U.S. stocks declined amid escalating Iran war concerns and mixed earnings. Hopes for a swift resolution dimmed as Iran tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz and reported air defense activations. Investors also reacted to AI disruption fears in the software sector, with IBM and ServiceNow shares falling, while Texas Instruments surged on positive forecasts.
Muthoot Finance shares crash 10% after Q1 results. What Motilal, other brokerages said
Muthoot Finance shares tumbled over 10% after the gold loan lender reported slower AUM growth and margin pressure in the June quarter. While brokerages flagged