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by: Reuters

HSBC, World Bank's IFC launch $1 bln trade finance programme for emerging markets

HSBC and the World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC) will jointly provide funding to trade transactions valued at up to $1 billion, in a move to help fill a gap in financing for emerging market trade.

by: The Boston Globe

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Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online "constantly" despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research Center.

by: Business Today

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by: MSN

Bajaj Finance shares in focus as co bets big on AI to drive growth and cut costs

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by: Yahoo Finance

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by: moneycontrol.com

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UBS maintained a neutral call on IndusInd Bank, reducing its target price to Rs 1,150 per share from Rs 1,350. Similarly, it remained neutral on Axis Bank, but lowered its target to Rs 1,210 from Rs 1,250. AU Small Finance Bank also faced a target cut, with UBS revising it down to Rs 640 from Rs 750, while retaining its neutral rating.

by: AOL

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell sues a merchant cash advance firm over a 'sham' loan that had a 409% interest rate

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by: Indiatimes

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by: NDTV

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by: MSN

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by: Yahoo Finance

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by: Business Today

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by: Reuters

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by: Yahoo Finance

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

This financial change can help Americans buy a home and build wealth

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by: Mint

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by: Business Recorder

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by: The New Zealand Herald

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by: moneycontrol.com

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by: Indiatimes

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by: China Briefing

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by: Business Standard

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by: Independent.ie

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by: Moneyweb

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by: Delaware County Daily Times

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by: Daily Express

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by: Business Standard

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by: bnnbloomberg

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by: Forbes

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by: moneycontrol.com

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by: Business Standard

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by: Seeking Alpha

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by: Yahoo Finance

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by: Arabian Business

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by: Reuters

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by: Arabian Business

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by: The New York Times

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by: Yahoo Finance

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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Stock recommendations by analyst for December 13: Mazagon Dock, Torrent Power and Tourism Finance

Domestic benchmarks on Thursday settled lower, dragged by consumer, automobile, banks, financials and energy stocks.
The article from Business Today outlines stock recommendations by analysts for December 13, 2024, focusing on three companies: Mazagon Dock, Torrent Power, and Tourism Finance Corporation of India (TFCI). For Mazagon Dock, analysts suggest a target price of ₹2,300 with a stop loss at ₹1,900, citing strong order books and government support for defense sector growth. Torrent Power is recommended with a target of ₹1,100 and a stop loss at ₹950, driven by its expansion in renewable energy and robust financial performance. Lastly, TFCI is advised with a target price of ₹220 and a stop loss at ₹180, based on its potential in the tourism sector recovery and strategic investments. These recommendations are based on market trends, company performance, and sector-specific developments.

Read the Full Business Today Article at:
https://www.businesstoday.in/visualstories/stock/stock-recommendations-by-analyst-for-december-13-mazagon-dock-torrent-power-and-tourism-finance-194055-13-12-2024

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