These are the best stocks in the worst sectors for investors betting on a rotation, says Josh Brown

These are the best stocks in the worst sectors for investors betting on a rotation, says Josh Brown

Ritholtz Wealth Management highlights Merck (MRK), Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), and State Street (STT) as strong stocks in underperforming sectors. (This is The Best Stocks in the Market, brought to you by Josh Brown and Sean Russo of Ritholtz Wealth Management.)Josh — As of Friday’s close, approximately 68% of S&P 500 components were trading above their own…

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Ola Electric shares fall for third day as vendors file insolvency pleas against subsidiary

Ola Electric shares fall for third day as vendors file insolvency pleas against subsidiary

The decline comes after two operational creditors filed insolvency petitions against the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Ola Electric Technologies Pvt. Ltd., before the Bengaluru bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). 1 Min Read Shares of Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. extended their losing streak for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, slipping another 1%…

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HAL offers the best risk-reward among defence stocks despite expensive valuations, says Equirus

HAL offers the best risk-reward among defence stocks despite expensive valuations, says Equirus

India’s defence stocks have rallied sharply over the past few years, pushing sector valuations well above historical averages. But Harshit Patel, Director at Equirus Securities, believes Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) still stands out as the best investment opportunity, backed by a strong earnings outlook over the next few years. Patel said that while defence valuations…

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95% of listed consumer platforms use dark patterns, SEBI urged to require self-declarations

95% of listed consumer platforms use dark patterns, SEBI urged to require self-declarations

Nearly 95% of publicly listed companies in India that operate consumer-facing online transaction platforms use “dark patterns”, according to a study by community platform LocalCircles, which has urged the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to require listed companies to submit a “dark pattern-free” self-declaration as part of their governance disclosures. Dark patterns are…

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General insurance premiums rise 14% in June; health insurers clock 31% growth

General insurance premiums rise 14% in June; health insurers clock 31% growth

India’s general insurance industry reported a 14% year-on-year increase in gross direct premium income for June, with standalone health insurers continuing to outpace the broader market, according to provisional industry data. Among listed general insurers, ICICI Lombard General Insurance reported premium growth broadly in line with the industry at 14%. State-owned New India Assurance posted…

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KP Green Engineering wins ₹240 crore orders across business segments

KP Green Engineering wins ₹240 crore orders across business segments

KP Green Engineering Ltd. has secured fresh orders worth ₹239.61 crore, including taxes, from multiple clients across its diversified business segments, the company said in an exchange filing on Tuesday. The order book is led by the renewable energy segment, with ₹116.07 crore worth of contracts for solar projects. These include fixed-tilt module mounting structures,…

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