Before the bell, 22 Oct
8 overnight items that matter out of 90. Overnight moves that matter: Hang Seng.
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Where we stand
Overnight
Hang Seng −3.25%: Asia is moving with conviction this morning.
| Last | Change | For India today | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hang Seng | 23,091.85 | −3.25% | matters Asia is moving with conviction this morning |
| S&P 500 | 7,757.17 | +0.58% | background |
| Nasdaq Composite | 26,702.86 | +1.05% | background |
| Dow Jones | 52,856.09 | +0.69% | background |
| Nikkei 225 | 63,924.31 | −0.24% | background |
| Kospi | 5,604.65 | +0.93% | background |
| Brent crude | 110.39 | +1.44% | background |
| Gold | 4,133.80 | −0.39% | background |
| US dollar index | 101.67 | −0.06% | background |
| USD/INR | 94.45 | −0.28% | background |
| US 10-year yield | 5.146 | +3 bp | background |
Last available quotes at build time; Asian markets may still be trading.
What changed overnight
Ascertis Credit Group has raised more than $700 million in commitments for its fourth private credit fund. The fund aims to reach…
More than 10 companies have set Friday, October 23, as the record date for dividends, bonus shares or stock splits, making Thursday…
The case stems from allegations that Cambridge Analytica, a British political consulting firm involved in Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, obtained data…
- Changes earningsSingapore-based Ascertis Credit secures $700 million for Fund IV
Ascertis Credit Group has raised more than $700 million in commitments for its fourth private credit fund. The fund aims to reach…
Economic Times ↗ - Changes earningsDividend, bonus, split: Last chance to buy today ahead of record date - TechM, IRFC, LTM ; Payout, ratio, other details
More than 10 companies have set Friday, October 23, as the record date for dividends, bonus shares or stock splits, making Thursday…
LiveMint ↗ - Changes risk or governanceMeta ordered to pay $25 billion penalty: What's the data privacy case? Will it impact value of Zuckerberg's company?
The case stems from allegations that Cambridge Analytica, a British political consulting firm involved in Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, obtained data…
LiveMint ↗ - Changes earningsTech Mahindra bonus issue: A sweet deal or market trap
The board of Tech Mahindra has declared a bonus issue of shares. Are the shares attractive for investors now?
LiveMint ↗ - Changes earningsIndian banks open cheque books for ₹10,000 crore-plus in M&A funding after RBI rule change
Indian banks have recently engaged in significant M&A deals after the central bank eased financing rules. State Bank of India and other…
Economic Times ↗ - Changes earningsSpaceX, Tesla boards weigh $3.5 trillion merger; Elon Musk endorses idea
SpaceX is valued at more than $2 trillion, while Tesla has a market value of about $1.5 trillion. When asked on the…
Times of India ↗ - Changes risk or governanceHDFC Bank begins probe into alleged internal data leak
HDFC Bank is currently investigating potential leaks of confidential information to social media and other outsiders. This internal review aims to assess…
Economic Times ↗ - Changes earningsTesla-SpaceX merger: Only a matter of when, not if — but how much should Tesla shareholders be paid?
Wall Street increasingly expects a Tesla-SpaceX merger, but key terms remain unsettled. Analysts say Tesla shareholders may seek a 20% to 35%…
LiveMint ↗
8 of 90 items since the last close changed earnings, cash, risk, a sector or the macro picture. The other 82 were previews, recaps, opinion or repeats.
Today's agenda
Fusion CX IPO lists; Ravita Engineering Services IPO lists.
- Fusion CX IPO lists
- Ravita Engineering Services (SME) IPO lists
What would change the read
If FIIs turn net buyers in the cash market, the rally would be getting funded, not just priced; if not, the money still is not following prices.
If more than half of the Nifty 500 closes higher, the move would be broad, not carried by a few heavyweights; if not, gains, if any, would be narrow.
If India VIX closes lower than the day before, demand for protection would be easing; if not, traders would still be paying up for protection.
- IfFIIs turn net buyers in the cash market: the rally would be getting funded, not just priced. If not: the money still is not following prices.
- Ifmore than half of the Nifty 500 closes higher: the move would be broad, not carried by a few heavyweights. If not: gains, if any, would be narrow.
- IfIndia VIX closes lower than the day before: demand for protection would be easing. If not: traders would still be paying up for protection.
Tonight's Close scores each of these.