NKE Stock Layoffs: What to Know About the Latest Nike Job Cuts Nike says job cuts will likely continue in 2027. Bernstein remains bullish on NKE shares despite the company’s disappointing fiscal Q1 release. Barchart · Oct 2
PB Fintech shares crash 50% from peak, fall below 2021 IPO price. More downside coming? PB Fintech shares plunged 50% from their all-time high to drop below the 2021 IPO price of Rs 980. The sharp six-day selloff follows proposed IRDAI regulatory curbs on insurance distribution, prompting brokerages like Bernstein and Jefferies to cut target prices amid earnings pressure concerns. The Economic Times · Oct 1
$2 billion gone in two days! FIIs accelerate selling as Nifty, Sensex set to fall for 8th week running. Will they make a comeback? Foreign institutional investors pulled out over Rs 20,000 crore from Indian equities in two trading sessions as the Nifty and Sensex head for an eighth straight weekly decline. Elevated crude prices, high US bond yields and rate concerns have weighed on sentiment, while analysts differ on the outlook for foreign… The Economic Times · Oct 1
Bernstein cuts PB Fintech share price target by 53%. More pressure after Rs 37,000 m-cap rout? PB Fintech shares have plunged 42% in four sessions, wiping out Rs 37,000 crore in market value, following IRDAI’s proposed reforms to curb dark patterns and rationalise insurance commissions. Bernstein, Jefferies and Morgan Stanley have flagged potential pressure on earnings, distribution economics and valuations, with brokerages highlighting risks to health… The Economic Times · Sep 30
FIIs dump telecom for 8th straight month, outflows cross Rs 32,000 crore. Are stocks set for rebound? Foreign portfolio investors have dumped Indian telecom stocks for the eighth consecutive month, pulling out over Rs 32,000 crore in CY26. Heavy 5G capex, delayed tariff hikes, and legal dues weigh on cash flows, leaving market participants questioning if a stock rebound is near. The Economic Times · Sep 30
Bernstein Downgrades 3 Cybersecurity Stocks: How Concerned Should Investors Be? Bernstein's Peter Weed downgraded Palo Alto Networks, Okta, and SentinelOne to Market Perform while raising price targets on all three, as analysts weigh AI-driven demand against slowing margin growth. MarketBeat · Sep 29
PB Fintech shares suffer Rs 37,000 crore shock in 4 days but Jefferies, Bernstein see up to 100% upside PB Fintech shares have plunged 42% in four sessions, wiping out Rs 37,000 crore in market value after IRDAI proposed reforms targeting insurance distribution and dark patterns. While Jefferies cut its target to Rs 1,540, Bernstein retained an Outperform rating with a Rs 2,310 target, implying 100% upside. The Economic Times · Sep 29
Trouble continues: Turtlemint, PB Fintech, other insurance stocks drop up to 38% in 3 days. What are analysts saying? Insurance stocks including PB Fintech, Turtlemint, ICICI Lombard, HDFC Life and SBI Life face selling pressure as proposed IRDAI distribution reforms raise concerns over commissions, revenue and earnings. The Economic Times · Sep 28
PB Fintech shares can rally 91% after 2-day bloodbath, says Bernstein. Here’s why it remains bullish PB Fintech shares rose 4% after Bernstein retained its Outperform rating and Rs 2,310 target price, despite the stock’s sharp fall following IRDAI’s proposed ban on dark patterns. The brokerage expects lower insurance take rates, revenue and profit estimates, while cost rationalisation could provide some cushion. IRDAI’s draft framework also… The Economic Times · Sep 28
FIIs unlikely to return in large numbers without new growth engines in India: Bernstein Foreign Institutional Investors are expected to remain cautious regarding Indian equities over the coming year. A report indicates that significant foreign investment will depend on India's competitiveness in various sectors. Trends show that foreign investment patterns have shifted due to changing currency valuations and market dynamics. Despite recognizing early progress… The Economic Times · Sep 26
McDonald’s Increased Its Dividend by Nearly 4%. How to Play MCD Stock Here. McDonald’s recently raised its quarterly dividend by nearly 4% to $1.93, marking its 50th consecutive year of dividend growth. Barchart · Sep 23
Dear Nvidia Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for September 24 Nvidia investors have a key date to watch, as Jensen Huang’s Sept. 24 White House appearance with Trump and Xi could offer fresh signals on China access and growth outlook. Barchart · Sep 23
Paytm karo, back in vogue again: Can the stock reclaim IPO price after 5 years and 480% rally? Paytm shares have rebounded over 480% from their lifetime low but remain 20% below the Rs 2,150 IPO price. The introduction of MDR on select high-value UPI transactions could create a new revenue stream for the fintech, while merchant lending, operating leverage and AI initiatives may offer additional growth avenues. The Economic Times · Sep 17
Despite Robust Growth, CoreWeave Remains Unattractive on Leveraging and Margin Contraction Bernstein says that CoreWeave is most at risk if AI model development slows. Barchart · Sep 16
The Economic Times · Sep 15 Paytm shares drop 3% after govt shields UPI payments only up to Rs 2,000 from charges. Should you buy the dip? Paytm shares fell after the government directed banks and payment providers not to charge for UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000, raising uncertainty over charges for higher-value transactions. The decline came a day after Paytm hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,840, with the stock having nearly doubled from…
The Economic Times · Sep 15 HDFC Bank share price target: What are Jefferies, 3 other foreign brokerages saying as CEO hunt intensifies? HDFC Bank shares on Tuesday as the lender submitted two CEO candidates to the RBI, intensifying focus on its leadership transition. Jefferies, Nomura, Bernstein and Macquarie remain positive on the stock, with price targets ranging from Rs 880 to Rs 1,150. Analysts see leadership clarity as a potential re-rating catalyst.
The Economic Times · Sep 15 HDFC Bank shares rise 3% as lender shortlists CEO candidates. Why Bernstein, Nomura, others see up to 62% upside HDFC Bank submitted two CEO candidates to the RBI, initiating the succession process. Brokerages maintain bullish calls for the stock, citing potential continuity and a cleaner slate. An internal candidate offers familiarity, while an external one could drive strategic reassessment. The bank's shares have underperformed significantly, showing oversold readings. Analysts…
Barchart · Sep 14 CRWV Stock Alert: Why CoreWeave May Have the Most to Lose From an AI Slowdown CoreWeave stock sinks as tech leaders warn AI model development must be paced. Here’s why Bernstein sees CRWV shares are excessively exposed to that narrative.
The Economic Times · Sep 11 Bernstein names Paytm stock as its top pick, lists 3 strong growth drivers for fintech giant Bernstein has named Paytm its top pick, citing strong merchant lending growth, operating leverage and potential UPI MDR as key earnings drivers. The brokerage has set a Rs 2,200 target, implying further upside, while flagging key downside risks.
The Economic Times · Sep 11 BSE shares fall 3% as rival NSE gets closer to mega IPO. More pain ahead? BSE shares fell on Friday after rival NSE announced its Rs 22,662-crore IPO, with the issue set to open on September 17. Bernstein has an ‘Underperform’ rating on BSE, citing moderating retail participation and potential peaking of market share gains in FY27. The stock remains sharply higher over longer periods.
The Economic Times · Sep 9 Explained: Why Bernstein prefers MCX over BSE as volumes plummet amid CAS chaos Bernstein has favoured MCX over BSE as commodity derivatives volumes maintain strong momentum while equity derivatives activity weakens amid the Closing Auction Session. The brokerage expects MCX’s growth to support earnings upgrades, while BSE faces moderating volumes, slowing market share gains and a sharp deceleration in earnings growth over the…
The Economic Times · Sep 9 BSE shares fall 4% to snap 3-day rally as Bernstein forecasts up to 17% downside BSE shares fell sharply on Wednesday after Bernstein initiated coverage with an Underperform rating and a Rs 2,820 target, implying 17% downside. The brokerage expects retail participation in equity derivatives to moderate and BSE’s market share gains to peak in FY27. Meanwhile, CAS-related volume concerns add to the pressure.
The Economic Times · Aug 30 India’s growth gets a government lift, Bernstein flags hidden costs India's economic outcomes show distortions, not solely free-market forces at play. Company earnings and asset valuations are influenced by government interventions and incentives. Production Linked Incentive schemes support profitability in manufacturing sectors. Rural spending persists due to direct government transfers, not productivity gains. Policy interventions reshape outcomes, making growth seem…
The Economic Times · Aug 25 Bernstein cuts PFC, REC target prices as bank competition weighs on loan growth Bernstein has retained an Outperform rating on Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC but cut its target prices and loan-growth estimates, citing stronger competition from banks, slower renewable capacity additions and improving financial health among state-owned DISCOMs. The brokerage lowered its target to Rs 465 for PFC and Rs 410…
The Economic Times · Aug 25 Rooftop solar, KUSUM account for 40% of India's solar capacity additions in FY27 till July: Bernstein Rooftop solar and KUSUM scheme are driving India's solar capacity growth. These initiatives accounted for forty percent of additions in the current fiscal year. Utility-scale projects face transmission challenges, impacting their expansion. India added significant renewable capacity in the previous fiscal year. Future additions may moderate as transmission infrastructure develops.