Was PoK’s Skardu airbase next after Sargodha? Ex-CDS Chauhan reveals why India switched targets

Indian markets closed the quarter on a high, mirroring global trends with significant gains for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, driven by optimism around economic and earnings growth. Despite geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the Middle East conflict, investor sentiment remained robust. Technology stocks led the charge, with the Nasdaq celebrating a substantial 21% surge fueled…

Canaccord raises Strategy stock price target on balance sheet strength

Banking stocks rallied on Friday, lifting the Nifty Bank index over 500 points ahead of Q1FY27 earnings from HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Yes Bank. Brokerages expect steady loan growth and stable asset quality, though margin pressure may weigh on earnings during the quarter.