US Stock Market: Citigroup shares slide after upbeat results fail to ease worries over higher costs

Citigroup reported strong second-quarter earnings, driven by trading and investment banking revenues. The bank’s net income jumped 45%, surpassing analyst expectations significantly. However, shares declined as investors focused on potential higher expenses ahead. Citigroup maintained its full-year return target, signaling possible weaker second-half profitability. The bank’s results align with other major U.S. financial institutions reporting…

Global Market: SK Hynix jumps 13% as easing US inflation, AI memory optimism lift chip stocks

South Korean semiconductor shares experienced a significant surge on Wednesday. This rally was fueled by softer U.S. inflation data and renewed AI demand optimism. SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics saw substantial gains in early trading. Analysts foresee strong structural demand from AI applications supporting the memory market. Industry experts predict a severe memory supply shortage…

US Stock Market: Fed officials welcome softer US inflation, seek more evidence before policy shift

Federal Reserve officials noted cooling inflation data but stressed more months are needed. They indicated a weakened case for a near-term rate hike while remaining cautious. Market attention now shifts to producer price data for broader inflation trends. Investors have reduced expectations for an imminent interest rate increase. Policymakers remain committed to restoring price stability…

L&T Tech shares gain over 2%, Q1 net profit rises 13%; Nomura, Nuvama, other brokerages revise target prices

L&T Technology Services reported a nearly 13% year-on-year profit increase for Q1 FY26. Revenue from operations also rose around 11.5% year-on-year during the same period. The company’s EBIT margin improved to 15.7% while securing significant new orders. Brokerages provided varied target prices and ratings on the stock. L&T Technology Services shares saw a gain of…