Q1 results today: HDFC Life Insurance, HDB Financial, Jana SFB, ICICI Prudential among 43 companies to report earnings

The June quarter earnings season gathers pace with 43 companies, including HDFC Life Insurance, HDB Financial Services, Jana Small Finance Bank and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, set to report results today. Around 143 companies will announce earnings this week, with investors tracking corporate performance, demand trends and sectoral outlooks.

Earnings Boost: Why Goldman Sachs shares jumped to record highs

Goldman Sachs shares climbed to a record high after the investment bank posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings, driven by record trading revenue, a rebound in investment banking and solid wealth management performance. Analysts expect continued strength from AI-led financing, capital markets activity and recovering dealmaking, while investors remain focused on trading momentum and the broader macro…

Global Market: China stocks hold steady despite GDP miss as investors shift to consumer, financial shares

Chinese stocks showed stability as investors shifted focus from technology to traditional sectors. Disappointing second-quarter economic growth data did not significantly impact market sentiment. Consumer and financial stocks saw gains while technology shares experienced profit-taking. Hong Kong equities outperformed mainland markets, supported by major technology companies. European investors maintain strong interest in Chinese equities, focusing…