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Natural gas prices rebound as inventories tighten, LNG exports rise: Motilal Oswal
Natural gas prices are climbing back up. This recovery is driven by lower stored gas, increased power sector use, and more US liquefied natural gas exports. Future growth is expected as new export facilities come online. Data centers are also becoming a new source of demand. The market is seeing a significant shift.
Markets poised for a cautious start as GIFT Nifty ticks higher
Indian markets continued their upward trend on Tuesday. The Nifty closed at 23,989. Analysts anticipate this positive momentum to persist. Improved geopolitical situations, increased foreign investor interest, and falling crude oil prices are driving the market. A potential US-Iran peace agreement is boosting global sentiment. The India VIX, a fear index, saw a decline.
Eternal, Sobha among 11 stocks FIIs cut stake for 8 quarters in a row
Shareholding data shows that FIIs reduced equity holdings in 11 stocks from Nifty 500 in every single quarter after March 2024. List includes PNB Housing Finance, Eternal and Cyient among others.
Motilal Oswal bullish on online travel portals
Motilal Oswal Financial Services has initiated coverage on online travel platforms Le Travenues Technology (Ixigo) and Yatra Online with a buy rating, while reiterating a buy on TBO Tek citing a structural uptrend in domestic travel and potential earnings growth as key drivers.

Nifty closing above 23,800 positive but exhaustion visible at 24,000
The benchmark index gained 231 points to close at 23,853. After opening with a gap-up of 362 points on strong global cues, Nifty hit its intraday high within minutes of the opening bell. However, the momentum faded through the day as profit-booking emerged at higher levels, dragging the index nearly 200 points lower from its peak before it settled with healthy gains.

Motilal Oswal sees up to 30% upside in these three travel stocks; Here's why
The brokerage reaffirmed its 'Buy' recommendation on TBO Tek, while initiating coverage on Ixigo and Yatra Online with positive ratings.
DIIs raised stake in these 34 stocks for 8 consecutive quarters; full list
Domestic Institutional Investors have increased stake in 34 Nifty 500 stocks such as - Adani Power, Paytm and Eternal among others - quarter-after-quarter after March 2024, shows shareholding data.
Stocks in news: Dr Reddy’s, Adani Green, KIMS, JSW Energy, Nestle India
Markets saw a strong rebound on Friday, driven by positive global cues and easing geopolitical tensions. Nifty defended the 23,000 support and reclaimed 23,500, with potential for further gains. Several stocks like Dr Reddy's, Adani Green, and JSW Energy are in focus due to significant corporate developments.
Stable crude, strong metal demand and El Nino plays drive opportunities: Motilal Oswal's Khemka
Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research-Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, says easing geopolitical tensions could keep crude oil prices stable, supporting oil marketing companies. He remains positive on GNG Electronics due to strong growth prospects in refurbished electronics and prefers Hindalco among aluminium stocks, citing a multi-year demand cycle. Khemka also sees long-term value in Manappuram Finance and believes Voltas and Varun Beverages could benefit from a potential El Niño-led heatwave.

Privi Speciality in Focus: Motilal Oswal Remains Bullish on Strong Growth Story — Check Target Price
The upcoming mergers with Privi Fine Science, Privi BiotechnologiesL and PRIGIV JV with Givaudaare expected to expand Privi's specialty aroma portfolio, which is expected to drive revenue growth, enhance earnings.

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raises stake in Travel Food Services, shares rise
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced the acquisition of an additional stake in Travel Food Services, increasing its total shareholding in the company to above 5%.

ICICI Lombard: AI Integration Lifts Growth Outlook — Buy, Sell or Hold? Read Motilal Oswal's Analysis
Leadership in motor insurance, accelerating momentum in retail health, expanding distribution capabilities, growing AI integration and a strong balance sheet remains ICICI Lombard's key growth drivers.