Investments

Retail investors put ₹38,440 crore into equity mutual funds last month, a modest decline from March levels. The dip occurred amid uncertainty over oil prices and lower SIP collections.

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Minister of Planning Ahmed Rostom presented the FY 2026/27 economic plan to parliament, targeting growth of 5.2-5.4% and total investments of EGP 3.7trn, with private sector contributing the majority.

A new report from Pax and Ican shows the number of financial institutions investing in the nuclear weapons industry has risen 15 percent to 301. Stock and fund investments now total over 709 billion dollars. “This is the most dangerous time in my life regarding nuclear weapons,” says ICAN program director Susi Snyder.

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Cementos Argos S.A.'s board approved capitalizing Argos North America Investments LLC, a newly formed Delaware entity fully owned by the company, with $396 million. The move aims to support consolidation and growth of its US operations through reinvestment of subsidiary dividends.

The Superintendencia de Servicios Públicos Domiciliarios (Superservicios) and industry group Andesco are debating reductions in remuneration rates within the new tariff framework for drinking water and basic sanitation services. Rates will drop from 12.28% to 8.58% for large companies and from 12.76% to 9.1% for small ones. Superintendent Felipe Durán Carrón defends the change to prevent passing inefficient costs to users, while Andesco warns of risks to investment and service quality.

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Night Watch Investment Management LP reported a 2.69% appreciation net of fees for the first quarter of 2026. The firm navigated market volatility driven by AI narratives and the war in Iran, highlighting strong performances from positions like Brookdale and AAR Corp. Its portfolio emphasizes resilient businesses amid geopolitical tensions.