US markets ended lower in mid-week trading as traders digested a slew of economic data and ahead of results from megacap names like Microsoft and Meta Platforms, which reported after the bell. The Dow Jones declined 0.2%, S&P 500 fell 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.6%, led lower by a fall in chip companies like Nvidia, AMD and a 33% drop in shares of Super Computers.
Open FlipExchange traded funds tracking gold and silver prices witnessed a five-fold surge in turnover on October 29 - when Dhanteras, which marks the start of Diwali, was celebrated. Better tax structure for these products and strong returns in the recent past prompted investors to buy gold and silver ETFs on that day, considered auspicious for buying precious metals.
Open FlipVenture Debt firm Alteria Capital on October 31 has announced a Rs 200-crore debt investment in Gurugram-based direct-to-home food essentials brand Country Delight as demand for fresh food delivery and quick commerce is increasing in the Indian market. This strategic funding comes at a time when Country Delight is preparing for significant expansion and an impending IPO.
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