Varun Beverages shares extended gains after strong Q1 CY2026 results, with double-digit growth in profit, revenue, and volumes. Brokerages remain bullish, citing robust demand, margin resilience, and growth from international markets, while competition and input costs remain key monitorables for the company.
Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets
U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists’ forecasts of