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A notable book that emphasized the importance of corporate culture by looking at successful companies (stock price performance as a guide) ranked Amgen prominently. Amgens adeptness in "embracing a myriad of possible dangers" was a strategic manoeuvre that propelled the company to a superior standing.

A look at updates to our popular models

Dairy product consumption continues to please and butter was the big story in USDA’s latest Supply and Utilization report, according to HighGround Dairy’s Alyssa Badger.

Aamar Deo Singh of Angel One says investors need to be cautious with fresh investments due to unappealing risk-reward ratio in many stocks. Nifty and Bank Nifty are consolidating, while India VIX levels remain stable. With the results season over, all eyes are on the US FOMC meeting minutes, slated to be released later this week. Top gainers include MRPL, Natco Pharma, and Aegis Logistics.

Demand for its AI chips has ballooned and investors are looking for strong revenue and profit numbers to validate skyrocketing valuations.

​Hybrid mutual fund schemes have been gaining popularity among investors, attracting Rs 20,634 crore in January, marking a 37 per cent surge from the previous month, largely due to their appeal as an alternative investment option post-change in taxation laws for debt funds.

VIX futures contract expirations are having a bigger impact on the S&P 500, reminiscent of 2018's "Volmageddon" episode.

Oil prices, led by Brent, are on a sustained rally towards $90/bbl, driven by tightening market fundamentals and geopolitical risks.

Shweta Rajani, Head of Mutual Funds at Anand Rathi Wealth, advises investors not to blindly replicate a fund managers buy and sell decisions. Investors should understand the managers objective and the overall portfolio strategy before making investment decisions. The changes in mutual fund portfolios do not apply to specific schemes.

Crude oil prices face volatility as they grapple with conflicting signals from weak economic data, supply cuts, and geopolitical risks.