During the fiscal years 1962 and 1963, the demand for circulating coins remained high, compelling the Denver Mint to operate continuously on three eight-hour shifts. While Lincoln Cents dominated production—making up more than 70% of the total coins minted—the 1962-D Washington Quarter set a new record, with 127,554,756 quarters struck. This marked the highest number … Read more
Morgan Stanley’s View on WiproMorgan Stanley has downgraded Wipro to an Underweight stance, setting a target price of ₹250 per share. The firm mentions that while the company’s recent acquisitions, Capco (2021) and Rizing (2022), have bolstered its capabilities and added prominent clients to its portfolio, the overall scale of these deals is relatively small. … Read more
Shares of Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), a state-owned enterprise, rose by 2.5% to reach ₹482 during morning trade on December 17. The surge followed the announcement that the company had received a letter of acceptance from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation for the construction of 10 elevated metro stations under the second phase of the … Read more
Over the past two years, Indian mutual funds (MFs) have seen significant capital inflows but have been cautious in expanding their stock portfolios. In 2024, the number of stocks held by MFs grew modestly by just over 6%, increasing from 1,015 in December 2023 to 1,082 in November 2024—a net addition of 67 stocks. This … Read more
Dixon Technologies has entered into a binding agreement with Vivo India to form a joint venture (JV) for Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) of electronic devices, including smartphones. In this partnership, Dixon Technologies will hold a majority 51% stake, while Vivo India will retain a 49% stake. Importantly, there will be no cross-stakes between the two … Read more
The Indian stock market extended its losses for the second consecutive session on December 17, with widespread selling across sectors such as auto, financials, metals, and oil & gas. By the end of the day, the Sensex had dropped 1,064.12 points, or 1.30%, to 80,684.45, while the Nifty lost 332.25 points, or 1.35%, closing at … Read more
In an exclusive interview with Kristen Welker of Meet the Press, President-elect Donald Trump discussed his decision to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Trump suggested that Kennedy would investigate the controversial and widely debunked claims linking vaccines to autism. “I think somebody has to look … Read more
The Eternal Collection will be offered in four installments throughout 2025 and 2026, starting with a standalone session at Heritage’s New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC) Auction on January 13. This initial auction will feature coins from Russia, Greece, and various regions of Latin Europe. What sets this collection apart is the collector’s refined eye … Read more
A rare 1870-CC Double Eagle, graded XF45, will be up for auction at Heritage’s December 12-15 US Coins Signature® Auction. This exceptional coin, minted at the Carson City Mint, is one of the few surviving examples of a series with a meager mintage of only 3,789. Estimates suggest that only 40 to 65 of these … Read more
A groundbreaking infrastructure project is set to transform travel between Denmark and Germany: the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, the world’s longest immersed tunnel. When completed in 2029, it will stretch 18 kilometers (11.1 miles) beneath the Baltic Sea, dramatically reducing travel time between the two countries. The tunnel’s first element was inaugurated on June 17, with Denmark’s … Read more