Suryoday Small Finance Bank reported a more than twofold rise in first-quarter net profit to Rs 75 crore, driven by healthy business growth. Net interest income, operating profit and advances increased strongly, while gross NPAs improved significantly from a year earlier.
Dow Inc predicts that its third-quarter core profit will surpass Wall Street's forecasts, bolstered by effective cost-cutting strategies. Although there may be challenges like pricing declines and seasonal slowdowns, the company noted strong sales growth in its packaging and specialty plastics segment. Notably, shares of the chemicals manufacturer experienced an uptick during morning trading.
Sensex and Nifty declined for a fourth straight session as surging crude oil prices and escalating US-Iran tensions dampened investor sentiment. Analysts flagged rising inflation risks, bearish technical indicators and continued market volatility, with Nifty likely to face resistance near the 24,000 mark.
In a remarkable second-quarter performance, Nasdaq outshined analyst profits, driven by robust revenue growth in its capital access platforms. Significant trading volumes and notable listings enhanced its financial standing. The CFO reassured stakeholders, minimizing fears about rivalry from perpetual futures contracts. Following the earnings report, the company's stock experienced a favorable upswing, reflecting investor confidence.
Tesla and Alphabet shares fell after quarterly results as investors overlooked robust revenue growth and focused on weaker margins, missed earnings and rising AI spending. The selloff highlighted Wall Street’s growing demand for profitable AI investments with stronger near-term returns.
ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri said the company is tackling higher cigarette taxes through calibrated price hikes, product innovation and diversification. ITC will invest Rs 20,000 crore over five years, strengthen FMCG operations and consider an ITC Infotech IPO after achieving scale.
US stock markets faced a sharp downturn on Thursday, primarily driven by worries around Big Tech earnings. Following their quarterly financial disclosures, shares of Alphabet and Tesla fell sharply. Meanwhile, due to rising tensions in the Middle East, oil prices surged to $100 a barrel, reigniting worries about inflation and prompting speculation of impending rate hikes. This turmoil resulted in notable declines for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq indexes.
Brent crude surged above $100 a barrel after Houthi rebels claimed attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating supply concerns. Rising crude prices intensified inflation fears, lifted bond yields and heightened risks to global energy markets.
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