Here are a few valuable lessons from Nicolas Darvas’ book How I Made $2,000,000 in the Stock Market in short notes. (a) Price action over news — ignored news, tips and opinions, focused only on price…

Alert from 1st July, bank guarantees used by capital market firms must be fully collateral-backed, with at least 50% in cash. This will reduce leverage for brokers and prop firms, raise funding costs and make arbitrage and market-making less profitable.

Intense Technologies Founder & MD C.K. Shastri retired due to age and to focus on health and personal wellness and appointed Chairman Emeritus to provide strategic mentorship.

Wanbury has released 40.65% promoter pledge, completed debt refinancing and will reduce borrowing costs below 10% from 1st July. It also cleared TGA and Korea FDA inspections, strengthening its earnings outlook. FY27 looks bright and the stock may surpass its 52-week high of Rs.315.

Debt-free dividend-paying Finolex Industries posted Q4FY26 PAT of Rs.261.25 cr., up 125% QoQ, and FY26 PAT of Rs.599 cr. with a 137.5% dividend. It has reserves of Rs.6,091 cr. against equity of Rs.124 cr. and plans Rs.200 cr. capex in FY27. Finpipe looks attractive at Rs.176 cum 137.5% dividend against its all-time high of Rs.355.

In 2000 it was technology, in 2008 real estate and in 2025 silver. Different assets, same investor behaviour. Wealth is not created by predicting the next winner but through asset allocation, diversification, discipline and staying invested across cycles. No asset class protects investors all the time; a balanced portfolio does.

Bloodbath in Asian markets: Over US$1 trillion was wiped out in a few hours as AI and tech valuation concerns intensified. South Korea’s KOSPI down -8.2%, wiping out over ₩500,200,000,000,000 ($340 billion).

As per market veteran, some months ago I exited all IT holdings and have now started accumulating them again. The reason is not certainty but belief that quality IT companies with strong balance sheets, experienced management and adaptability can navigate the AI transition.

As per astrology view, some important turning dates are 29th June and 1st, 3rd, 7th, 10th & 14th July 2026. Stock-specific volatility is likely to remain high during this period.

Pritika Auto Q4FY26: production +34% YoY, revenue +36% YoY to Rs.138.46 cr., EBITDA +16.21%. Strong OEM demand and efficiency gains supported growth. Breakout seen with heavy volumes; keep on radar.