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Explained: Why the 'sponsorless' mutual funds could be a good idea

Sebi's proposal may resolve conflict between regulations and lead to more investment and activity in the bond markets

How the dodo might return with the Nicobar pigeon as its surrogate mother

A 'de-extinction' firm plans to also bring back the Tasmanian wolf and woolly mammoth

Divi's Labs stock tanks 12% on big miss in Q3; near-term trend 'bearish'

Analysts' average price target of Rs 3,862, however, indicates significant upside. The near-term trend remains bearish

Union Budget 2023-24 on expected lines, good for investment push

Investors in the automobiles sector are clearly betting on big ticket consumption improving, including commercial vehicles

GAIL's prospects on the mend after poor Oct-Dec quarter showing

Most analysts have cut their Q4 and FY24 estimates but maintain 'buy' recommendations with price targets between Rs 115-Rs 125

Bharat Electronics stock attractive after stake sale by Norges Bank

The strong order book, and the likelihood of better margins -- as the supply chain untangles and raw material costs decline -- are good reasons to back BEL in the long term

Street positive on SBI Cards despite Q3 miss, on strong growth expectations

Growth and earnings expectations remain strong

Hindenburg's hydrogen connection

It is ironic that a research outfit that has accused the Adani group of financial manipulation is named after a disaster that continues to haunt the world's hydrogen ambitions

Model mistakes

Mathematical modelling is an indispensable analytical tool, but not always accurate. Erica Thompson's book takes a nuanced look at the challenges of matching its predictions against reality

Nykaa stock now a more attractive 'buy', analysts positive but divided

Through financial modelling, experts arrive at a fair value that ranges between Rs 145 and Rs 360

Analysts hopeful of ICICI insurance twins despite Q3 disappointment

Fair value targets of brokerages suggest there is some upside in the two stocks

OMCs likely to see a short-term bounce-back on improved Q3 showing

Given the concerns around biz, though, a full turnaround is unlikely anytime soon

Of metals and rare earths

There's an obvious need to diversify sources of rare earth minerals but, despite new finds in Sweden, China will remain the go-to supplier for the foreseeable future

Correction in ITC stock a good buying opportunity for investors

A sharp hike in tax on cigarettes could see post-Budget selling, but the company's long-term prospects are good and target prices suggest a significant upside

E&C sector on solid ground; FY24 likely to see outperformance

Despite outperformance, sector stocks have a potential upside of 15-25% in the next 12 months

Reasonable growth, attractive valuations for life insurers' stocks

Analysts positive on most of the stocks, especially SBI Life, HDFC Life and LIC