Do central banks secretly buy stocks to prop up markets?
Every time stocks ricochet higher after a sell-off, a familiar whisper shoots across trading floors and social feeds: “The central…
Day: August 15, 2025
The “invisible” cartel of market makers
Market makers are the finance equivalent of power lines: rarely noticed when working, blamed for everything when the lights flicker.…
Shadowy algorithm wars: the HFT conspiracy
“Shadowy algorithms,” “bot wars,” “rigged pipes”—the phrases are catnip for headlines. And yes, today’s equity markets run on code, co-located…
Did short sellers cause the 1929 crash deliberately?
When markets implode, the hunt for a human culprit begins almost immediately. In the wreckage of October 1929, few figures…
Nokia’s missed smartphone opportunity
In the early 2000s, Nokia stood as the undisputed leader in mobile phones. Known for their durable build, long battery…
NBCC India Q1 FY26: Profit Jumps 26%, Revenue Up 12%
NBCC (India) Ltd., the state-owned construction and real estate major, posted a strong set of numbers for Q1 FY26, with…
Solar Industries Q1 FY26: Profit Up 18%, Revenue 28%
Solar Industries India Ltd., a global leader in industrial explosives and defence-related products, delivered robust results for the first quarter…
Kalyan Jewellers Q1 FY26: Profit Jumps 48.6%
Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd., one of India’s largest jewellery retail chains, posted a strong set of numbers for the first…
Titan Q1 FY26: Profit Up 53%, Revenue Up 25%
Titan Company Ltd., a leading lifestyle and consumer goods company under the Tata Group umbrella, posted an impressive Q1 FY26…
Biocon Q1 FY26: Profit Falls 95%, Revenue Up 15%
Biocon Ltd., India’s leading biopharmaceutical company, released its Q1 FY26 results on 7th August 2025, revealing a stark divergence between…