Indian real estate developer Godrej Properties reported a 70% rise in fourth-quarter profit on Monday as demand for residential apartments stayed high.
Shares of automakers like Maruti Suzuki and Bajaj Auto rose after strong April sales data lifted sentiment. The gains pushed the Nifty Auto index over 1% higher, led by robust performance from key players.
Devina Mehra of First Global believes Indian equity markets are in a bottoming zone, advising investors to stay invested. She anticipates 2026 will be a better year than 2025, with sector rotation continuing. While acknowledging earnings disruptions, she remains constructive, seeing power as a key growth area and the IT sector as evolving, not dead.
Bitcoin surged past $79,900, fueled by strong ETF inflows and marking its best monthly gain in a year. Analysts anticipate continued momentum towards the mid-$80,000s, with the Federal Reserve's leadership transition being a key macro driver. The cryptocurrency's resilience and growing maturity are evident as it crosses significant price milestones.
Early West Bengal election trends putting BJP ahead of TMC have pushed stocks like Bandhan Bank, CESC, and Berger Paints into focus. Investors are watching potential policy shifts, though analysts say the impact will be short-lived, with broader cues such as crude oil prices likely to drive overall market sentiment.
South Korean shares surged over 5% to a record close on Monday, driven by a rally in chipmakers fueled by AI optimism and strong U.S. tech earnings. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix both hit record highs as robust data indicated expanding factory activity and rising exports, powered by semiconductor demand.
Mahindra & Mahindra is expected to post strong YoY growth in Q4FY25, with PAT rising up to 48% and revenue growing up to 24% on robust volumes. However, margin pressures and sequential decline in profitability remain concerns, as rising costs and EV mix weigh on performance across brokerages’ estimates.
Australian shares declined on Monday. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed lower. NAB reported a miss in half-year earnings, affecting market sentiment. A2 Milk shares dropped significantly due to a product recall in the US. Investors are cautious before the Reserve Bank of Australia's policy decision on Tuesday. Energy and mining stocks also saw declines.
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