Nintendo raised its Switch sales forecast to 15.5 million units and sold 13.74 million in the first nine months of the financial year. Expectations for new hardware are rising as the successful Switch, now in its eighth year, continues to gain hits like "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" and "Super Mario Bros. Wonder". Nintendo's shares have gained 14% this year.
Open FlipOn February 6, Fin Nifty closed up 0.3% at 20,375 points on the weekly expiry day. Analysts expect a range of 20,150-20,300 with a potential fall to 20,050-20,000 if support at 20,150 breaks. Soni Patnaik predicts a volatile session with a long:short ratio of 36:64 and a VIX at 15.62. MOFSL recommends initiative trades
Open FlipOn Feb 6, the Nifty and Sensex saw an uptrend, fueled by gains in IT heavyweights and other frontline names. However, subdued global cues and concerns over China's tightening measures kept the sentiment subdued. The market trend suggests exhaustion and investors are advised to wait for new trends to emerge. On the technical front, a double top pattern was formed on the Nifty chart.
Open FlipResponsive Industries reported impressive standalone quarterly results for December 2023, with a 20.99% increase in net sales at Rs. 138.38 crore and a 209.32% increase in net profit at Rs. 9.36 crore. EBITDA also saw a significant growth of 34.72% at Rs. 28.21 crore. The company's EPS increased to Rs. 0.35 from Rs. 0.11 in the previous year,
Open FlipOn Tuesday, Japan's Nikkei share average fell 0.53% as investors took profits and assessed domestic earnings reports. The broader Topix also dropped 0.68%. The market was influenced by US stocks which closed lower due to mixed earnings reports and speculation of interest rate cuts. With a focus on individual stocks, investors reacted to earnings announcements, resulting in profit-taking.
Open FlipYes Bank's share price increased by 11% after RBI approved HDFC Bank to acquire up to 9.50% of Yes Bank's share capital or voting rights. HDFC Bank must acquire the majority shareholding within a year, otherwise the approval will be cancelled. HDFC Bank's aggregate holding should not exceed 9.50%, and prior approval is required if it falls below 5%.
Open FlipPaytm Payments Bank's latest annual report shows that the bank has addressed concerns raised by the RBI, and is confident that their efforts will be viewed favorably. The bank's stock price has decreased significantly following restrictions imposed by the RBI in January. The bank has also taken steps to improve regulatory compliance and engage with stakeholders.
Open FlipAshika Credit Capital has reported a significant growth in its standalone quarterly numbers, with net sales increasing by 641.56% and net profit rising by 467.18% compared to the same period last year. EBITDA has also increased by 491.64%, leading to a rise in EPS to Rs. 8.20. The company's shares have shown strong performance, closing at 60.16 and providing 71.54% returns over the past 6 months.
Open FlipReported Standalone quarterly numbers for Sundaram Finance are: Net Sales at Rs 1,345.76 crore in December 2023 up 33.41% from Rs. 1,008.76 crore in December 2022. Quarterly Net Profit at Rs. 300.07 crore in December 2023 up 23.65% from Rs. 242.68 crore in December 2022. EBITDA stands at Rs. 1,118.37 crore in December 2023 up 39.52% from Rs. 801.57 crore in December 2022.
Open FlipDroneacharya Aerial Innovations saw a 2% increase in share price after signing an MoU with Vimaan Aerospace Pvt Ltd for collaboration on drones, training, and services. The focus of the partnership will be on various sectors such as agriculture, survey, surveillance, and defense. The company also secured orders for providing GIS training and skill development programs sponsored.
Open FlipTCS stock hits all-time high and crosses Rs 15 lakh crore market cap after announcing a multi-year deal with Europ Assistance to enhance IT operating model. The partnership will also use TCS' ignio AIOps solution for better technology insights. In Q3 FY24, TCS reports higher revenue but lower profit due to one-time charge of Rs 958 crore. EBIT margin improves to 25%.
Open FlipA tribunal has lifted a Rs 12 crore penalty imposed on Cognizant India for allegedly violating tax rules. The dispute was sparked by an audit that found the company had claimed credit on common input services without proper records. However, it was ruled that the US branch office was responsible for these services. This decision was based on evidence and previous court rulings.
Open FlipMcDonald's, along with other Western brands, is facing a sales decline due to perceived pro-Israeli stance in the conflict with Hamas. The company's international division saw weak growth, particularly in countries affected by the war. This trend is expected to continue and has caused concern for earnings in the future. Rival brand Starbucks also cut their sales forecast due to the impact.
Open FlipShares of Suven Pharma fell 10% in early trade on Feb 6 due to disappointing Q3 earnings. Net profit decreased 56.6%, revenue slumped 37.9%, and EBITDA margin eroded to 29.7%. The company's specialty chemicals business suffered from volume decline, demand pressures, and falling prices. However, Suven remains hopeful for better performance in the future through collaborations, enhanced offerings.
Open FlipTarun Chabbra has been appointed as the new India head for Nokia, replacing Sanjay Malik. This follows a global restructuring that aims to cut 11,000-14,000 jobs, with layoffs already taking place in India despite the company's strong financial performance last year. The restructuring has resulted in job cuts in various functions, including sales and marketing, and has caused frustration.
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