The S&P 500 will rise over 8% between now and end-2025 as U.S. interest rate cuts and potentially less regulation under President-elect Donald Trump extend the market's strong run, according to a Reuters poll of equity strategists. Continued U.S. economic health will boost earnings growth, and some strategists cited financials as among their top sector picks going into 2025.
Open FlipExide Industries Ltd invested ₹99.99 crore in its subsidiary Exide Energy Solutions Ltd through a rights issue, increasing its stake to ₹3,052.24 crore, maintaining 100% ownership. The investment will aid EESL's greenfield manufacturing plant in Bengaluru, producing advanced chemistry battery cells for electric vehicles and stationary applications.
Open FlipWilliam Blair analyst Jeff Schmitt initiates coverage of Nasdaq with an Outperform rating, citing its successful transition from an exchange operator to a leading technology company with a consistent growth profile. Non-transactional revenues make up 80% of its mix, with 60% being recurring, and scalable technology solutions offering favorable long-term growth prospects.
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