Halfords to reopen 53 stores after physical-distancing trial

Customers allowed in store for first time since UK coronavirus lockdown started on 23 March

Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs

The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.

Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs

The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.

Halfords to fully reopen to customers in Dundee – but don’t handle the products

Halfords in Dundee is preparing to reopen to customers after a successful trial of physical-distancing measures on its shop floors.

Halfords to reopen 53 stores to cope with cycling demand and car repairs

The high street retailer has been allowed to trade throughout lockdown, but chose to close stores to the public to protect staff.

The Halfords Code: Bike and car repair chain unveils how Covid-ready stores will operate with staff behind 'sneeze screens' and customer marshals - as 53 branches will fully reopen by Friday

During the UK lockdown, Halfords has been serving customers online and from car parks despite the Government saying that it was able to remain open.

Market Update: Sensex surrenders opening gains, drops over 60 points

Sensex surrenders opening gains, drops over 60 points; Nifty near 9,000 level

NSE Nifty fell 13.70 points.

Sensex rallies 996 points, Nifty reclaims 9,300-mark

Axis Bank was the top gainer as banking stocks led the rally in a highly volatile session.

Sensex rallies 996 points ahead of F&O expiry; Nifty tops 9,300

The BSE Sensex rallied 996 points on Wednesday, led by massive gains in banking and IT stocks ahead of the expiry of monthly derivatives amid firm overseas cues. After hitting a high of 31,660.60 duri

RIL, ITC keep Sensex, Nifty under pressure; check what’s keeping investors edgy today

ITC, Reliance Industries, M&M, Asian Paints and Maruti Suzuki were among the top contributors towards today's fall

S&P BSE Sensex NSE Nifty 50 LIVE Sensex Nifty Close 3% Higher, Break 2-Day Decline Amid COVID-19

Domestic stock markets soared more than 3 per cent on Wednesday backed by strong buying interest in banking stocks. The S&P … S&P BSE Sensex NSE Nifty 50 LIVE Sensex Nifty Close 3% Higher, Break 2-Day Decline Amid COVID-19 Read More »

Share Market LIVE: Nifty reclaims 9,300, Sensex leaps 1,000 points; Axis Bank surges 14%, ICICI Bank jumps 10%

Share Market News Today | Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Domestic equity market benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 again turned positive in Wednesday's trade

Metal stocks continue to climb up amidst a volatile market; top stock picks leading brokerage firms

For a second-day straight, metal stocks on the bourses were seen surging higher despite the volatility being faced by the benchmark indices.

Rally in financials, F&O expiry: Here's why Sensex rallied 996 points today

NSE's Nifty50 index ended at 9,315, up 286 points or 3 per cent.

Sensex settles nearly 1,000 points higher, Nifty ends at 9,315 led by banking, financial stocks

The S&P BSE Sensex surged 995.92 points (3.25 per cent) to settle at 31,605.22, while the broader Nifty 50 ended at 9,314.95, up 285.90 points (3.17 per cent).

Sensex rises 996 points to close at 31,605; Nifty reclaims 9,300

India Business News: Equity indices finished higher on Wednesday with the benchmark BSE Sensex rising nearly 1,000 points led by gains in banking and financial stocks. The

Gold prices hit two-week low on optimism around reopening of economies; US-China tensions temper losses

Gold prices touched a two-week low on Wednesday due to optimism around the reopening of several economies, but increasing Sino-US frictions over Beijing’s proposed security law for Hong Kong tempered losses

Gold prices hit two-week low on optimism around reopening of economies

Spot gold dipped 0.3 per cent to $1,705.94 per ounce by 0502 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since May 13

Sensex up 183 points, banking stocks rally | Markets News

New Delhi: Markets opened on a positive note led by rally in banking stocks. The BSE Sensex was trading 183.81 … Sensex up 183 points, banking stocks rally | Markets News Read More »

Gold hits 2-week low on optimism around reopening of economies

Spot gold dipped 0.3% to $1,705.94 per ounce by 0502 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since May 13 of $1,703.40 earlier in the session. US gold futures were down 0.6% to $1,695.80.

Aussie dollar shines in COVID-19 recovery

Increased economic optimism, higher commodity prices and rebounding equity markets have made the Australian dollar one of the world's best-performing currencies.

Gold prices hit 2-week low on reopening optimism

US gold futures were down 0.5 per cent to $1,697.60.

Stocks in Focus on May 27, 2020 | Markets News

New Delhi: Markets gave up early gains to end slightly lower on Tuesday. The BSE Sensex fell 63.29 points or … Stocks in Focus on May 27, 2020 | Markets News Read More »

Sensex jumps 1,000 pts, Nifty above 9,300; 4 key factors behind the rally

Experts indicate that the bargain hunting in banks and financial counters gave a fillip to the market.

Israel Discount Bank Q1 profit dips on spike in credit loss provision

JERUSALEM, May 27 (Reuters) - Israel Discount Bank reported a 31% decline in quarterly profit due to a sharp increase in credit loss expenses aimed to protect itself from potential bad loans stemming from the coronavirus outbreak.

BMO reports Q2 profit down from year ago as provisions for credit losses rise

BMO Financial Group reported a second-quarter profit of $689 million, down from $1.5 billion a year ago, as it increased the amount set aside for bad loans due to the pandemic.

Israel's Bank Leumi moves to Q1 loss due to coronavirus outbreak

TEL AVIV, May 27 (Reuters) - Bank Leumi, one of Israel’s two largest lenders, swung to a loss in the first quarter due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Royal Bank Q2 profit cut to $1.48 billion compared with $3.23 billion a year ago

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada saw its second-quarter profit cut to less than half what it was a year ago as the amount it set aside for bad loans soared due to the pandemic. The bank says it earned $1.48 billion or $1.

BMO reports Q2 profit down from year ago as provisions for credit losses rise

TORONTO — BMO Financial Group reported a second-quarter profit of $689 million, down from $1.5 billion a year ago, as it increased the amount set aside for bad loans due to the pandemic.

BMO profits slide

BMO Financial Group reported a second-quarter profit of $689 million, down from $1.5 billion a year ago, as it increased the amount set aside for bad loans due to the pandemic.

Rupee settles 5 paise lower at 75.71 against US dollar

The rupee depreciated 5 paise to settle at 75.71 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as market participants were concerned about rising tensions between the US and China amid coronavirus

Rupee settles 5 paise lower at 75.71 against US dollar

The rupee opened weak.

Rupee slips 8 paise to 75.74 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 8 paise to 75.74 against the US dollar in opening trade on Wednesday as market participants were concerned about rising tensions between Washington and Beijing in the wake of

Rupee slips 8 paise to 75.74 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee opened weak at 75.72 at the interbank forex market and then fell further to 75.74, down 8 paise over its last close.

Rupee slips 8 paise to 75.74 in early trade, forex traders concerned about rising US-China tensions

The rupee depreciated 8 paise to 75.74 against the US dollar in opening trade on Wednesday as market participants were concerned about rising tensions between Washington and Beijing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic

USD/JPY Price Analysis: Bounces off intraday low to regain 107.50 as risks dwindle

USD/JPY pulls back from the daily bottom to 107.55 ahead of the European session on Wednesday. In doing so, the yen pair recovers from 21-day EMA whil

Sensex, Nifty Nifty Likely To Open Flat

At 8:04 am, the SGX Nifty futures were down 13.50 points - or 0.15 per cent - at 9,034.50, ahead of the opening of Indian markets.

NZD/USD trades at fresh multi-month highs above 0.6200

The NZD/USD pair gained nearly 100 pips on Tuesday boosted by the risk rally and the selling pressure surrounding the greenback. The pair stretched hi

Seoul stocks extend gains to third session on hopes of recovery

South Korean stocks finished a tad higher Wednesday despite escalating tension between the United States and China, as investors sought to scoop up bargains amid growing hopes of an economic recovery. The Korean won fell against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) added 1.42 points, or 0.07 percent, to close at 2,031.20, extending its winning streak to a third consecutive session. ...

Buy USDINR; target of 76.00 - 76.20: ICICI Direct

ICICI Direct The rupee again approached its sizeable Call base of 76. We feel a close above these levels would open the gates for more upsides. However, looking at the consolidation in Dollar index we feel, the rupee will remain in a range.

EU proposing £670bn recovery fund in response to coronavirus pandemic crisis

The EU Commission is proposing a 750 billion-euro recovery (£670bn) fund to help the bloc’s economy through the deep recession induced by the coronavirus pandemic, commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said. Mr Gentiloni, who is in charge of economic affairs at the EU’s executive body, confirmed the size of the fund in a tweet.

EU proposing €750bn recovery fund in response to pandemic crisis

Paolo Gentiloni’s announcement came amid divisions in the bloc.

EU proposes $825-billion coronavirus recovery fund

The EU remains deeply divided over what conditions should be attached to the funds, and Wednesday’s proposal from the bloc’s executive arm is likely to set off weeks of wrangling

Torrent Pharma slips 6% on profit-booking; outlook remains a concern

Unlike peers, Torrent Pharma guided for a relatively moderate outlook across geographies, note analysts at Emkay Global Financial Services.

Dabur Q4 results: Profit declines 14% YoY to Rs 319 crore, misses estimates

Revenue from operations for the quarter fell to Rs 1,865.36 crore from Rs 2,128.19 crore in the year-ago quarter.

Sun Pharma FY20 results: Profit rises 41% to Rs 3,765 crore, sales up 13%

For the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2020 (Q4 FY20), Sun Pharma posted a 37 per cent YoY decline in consolidated profit at Rs 399.8 crore due to one-time loss of Rs 260.6 crore

Coromandel Int'l rallies 8%, hits 52-week high on strong Q4 results

Q4FY20 Ebitda surged 51 per cent to Rs 391 crore, while margins expanded 380 basis points to 13.6 per cent from 9.8 per cent in Q4FY19

Analyst corner: Maintain ‘sell’ on D-Mart operator with TP of Rs 1,900

In FY20, D-Mart added 38 stores vs 21 in FY19. In FY21, we expect lower store adds, while in FY22, this should once again gather pace with 45 store adds.

Titan dips 2% as Co gives biz update, defers launch of jewellery collection

Titan expects cash outflow to be recovered when sale of jewellery restarts

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail posts Q4 net loss of Rs 146.59 crore

Revenue from operations during the quarter under review stood at Rs 1,831.88 crore. It was at Rs 1,915.31 crore in the year-ago period, ABFRL said in a regulatory filing.

Torrent Pharma Consolidated March 2020 Net Sales at Rs 1,946.00 crore, up 4.85% Y-o-Y

United Spirits Q4 down 57.8% to Rs 49.3 crore

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 116.9 crore in the January-March quarter a year ago, United Spirits Ltd (USL) said in a regulatory filing.

Tata Investment Corporation posts net loss of Rs 36.75 crore in Q4 FY20

Total revenue from operations in the quarter under review stood at Rs 21.41 crore as compared to Rs 24.59 crore in the corresponding period a year ago.

Dabur's Q4 net profit falls 24% YoY; domestic volume declines at 14.6%

Consolidated EBITDA stood at Rs 352.3 crore against CNBC-TV18 poll of Rs 475 crore while EBITDA margin came at 18.9 percent against CNBC-TV18 poll of 21.8 percent.

Wonderla FY20 net profit up 17%

Amusement park operator Wonderla Holidays reported a net profit of Rs 64.78 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2020,

Buy Birla Corporation; target of Rs 610: ICICI Direct

ICICI Direct is bullish on Birla Corporation has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 610 in its research report dated May 26, 2020.

KPIT Technologies Q4 net profit rises 23.3% to Rs 38.1 crore

Its revenue from operations stood at Rs 556.2 crore in the reported period, up 10.9 percent from Rs 501.2 crore in the March 2019 quarter, it added.

Hold Firstsource Solution; target of Rs 31: ICICI Direct

ICICI Direct recommended hold rating on Firstsource Solution with a target price of Rs 31 in its research report dated May 27, 2020.

RBC profit falls 54 per cent

A massive increase in provisions for bad loans due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in Royal Bank of Canada reporting a 54 per cent decline in its second-quarter profit.

Royal Bank Q2 profit cut to $1.48 billion compared with $3.23 billion a year ago

A massive increase in provisions for bad loans due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in Royal Bank of Canada reporting a 54 per cent decline in its second-quarter profit.

Covid-19 to drive €4bn loan losses in Irish banks

Pandemic will wipe out capital due to be returned to shareholders

Nissan-Renault alliance to share more parts, technology

The auto alliance of Nissan and Renault said Wednesday it will be sharing more vehicle parts, technology and models to save costs as the industry struggles to survive the coronavirus pandemic.

Nissan-Renault alliance to share more parts, technology

Alliance Operating Board Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said the group, which also includes smaller Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp., will have each company focusing on geographic regions.

Nissan-Renault alliance to share more parts, technology

The auto alliance of Nissan and Renault said Wednesday it will be sharing more vehicle parts, technology and models to save costs as the industry struggles to survive the coronavirus pandemic.

Kotak Mahindra Bank share price jumps 4% ahead of QIP launch; stock surges 20% from March lows

The board of Kotak Mahindra Bank had earlier approved a proposal to raise capital through a fresh issue of 6.5 crore.

Kotak Bank jumps 4% on QIP launch; floor price set at Rs 1,147.75 per share

The bank set the floor price of the issue at Rs 1,147.75 per share, which was at just half a per cent discount to Tuesday's closing price of Rs 1,152.45.

Why Kotak Mahindra Bank share price rose 8% today

Share price of Kotak Mahindra Bank rose up to 7.81% to  Rs 1,242.55 compared to the previous close of Rs 1,152 on BSE

Deepak Nitrite rises over 5% on strong March quarter nos, pares gains later

The company's revenue from operations (sales), on a consolidated basis, rose 4.69 per cent to Rs 1,055.54 crore for the quarter under review

Birla Corporation Surges 43% In Two Days As Company Doubles Profit In March Quarter

Birla Corporation stock surged 43% in two sessions Cement maker Birla Corporation’s stock continued to surge on Wednesday for the … Birla Corporation Surges 43% In Two Days As Company Doubles Profit In March Quarter Read More »

Kotak Mahindra Bank set to raise Rs 7,460 crore through share sale

The bank also informed that meeting of the issuance committee of the board is scheduled to be held on May 29 to approve the issue price.

Silver futures dip 0.44% in afternoon trade

In the futures market, silver for July delivery touched an intraday high of Rs 47,847 and a low of Rs 47,370 per kg.

NCLT approves IL&FS stake sale in GIFT City to Gujarat govt

That sale consideration payable to IL&FS excluding resolution process costs shall be credited into a designated escrow account intimated to the infrastructure lending group

IL&FS gets NCLT nod to sell stake in GIFT City to Gujarat govt

Debt-laden IL&FS will sell its entire stake in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Limited (GIFTCL) to the Gujarat government.IL&FS has a 50 per cent stake in GIFTCL, which comprise

NCLT approves IL&FS stake sale in GIFTCL to Gujarat govt

The order said that IL&FS had sought that an amount of Rs 61.84 lakh is excluded as resolution process costs incurred for meeting various expenditures, other applicable taxes from the sale proceeds of the applicant's shareholding in GIFTCL to the Gujarat government.

Facebook wallet for Libra digital coins renamed 'Novi'

Facebook's virtual wallet for yet-to-be-minted Libra digital coins was renamed "Novi" on Tuesday. The rebranding replaces the original name of "Calibra" for the Facebook digital wallet which would

Facebook wallet for Libra digital coins renamed 'Novi'

The rebranding replaces the original name of 'Calibra' for the Facebook digital wallet which would work with the planned virtual currency Libra

Facebook rebrands digital wallet to escape Libra

Facebook revamped its Calibra digital wallet, rebranding the service to Novi, in an apparent attempt ...

Facebook Rebrands Libra-Wallet Calibra to Novi

Facebook has announced on Tuesday a name change of its Calibra wallet subsidiary to Novi.

Facebook’s Digital Wallet Calibra Gets a New Name Change

Libra digital wallet and Facebook subsidiary Calibra has been rebranded to Novi. Although now known by a new name, the digital wallet still maintains its goal of making financial services accessible to more people globally. 

Facebook wallet for Libra digital coins renamed 'Novi'

SAN FRANCISCO, May 27 ― Facebook's virtual wallet for yet-to-be-minted Libra digital coins was renamed “Novi” yesterday. The rebranding replaces the original name of “Calibra” for the Facebook digital wallet which would work with the planned virtual currency. The Novi digital wallet set...

Apple to reopen about 100 US stores, most with curbside pickup

Apple Inc plans to reopen about 100 US stores, mostly with curbside pickup but some with walk-in service, the company said on Tuesday.

Apple reopens doors to nearly 100 US stores

Apple plans to reopen around 100 of its stores in the US by the end ...

Apple Is Reopening 100 Retail Stores in the United States

Apple will be reopening 100 stores in the United States, based on easing restriction and data on local COVID-19 spread.

Apple to reopen about 100 stores in US, most with curbside pickup

CUPERTINO, California: Apple Inc plans to reopen about 100 US stores, mostly with curbside pickup but some with walk-in service, the company said ...

Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son Anant Ambani on board of Jio Platforms; here’s what he had said about RIL

Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Asia’s richest person Mukesh Ambani, has formally joined the group’s digital venture Jio Platforms as an additional director.

Anant Ambani joins Jio Platforms as director

Reliance Retail’s e-commerce venture JioMart aims to tap into trend of online grocery shopping

EU to unveil massive stimulus plan for post-coronavirus recovery

To help member states recover from coronavirus slump.

EU to unveil massive stimulus plan for post-coronavirus recovery

The aim is to help countries and sectors worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic recover quickly and protect the EU single market of 450 million people from being splintered by divergent economic growth and wealth levels as the 27-nation bloc emerges from its deepest ever recession expected this year.

Sarb says lenders can handle coronavirus crisis

Although financial stability risks are elevated and the outlook is challenging, says governor.

SA Reserve Bank says lenders can handle coronavirus crisis

The country’s banks, some of the largest on the continent including Standard Bank and FirstRand, have seen profit growth slip in recent years, while risks from lending to the increasingly strained government and the economy have increased.

Administrators deny South African Airways set to start flying

JOHANNESBURG, May 27 (Reuters) - Administrators at South African Airways (SAA) said on Wednesday the state-owned airline was not preparing to resume domestic flights, rejecting a company statement from a day earlier and underlining conflicting visions of its future.

Administrators deny South African Airways set to start flying

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Administrators for state-owned South African Airways (SAA) said on Wednesday the airline is not aiming to resume domestic flights from mid-June, rejecting a statement from the airline a day earlier.

Open banking investment higher in the UK than any other European country

Consumers will be able to enjoy greater freedom when using financial products following reforms and growing investment.

Kuwait's stocks reclaim some lost ground

But it will take a lot to head back after billions got wiped out in COVID-19 panic

BMO, RBC Q2 profit down from a year ago as provisions for credit losses soar

Bank of Montreal and Royal Bank of Canada both revealed Wednesday that their second-quarter profits had fallen from a year ago amid surges in their provisions for credit losses -- money set aside to account for unpaid or 'bad' loans.

VMLY&R India wins the digital mandate for Colgate-Palmolive

The agency will encompass digital campaign planning, creative thinking, as well as social listening

NHAI offers 'COVID loan' to private operators at 2% more than bank rate

The NHAI will disburse 'COVID-19 loan' within 60 days of receiving a valid request from the concessionaire. The loans will be granted only to those parties who are not in default of contractual obligations as on February 19, 2020

Woolworths scraps dividend, reviews Australasian real estate assets

As Covid-19 pandemic impact weighs.

Cash isn’t what it used to be

If SA can't get its budget deficit under control, how do investors preserve their capital?

Government furlough scheme now covers 8.4 million workers

At least 8.4 million workers are now covered by the government's furlough scheme, up from eight million a week earlier, the Treasury has confirmed. It comes as one million UK businesses have claimed £15 billion from the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to cover workers' wages.

Tesla reduces prices of its cars in the US

Tesla today surprised everyone by announcing price cuts for its cars. This new price cut is applicable in both China and the US. The price cut varies from $2000 to $5000 depending on the model. Find the details below.

The daily business briefing: May 27, 2020

Stocks rise after NYSE trading floor reopens, energy investment makes record drop due to coronavirus crisis, and more 

Gaming Is a Billion-Dollar Opportunity for Amazon Stock

Gaming is another example of how AMZN will continue to innovate and find new ways to break into new businesses to boost Amazon stock.

Don’t Be One of Those People Betting on a Chesapeake Stock Rebound

Speculators are betting there's something for them in Chesapeake's efforts to restructure its debt and keep operating, but CHK stock is dead.

Don’t Buy Ford Stock Now, Even If You Believe in Miracles

A suddenly robust used-car market along with U.S.-China tensions will put the brakes on Ford.

3 Stocks to Buy After You Take Profits on Wayfair Stock

Wayfair stock benefited from the novel coronavirus and is up big year to date. It’s time to consider other stocks. 

Virgin Galactic Stock Will Reach $30 Again, but the Timeline Is Cloudy

Investors should expect a slow build in SPCE stock with an eye towards an eventual doubling of the share price.

Why You Shouldn't Worry About Moderna's Recent Insider Selling

No foul, no harm with four of Moderna's top execs selling shares right after the biotech's big news last week.

5 Dividend Kings to Buy and Hold Forever

The "forever" part means investors have to think about the longevity of payout growth as well as reliable payments.

Is Levi's Stock a Buy?

Stores are starting to reopen, and the stock is trading well off its recent highs.

5 Stocks to Start Investing in 2020

These top businesses can form the foundation of your investment portfolio.

5 Investment Trends to Profit From a Post-Coronavirus World

A look at some investment themes relevant in the post-COVID-19 world.

Icra expects moderate participation in spectrum auctions up to Rs 60,000 cr

The Centre has budgeted Rs 1.33 trillion as non-tax receipts from the telecom sector for FY2021