Kotak Mahindra Bank shares fall over 3% despite Q1 profit growth. Analysts weigh in

Kotak Mahindra Bank shares fell after reporting a strong profit increase for the first quarter. Net profit rose 26% year-on-year, and net interest income also saw growth. Asset quality improved from the previous year, though key ratios weakened sequentially. Brokerages provided varied ratings, with some reiterating buy recommendations and others maintaining add ratings. Analysts cited…

Global Market: CXMT’s $8.6 billion IPO draws strong demand despite cooling enthusiasm for chip stocks

Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT Corp’s IPO saw oversubscription by institutional investors. This robust demand highlights continued investor interest in China’s semiconductor sector. The company’s listing is expected later this month on Shanghai’s STAR Market. This event will gauge investor appetite for upcoming technology listings. CXMT is a major global producer of widely used DRAM chips.

US Stock Market: Earnings season gathers pace as AI heavyweights, chipmakers take centre stage

US corporate earnings season is set to accelerate this week with key tech giants announcing their results for this quarter. Investors anticipate strong artificial intelligence growth while monitoring geopolitical tensions and inflation data. Alphabet and Intel results will provide direction for the crucial semiconductor sector. Tesla’s earnings also remain a significant focus for market participants….