Asian Paints shares dip 4% as Q1 profits fall by 24% YoY. Brokerages maintain neutral stance with varied target prices. Concerns over margin and revenue growth persist. Industry facing competitive pressures and potential market share shifts.
US stocks: US market posts weekly gains with earnings, inflation data on tap
Wall Street finished strong on Friday, fueled by optimism ahead of the third-quarter earnings reports from major players like Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs. Analysts