, a specialty retail company under Tata Group, surged over 200% in the past year. Experts suggest the stock is poised for further gains, potentially reaching Rs 7,500 in the next 2-3 weeks. Both weekly and daily charts show bullish trends, with FIIs increasing their stake in the stock.
Gold trades near historic $2,500 mark on Fed rate-cut optimism
Gold prices edged down on Monday but stayed near the historic $2,500 mark after reaching an all-time high. Traders took profits amid expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut in September. The market is keenly awaiting further indications from the Federal Reserve and geopolitical factors continue to impact gold demand.
Radico Khaitan share price has gone up 23% in the last one year; why it is a top stock
Radico Khaitan is benefitting from rising urbanisation and premiumisation. Stability in raw material prices, strong product portfolio and industry tailwinds to drive performance.
Options vs futures: Understanding the key differences for retail traders
Options are financial instruments that grant their owner the choice, but not the requirement, to either purchase or sell a specific asset at a predetermined price by a certain date. There are two primary types of options: call options, enabling the owner to buy the asset, and put options, permitting the owner to sell the asset. This adaptability empowers traders to capitalize on market fluctuations without being obligated to execute a trade unless it proves advantageous.
US stocks end higher as retail sales soothe slowdown fears
Wall Street's main indices ended higher, buoyed by strong July retail sales which alleviated recession fears. Significant gains were seen in stocks like Walmart, Target, and Costco. Unemployment claims unexpectedly decreased, boosting market sentiment. Investors are closely watching upcoming Fed announcements and Powell's Jackson Hole speech. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted several new highs.
Margin trading in Japanese stocks sharply shrinks after market rout
Margin trading in Japan saw a sharp decline amid a steep drop in the Nikkei index, which experienced its biggest fall in nearly 40 years. The total value of shares bought on margin fell by 907 billion yen, indicating that retail investors were forced to sell their stocks due to margin calls, impacting market activity.
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Rate swap traders bet on 50 bps cut in February on global dovish tilt
Swap traders forecast a 50 basis-point cut in Indian borrowing costs beginning February 2025, due to a global shift towards softer monetary policies. The one-year Overnight Indexed Swap (OIS) rate has fallen, suggesting a policy easing cycle. Expected rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve are influencing this prediction.
Fear fades in US stocks, but history shows quick return to calm unlikely
Volatility in U.S. stocks has subsided since last week's turmoil, yet markets may stay unsettled for months. The Cboe Volatility Index and the S&P 500 show signs of recovery. History indicates it takes time to regain stability. Investors are watching upcoming economic data for clues about future trends, maintaining a cautious approach.
S&P 500 ends up, but near flat for week after Monday's steep selloff
The S&P 500 closed higher on Friday, recovering from a recession-fueled slump. Gains were driven by the technology sector. Investors now focus on upcoming economic data and the Federal Reserve meeting in September, where rate cuts are anticipated.
Traders lose billions on big volatility short after stocks rout
A sudden stock market selloff led to massive losses for those betting on market stability. The CBOE VIX index spiked sharply, erasing billions from short-volatility ETFs. Both retail and institutional investors suffered, highlighting the dangers of betting against market volatility.
Options trading on expiry day like playing in casino for jackpot: Sebi official
Raising the red flag over the heightened retail frenzy in the zero-sum game of options trading, markets regulator Sebi’s whole-time member Ananth Narayan on Friday pointed out how some traders are treating expiry day trading as playing in a casino for a jackpot.
Sebi proposes measures to curb rise in speculative trading in index derivatives
SEBI proposed raising the minimum contract size for index derivatives and limiting weekly index product offerings to restrict risky speculation among retail investors. The regulator also plans to mandate upfront premium collection and increase margins on options. These measures aim to reduce speculative trading and bring down derivatives market turnover.
Sebi begins crackdown on F&O mess, suggests 7 measures to save retail traders
The regulator, noting that 92.5 lakh retail traders and proprietorship firms suffered trading losses amounting to Rs 51,689 cr in FY24, released a consultation paper proposing measures to strengthen the index derivatives framework. These measures aim to enhance investor protection and promote market stability.
Bleeding red! 71% retail traders making losses in intraday segment, finds Sebi study
Markets regulator Sebi has validated a well-known secret on Dalal Street - most retail intraday traders don't make money. According to a study by Sebi, 71% of individual traders in intraday equity segment incurred losses during FY23, up from 65% in FY19 and 69% in FY22.
STT hike F&O costs to rise by up to 60%, dampen heightened activity which had alarmed regulators
The government has proposed a 60% increase in STT on equity derivatives, affecting trading costs for high-frequency traders. Sebi may implement stricter measures to regulate the market. Retail traders may not be significantly impacted by the changes.
5 common reasons traders lose money in the stock market
One of the primary reasons traders lose money is the absence of a clear trading strategy. According to research by Bloomberg, over 80% of day traders quit within the first two years, often due to insufficient strategies.
TRADERS’ CORNER: A watch reseller for 10% break outmove, while a QSR makes a comeback attempt for 5%
Some old horses are coming back into action.
Tomato prices in India skyrocket on tight supply
Tomato prices have surged to Rs 80 per kg in retail markets due to damaged road networks in Himachal Pradesh from heavy rains, reducing supplies to main consumption areas. The average retail price reached Rs 55 per kg on July 3, up from Rs 35 a month ago. The India Meteorological Department predicts more rain in tomato-growing regions, potentially causing further price hikes.
Retail traders are getting bigger than ever in US stock options
Retail traders were responsible for 18.3% of the total options activity in June, a record, the bank’s strategists led by Bram Kaplan wrote Friday in a note to clients on Friday. More than 60% of their orders were for contracts expiring a week out or less, with technology options being of the highest demand among single-stock trades.
RBI monitoring F&O frenzy in India along with Sebi: Shaktikanta Das
The increased involvement of retail traders, many of whom are experiencing losses in the futures and options (F&O) market, has drawn regulatory scrutiny. A joint early warning group consisting of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is closely monitoring this situation.
GameStop gains as Roaring Kitty reveals bet in Reddit post
GameStop surged 21% after 'Roaring Kitty' disclosed a $116 million bet on Reddit. Keith Gill's 5 million share holding now worth $260 million, impacting short sellers.
GameStop soars over 70% as 'Roaring Kitty' reveals $116 million bet in Reddit post
GameStop shares surged more than 70% premarket on Monday after "Roaring Kitty" Keith Gill, the stocks influencer behind the 2021 retail trading frenzy, returned to Reddit with a post showing a $116 million bet on the embattled videogame retailer.
GameStop soars as 'Roaring Kitty' reveals $116 million bet in Reddit post
It was Gill's first post in three years from his Reddit account, where screenshots of his bullish GameStop trades triggered a rush of demand in 2021 for "meme stocks" - often companies with weak fundamentals that gained a cult-like following through social media hype among retail traders.
Trading app Robinhood unveils maiden stock buyback plan of $1 billion
Robinhood Markets launched its first-ever share buyback plan to repurchase $1 billion worth of stocks, signaling maturity and growth beyond its startup phase.
Nasdaq closes above 17,000; S&P 500 slightly higher, Dow down
Nasdaq crossed 17,000 for the first time boosted by Nvidia, while S&P 500 closed higher and Dow lower as Treasury yields rose.
High-speed traders pile into big short on volatility in India
While the high-speed traders sell options, long-only funds and retail investors buy contracts to make speculative bets or protect themselves against sudden market drops and are often on the other side of the trade, the people said.
Are concerns over F&O retail activity overblown?
Options turnover in the total F&O turnover has been calculated on the basis of the premium and not the strike value (which is used by NSE and BSE to calculate their turnover officially).
Tokyo's Nikkei index closes lower
Among major shares in Tokyo, chip-making equipment manufacturer Tokyo Electron was down 1.98 percent at 36,090 yen and Nikon was off 1.12 percent to 1,667.5 yen.
GameStop Shares Surge After 'Roaring Kitty' Reemerges
Amid the market mayhem, hedge funds that bet against meme stocks blew up and trading apps struggled to keep up. The chaos inspired the 2023 film "Dumb Money," directed by Craig Gillespie.
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