Healthcare Triangle Incorporated shares saw massive trading. The stock price more than doubled. This mirrors the meme stock trend. Other companies like Kohl s, GoPro, and Krispy Kreme also experienced significant stock movement. Opendoor Technologies also had high trading volumes. These rallies are volatile. It is unclear if these companies can raise capital like AMC and GameStop did in 2021.

Mphasis shares: The profit after tax (PAT) amounted to ₹442 crore, slightly lower than the ₹446 crore recorded in Q4FY25.Revenue from operations in Q1FY26 saw a modest increase of 0.6%, reaching ₹3,732 crore, compared to ₹3,710 crore in the preceding quarter.

SAMCO Mutual Fund s CEO, Viraj Gandhi, suggests multi-asset funds for navigating volatile markets, emphasizing diversification across equities, debt, and gold. While Nifty valuations are slightly premium, strong earnings growth is awaited. Financial services, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare sectors show promise, but geopolitical risks remain a concern for investors.

American stock markets saw mixed results. S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs. Alphabet s strong performance boosted AI stocks. Tesla shares fell after disappointing results. UnitedHealth faced a Justice Department probe. IBM and Honeywell also saw declines. Trade optimism and economic data influenced market movements. Investors are watching for potential Federal Reserve actions.

Gold prices saw a slight increase in early Asian trading. This rise is supported by a weaker dollar. Trade deal progress between the US and its partners limited gains. The EU and US are moving towards a possible trade agreement. US jobless claims unexpectedly fell last week. The European Central Bank held interest rates steady.

Oil prices experienced a rise on Friday, fueled by optimism surrounding a potential trade agreement between the U.S. and the European Union. Reports indicating Russia s plans to limit gasoline exports to most countries also contributed to the upward trend. U.S. crude inventory declines and hopes for reduced tariffs further bolstered futures, overshadowing news of potential U.S.

The dollar remained stable near its lowest point in two weeks. Investors are closely watching US tariff talks. Central bank meetings next week are crucial for policy insights. The Bank of Japan may hint at future rate hikes. Trade progress boosts market optimism. Trump s visit to the Fed caused little market reaction.

Shanti Gold International s Rs 360-crore IPO opened strongly, priced at Rs 189-199 per share, with expectations of a 20% listing gain. The Mumbai-based jewellery manufacturer, catering to major retailers like Joyalukkas, plans expansion into North India. Showing robust financial growth, revenue surged to Rs 1,106 crore in FY25, with net profit reaching Rs 55.8 crore.

National Securities Depository, India s largest depository, has announced its IPO with a price band of 760-800 rupees per share. The IPO aims to raise approximately 40 billion rupees, equivalent to $464 million, at the upper end of the price range. Bidding will be open from July 30 to August 1, with anchor investors able to bid from July 29.