India aims to become a developed nation by expanding access to capital, but its corporate bond market, valued at $559 billion, is one of the world's smallest as a percentage of GDP, at 16%. Doubling this ratio would help finance ambitious goals, but regulatory hurdles restrict long-term investors from investing in infrastructure projects.
Open FlipThe NASDAQ index has surged 24% year-to-date, driven largely by the 'Magnificent 7' mega-cap tech stocks, including Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Tesla, with Amazon and Alphabet standing out due to their strong growth and innovation in AI tech, earning Buy ratings from analyst Jeffrey Wlodarczak.
Open FlipUS semiconductor companies are in focus as investors await earnings reports from industry leaders, including Texas Instruments and Advanced Micro Devices, after divergent reports from ASML and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co sparked market volatility, with the sector's performance seen as crucial for the overall market.
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