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HFCL jumps 10% on heavy volumes even as MarketsMojo keeps “Strong Sell” callNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:11 ET

HFCL jumps 10% on heavy volumes even as MarketsMojo keeps “Strong Sell” callNEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:11 ET

HFCL Ltd shares jumped about 10% in early trade on Monday, with the Indian telecom-equipment company drawing heavy turnover after weeks of weakness. MarketsMojo said the stock hit an intraday high of 67.66 rupees. Markets Mojo The move matters because HFCL has been trading close to its 52-week low, making any sharp rebound stand out during thin year-end sessions. Indian benchmarks have been stuck in a narrow range as participation thins and foreign portfolio investors keep selling, Reuters reported. Markets Mojo+1 MarketsMojo kept its “Strong Sell” stance on HFCL, saying the rally has not yet changed its read on the
29 December 2025
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Manappuram taps ex-RBL Bank CFO as group finance chief, okays Rs 250 crore for microfinance unit

Manappuram taps ex-RBL Bank CFO as group finance chief, okays Rs 250 crore for microfinance unit

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:12 ET Indian non-bank lender Manappuram Finance has appointed Buvanesh Tharashankar as group chief financial officer and approved an additional investment of up to 2.5 billion rupees (250 crore rupees) in its microfinance subsidiary Asirvad Micro Finance, the company said. Business Standard The moves put fresh focus on finance leadership and funding at a lender that has been broadening beyond its core gold-backed loans, while seeking tighter oversight across group companies. MediaNews4U Manappuram reported a sharp drop in quarterly profit even as revenue climbed, underlining why capital discipline and funding for operating units matter for
29 December 2025
UPL stock edges up near 52-week high as India shares tread cautiously into year-end

UPL stock edges up near 52-week high as India shares tread cautiously into year-end

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:05 ET Shares of UPL rose in early trade on Monday, keeping the Indian agrochemicals maker close to its 52-week peak as investors stayed selective in thin year-end dealing. The Economic Times+1 The move matters because UPL has been one of the better-performing stocks in recent months, even as broader Indian equities have struggled to build momentum amid persistent foreign selling and muted liquidity. The Economic Times+1 Indian shares opened marginally higher, but gains were limited by concerns about foreign fund outflows and subdued year-end volumes, ETMarkets reported. The Economic Times UPL was last traded
29 December 2025
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India’s Dec 31 tax crunch: Link Aadhaar-PAN and fix your ITR before deadlines hit

India’s Dec 31 tax crunch: Link Aadhaar-PAN and fix your ITR before deadlines hit

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 00:09 ET A Dec. 31 deadline is approaching for Indian taxpayers to link their Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar, the national identity number, with unlinked PANs set to become inoperative from Jan. 1, local media reported. The Economic Times The timing matters because PAN is widely required for tax filings and for many financial transactions. An inoperative PAN can disrupt banking and investment activity, The Economic Times reported. The Economic Times The year-end squeeze is compounded by another cut-off on the same date: Dec. 31 is the deadline to file belated and revised income
29 December 2025
Fitell stock pops after $0.10 dividend, loyalty payout plan puts record dates in focus

Fitell stock pops after $0.10 dividend, loyalty payout plan puts record dates in focus

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 23:30 ET — Market closed Fitell Corp shares ended Friday’s session up 7.34% at $0.7299. The stock was last quoted at $0.9307 in after-hours trading, according to StockAnalysis.com data. StockAnalysis The move put a spotlight on a tight calendar of corporate-action dates that start this week, after the microcap company announced a cash dividend and a shareholder loyalty payment program on Friday. GlobeNewswire The timing matters because Fitell set Dec. 29 as the record date for its loyalty program, while the company said Dec. 30 is the ex-dividend date for the interim dividend. GlobeNewswire+1 Fitell
29 December 2025
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Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

Lam Research near $180 as year-end positioning puts chip-tool stocks back in play

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 23:12 ET — Market closed Lam Research Corp shares last closed up 0.4% at $178.07 on Friday, eking out gains in a quiet post-holiday session as semiconductor equipment names held firm into year-end. Reuters The move matters now because U.S. markets are heading into the final three trading days of 2025 with light volumes and portfolio adjustments that can amplify swings in widely owned momentum stocks. Reuters+1 Macro catalysts are also looming, with minutes from the Federal Reserve’s Dec. 9-10 meeting due Tuesday and traders watching the seasonal “Santa Claus rally” window that runs through
29 December 2025
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ASPC stock spiked nearly 79% and hit $55 in whipsaw trade — here’s what traders watch next

ASPC stock spiked nearly 79% and hit $55 in whipsaw trade — here’s what traders watch next

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 23:04 ET — Market closed A SPAC III Acquisition Corp shares surged in the last U.S. session and then whipped around in thin year-end trading, a setup that can magnify moves in small “blank-check” stocks. The Nasdaq-listed stock last traded at $24.01, up 10.45 from its prior close, according to LSEG data. Investing.com Nasdaq halted trading in the stock for volatility at least twice during Friday’s session, Refinitiv messages showed. TradingView+1 The moves matter now because the company’s publicly tradable share count has shrunk sharply after redemptions, increasing the odds that aggressive buying or selling
29 December 2025
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Davis Commodities stock jumps 66% on volume surge, Nasdaq $1 clock back in view

Davis Commodities stock jumps 66% on volume surge, Nasdaq $1 clock back in view

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 23:46 ET — Market closed Davis Commodities Limited (DTCK.O) shares ended Friday’s session up 66% at $0.3951, after a sharp, high-volume swing in the low-priced stock. The shares were last quoted at $0.46 in after-hours trading on Friday. FinancialContent+1 The move drew attention because nearly 149 million shares traded, far above the prior session’s roughly 388,000 shares, market data showed. FinancialContent The company’s stock remains well under $1, a level that matters for Nasdaq listing compliance. Davis Commodities has until March 16, 2026 to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s $1 minimum bid-price requirement, a September filing
29 December 2025
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NIO stock heads into Monday with CATL battery-supply report, China demand warning in focus

NIO stock heads into Monday with CATL battery-supply report, China demand warning in focus

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 23:04 ET — Market closed NIO Inc shares ended Friday higher and are set to face fresh scrutiny into Monday after a report said the Chinese electric-vehicle maker is leaning more heavily on battery giant CATL for supply, as investors digest warnings of softer demand early next year. The supplier mix matters because batteries are the single biggest cost component in an EV and can also become a bottleneck if production or payments tighten. The backdrop is turning more sensitive into year-end as China moves to phase out some purchase incentives, a shift that can
29 December 2025
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KLA stock hit a fresh high into year-end — here’s what traders are watching next

KLA stock hit a fresh high into year-end — here’s what traders are watching next

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 23:51 ET — Market closed. Shares of KLA Corp (KLAC.O) closed Friday up 0.2% at $1,279.60, after touching a new 52-week high earlier in the session. MarketBeat The stock’s late-December push matters because KLA is closely watched as a gauge of spending on advanced chipmaking, where demand for inspection and measurement tools has stayed resilient. With only three trading days left in 2025, even modest order-flow can move big tech names. Reuters+1 The broader backdrop is a U.S. market sitting near record peaks, with investors looking to finish the year strong as they weigh the
29 December 2025
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 29.12.2025

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: December 30, 2025, 12:00 AM EST Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty flat start as US, Asian markets fall; Nifty faces key levels December 29, 2025, 11:54 PM EST. Indian indices are set to open flat to mildly negative, with GIFT Nifty hinting at about 25,924, roughly 33 points lower. The mood remains cautiously constructive amid mixed global cues and no major domestic triggers. Nifty 50 briefly rose earlier but slipped to an intraday low near 25,920, signaling ongoing selling pressure at highs and limited follow-through. Key resistance sits at 26,050-26,100, with support at 25,800-25,850. Bank Nifty
29 December 2025
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PMO sets 2030 deadline for Coal India’s subsidiary IPOs

PMO sets 2030 deadline for Coal India’s subsidiary IPOs

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 23:42 ET India’s Prime Minister’s Office has directed the coal ministry to map and list all subsidiaries of state-run Coal India Ltd by 2030, sources told Press Trust of India (PTI). mint+1 The push matters now because it sets a deadline for carving out Coal India’s operating arms into separately traded companies, a step the sources said is meant to improve governance, transparency and asset monetisation. mint+1 Coal India accounts for more than 80% of India’s domestic coal output and operates through eight subsidiaries, which could make the plan a sizeable pipeline of potential public-sector
29 December 2025
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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